Merrylee Primary School News Page

Merrylee Primary School Parent Council

Representing the wider Parent Forum

Please donate to our on-going 'Urban Jungle' project to enhance your child's education

Minutes of Past PC Meetings
18    January   '10
29    March     '10
18    January   '10
25 November   '09
02   November '09
02 September '09
15     June     '09 20     April     '09
23 February    '09
12 February    '09
12    January   '09
24 November   '08
27   October    '08
06   October    '08
22 September '08
11 September '08
01 September '08

Latest News and Updates

This is where we'll announce the most recent news or additions to our web site.

If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

* u The next Parent Council Meeting is Mon 20th September at 7 pm

* u Official opening of the 'Urban Jungle' on 8 October 2009 _]

* u to our Natural Play Area Project!

* u Click to view press releases issued by the Parent Council.

* u Your Parent Council have arranged a new waiting area at the * u end of the school lane - a safer environment for all.

* u The willow weaving is finished on the 'Urban Jungle' and looks * u terrific! The children will love their new willow dome, classroom and maze!

* u 'Urban Jungle' features in latest issue (33) of 'Teaching Scotland'

* u The 'Urban Jungle' is ready to play on - see the pictures.

* u See pictures of the installation of our wind turbine!

* u Demolition of the old school building - see it in pictures.

* uMerrylee Primary feature on the RHS website

* u We have written to Colchri Coaches about traffic problems and specifically the movement of bus 374 before and after school and are awaiting their response. We hope to put together a proposal on pedestrian management around the school for the Council to implement to improve our children’s safety. At the suggestion of a parent through our web-site, we are preparing a map of suitable parking areas and pedestrian access to school to ease congestion.

* u Your Parent Council have arranged a prayer/quiet room for pupils to use. Speak to Mrs. Mahindru if you are interested.

* u If you have unwanted or outgrown items of school uniform, please drop them off at the Chest, Heart & Stroke Charity Shop at 103 Clarkston Road, Glasgow, G44 3BL, (Tel: 0141 633 1666). In this way we can support charity, recycle and reduce waste, especially with expensive items like blazers.

* u Your Parent Council have taken action against dog-fouling on the all-weather football pitch. Through Bailie McNally, signs have been sourced and arrangements are being made with the school to have them erected at appropriate sites around the football field. Glasgow Community Safety Services have also been advised and will carry out enforcement action.

* u We have approached over 100 companies and organizations, on your behalf, for funding and help for the 'natural play area. View the list.

* u Merrylee Primary are taking part in research to measure the impact of 'Natural Play' on children.

* uWe have signed up to www.easyfundraising.org.uk raise money while you shop on-line.

* uWe have also signed up to www.yellowmoon.org.uk raise money when you spend on educational toys & crafts.

* u An interesting website that provides advice and support to ensure that the importance of play is recognised by policy makers, planners and the public.