Friday 16th January
12.30-1.30pm
Bike checks for new bikes bought at Christmas or for older bikes in need of an MOT.
Just bring the bike into the playground and the mechanics will do basic checks and help you adjust brakes and tyres.
Friday 9 January 2009
P5 skiing
Skiing at Hillend starts on Monday 12th for P5B and Friday 16th for P5A and P5C. Please ensure your child has warm clothes and gloves.They will not be allowed to participate without gloves.
On Mondays the bus leaves school after lunch at 12.45 and will return around 3.25-3.30.
On Friday buses will leave at 9.45 and return around 12.25-12.30.
More parent helpers for the Monday afternoon sessions in March would be welcome. Please contact Angela Christie if you can help.
On Mondays the bus leaves school after lunch at 12.45 and will return around 3.25-3.30.
On Friday buses will leave at 9.45 and return around 12.25-12.30.
More parent helpers for the Monday afternoon sessions in March would be welcome. Please contact Angela Christie if you can help.
Tuesday 6 January 2009
P6 Health Information Evening
All parents and carers welcome to attend. Being held in school hall at 7pm
ECG Minutes
Minutes of Sciennes School Events and Clubs Group Committee Meeting on Tuesday 28th October 2008 at 7.30pm at Sciennes School
Present: June Underwood, Emma Laurenson, Alice Brown, Claire Phillips, Nicki McGregor, Joanna Hinton, Ninette Premdas, David Wigglesworth, Michelle Wilson, Alison MacLeod, Alison Platts, Gillian Clarkson
Apologies: Alison Noble
Matters Arising
1. Dana Marley is not to be on the ECG committee; clarified by Alice Brown
2. June is to be added as a signatory to the school council bank account but this takes time and will come in to effect from next week. The name for the cheque account is to be changed to ‘Sciennes School Council’. Current signatories are Norman Brown and Alison Platts.
3. Update on the sponsored event
A. A meeting was held on 18th September with Alison Noble, Alice Brown, Gail Logan and members of the sub-committee formed specifically for the event (Lisa, Melanie, Joanna, June).
The group discussed ways to expand swimming at the school and this year P1 and P2 classes will all have swimming lessons for the first time. Angela Christie is to investigate the costs for this. There is a plan to introduce fun swim sessions for P3-5 and water polo for P6-7.
B. Some funds will be spent on tennis classes with Alex Harkins, at the Meadows tennis courts.
4. Staging has been ordered for the hall at approx price £2500. This will benefit the children greatly.
5. Spending Priorities – It would be helpful to plan ahead and to inform parents in advance of the ways in which the ECG plans to use the money raised at fundraising events throughout the year. This was mentioned at the recent School Council Meeting and June asked Alice Brown to follow this up with Alison Noble and to ask the staff for their ‘wish lists’ which might include: sets of novels, more books, Christmas decorations, blinds for the classrooms, computer software (to discuss with Lucy Gallagher), Science lab materials and other sustainable items.
Past events
1. P1 Curriculum evening and new parents evening – this was very successful. Thanks to Emma for buying and setting out the Cheese and Wine and to all helpers on the night.
2. Parents evening teas etc – raised approx £150. Thanks to Emma and Ninette for organising rotas and to everyone who helped out. Thanks to Peter Shaw for making jam which sold very well and for devising our Quiz.
Clubs update
Language clubs – offers have come from people interested in starting clubs for Spanish, German, Chinese. June to discuss availability with Angela Christie.
Hip hop dance has started. Knitting has a suitable room at the top of the school.
Uniform sale 7.11.08
Anna Paton is organising this and Emma will check with her if there are any helpers required.
Wine tasting 7.11.08
Meeting already held with June, David, Emma and Angela. Most issues discussed already.
Emma, June, Clem and Ninette can all help to set up on Friday afternoon, from 2pm
Does gym club need to be cancelled? – June to check with Angela C.
Helpers on the night to serve wine – Alison Noble, Alison Platts, Alison MacLeod and Nicki McGregor (to share one slot!). June will also be available to help
David will sell raffle tickets
Angela C will lead the quiz
David has met with David Henderson who is expected to send information to Angela Christie. £4/head is the price and includes jugs, spittoons, glasses and wine. We will serve tap water.
Emma will coordinate the food – bread, cheese and biscuits. Wicker baskets are needed – June x 3, Joanna x 1, Alison Mac x 2
Prizes for the raffle – please hand any donations in to Angela C.
