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Parent Information Pack

Session 2014-15

S C H O O LJ U N I O R

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Contacting the Junior School

The High School of Glasgow Junior School 27 Ledcameroch Road Bearsden Glasgow G61 4AE

Helpful Numbers:

Junior School 0141 942 0158

Junior School Fax 0141 570 0020

Junior School email [email protected]

Out of School Care email [email protected] See separate booklet for Out of School Care information

Senior School 0141 954 9628

Senior School Fax 0141 959 0191

Bursar (Mrs J Simpson) 0141 954 9628

Senior School email [email protected]

School website www.glasgowhigh.co.uk

The Junior School Office is open between 8:00am and 4:45pm. It would be appreciated if calls could be made between these hours. After 4:45pm and until 5:55pm, all calls will be diverted to Out of School Care.

Generally information from the school is usually emailed to parents, unless we receive a specific request to send this home by pupil post.

Emails sent to the whole school (Senior and Junior Schools) will come from either [email protected] or [email protected], and emails sent from the Junior school will come from either [email protected] or [email protected] so if you have any spam filters please ensure these email addresses can be received.

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Contents

Junior School StaffPage 4

The School DayPage 6

Session DatesPage 7

Additional Notes for ParentsPage 8

Reporting to ParentsPage 11

Parking RecommendationsPage 12

Health and Medical CarePage 14

Extra Curricular ActivitiesPage 16

Uniform ListsPage 17

Sports KitPage 19

SwimmingPage 21

Home and School AssociationPage 22

School BusPage 24

ComplaintsPage 25

Out of School Care (OSC)Page 27

Website, Fronter and e1Page 28

The contents of this booklet are also available on our school website:- www.glasgowhigh.co.uk.


Junior School Staff Head Teacher of the Junior School Mrs. Karen R. Waugh

Deputy Head Teacher (Early Years) Mrs. Alison Kiyani Deputy Head Teacher Mrs. Jennifer MacKay Deputy Head Teacher (Acting) Mrs. Margaret Moreland

Principal Teacher Miss Irene Skinner

Kindergarten Staff Mrs. Laura Cowan Teacher Mrs. Joyce Jackson Teacher Mrs. Sheena MacDougall Teacher Mrs. Gillian Reid Teacher Mrs. Christine Brown Early Years Practitioner Mrs. Jacqui O’Neill Early Years Practitioner

Junior 1 Junior 2 Mrs. Joyce Moir Mrs. Margaret Moreland Mrs. Hazel Eustace Mrs. Christine Ritchie

Junior 3 Junior 4 Mrs. Sally Foster Mrs. Lorna Lambie / Mrs. Fiona McNaught Mrs. Morag Watt Mrs. Elaine Gibson

Junior 5 Junior 6 Miss Margaret MacLean Mrs. Elaine McCormick Miss Irene Skinner Mr. Gillies Walker

Specialists

Art Drama Mrs. Isabel McNeill Miss Alison Meikle

P.E. Head of Junior School Music Mrs. Emma McConechy Miss Elspeth Carnall Mr. Stewart Leggat

French Head of Strings Mrs. Drapeau-Magee Mr. Mark Duncan

Learning Support Head of Wind Mrs. Morag Gillan (part-time) Mr. Raymond McKeown Mr. Iain Hallahan (full-time)

Librarian Piano Mrs. Sheila McCarron Mr. Neil McFarlane

Instrumental Teachers Mr. Alan Bacchetti Clarinet/Saxophone Mrs. Lynda Norris Piano Mr. Lachie Birch Percussion Mr. Gordon Brown Pipe Band Drumming Mrs. Janina Duncan Violin/Viola Miss Rona Pollard Oboe Mrs. Maria Holmes ‘Cello Mr. Gordon Lawrie Chanter Ms. Michelle McCabe Flute Ms. Christine Smith French Horn Ms. Lisa Portus Bassoon Mr. Kevin Price Trumpet Mr. Andrew Robinson Guitar


Bursar Assistant Bursar Mrs. Juliet Simpson Mrs. Anne Bell

Head Teacher’s Secretary Receptionist / Cashier Mrs. Helen Currie Mrs. Linda Elliot

Clerical Assistant First Aid / Clerical Assistant Mrs. Karen Gordon Mrs. Vivien Reddie

Classroom Assistants Janitor Mrs. Rhona Gilmour Mr. George Nisbet Mrs. Lesley Grier Mrs. Jane Livingston Mrs. Elaine Muscatelli Mrs. Lea Ross Mrs. Anne Woolard

Catering Supervisor Catering Staff Mrs. Karen Boyle Mrs. Ann Hanlon

Out of School Care Manager Out of School Care Deputy Manager Mrs. Sally Simpson Miss Lauren Barbour

Out of School Care Staff Mrs. Lynette Adair Mrs. Anne MacAnespie Mrs. Susan Anderson Mrs. Ann McGrath Mrs. Gillian Ballingall Mrs. Wendy Munro Mrs Ann Black Mrs. Joan Pagan Mrs. Karen Campbell Mrs. Lesley Perrett Mrs. Satwant Cheema Mrs. Lea Ross Mrs. Laura Cowan Mrs. Lesley Smith Mrs. Sarah Gibson Mrs. Patricia Syme Mrs. Yvonne Hall Mrs. Lesley Harris

