PC Newsletter
May 2021
Welcome to the Summer Term
The Parent Council would like to send a MASSIVE thank you to Mrs Clark who retired before Easter after many years of sterling service to our school.
Thank you Mrs Clark for all your advice and guidance but also for the kindness and humour which all the pupils, parents and staff benefitted from in your time at Bankhead.
Good luck and enjoy your well earned retirement!!
Please complete OUR questionnaire asking YOUR views on the return to School 2021
PLEASE tell us how have you and your child/ren coped with the home learning and how are you feeling about the return to school.
Parents please remember ...
PLEASE be considerate of each other and the school's neighbours while waiting for your children.
Remember the specialised forums for parents/carers from GCPG. Please contact GCPG if interested.
Email: GCParentsGroup@gmail.com or using their Facebook page.
ASL Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gcpgaslforum
Equalities forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gcpgequalitiesforum
Early Years forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gcpgearlyyearsforum
Our next meetings are:
Monday 24 May 2021 at 7pm
AGM / PC Meeting on Monday 14 June 2021 at 7pm
During the present situation, the Parent Council (PC) have agreed to take our meetings online.
All Parents are very welcome to attend
We are now setting up our meetings using Zoom and we have been advised that for safety you must email us at bankheadparentcouncilgcc@gmail.com to get the link for each meeting.
Please remember that the Parent Council are here to represent you and to bring your views and issues to the school.
If you have anything that you need help with then you can contact us at bankheadparentcouncilgcc@gmail.com.
Knightswood Street Monopoly!
The Parent Council are hoping to run a Street Monopoly one Saturday during the month of May or June!
We'll update you when we know more!!
Support for Ethnic Minorities
Are you from an Ethnic Minority and need support?
The REACH Ethnic Minority Link Worker Support Helpline is here to help with worries about finances, mental health, food, etc.
A Free Service
Open 10am –2pm
Monday – Friday
0141 212 2110
RECENTLY ADDED
- West OS and online learning
- What is Assessment?
- Fundraising for Parent Councils?
- Parents guide to staying safe in the digital world
Remember to check the school website for up to date news and information.
Do you regularly shop online?
There is a REALLY, REALLY easy way to help raise funds to support our pupils using easyfundraising.
- Download the donation reminder
- Activate the donation each time you shop online
It's that easy ....
Covid 19 Latest information
Scotland Lockdown Latest
From 17th May
- Most, if not all, council areas should move from level three to level two.
- Groups of up to four people from two households can meet indoors.
- Indoor hospitality is expected to resume with alcohol being served and pubs or restaurants will be allowed to stay open until 22.30 with two-hour time-limited booking slots.
- Cinemas, bingo halls and amusement arcades can reopen.
- Outdoor and indoor events such as concerts can restart with limited capacity.
- Restrictions on meeting outdoors will ease further. Adult outdoor contact sports and indoor group exercises can resume.
- More students will be back at university or college with blended learning continuing.
- Face to face support services such as counselling can take place.
From 1st June
- All of Scotland could potentially move to Level 1 and to Level 0 by end of June.
- Up to six people from three households could potentially socialise indoors, at home or in a public place.
- Outside, up to eight people from three households can meet. 12-17 year olds can meet with eight people from eight households.
- Hospitality will be able to stay open until 11pm.
- Limitations on concert numbers could be relaxed.
- Indoor non-contact sport will resume.
- Casinos, funfairs and soft play can reopen.
More Information at:
Scottish Government Stay at Home Guidance and local protection levels
Scottish Government definition of vulnerable children and families - a definition of 'vulnerable', if you think this might include your family, get in touch with your school urgently to find out if your child can go to school/nursery
Scottish Government list of keyworkers (eligible for a school/nursery place)
The latest report on children, schools and transmission sets out the latest evidence on transmission in schools.
Contact us
You can contact us using the online form or email buttons below or leave a message at the school office on 0141 959 3531.