Poster on school gates to advertise further – Emma will do
We will ask Angela to advertise on the Blog and through the next Sciennes flyer – June to ask Angela
Clear up on Saturday – the janitor will help – other helpers include Emma, June, Clem and some parents bringing children to football training on the meadows.
Christmas Fair – 29.11.08, 2-4pm
· Flyer needs to go out asap – Emma and June will do this – Ninette has last years’ version which can be amended.
· Silent Auction – Emma and Michelle. Emma has already received some gifts both by writing to previous donors and by response from parents. Many more donations needed. The flyer will have further requests for donations of talents by parents.
· Craft stalls – 2 enquiries from interested parties to sell their own crafts for a small fee. Joanna will coordinate this.
· Allocation of Stalls
Silent Auction – Emma
Books etc – June
Baking – Ninette
Toys – Nicki and Alison Macleod
Tombola – Anna
Lucky dip – P7
Teas – Flora, Gillian
Hampers – Alice Brown
Santa grotto – Forrest Howie and Lucy Gallagher
“Floating” Coordinator – Joanna
Fruit Group – Ruth – June will discuss with her
· David is happy to help before and after, but cannot help during the fair
· The flyer must ask for specific helpers for certain stalls including teas.
· Tickets – Alison Platts and Gillian Clarkson will do these
· Magic show – need to discuss with Lisa who volunteered to try to book a magician. Emma will contact Lisa.
Prices agreed as : Magic show £2 each (same for child and adult)
Entry ticket to fair - £2 adult, £1child This will make the ticketing much easier
· Christmas fair to be discussed in assembly and by class teachers to encourage the children.
· Other issues – It may be possible to use another classroom to give more space.
· Other ideas for fair stalls and fundraising may be sought through contacts at other schools.
· Relaxation/massage stall is a new idea which may work – Alison Macleod offered to ask certain parent(s) who may be able to help with this.
· Phoenix trading cards – may be interested in having a stall – Joanna to contact a parent who has done this before.
· Idea of crafts for children to do on the day – again postponed until another time – not feasible to do this at the fair itself.
McEwan Hall event
McEwan Hall is not available for the Christmas concert this year. Other ideas include Festival theatre or Kings theatre but these may be too costly. Marchmont St Giles church is a possibility but this would be for children/staff only as insufficient room for parents as well. Ongoing discussion with Alison Noble.
Ceilidh
Possibility of using James Gillespies hall raised previously – this is available only on Monday 26th January 2009 at present for let that week ie no other evening that week (Emma has contacted Jean Gordon at Gillespies). Emma will ask again regarding the following week ie week beginning 2.2.09. Need to discuss this with Angela Christie and with the band for their availability.
Spree
Fundraising idea booklet. Discussed and overall agreed to try this. June to meet Ian Frazer with Angela Christie Wednesday 29.10.08. Booklets will be distributed very soon.
T Towels
Gillian Clarkson is coordinating these again for P1
Next meeting - currently due Tuesday 13th January 2009 – this may change to allow Angela Christie to attend the meeting.
Present: June Underwood, Emma Laurenson, Alice Brown, Claire Phillips, Nicki McGregor, Joanna Hinton, Ninette Premdas, David Wigglesworth, Michelle Wilson, Alison MacLeod, Alison Platts, Gillian Clarkson
Apologies: Alison Noble
Matters Arising
1. Dana Marley is not to be on the ECG committee; clarified by Alice Brown
2. June is to be added as a signatory to the school council bank account but this takes time and will come in to effect from next week. The name for the cheque account is to be changed to ‘Sciennes School Council’. Current signatories are Norman Brown and Alison Platts.
3. Update on the sponsored event
A. A meeting was held on 18th September with Alison Noble, Alice Brown, Gail Logan and members of the sub-committee formed specifically for the event (Lisa, Melanie, Joanna, June).
The group discussed ways to expand swimming at the school and this year P1 and P2 classes will all have swimming lessons for the first time. Angela Christie is to investigate the costs for this. There is a plan to introduce fun swim sessions for P3-5 and water polo for P6-7.
B. Some funds will be spent on tennis classes with Alex Harkins, at the Meadows tennis courts.
4. Staging has been ordered for the hall at approx price £2500. This will benefit the children greatly.
5. Spending Priorities – It would be helpful to plan ahead and to inform parents in advance of the ways in which the ECG plans to use the money raised at fundraising events throughout the year. This was mentioned at the recent School Council Meeting and June asked Alice Brown to follow this up with Alison Noble and to ask the staff for their ‘wish lists’ which might include: sets of novels, more books, Christmas decorations, blinds for the classrooms, computer software (to discuss with Lucy Gallagher), Science lab materials and other sustainable items.