Head Cleaner Mr. Frank Tucker

Cleaning Staff Mrs. Patricia Alexander Mrs. Angelina Devlin Mrs. Lee Main Miss Sophie McGillvray Mrs. Yvonne McGillvray Mr. Martin Plommer Miss Patricia Quinn Mr. Robert Tucker


The School Day

KINDERGARTEN 08.50 a.m 12 Noon

JUNIOR 1 08.50 a.m. 12.30 p.m. (Up to the September Holiday) 08.50 a.m. 3.05 p.m. (After the September Holiday)

JUNIOR 2 - 3 08.50 a.m. 3.05 p.m. 12.20 p.m 1.20 p.m. (Lunch Break)

JUNIOR 4, 5 & 6 08.50 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 12.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. (Lunch Break)

The school door will be open from 08.00 a.m. for an 8.50 a.m. start. We would ask pupils not to arrive before 08.00 a.m. Please note term starts on Tuesday, 26th August 2014 at 8.50 a.m. for pupils in Junior 1 to 6, with doors open from 08.00 a.m.

The Junior School Office will be open from 08.00 a.m. until 4.45 p.m. each day

The school starts with Assembly for Junior 1 - Junior 6 pupils from 08.55 a.m. - 09.10 a.m. Thereafter, the day is divided into periods to accommodate specialists but class teachers tend to block time for various activities.

Punctuality

A high standard is expected. Pupils who are not in school by 08.50 a.m. will be marked late.

Intervals And Lunch-Time

Every pupil is expected to play outside during break-time and lunch-time. No pupil may remain indoors unless permission has been requested in writing. In very wet weather, classes are permitted to remain indoors but it is essential that pupils have appropriate clothing for showery conditions.

NO PUPILS SHOULD LEAVE THE SCHOOL AT INTERVALS OR LUNCH-TIME UNLESS PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED.


Session Dates 2014-2015

Autumn Term 2014

Term starts Tuesday 26 August

September holiday Friday 26 and Monday 29 September

Half-term holiday Friday 10 to Friday 17 October

Term ends Friday 19 December

(Staff In-service: Thursday 21, Friday 22 & Monday 25 August, Friday 10 October)

Spring Term 2015

Term starts Tuesday 6 January

Half-term Holiday Monday 9 - Friday 13 February

Term ends Thursday 2 April

(Staff In-service: Monday 5 January)

Summer Term 2015

Term starts Monday 20 April

May Holiday Monday 4 May

Half-term Holiday Friday 22 - Monday 25 May

Term ends Wednesday 24 June

Autumn Term 2015

Term starts Tuesday 25 August


Additional Notes for Parents Start Date and Time

Term starts on Tuesday, 26th August 2014 at 08.50 a.m. for pupils in Junior 1 to 6. Pupils should not arrive before 08.00 a.m. After the first day, school doors will be open from 08.00 a.m. for an 08.50 a.m. start.

Absence

Requests for leave of absence should be kept to the minimum and should be addressed to the Head Teacher. With generous holidays and dates arranged well in advance, it would be appreciated that any requests made for leave of absence for holiday purposes made during term time should be kept to a minimum. Written notes to explain brief absences owing to illness should be addressed to the class teacher, and for dental, doctors’ appointments and music exams letters should be addressed to the class teacher and permission for such absences will be automatically granted.

For security reasons, a telephone call to the Junior School Office before 09.30 a.m. on each day of absence is required.

Personal Possessions

No expensive toys or valuable possessions should be brought to school. No money or valuables should be left in cloakrooms or taken to the Allander Sports Centre.

School Fees Insurance Scheme

This is recommended and information about the Absence from School Refunds Scheme will be issued to parents.

Insurance

Every endeavour is made at all times by members of staff to eliminate accidents or loss and the school has a personal accident insurance policy for pupils and staff with a permanent disablement cover. Information about this will be sent with your fee note.

It should be noted, however, that the personal accident insurance policy does not cover personal effects. It is therefore recommended that you arrange suitable additional insurance cover by ensuring that your household/all risks policy covers school events and excursions.


House System

Pupils from Junior 1 - 6 are allocated to one of four Lifeboats - Broughty Ferry, Campbeltown, Lizard and Longhope. It is the practice to put siblings into the same ship.

Child Protection

At the High School of Glasgow all staff have an important role to play in Child Protection. The school has its own Child Protection Policy which provides guidelines for staff. Kindergarten Staff also follow East Dunbartonshire’s Child Protection Guidelines and Procedures. Parents should be aware that all staff are required to fulfil their obligations in relation to Child Protection and any concerns will be reported immediately. Our Child Protection Policy is available to parents on request and is also on display in the Kindergarten Entrance.

Homework

All Junior 1 - Junior 6 pupils are expected to do some homework. If, however, Junior 3, 4 and 5 pupils are taking more than 20 minutes and Junior 6 more than 45 minutes, the class teacher should be informed.

Discipline

A high standard of discipline is expected with the school placing an emphasis on promoting positive behaviour. All pupils will be issued with a booklet about this at the start of each new session. Parents will be contacted if there are any concerns about a pupil’s behaviour.

Lunches - Junior 1 - 6

After the September weekend, pupils in Junior 1 are asked to bring a packed lunch to school each day. For pupils in Junior 2 to Junior 6, the school operates a cash / cafeteria service run by Beta Catering. Pupils will be issued with a menu planner at the beginning of the new session outlining the meals available from the school canteen. Pupils may:

(a) Have a complete lunch from the canteen

(b) Bring their own packed lunch.

