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Curtain up at your school
Why not use the money you've raised to bring Hopscotch Theatre Company to your school?
| 28 Jun 2007 | Read more>> |
Junior Geo Rock Shop
Looking for new ideas for your School Fayre? Why not try a Rock Shop?
| 29 May 2007 | Read more>> |
MOBILE ADVENTURE COURSE
Why not hold an "alternative" sports day with MAC?| 02 Apr 2007 | Read more>> |
List of Abbreviations in Scottish Education
| 05 Mar 2007 | Read more>> |
The Fundraising Company - raise money by collecting old jewellery
| 22 Sep 2006 | Read more>> |
Healthy Schools
Check out the new interactive games and resources on the national Health Promoting Schools website.| 03 Aug 2006 | Read more>> |
GridClub Games
Would you want to help Secret Agent, Lara McCroft? Can you escape from Verbassic Island? Why not encourage your child to try the two new games on the GridClub website aimed at 7-12 year olds.
| 11 Jul 2006 | Read more>> |
Ideas for Social/Fundraising Events
| 16 May 2006 | Read more>> |
A Blooming Good Idea!
Here is a great idea for your Summer/Autumn fundraising events.
Suttons has a great 16-page Fundraiser Bulb Catalogue which contains a selection of best-selling and popular varieties of spring bulbs. Your PTA/PA can earn 20% - that's £1 in every £5 that your supporters spend.
| 16 May 2006 | Read more>> |
''OKtoAsk''
Have a look at their new telephone helpline and website gateway for parents and families.
| 04 May 2006 | Read more>> |
Your guide to funding further and higher education
Every year the Scottish Executive produces a very useful guide for students and parents giving an overview of the funding available.| 04 May 2006 | Read more>> |
New Handbook for parents
Does your child need additional support at school? If so, you may want to read this new handbook from the Scottish Consumer Council: "Supporting Children and Young People's Learning".| 23 Jan 2006 | Read more>> |
Safety-Proof your child: your starter for eight!
In recent days and weeks, much attention has been focused on how to make the world safe for children and how to ensure that unsuitable adults do not have access to them. However, another important action is to safety-proof your child.| 19 Jan 2006 | Read more>> |
Websites for you and your child
Here is a list of useful websites which are helpful for homework, research or just to have some fun.
| 15 Dec 2005 | Read more>> |
Make it a memorable first day at school
Are you worried about your son/daughter starting school? Here are some tips to make it easier for you and your child...| 15 Aug 2005 | Read more>> |
Teaching Road Safety
| 13 Jun 2005 | Read more>> |
Help Wanted?
The eternal cry of many PTA/PAs is ... "it's always the same people who come along to meetings" and "how can we get more people involved?" Well read more for some handy hints.| 17 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
Parents Enquiry Scotland
Parents Enquiry Scotland provide support for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sons and daughters.| 07 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
What Next? A guide for lifelong learning and the world of work
At this time of year, many secondary students are thinking about their next step in life. That may mean anything from choosing a college or university course to thinking about career paths. The PlanIT Plus website may be able to give you a few ideas.| 04 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
Enquire - the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning
Enquire has new resources and services available for parents and young people.| 03 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
Parents - You Need to Read This Book!
"A-Z of Scots Education Law - A Guide For Parents" prepared by the Scottish Consumer Council and published by The Stationery Office. This book covers a wide range of issues including the choice of school; the curriculum; discipline; human rights; homework; school closures and transport. There are also special sections on getting advice, making a complaint and taking legal action. Read a review of the book by SPTC Director, Morag Bramwell and find out how you can get a copy.| 03 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
Get on yer bike to school!
How do you promote cycling and walking to school? We all know the health benefits but how do you get others involved? Here are some useful tips...| 01 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
THE COSMIC DOME - Can Visit you!!
How would you like to organise a tour of space for your school? Well, this cosmic dome can be erected in most school halls and can accommodate about 30 children (or 25 adults).| 28 Jun 2004 | Read more>> |
Bookstart - Rhymetime
Wester Hailes Library, 1 Westside Plaza, EH14 2ST - Telephone 0131 529 5693| 20 May 2004 | Read more>> |
Scottish Road Safety Campaign's "GETINLANE" Website
| 24 Feb 2004 | Read more>> |
The Scottisch Storytelling Centre
| 26 Nov 2003 | Read more>> |
PTA events – Make yours a tasty experience - (or, how to avoid tasteless nosh!)
| 22 Sep 2003 | Read more>> |
Going to university?
A series from Edinburgh University Press to help ease the transition between school and university.| 13 Aug 2003 | Read more>> |
Positive PD
"The human mind is like an umbrella. It functions best when open”Walter Gropius
| 09 Jun 2003 | Read more>> |
Is the Scots language still alive and kicking?
| 13 May 2003 | Read more>> |
Park Smart!
Are you fed up with those parents who constantly park right outside the school gates? Well, the "Park Smart" campaign has some really good ideas to help discourage this.| 01 Apr 2003 | Read more>> |
Fischy Music
Music, drama and mime performed in your school.| 21 Feb 2003 | Read more>> |
In contact "for families with disabled children"
| 04 Feb 2003 | Read more>> |
Lottey Opportunities for PTA's
| 18 Dec 2002 | Read more>> |
Stories for all appeal launch
| 18 Dec 2002 | Read more>> |
The Law and You
| 18 Dec 2002 | Read more>> |