Past events
1. P1 Curriculum evening and new parents evening – this was very successful. Thanks to Emma for buying and setting out the Cheese and Wine and to all helpers on the night.
2. Parents evening teas etc – raised approx £150. Thanks to Emma and Ninette for organising rotas and to everyone who helped out. Thanks to Peter Shaw for making jam which sold very well and for devising our Quiz.
Clubs update
Language clubs – offers have come from people interested in starting clubs for Spanish, German, Chinese. June to discuss availability with Angela Christie.
Hip hop dance has started. Knitting has a suitable room at the top of the school.
Uniform sale 7.11.08
Anna Paton is organising this and Emma will check with her if there are any helpers required.
Wine tasting 7.11.08
Meeting already held with June, David, Emma and Angela. Most issues discussed already.
Emma, June, Clem and Ninette can all help to set up on Friday afternoon, from 2pm
Does gym club need to be cancelled? – June to check with Angela C.
Helpers on the night to serve wine – Alison Noble, Alison Platts, Alison MacLeod and Nicki McGregor (to share one slot!). June will also be available to help
David will sell raffle tickets
Angela C will lead the quiz
David has met with David Henderson who is expected to send information to Angela Christie. £4/head is the price and includes jugs, spittoons, glasses and wine. We will serve tap water.
Emma will coordinate the food – bread, cheese and biscuits. Wicker baskets are needed – June x 3, Joanna x 1, Alison Mac x 2
Prizes for the raffle – please hand any donations in to Angela C.
Poster on school gates to advertise further – Emma will do
We will ask Angela to advertise on the Blog and through the next Sciennes flyer – June to ask Angela
Clear up on Saturday – the janitor will help – other helpers include Emma, June, Clem and some parents bringing children to football training on the meadows.
Christmas Fair – 29.11.08, 2-4pm
· Flyer needs to go out asap – Emma and June will do this – Ninette has last years’ version which can be amended.
· Silent Auction – Emma and Michelle. Emma has already received some gifts both by writing to previous donors and by response from parents. Many more donations needed. The flyer will have further requests for donations of talents by parents.
· Craft stalls – 2 enquiries from interested parties to sell their own crafts for a small fee. Joanna will coordinate this.
· Allocation of Stalls
Silent Auction – Emma
Books etc – June
Baking – Ninette
Toys – Nicki and Alison Macleod
Tombola – Anna
Lucky dip – P7
Teas – Flora, Gillian
Hampers – Alice Brown
Santa grotto – Forrest Howie and Lucy Gallagher
“Floating” Coordinator – Joanna
Fruit Group – Ruth – June will discuss with her
· David is happy to help before and after, but cannot help during the fair
· The flyer must ask for specific helpers for certain stalls including teas.
· Tickets – Alison Platts and Gillian Clarkson will do these
· Magic show – need to discuss with Lisa who volunteered to try to book a magician. Emma will contact Lisa.
Prices agreed as : Magic show £2 each (same for child and adult)
Entry ticket to fair - £2 adult, £1child This will make the ticketing much easier
· Christmas fair to be discussed in assembly and by class teachers to encourage the children.
· Other issues – It may be possible to use another classroom to give more space.
· Other ideas for fair stalls and fundraising may be sought through contacts at other schools.
· Relaxation/massage stall is a new idea which may work – Alison Macleod offered to ask certain parent(s) who may be able to help with this.
· Phoenix trading cards – may be interested in having a stall – Joanna to contact a parent who has done this before.
· Idea of crafts for children to do on the day – again postponed until another time – not feasible to do this at the fair itself.
McEwan Hall event
McEwan Hall is not available for the Christmas concert this year. Other ideas include Festival theatre or Kings theatre but these may be too costly. Marchmont St Giles church is a possibility but this would be for children/staff only as insufficient room for parents as well. Ongoing discussion with Alison Noble.
Ceilidh
Possibility of using James Gillespies hall raised previously – this is available only on Monday 26th January 2009 at present for let that week ie no other evening that week (Emma has contacted Jean Gordon at Gillespies). Emma will ask again regarding the following week ie week beginning 2.2.09. Need to discuss this with Angela Christie and with the band for their availability.
Spree
Fundraising idea booklet. Discussed and overall agreed to try this. June to meet Ian Frazer with Angela Christie Wednesday 29.10.08. Booklets will be distributed very soon.
T Towels
Gillian Clarkson is coordinating these again for P1
Next meeting - currently due Tuesday 13th January 2009 – this may change to allow Angela Christie to attend the meeting.
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