Please note that the school endeavours to be a ‘nut free zone’ as several of our pupils are extremely allergic to nut products.


Instrumental Lessons

In addition to weekly lessons with the Junior School Music Specialist, a number of pupils take individual instrumental lessons. A letter about instrumental lessons is normally issued to pupils in Junior 2 - 6 in May of each year.

Books

All books and equipment will be provided by the school. If, however, pupils lose an item such as a recorder, they will be asked to pay for a replacement.

Private Tuition

It is not generally felt that any pupil in this school should require private tuition but if it is contemplated by parents at any time, the school should be brought into the discussion.

Entrance Tests

The Head Teacher should be informed in advance if any pupil is sitting an entrance test for another school.

Liaison

Parents are encouraged to make appointments with class teachers, either of the Deputy Heads or the Head Teacher at any time if they have difficulties or concerns. Teachers may also wish to talk with a parent about a specific matter and in this case, the home is contacted and a school visit arranged.


Reporting to Parents

Assessment by teachers is on-going throughout the school year and may take the form of a small test, a review of written or spoken work or practical achievements.

August - October

Information Evenings for Junior 1 - 6 are held in September to allow teachers to give a brief outline of what the academic year holds.

Confidential Parent / Teacher Interviews are arranged for one of two evenings in October.

October - December

Written Reports are issued in December.

January - March

A second set of Parent / Teacher Interviews

April - June

Written Reports are issued in June.

A new Kindergarten Parents’ Evening is held in June prior to the beginning of the new session.

Parents’ Meetings / Evenings associated with the Junior 5 visit to York, the Junior 6 visit to Newlands Adventure Centre, Sex Education, Drug Awareness, and Internet Safety are arranged at appropriate times.


Parking Recommendations and PermitsCongestion in Lecameroch Road and the consequent danger to the lives of the pupils is a matter of grave concern.

Our recommendations are as follows:

Parking RecommendationsNo parents may drive into the school grounds except when:

(a) special permission has been granted and a permission permit issued

(b) a pupil has to be picked up during school hours

(c) a pupil has to be picked up after an extra-curricular activity

(d) they are helping out with an outing and parking space is available

(e) a pupil has to be picked up from Out of School Care after 4.00pm

The map opposite outlines a route which, if followed, constitutes a one-way system. This means that NO CARS should come beyond the junction of Ledcameroch Road and Ledcameroch Crescent. No cars should park on Whitehill Road. There should be no three-point turns, parking across or reversing into entrances. Please do not stop in the middle of the road in Ledcameroch Crescent and allow your children to get out of the car. This blocks the road for all other users. Ledcameroch Park should not be used as a turning area. Please ensure that pupils do not step off the pavement, walk on walls or swing on gates. Pre-school children should be properly supervised and not allowed to wander onto the road or into neighbours’ gardens.

It is vitally important that ALL PARENTS cooperate in our endeavour to ensure the safety of our pupils. PLEASE ENSURE THAT FATHERS, GRANDPARENTS AND CHILDMINDERS ETC ARE AWARE OF OUR RECOMMENDATIONS. We do try hard to keep on good terms with our neighbours but co-operation, common sense and consideration are essential from all drivers at all times.

We are aware that several families have made a private arrangement with householders to use driveways which lie beyond the junction of Ledcameroch Road and Ledcameroch Crescent. I would like to be aware of these families so that we know those who are not deliberately ignoring our recommendations.

Security

I would urge parents to be extra vigilant with regard to valuables being left on view when they leave their cars unattended whilst dropping off and collecting their children from the Junior School. Please ensure that if someone else is dropping off your child they are also aware of this.

Parking Permits

Although our recommendations cannot be enforced by law, it is important that all drivers, whether they be parents, grandparents, nannies or childminders, follow them closely thus supporting the school in its efforts to avoid accidents. This means that a car which does not exhibit a permit should never be driven beyond the junction of Ledcameroch Crsecent and Ledcameroch Road before school, over lunchtime or at the end of the school day. Cars should also not be parked in Ledcameroch Road as pupils can suffer indirectly from the justified annoyance of parents who do obey the recommendations.

The safety of our children is paramount and as you can appreciate, the school entrances and exits are particularly vulnerable.

A limited number of Parking Permits will be issued to those parents who have legitimate reasons for parking in the school grounds or in the immediate surroundings. Reasons may include, in the long term, bringing a large musical instrument to school, having a private arrangement with a neighbour, or temporary disability. These permits have to be applied for in writing to the Head Teacher at the beginning of each session.

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Health and Medical Care In conjunction with Greater Glasgow Health Board, routine medical checks and examinations take place throughout the school year. Proposals for 2014 include the following :

Eyesight: When required or if there is a concern

Hearing: When required or if there is a concern

Height: In Junior 1 and at other times if required

Weight: In Junior 1 and at other times if required

We would request that parents provide the school with the name and telephone number of someone who can be called as an ‘emergency contact’ in the case of sudden illness or accidental injury requiring a pupil to be sent home or to seek medical advice.

Minor injuries such as small cuts and grazes will, however, be dealt with by school staff and pupils would remain in school.

It is important that parents of any pupil with particular medical requirements contact the Head Teacher so that details can be discussed.

