Queen Margaret Academy
Dalmellington Road, Ayr, KA7 3TL
http://www.queenmargaret.sayr.sch.uk/index.html
email: QMAParentCouncil@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01292 612020
Minutes
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING 5 SEPTEMBER 2013
Date of Meeting:
Venue:
Present:
5 September 2013
Library 7.00pm
Jackie Barrie, Martin Durnan, Colin Fitzsimmons, Tony Flynn, Melanie Halpin,
Graeme Herd, Anna Morrison, Alison McGinley, Shona Tait, Colin Rutter,
Tricia Erentz, Louise Gibson, Catriona Pentleton, Clair McGlynn, Shirley
Hughes, Geraldine Downie
Apologies:
Pamela De Mey
Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the meeting held on 6 June 2013 were taken as read and agreed to be a true and
accurate record of proceedings.
Proposed Alison McGinley
Matters Arising
Seconded Martin Durnan
Report from Tony Flynn HT
SQA Results
This year we had a strong SQA performance and the results were very encouraging,
in particular of Higher grade. QMA performed well above the South Ayrshire Council
average in all measures which is an outstanding performance.
Uniform
The school received delivery of 125 blazers during the summer for start of term. A
further order has been made with spares in each size. School to actively involve staff
and pupils in the promotion of full school uniform especially school blazers.
Lockers
It is hoped that every child who wishes a locker will get one this year, particularly for
outdoor jackets through the winter enabling pupils to continue to wear their blazers
with an outdoor jacket on top. The school is trying to facilitate this and have asked for
financial assistance from the council.
Refurbishment
Despite continual contact with Assets and Planning department there have been
unexpected delays with the Technical Department refurbishment. Work commenced
during the summer holidays but the classrooms will not be ready for use until
December.
All weather pitch sub-committee continue close contact with Sports Scotland and will
continue to raise awareness with authority of its advantages for school and community
use.
Staffing
School currently have a full complement of staff, with interviews for the vacancy in
English department scheduled for 13 September, an appointment will be made in the
Action
near future.
Summer 2014
Preparations for next summer’s school show of ‘Grease’ are well underway and
auditions have begun.
Forthcoming courses/conferences, membership of SPTC
National Parent Forum of Scotland Annual Conference being held on 5 October 2013
at Bishopbriggs Academy
Parent Participation Workshop on Tuesday 5 November 2013 in Glasgow at the cost
of £110 from 10.00am-3.00pm
It was agreed that membership to SPTC should now be sought for 2013/14 for public
liability insurance at the cost of £109
Consulting with parents
Results from survey monkey to be made available to Chair
Suggestion/question box to be made available at S5/6 Parents evening on 12
November
and S2 parents evening on 26 November (with Parent Council Member attending)
Fundraising plans
It was agreed to hold a Race night (with buffet and disco) at Ayr United Hospitality
Suite on Friday 6 December. Advertise through primaries and churches to sell 80
tickets.
A bottle stall at the Craft Fayre date to be confirmed
Tickets for a raffle to be sold and drawn at the Christmas Concert on Wednesday 11
December 2013
Community Cash back schemes
A.O.C.B
Summary Page be issued to P7 parents of essentials in P7-S1 handbook
Extend an invitation to a member of the Parental Involvement Working Group from
SCES to attend a future Parent Council meeting see attached letter
Clarification for parents on how prizes are awarded by Prize Giving Committee
Date of next meeting
Thursday 3 October 2013 at 6.45pm in the school library
(with invited guests Douglas Hutchison, Head of Education and Donald Gillies, Head
of Corporate Resources) and 2 co-opted members John McHugh and Steven Bargh
T Flynn