Parent Forum Number 4 2015-16
2.20pm 22.3.16 In the Hub
Attendees:
Laura Misbah Julie Adrienne Clare Tracy Karen
Apols from Judy and Liz
Sally Nina Amanda and Sally not present
Item to discuss
1) Facebook – a
public page?
2) We are looking for
1 more Governor
3) Development of
the Caretakers
House update
Notes from meeting
Adrienne presented to
the group the Official
Facebook page and
apologised for a few
hiccups with its launch.
She confirmed there
would be no photos and
all had only heard
positive feedback and
how it promoted the
community. It discusses
what is happening and
what will be happening
and is most effective
when it has a twitter tag
which takes us to a
useful website.
Adrienne is happy to
continue updating the
page and is open to
suggestions.
KL informed everyone
that the governing body
is looking for a governor
so can they spread the
word. A retired person
could be preferable who
are less restricted with
their time.
KL updated everyone
that no action can be
taken until the flat is
checked for asbestos.
Actions Arising,
Responsibility for action
and date for completion
All class reps to let
Adrienne know if they
hear positive or negative
feedback and to
communicate with her.
Adrienne will put on a
poll to see what time of
the weekend suits
parents to help with the
outdoor learning project.
All present will spread
the word.
Action – To wait for the
asbestos findings before
this is discussed further.
4) Clubs update
5) Developing the
Outdoor Learning
Environments –
Working Group
(Update from Julie
Wilson)
The SLT and Governors
are discussing the
future development of
the building as we speak
to best accommodate
the whole school’s
needs. Possible ideas
are to use the flat as an
extra large space that is
much needed, a library,
staffroom and offices
but no ideas have been
finalised. Discussion
about where library can
go. KL asked all present
to keep this confidential
as no ideas are concrete
at the moment.
JL is in discussion with a
Spanish club and will
confirm when this can
start, when she knows
more.
Julie fed back all the
wonderful work the
parents and teachers
have been doing over
the last few weeks.
The stone collage
collection has been a
real hit.
We discussed having a
padlock on the shed or
main back gate as there
is now nobody living in
the flat to keep it secure.
We discussed Johnsons
Wax’s offer and KL is in
the process of sending
off the form once she
has a quote for a few
items.
6) Parent Clinic
KL explained what these
JL to finalise a starting
date, day and time for the
club to begin.
OL committee will meet
in April to see where we
are at and plan for the
summer term, especially
where some of the ideas
will actually go in the
grounds.
Julie will put a list of
what needs doing up in
the shed for any parent
helpers.
JL to confirm whether
parents can come in to
the school grounds
during school hours
and/or during holidays
to help. Julie will then
inform the parents about
when they can help via
Facebook.
KL will ask teachers to
advertise this in
classroom windows and
JL to put it in the
newsletter.
18.4.16 – info
share
7) Feedback re
Grandparents and
Mother’s day
mornings
Suggestions from parent
Community…
meetings will be for as
written in the last
newsletter.
Very positive feedback
JL to discuss with PTA
from Grandparents.
the presents for next
Ideas for the future:year.
Less time in the
classrooms so the
morning is shortened.
This year the PTA didn’t
provide them with a
small gift.
Explanation of what will
happen on the day when
the grandparents enter
school.
Mother’s day – Mums
love it. Only a few
parents who work full
time felt the pressure
and if any parents have
to leave early due to
work it can be hard. We
all agreed this is so hard
to accommodate – the
dates are given really
early in the year.
It was confirmed that
the children had 4
choices of presents for
Mothers day.
JL/KL to take on board and feedback at the next
parent forum.
School uniform – what school shoes are allowed?
Can we remind parents in a newsletter? And a
reminder about nail varnish please.
P.E Year 2 – Can Year 2 inform parents of what P.E
they are doing on a Friday? KL explained that the
learning letter goes out at the beginning of a term
and staff will be more explicit about the P.E in this.
Can there be an update on the golden clubs in a
newsletter?
Safeguarding – Parents much happier and to just
check that Jamie is on the gate. Laura reminded all
that it is parents’ responsibility.
Football
8 parents in Year 2 would like football before school
to stop. Lunchtime football has also caused a few
stresses for some children. KL said staff have
already addressed issues and that the staff would
brainstorm this and maybe ask the school council/
children involved to suggest solutions.
Fruit/Veg
KL confirmed that there is a wide variety of free
fruit/veg provided for the children and will check
this is rotated adequately.
Mathletics was discussed. KL will find out where
we are with Shay Lynch the ICT coordinator.
Animation figures
The small toy figures that children brought in to
school and lost was discussed. KL said the school
will reimburse and that next time we will stress that
they do not bring in expensive or precious toys to
school when asked.