Parents of pupils who require to take medicine during the school day will be asked to complete a parental request form.

Diarrhoea and Vomiting: In accordance with the NHS Public Health Guidelines your child must be excluded from school until they are 48 hours symptom free to prevent the spread of infection in school.

Please follow these instructions regarding your child’s medicines in school: If your child requires to take medication at school please ensure that you supply the medication required for routine treatment, named and in the original container as dispensed by the pharmacist and include the prescriber’s instructions for administration.

As part of accepted good practice we are asking all parents of children with a medical condition requiring administration of medicines at school to complete and sign a consent form. These are available to download from the school website or from the medical room.

In the interest of safe practice and storage, all medicines must be handed into the medical room and not kept in your child’s blazer or school bag. Your child can pick up their medicine at the end of the school day or alternatively a supply can be held in the medical room if you wish.

Children may carry their own inhalers for asthma in their blazer or school bag and should store a spare inhaler in the medical room. Please name all inhalers.


Infectious Diseases Exclusion Notices and Clearance Certificates are not issued by the Health Board for the diseases outlined below.

Pupils who have these diseases may, therefore, return to school when they are fit.

The normal infectious period is shown below but pupils may not be well enough to return to school until a longer period has elapsed.

CONTACTS ARE NOT EXCLUDED

NORMAL INFECTIOUS PERIODChickenpox Until the spots are dry (usually 5-10 days from

the onset of rash)Hepatitis A (Infectious Jaundice) Until one week after onset of jaundiceBloodborne viruses (Hepatitis B & C and HIV) No exclusion

Measles 7 days from onset of rashMeningitis (Meningococcal Infection) Until clinical recovery

Mumps Until clinical recovery but at least 7 days from onset of symptoms.

Rubella (German Measles) 4 days from onset of rashStreptococcal Infection(eg Scarlet Fever) Until clinical recoveryWhooping Cough 21 days from onset of paroxysmal cough

When pupils have suffered from sickness and diarrhoea, they must remain clear of all symptoms for a 48 hour period before returning to school.

Tuberculosis:

Most cases of Tuberculosis in pupils of school age are of a non-infectious nature and they can attend school without risks to others. Contacts are not excluded. All home contacts are investigated by the Community Services. When an infectious case, either pupil or staff, has been attending school, investigation of school contacts may be arranged by the Community Medicine Specialist. Specialist physicians will instruct certain cases to stay off school and advise them when they should return. Teachers can obtain advice from the appropriate Community Medicine Specialist.

Communicable Diseases Of The Skin

Pupils suffering from skin diseases should normally stay off school for the period indicated. Family doctors or Clinical Medical Officers may instruct cases to stay off school. Exclusion Notices and Clearance Certificates will not be issued.

Impetigo Until skin is healedPediculosis (infestation with lice) Until treatment is started

Please note that the problem of head lice tends to recur, especially after holiday periods and parents should check their child’s head regularly.

Ringworm of body or feet Until treatment is startedRingworm of scalp Until curedVerrucae (warts of the sole of the foot) Exclusion from gymnastics and swimming un-

necessary, provided warts are covered with a verruca swimming sock.


Extra Curricular ActivitiesThe High School of Glasgow offers pupils a wide range of extra-curricular activities. All classes participate in outside visits connected with individual class work and parents are invited to accompany children.

Our many musical activities include an Infant, Junior, Senior and Chamber Choir and we have our own String Orchestra, Wind Band, Chamber Group, Guitar Group and Percussion Ensemble

Clubs held at lunchtimes or after school are wide ranging and include Clubs for Art, Badminton, Bridge, Chess, Cookery, Cycling Proficiency, Drum Major, Fencing, Football, Gardening, Golf, Judo, Literary and Debating Society, Mandarin (simplified), Modern Dance, Pipe Band Drumming Practice Groups, Science, Scottish Country Dance, Scripture Union, Spanish, Taekwondo and Triathlon.

Through Bearsden Ski Club, we are able to organise skiing lessons and in connection with Thorn Park Tennis Club, tennis lessons are offered both in school and at Thorn Park Tennis Club.

Visits to the Children’s Classic Concerts held at the Royal Concert Hall also take place.

The Home and School Association hold several events during the session. Their Fireworks Display in November and Midsummer Madness Event in June are always enjoyed by both pupils and parents and other occasions such as a Ceilidh or Fashion Show are organised as special events during the session.


School Uniform List - Boys The offi cial outfi tters are:Man’s World 192 Fenwick Road, Glasgow, G46 Tel: 0141 638 7689 157 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 Tel: 0141 357 0400Items marked with an 0 should be purchased from the offi cial outfi tters.Items marked with an * should be purchased from the Junior School.All other items may be purchased at good department stores/sports shops.Kindergarten and Junior 1 - 6* Regulation sweatshirt 0 Kindergarten - Junior 3 charcoal grey shorts (compulsory throughout the year) 0 Junior 4 - 5 boys charcoal grey shorts (compulsory from August to October break and Easter

to Summer, charcoal grey long trousers / optional charcoal grey shorts October break to Easter)

0 Junior 6 only - charcoal grey long trousers / optional charcoal grey shorts Kilt - very acceptable

0 Grey ¾ socks with blue turnover top must be worn with school shorts. Dark grey or black socks may be worn with long school trousers.

