When: Wednesday evenings during term time 5:45-7:15pm
Where: Kincorth Youth Club at Kincorth Hub
Cost: Free
Who is it for: Befriended, mentored and community children
More information: contact the Befriend A Child website here or email info@befriendachild.org.uk or phone the local office on 01224 210060
Cases of measles are on the rise. So, it's important to be aware of the symptoms. Find out about the signs and what to do if you think you or your child has measles at nhsinform.scot/MMRagainstMeasles
If anyone would like any of these printed, please just contact the school and leave your request and name and they will be created and printed to accompany your child(ren)
The Read&Write toolbar is an essential resource that we use in school. It is accessible to all children in Aberdeen City Council Schools. It provides them with tools to improve and support there literacy skills when using their Chromebook. We use it as an essential aid for children with specific literacy needs such as dyslexia etc.
We would encourage all parents to sign up to the Parent Training Session on Wed 4th October from 19:00-20:30 if possible to support your child(ren) and understand how it works for yourself too. This session can be booked using this link. Sessions are at Aberdeen Grammar School
Foyer Families partners with NESCOL and is for parents looking to better their understanding of their child, improve self-confidence, and learn new valuable skills while building relationships in a team setting. At its core, Foyer Families aims to support the whole person, taking a holistic and responsive approach to delivery.
Over 16 weeks Learners will have the opportunity to achieve a City and Guilds Extended Level 1 employability qualification which explores 5 units: Managing personal finance, effective qualities and attitudes for work, coping with change, developing personal confidence and contributing to own healthy living. In addi-tion to this learners will also receive a Level 1 Food Hygiene certificate, and at-tend CV-building workshops, mock interviews and child development sessions.
There is a strong emphasis on health and well-being throughout this course al-lowing learners to participate in Mindfulness sessions, Tai- Chi, Stretch and Tone, arts and crafts, and cooking.
The course starts on 07/03/2023 and to allow flexibility and this course is deliv-ered through Zoom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Here is a link to the course details on the website:
Training Courses | Aberdeen Foyer (clicking on the Foyer Families tab)
If any parents are interested here is our referral link:
https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/7c71f879/
National website for parents giving information about education in Scotland and ideas to help parents support their children's learning. Includes choosing a school, the curriculum, Parent Councils and supporting learning at home.
Keep up to date with the current digital trends, threats, and risks to pupils online and offline.
Learn about the trends, threats and topics that are relevant to the children and young people in your care
Get digital safeguarding alerts and news sent directly to your devices
Find practical, useable advice on how to safeguard your child online
https://oursaferschools.co.uk/parents/
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Xpressions provides parents with a portal to receive messages from the school, such as updates, information about trips, emergency closures and more. In fact, anything the school currently sends by SMS text message or email!
Xpressions uses a parent’s email address and mobile number as part of the login process – it is critical that the school(s) have up to date email addresses and mobile numbers for Xpressions to work.
Parents do not need to perform any other setup process – just download the app from the appropriate app store on their device. Xpressions can be downloaded, installed and logged into on more than one device.
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