Balfron Matters

Dear colleagues,

Last week saw the publication of Professor Muir's report, Putting Learners at the Centre: Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education . Some of the recommendations include:

• A new exam board - Qualifications Scotland

• A new national agency to replace Education Scotland

• A new, separate, inspectorate

• Parity of esteem for academic & vocational qualifications

I would recommend Mark Priestly blog The Muir Report: reflections & Implications

Now just three weeks left of term, and the major focus is on course completion, revision course choice. Thanks to those of you who have been busy with meetings with pupils and their parents & carers, to support course choice. They are really important both to influence decision making and to reinforce positive relationships with home.

I was pleased to hear Steven's idea of a big inter-house fundraiser on the last Friday afternoon of term. The idea is to create a buzz to finish inter-house and to make money that we can send to charities supporting Ukrainian refugees. It might be worthwhile making this a non-uniform day to maximise the donations. I'm keen to hear your thoughts.

We were gifted a Ukrainian flag and I was pleased to fly it in our grounds and show our support.

As ever, thanks for all you are doing. You make a huge difference. Have a great week.

Elaine