Black outdoor shoes - Shoes must be plain black leather, in a traditional, formal style. Extremes of fashion, including leisure/sports styles are not acceptable. Boots and suede shoes may not be worn. Laces must be black.

Traditional navy, black or brown sandals may be worn in summer Black gym shoes with elastic or Velcro front * Shoe bag Junior 1 - 6 in house colour (Kindergarten - any suitable shoe bag)

In wet weather wellingtons may be worn to school 0 Regulation blazer - Junior 1 - 6, (optional for Kindergarten as Kindergarten boys may wear

any anorak for outdoor play) 0 Regulation raincoat - Junior 1 - 6 (optional for Kindergarten)

Lightweight navy blue ‘pac-a-mac’ (Junior 1 - 6 only) * Navy hat with badge (optional). No other hat is permitted 0 School scarf (optional). No other scarf is permitted Gloves (plain navy blue only) * Protective sun hat for hot weather Art overall (supplied by the school in Kindergarten, Junior 1 - 6 - any suitable art overall,

such as an old shirt is permitted) Kindergarten and Junior 1 - 3* Regulation Polo-shirt Junior 4 - 6 White long-sleeved shirt (short-sleeved shirt may be worn Easter to October) 0 Tie 0 Mid-Grey v-neck long-sleeved pullover (optional) NotesAll articles must be clearly marked with the owner’s name and I would request parental support in our endeavour to ensure that proper school uniform is worn at all times.Hairstyles should not be extreme, either in length (not below top edge of shirt collar) or style and should not include excessive use of dye, gel, etc.Jewellery should not be worn with school uniform.Only badges associated with school should be worn on blazers.


School Uniform List - GirlsThe offi cial outfi tters are :Man’s World 192 Fenwick Road, Glasgow, G46 Tel: 0141 638 7689 157 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 Tel: 0141 357 0400Items marked with an 0 should be purchased from the school outfi ttersItems marked with an * should be purchased from the Junior SchoolAll other items may be purchased at good department stores / sports shops.Kindergarten and Junior 1 - 6* Regulation sweatshirt Washable kilted skirt, in any tartan with apron front (The optional High School of Glasgow

tartan skirt is available from Man’s World) 0 Regulation blue striped dress (may be worn Easter to October)0 Junior 6 only - Regulation white summer blouse (may be worn Easter to October) For Kindergarten only, navy blue track suit bottoms (optional for cold weather) Grey ¾ socks or navy tights to be worn with tartan skirt White ¾ socks to be worn with summer dress Black outdoor shoes - sensible and hard wearing (no heels, patent shoes or slip-on pumps) Traditional navy, black or brown sandals may be worn Easter to October (Sandals should not

be open toed or with heels) Black gym shoes with elastic front or Velcro front * Shoe bag (Junior 1 - 6 in ship colour, Kindergarten - any suitable shoe bag) In wet weather wellingtons may be worn to school but ‘fashion’ boots are not permitted. 0 Regulation blazer - Junior 1 - 6 (optional for Kindergarten as Kindergarten girls may wear

any anorak for outdoor play) 0 Regulation raincoat - Junior 1 - 6 (optional for Kindergarten) Lightweight navy blue ‘pac-a-mac’ (Junior 1 - 6 only). * Navy hat with badge (optional). No other hat is permitted 0 School scarf (optional). No other scarf is permitted Gloves (plain navy blue only) 0 School purse with badge (optional) * Protective sun hat for hot weather Art overall (supplied by school in Kindergarten, Junior 1 - 6 any suitable art overall, such as

an old shirt is permitted)0 Hair bands and ‘scrunchies’ in school colours

Any other hair fastenings should be blue in colour and appropriate for school use Kindergarten and Junior 1 - 3* Regulation Polo shirt Junior 4 - 6 White long-sleeved shirt 0 Tie 0 Mid-Grey v-neck long sleeved cardigan (optional)NotesAll articles must be clearly marked with the owner’s name and I would request parental support in our endeavour to ensure that proper school uniform is worn at all times.Hairstyles should not be extreme in style and should not include excessive use of dye, gel, etc. Jewellery should not be worn with school uniform. Although we appreciate that for cultural reasons a few of our girls have their ears pierced, it is not recommended as injuries to the ear can be incurred in the playground and the gymnasium. Those girls who already have their ears pierced should ensure that their earrings are small and discreet.Only badges associated with school should be worn on blazers


Boys’ PE/Athletics/Rugby Items marked with an * should be purchased from the Junior School.Items marked with an 0 should be purchased from the school outfitters.Items marked with a P should be purchased from PSL Team Sports (see contact details below)All other items may be purchased at good department stores / sports shops.

P.E. / Athletics Kit – Junior 1 – 6* House tee shirtP School regulation PE shorts (old white athletic shorts may be worn until they need replaced) Black gym shoes with elastic or Velcro front White sports socks Trainers – Junior 6 boys only

Swimming Kit – Junior 3 – 6 Swim trunks Towel Swimming bag Verruca socks must be worn if required

Rugby Kit - Junior 5 - 6P Regulation rugby shortsP Regulation rugby socksP Regulation rugby jerseyP Optional Baselayer Rugby boots Mouthguard (It is essential that boys are protected with Mouthguards) Towel

Cricket – Junior 6Boys should wear a collared white shirt, white athletic shorts, school rugby socks and may wear a white v-neck cricket sweater if they have one.

