Minutes for the Parent Forum Meeting held on 3 October 2024 at Sully PS
Present:
Ms N Edgely
Ms S Thomas
Ms Walters
Ms Hanson-Magnusson
Mr Jarvis (Sully PS representative)
Time and format of meetings: Is there an assumption that lots of parents attend? School to send out. Ms Thomas has agreed to be Chair of PF. It was felt that the PTA and PF could work more in unison. Can the school ask parents again? Reminders to go out. Biscuits.
Reviewed points from last meeting.
Communication: It was felt that communication around the start of the year, e.g. P.E. dates/uniform needs, Nature-based Learning were not received in good time to allow for parents to purchase/pack clothing.
Transitions: it was reported that many parents felt that the transition process was far more positive for their children. They particularly felt that pupils had more of an opportunity to meet their new teacher and spend time in their new classes.
Dates of events: It was felt that perhaps termly updates of dates could be sent out. It was discussed that these were put on the newsletter but that this was the only place where it was available.
School-based Apps: It was discussed whether the school had considered using a school-based app e.g. Seesaw, Schoop, ClassDojo. And whether the use of these would signal a move away from using X as the continued use of this site was a concern among some parents.
Smartphones in school: Are the school considering joining/working with the ‘Smartphone Free Wales’ campaign. Smartphone use in school was discussed and the school’s current policy was explained.
Active Travel: It was hoped that the school would use the new footpath to promote active travel It was proposed that a January date be set for the next meeting.