ST JOHN’S RC HIGH SCHOOL
MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL AGM
Date: 03.10.2023
Convened at St John’s RC High School and Teams
Present: F Rhind (Chairing), SP Hagney (minutes), G Dickson, J Dickson, A Alnachawati, W Sinclair, S McLaren, C Lang
Apologies: G McIrvine, P Johnstone, J Johnstone, K Black
Minutes from Previous Meeting
Minutes Approved
Office Bearers Election
After discussion, the following office bearers were elected:
Co-Chairs:
Fiona Rhind
Pauline Johnstone
Treasurer:
Jennifer Johnstone
Secretary:
Jennifer Dickson
Mr Hagney thanked Mr McIrvine for his work as chair, and thanked the new and returning office bearers for their support of the school.
Headteacher’s Update
Mr Hagney spoke about the positive start to this session, the positive exam results, and presented the draft of the School Improvement Report, which includes updates on progress.
The parent council discussed this and the finalised document will be published online in due course.
Relationships and Behaviour Policy Update
C Lang presented the latest iteration of the summarised relationships and behaviour policy and the parent council discussed the approach. The council approved of the approaches discussed as the school moves to a more relational policy. It was commented on that this appeared to be a fair system and that it was good to see ‘good’ children being recognised in positive ways. C Lang explained the background and the consultations involving parents, pupils and staff and outlined the next steps.
Curriculum Review Update
S McLaren led the discussion on the curriculum review, the progress already made in S3 and S4 (leading into S5), and the ongoing discussions around S1-2 and S5-6, including opportunities for wider achievement.
Planet Youth Update
S McLaren updated the council on the Planet Youth Survey for S3 and S4.
Blether Sessions
The parent council previously indicated that it would like to hold blether sessions/ have a parent support group. F Rhind, P Johnstone and S McLaren to meet to plan this.
AOCB
As the AGM was delayed, the council decided to look at an alternative for the next meeting. SP Hagney to look at this. UPDATE: Date agreed 22 November at 5.30pm.
Next Meetings
Meeting 2 Wednesday 22 November 2023
Meeting 3 Wednesday 31 January 2024
Meeting 4 Tuesday 14 May 2024