Optional Items For P.E./Athletics/RugbyP Optional tracksuit bottoms (Junior 5 - 6 only)P Optional Hooded Sweatshirt or ¼ zip Waterproof Jacket (Junior 5 - 6 only)

Travel ArrangementsJunior 5 Boys will travel to the Senior School, Anniesland by bus every Thursday at 1.00 p.m. throughout the session. They will return to the Junior School by 3:15 p.m.

Junior 6Boys will travel to the Senior School, Anniesland by bus every Monday at 1.00 p.m. throughout the session. They will return to the Junior School by 3.15 p.m.

Boys will also travel to the Senior School, Anniesland by bus every Friday at 3.15 p.m. They should be picked up from the Senior School at 4.45 p.m.

Rugby kit and optional items for P.E./Athletics/Rugby can only be ordered through PSL Team Sports (formerly Provan Sports) on 0141 891 5281, or online via www.pslteamsports.com. Address: Unit 12, Kelvin Gate, 58 Kelvin Avenue, Hillington, G52 4GA.

If required, PSL can personalise your school sports kit with discreet printed initials.Further details are available from PSL; however please note personalised items cannot be returned.

PLEASE NOTE THAT JUNIOR 6 BOYS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY MORNING GAMES IF SELECTED.


Girls’ PE/Athletics/HockeyItems marked with an * should be purchased from the Junior School.Items marked with an 0 should be purchased from the school outfittersItems marked with a P should be purchased from PSL Team Sports (see contact details below)All other items may be purchased at good department stores / sports shops.

P.E. / Athletics / Netball Kit - Junior 1 – 6* House tee shirtP School regulation PE shorts (old royal blue shorts may be worn until they need replaced) Black gym shoes with elastic or Velcro front White sports socks (tights not acceptable for gym) Mouthguard and shin guards for Junior 5 girls when they are playing hockey (It is essential that girls are protected with Mouthguards and shin guards). Trainers – Junior 6 girls only

Swimming Kit – Junior 3 – 6 Swim suit Towel Swimming bag* School cap if team swimmer Verruca socks must be worn if required

Hockey Kit – Junior 5 - 6P Regulation hockey skirt (skort)P Regulation hockey socksP Regulation hockey jerseyP Optional Baselayer Football boots or hockey boots or trainers Mouthguard and shin guards (It is essential that girls are protected with Mouthguards and shin guards).

Optional Items For P.E./Athletics/HockeyP Optional tracksuit bottoms (Junior 5 - 6 only)P Optional Hooded Sweatshirt or ¼ zip Waterproof Jacket (Junior 5 - 6 only)

Travel ArrangementsJunior 5Girls will travel to the Senior School, Anniesland by bus every Thursday at 1.00 p.m. throughout the season. They will return to the Junior School by 3:15 p.m.

Junior 6Girls will travel to the Senior School, Anniesland by bus every Monday at 1.00 p.m. throughout the session. They will return to the Junior School by 3.15 p.m.

Girls will also travel to the Senior School, Anniesland by bus every Friday at 3.15 p.m. They should be picked up from the Senior School at 4.45 p.m.

Hockey kit and optional items for P.E./Athletics/Hockey can only be ordered through PSL Team Sports (formerly Provan Sports) on 0141 891 5281, or online via www.pslteamsports.com. Address: Unit 12, Kelvin Gate, 58 Kelvin Avenue, Hillington, G52 4GA.

If required, PSL can personalise your school sports kit with discreet printed initials.Further details are available from PSL; however please note personalised items cannot be returned.


Swimming J3-J6All pupils from Junior 3 - 6 participate in weekly swimming lessons at the Allander Swimming Pool, Bearsden. They are transported to and from the pool by coach during school hours. A note is required from home if a pupil is unable to swim on their swimming day.

Tuesdays:

Junior 4 leave school at 09.30 a.m. - Water time - 09.50- 10.20 a.m.

Junior 5 leave school at 10.20 a.m. - Water time - 10.35 - 11.05 a.m.

Junior 6 leave school at 11.05 a.m. - Water time - 11.20 - 11.50 a.m.

Thursdays:

Junior 3 leave school at 11.05 a.m. - Water time- 11.30 a.m. - 12 noon

Bus returns to Junior School at approximately 12.30 p.m.

Kit:

Swimsuit / Trunks

Towel

Plastic Bag

Plastic Sock and cap if required

Long hair requires to be tied back

No valuables such as watches or money


Home & School Association Constitution and Rules1.NAME

The Association shall be known as “The High School of Glasgow Home and School Association”.

2.AIMS

The aims of the Association shall be, in the interests of the pupils:

(a) to foster co-operation between parents and teachers.

(b) to promote the welfare of the School.

3.MEMBERSHIP

(a) All teachers and parents or guardians of present pupils of the School are members.

(b) Membership of parents or guardians shall cease on removal of pupils from the school, and membership of teachers when they leave the school staff.

(c) Members may advise any committee member of matters of interest or concern within the objects of the Association, with a view to discussion at a Committee Meeting.

(d) The termly subscription is £1 per family. The charge will appear on the account for the oldest member of the family.

4.MEETINGS

The Annual General Meeting shall be held in the Spring Term, normally on the second Thursday of March.

5.COMMITTEE

(a) The business of the Association shall be managed by Office-bearers and Committee members who shall meet at least once a term.

