Monthly Archives: March 2009

East Lothian Council has confirmed that the total savings required for this coming financial year (2009-2010) from Primary School budgets will be £30,000 (0.14%). This sum is not per school but to be shared across all primary schools. These is … Continue reading →

We were fortunate to have David Gilmour from the Education ICT Team at East Lothian Council to come and talk to us about GLOW. This Scottish national initiative is a private internet service (called an intranet) for schools in Scotland. … Continue reading →

The Netbook computers the P5 children are trialling have been very warmly welcomed. They are clearly a fantastic resource, and both staff and pupils are excited by their possibilities. Some parents have raised alarm, however, that the computers contain no … Continue reading →

Some parents have asked if the performances each year group does for their main assembly for school and parents could be repeated in the evening for working parents. Mr McGillivray said that for this to happen an agreement would have … Continue reading →

Some parents have commented that the school holiday dates are somewhat unpredictable. For example, this past February break, normally a couple of days, was a whole week. The parent council learnt that proposed dates are sent out to schools before … Continue reading →

The Knox parent council uses email to parents as a main form of correspondence. They have asked us to let you know that they will soon be issuing a letter requesting your email contact if you are happy to provide … Continue reading →

The agenda for March 11th.

Our next meeting is Wed 11th March. If there is any topic you would like raised please speak to a parent council member or email parentcouncil@kingsmeadow.elcschool.org.uk