Coinneamh Comhairle Phàrant Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
3mh an Gearran – 7.00f
Clàr Gnothaich / Agenda
Apologies· Bruce Whyte
· Andy Murray
· Dolly Grimmer
Mionaidean bhon choinneamh mu dheireadh
Minutes from previous meeting
· The minutes of the meeting were approved
· Meeting to cover developments and a need for charitable trusts and sports update to come
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Puingean ag eiridh bhon choinneamh mu dheireadh
Matters arising
· Will be picked up throughout the meeting.
Conaltradh
Communication
· Gaelic 4– IF Parents to help with parents with kids in Gaelic Medium. Passwords for the site in the office.
· Agreed that there would be a school inset day on the 1st June.
· Glasgow Parents Council forum meeting on 24th February. No one offered nominations.
Ath-Leasachaidhean – Adhartas
Development _ Progress
· Jim Wilson – the liaison point for the developments was in the school discussing the changes. There were concerns over the proposed lowering of the ceiling and curtaining round the assembly hall. The council reiterated that they were looking for a curtain round the door only and the proposed changes sounded expensive. Costing yet to be decided but final estimates to be with school by now., It was highlighted also best value be at the heart of the procurement process and that the 500k be maximised.
· With this money it is hoped that the Foyer – which is always brimming full of people – will be updated.
· For the primary there will be a classroom, ICT and multipurpose room to be developed.
· For secondary there is hoped that there will be a room big enough for exams and out with exam periods used for fitness or movement. SG raised an issue regarding both girls and boys changing for PE in the same classroom. DMcC agreed to look into it further but it was agreed that mixed changing in primary was common practice throughout primary schools.
Aithris Na Ceannard.
· Aithris attached
· Aithris a Cheannard
· Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu
· Diciadain 3mh An Gearran 2010.
· Staffing.
· Primary – Marion Macaulay appointed. Supply staff to cover NCCT.
· Secondary – Computing David Carty Technical Natalie Foulds Chemistry Marie Molloy and History Jessie Little. RME to be re-advertised at the end of the year.
· SA – Long term absence CDO Ratio covered with flexibility member of staff.
· Two term-time posts school office
· Placing requests received – BS 58 AS 34
· Ongoing events :
· Student teacher on placement in SA/P2 and Gaelic
· Primary – P7 involved in Holocaust exhibition/7 pupils shortlisted for the next stage of Young Football Journalist/Installation of 3 new Activeboards 8/12 classes now have them/Ardmay 15th March with PT P care Man needed.
· Travel plan –ready Cycle shelter to be installed. Organise pupils to make a presentation for parents at next meeting.
· Secondary – Pupils organised fundraiser for Haiti/Iomairt Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu logo created by S4 pupil/ in conjunction with Glasgow Sculpture Studios and Scottish artist Eoghann MacColl, the school's art department is embarking on a project exploring cultural survival and identity with a visiting North American Indian artist and sculptor, Jimmie Durham. S3 pupils are involved. /Installation of 2 ActiveBoards 10/19 classes have one.
· Holocaust inter-disciplinary Exhibition – P7-S5 work / pieces of music composed and performed at City Chambers on Tuesday pm. SGG only school from Glasgow./Celtic Connections performances Na Rionnagan/Music Festival takes place in March/Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival Oban May.
· S5 prelims starting Friday. Supported study available lunchtime and after-school for most subjects.
· S2 options meetings and events in March.
· DOE x 14 young people two leaders +parent helping
· Outward bound S2
· Curriculum.
· Active-learning – parents coming along to help support classes during planned activities maths and language. Working in smaller groups/language and skills focus
· Active-learning Secondary –Staff English/Biology involved in a programme for developing collaborative learning
· INSET Day 1 A Curriculum for Excellence focus - planning for courses and programmes. Identifying resources to support. Transition between sectors - sharing of good practice.
· Eco-garden.
· Jackie McMaster/Jill Davidson/ChrisThomson/Liam Bell/DR McKinnon/Aline Williamson/Arburry McNulty at least 10 others clearing the garden site. Philip Braat bringing someone from land services tomorrow with topsoil. Raised beds one for each class planned. Mags Campbell (PT citizenship) consulted with pupils regarding their vision. Calum Morrison and Valerie Thomson memorials identified. Quiet area.
· DMcC informed the group that she is still in talks with HR regarding supply staff and raised the issue that there is a shortage of Gaelic Secondary teachers.
· It is against HR regulations to specify for Gaelic speakers only in the job ad so this creates difficulty in that people with no Gaelic at all can apply. Parents expressed concern that the Gaelic will therefore be diluted if non-Gaelic speakers are filling posts. Although the interview outlines an expectation of the teacher learning Gaelic, there is no money to pay for training and there is no guarantee that the staff will keep up learning in the facilities available.
It was agreed that this should be within Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s remit and a meeting is to be set up to discuss. DI to action.
· So far, there has been 58 primary requests – but it could go as high as 71.
· For secondary, there are34 requests so far.
Ceann Latha an Ath Choinneamh
DATES OF MEETINGS FOR THIS SESSION
· 31st March
· 5th May
Sub-Group Progress
· Music – There was a meeting on 8th Feb., Update at next meeting. Looking at Glasgow Music Festival – school set to be heavily involved. RMacD also spoke of Iomairt Ghaidhlig Ghlaschu – unifying the Gaelic community.
· Fundraising – There is fundaraising going on to celebrate the school’s 10TH birthday. Committee to fundraise around special events.
· Web – MC gave an update on the website saying that the work should only take a few weeks to finish. There has been a request for any photos by parents to be sent in. Website now live - http://www.glasgowgaelic.glasgow.sch.uk/
Gnothaichean eile ag èiridh.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
· SG asked if there is likely to be more office staff for the secondary coming up but DMcC said at present there Is not likely to be.
· The issue of PE was raised. There was concern that one parent has been told that their child is not getting the required amount of sports. RM to look into and respond.
· AM voiced concern over the dilution of Gaelic due to the lack of Gaelic teachers. Parents were reminded that it was of utmost importance for them to learn as much/often as they can to have the language outside the classroom. Parent council to clarify what they want from Bord na Gaidhlig in terms of learning provisions and what can be delivered.