(b) Office-bearers shall consist of a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

The Committee, including Office-bearers, shall not exceed sixteen members. These will include the Rector, the Deputy Rector, the Head Teacher of the Junior School and a maximum of four members of the teaching staff, these to be elected by the School. The remaining members of the Committee shall be elected by the School at the Annual General Meeting of the Association. Nominations shall close three weeks prior to the date of the A.G.M. At least seven days’ notice of the date of the A.G.M. shall be given and this notice shall contain a list of the retiring members of the Committee together with a list of nominees. Elections shall be by a majority of the members present and voting.

(c) Each Parent Committee Member and Office-bearer shall normally hold office for a period not exceeding three years. They may be nominated for re-election after a lapse of one year. Normally, one third of the parent members of the Committee shall retire.

(d) Eight members of the Committee shall form a quorum.

(e) In the event of a parent member resigning during his/her term of office, the Committee shall have powers to co-opt a new member to sit on the Committee until the next A.G.M. when he/she will be eligible for re-election.


6.ACCOUNTS

(a) The funds of the Association shall be lodged in a branch of the Clydesdale Bank plc. Monies shall be withdrawn on the signature of the Chairman and the Treasurer of the Association, one signature being required for small amounts as agreed from time to time by the Committee.

(b) In the event of dissolution of the Association, all monies shall be transferred to school funds.

(c) The accounts of the Association shall be audited each financial year by an Honorary Auditor to be appointed annually at a General Meeting of the Association.

(d) The audited accounts shall be presented to the Association at the Annual General Meeting.

7.ALTERATION OF CONSTITUTION AND RULES

These rules may be altered, or additions made, at any General Meeting of the Association convened for the purpose, such proposed change being specified in the notice convening the meeting of which at least seven days’ notice must be given and being approved by not fewer than two-thirds of the members present and voting.

8.DISSOLUTION

The Directors of the School have the power to dissolve the Association if this were deemed necessary.

2014 - 2015 HOME AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chairperson Susan Gibson-Smith

Secretary Monica Gupta

Treasurer Sarah Bell

Parent Representatives David Armstrong Angela Cogan John Hamilton Jess Panesar Gillian Robertson Shona Snedden

Teacher Representatives Joyce Moir (Junior School) Christine Ritchie (Junior School) Linda Nicholl (Senior School) Mairead Cranie (Senior School)

Ex-Officio Members Mr. Colin Mair (Rector) Mr. John O’Neill (Deputy Rector) Mrs. Karen Waugh (Head Teacher of the Junior School)


School Bus Service

Dear Parent / Guardian,

As you may or may not be aware the school has a bus service which currently runs between the south side of Glasgow and the junior school in Bearsden. The service is run by parents, not the school and aims to provide a reliable service to get your child to and from school quickly and safely.

The bus service begins in Newton Mearns and covers Giffnock , Newlands , Pollokshields and Dumbreck. It then travels along the Clydeside Expressway and stops at the bus stop on Crow Road to allow senior school pupils to get off and pupils living in the west end to get on. It continues up the switchback and takes the children directly to the junior school parking in the school car park in a designated space at around 8.35 am.

The return journey sees the bus leave the junior school at 3.20 pm and travel directly to the senior school parking in the senior school car park at 3.35 pm before continuing to the south side.

The bus we use is from a company called ‘Hire Society’ and ranges from a 16 to 22 seater depending on demand. We are lucky enough to have an excellent regular driver Paul Freedman who takes a register every morning and evening and quickly gets to know the children.

We currently have children using the service from kindergarten right up to S6 and as the end of term draws near I am writing to inform you that we have a limited number of spaces available from August.

Places can be booked on a weekly basis e.g. 5 mornings a week or 5 afternoons a week or on flexible basis e.g. every Monday and Thursday mornings or Wednesday afternoons.

If you are interested in the bus service or would like a little bit more information please contact Alison Coats on 07941550103 or e mail [email protected].

Many thanks

Alison Coats


PARENTAL CONCERNS OR COMPLAINTS - GUIDELINES FOR PARENTSThe High School welcomes suggestions and comments from parents and takes seriously complaints and concerns which you may raise. These guidelines will show you how to use our complaints system.

A complaint will be treated as an expression of genuine dissatisfaction which needs a response. We wish to ensure that:

* Parents wishing to make a complaint know how to do so.

* Parents realise that we listen and take complaints seriously.

* We respond to complaints within a reasonable time and in a courteous and efficient way.

* We take action where appropriate.

How to complain You can talk directly to a member of staff, write a letter or telephone. Please be as clear as possible about what is troubling you. Any member of staff will be happy to help, but it may be best to start with the person most closely concerned with the issue, as he/she may be able to sort things out quickly and with the minimum of fuss.

It may be that you do not wish to complain as such but that there is something troubling you. Please remember that the School is here for you and your child and that we want to hear your views and your ideas. If you have concerns you are entitled to complain and, if in doubt, you should contact the School as we would wish to help. We would welcome the opportunity to deal with a relatively minor issue in order to prevent it becoming a more serious concern.

How a complaint will be handled If you raise something face-to-face or by telephone it may be possible to resolve the matter immediately and to your satisfaction. If you have made a complaint or suggestion in writing, your complaint will be acknowledged as soon as practicable. You will be kept advised of the progress of the handling of the concern or complaint and, where possible, will be given an indication of when a decision is expected to be reached. The issue will be dealt with as quickly as possible but, in many circumstances, the person whom you contact will need to discuss the matter with a colleague and consider it further before responding. Our letter or report will tell you of the outcome of your complaint, the conclusion, the reasons for it and any action taken or proposed.

