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7th July, 2006 |
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Dear
Parents,
We live in
exciting times! Before the new school year begins,
three very important people in the background at
Craigclowan will have retired. Chris and Dennis
Rix have been with us 24 years, tending the
grounds and looking after the cleaning and
maintenance. Although Chris will remain in a part-time
capacity, we wish them both well and welcome
Donald Morran as Dennis’s replacement. We
also welcome Leanie van Niekirk to the school
office to replace Pat Cockburn, our school
secretary who retires after 27 years of trying to
look after me. In the Pre-School itself, Melanie
Hill will join us to replace Tracey Stamp, who
makes the short journey to Form One in the main
school, whilst Steph McDermott will remain with
us to cover the maternity leave of Elaine. I know
that you will join with me in wishing Elaine well.
Finally, on the subject of staff we are
absolutely delighted that in April 2007 my role
will be undertaken by Andy Rathborne. The
Governors worked incredibly hard in choosing my
successor and what a good job they have done.
There will be opportunities for you to meet Andy,
his wife Alex and their two boys in the next few
months.
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Mrs Hay
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His heart
is in there somewhere...
Sensation - Dundee |
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“Bubble,
bubble, toil and trouble” |
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My term of
office as Chairman of IAPS comes to an end in
August. I am very grateful to everyone for the
patience shown in supporting me during the course
of the year. I have two remaining commitments
next term, the first being in Brisbane in
September and the second in Chicago in October.
Those two trips reflect the many miles and visits
to schools that have been made this year. I
always return to Craigclowan appreciating even
more the quality of the work undertaken on behalf
of the children in the Pre-School. Those feelings
are in no small part due to the teamwork that
exists between the staff and parents. I am very
grateful to everyone.
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Science in
action:
the mega-bubble |
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Pre-School
parachutists' training |
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Gordon
Ramsay, be scared, be very scared! |
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Finally,
I have two matters of housekeeping.
Firstly, on the subject of fees, the Governors
have fixed a fee of £160 per session next year.
The Government Grant is increased to £356 per
term. The Governors consider very carefully the
levels of fees and have to take into account the
pressure that comes from outside sources like
salaries, pensions, energy costs and insurance
costs. Each of these categories have involved
significant change in the past year.
Secondly, I continue to have worries about some
of the driving in the car park. Recently, there
have been several close calls as drivers have
been using their telephones. I urge everyone to
always put our children first.
“Manners
maketh man” |
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The
leaning tower of Perth |
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I am available for appointments the first two
weeks of the holiday and by arrangement
thereafter. Do drop in if you are passing,
especially if you are moving to Form One next
term. There will always be someone here between 9am
and 3pm each day if you happen to drop in. For
those entering school, the second hand uniform
sale will be on Thursday, July 13th between 1 pm
and 4 pm in the upstairs classroom of the Pre-
School.
If we do not see you before, we wish you well in
the summer and thank you so much for your part in
making Craigclowan what it is.
With best wishes,
Yours
sincerely,
Mike Beale |
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