Confidentiality All complaints will be treated with respect and as confidentially as the nature of the complaint allows. It is the School’s policy that complaints made by parents will not rebound adversely on their children and that, similarly, complaints raised by pupils will not rebound on them. While information relating to specific complaints will be kept confidentially on file, we would point out that anonymous complaints may not be pursued.

We cannot entirely rule out the need to make third parties outside the School aware of the complaint and possibly also of the identity of those involved. This would only be likely to happen where, for example, a child’s safety was at risk or it became necessary to refer matters to the Police. You would be kept fully informed.

Action which needed to be taken under staff disciplinary procedures as a result of complaints would be handled confidentially within the School.

Referral to the Chairman of Governors We hope that you will be satisfied with the outcome of your complaint or at least feel that your concerns have been fully and fairly considered. If you are not satisfied, the Rector will offer to refer the matter to the Chairman of Governors. Alternatively you may wish to write directly to the Chairman. The Chairman will be given a full written report from the Rector and all relevant documents and these will all be copied to you. The Chairman will write to you, asking you if


you wish to add to what you have said already and giving a date by which you may expect a full response from him.

If you remain troubled after receiving the Chairman’s response he will invite you to a meeting, at which he will normally be accompanied by the Rector and at most one other member of staff. You will be invited to bring to the meeting a supportive friend who is not involved with the complaint. It is hoped that, after questioning and listening to you and the Rector, the Chairman will be able to find a solution.

Referral to the School’s Conciliation Committee If the solution suggested is not acceptable to you and you wish to take the matter further, the Chairman may, if he considers it appropriate so to do, refer the matter to the School’s Conciliation Committee or suggest some other course of action with a view to achieving a resolution. The Committee consists of a Convenor, who is a Governor but not the Chairman of Governors, and three other Governor members appointed by the Board of Governors. You will be invited to attend and to bring a supportive friend as for the meeting with the Chairman of Governors. You will be asked if there are any papers which you would like to have circulated beforehand. The Rector and another senior member of staff will also be in attendance.

If a resolution is still not achieved the Chairman will take the matter to an early meeting of the Board of Governors whose decision shall be final. Members of the Conciliation Committee will not take part in the deliberations and decision of the Board of Governors.

At the High School we recognise and acknowledge your right to complain and we will always aim to work with you in the best interests of the children and young people in our care. We hope that we will be able to satisfy your concerns.

WHISTLE BLOWINGAs well as our own Complaints Procedure, the Care Inspectorate has a Complaints Procedure for dealing with any complaint about a regulated care service by people using that care service, their relatives and advocates and staff.

Parents and/or staff therefore, who have a complaint regarding Kinderdarten or OSC, may wish to contact the Care Inspectorate directly by using the information outlined below.

They will acknowledge your complaint by writing to you within 3 days. Once they have agreed the matters they will investigate, they aim to complete the investigation within 20 working days.

Regional Office: Headquarters: Care Inspectorate Care Inspectorate 4th Floor Compass House No. 1 Smithhills Street 11 Riverside Drive Paisley Dundee PA1 1EB DD1 4NY

Telephone number: 0141 843 6840 Telephone number: 01382 207100

Enquiries: 0845 600 9527

Website: www.careinspectorate.com

Email: [email protected]


Out of School Club

The High School of Glasgow Junior School runs an Out of School Care Club, called The High Flyers’ Club, at the Junior School, 27 Ledcameroch Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 4AE.

The High Flyers’ Club is available for children from Kindergarten to Junior 6 and is held daily during term time from 12 noon to 5:55pm. Pupils can be booked in to the Club on a regular or flexible basis.

The Club will also run during the October and February weeks’ holiday, one week at Easter and four weeks in the Summer holidays (late July/August).

It is our aim to:

1. provide a welcoming and flexible service for all users where the children are inspired, creative and encouraged to flourish.

2. promote positive friendships among children of different ages and year groups.

3. provide children with the option to make healthy lifestyle choices.

4. provide child led, appropriate activities both indoors and outdoors that promotes the develop-ment of self-respect, awareness of others and independence.

5. create a caring atmosphere while establishing positive relationships between staff, children and parents as well as fostering links with the local, wider community.

6. recognise the professional role our staff have, to appreciate their expertise and knowledge, while providing opportunities for development and training.

7. provide a quality of service to all individuals which is maintained and improved through regular monitoring and evaluation.

A high standard of discipline is expected with the school placing an emphasis on promoting positive behaviour. All pupils will be issued with a booklet about this at the start of each new session. Parents will be contacted if there are any concerns about a pupil’s behaviour.

There is a separate booklet giving further information about the Out of School Care Club and the manager Mrs. Sally Simpson will also be happy to provide further details on 0141 942 0158 (between 12 noon and 5.55pm) or email [email protected]


Fronter

The High School has an Online Learning Environment called Fronter to provide resources and information for pupils.

All pupils are allocated a username and will select their own password. New pupils will be given their username by their Class Teacher at the start of the term. Fronter can be accessed from home via www.fronter.com/hsog or by following the Fronter link from the school’s website www.glasgowhigh.com.

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