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Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report 

11 June 2010

Park Park Mains Mains High High School, School, School, Erskine 


2489/D1 : Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report 

11 June 2010 

Introduction 

As the project for the new Park Mains High School is considered a Major Development, a 12 

week (minimum) pre-application consultation process was required prior to the Planning 

Application. The purpose of this Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report is to outline the 

PAC that has been undertaken. 

Proposal of Application Notice 

Holmes Partnership, as agent on behalf of Renfrewshire Council Housing and Property 

Services, submitted a Proposal of Application Notice in a letter dated 24 February 2010. 

On receipt of this Application Notice, Renfrewshire Council Planning department advised 

that additional information was required prior to the PAC process commencing. Holmes 

Partnership submitted a further letter dated 1 March 2010, containing the additional 

information requested. 

An acknowledgement letter from Renfrewshire Council Planning department dated 2 March 

2010, confirmed that the PAC proposals were acceptable and complied with legislative 

requirements. 

A copy of the letters referred to above are appended to this report. 

Stakeholder Consultation 

A communications strategy document outlining various stakeholders to be consulted, 

including method and frequency of communication, was submitted as part of the Proposal of 

Application Notice. This document has been updated throughout the PAC process and a 

copy of this is appended to this report, accompanied by the various minutes and notes 

resulting from consultation.




11 June 2010 

Consultation with Community Councils 

All Community Councils within the Park Mains High School catchment area, including 

Erskine, Inchinnan, Langbank and Bishopton were invited to attend a presentation of the 

design proposals on 18 May 2010 at Park Mains High School. Erskine and Bishopton 

Community Councils were represented at the presentation. 

As part of the PAC process only Erskine Community Council were required to be consulted. 

Several members of the Project Team, including representatives from Renfrewshire Council 

Education, Housing and Property Services, Senior Management Team from Park Mains 

High School and Holmes Partnership architects, attended to respond to any queries which 

are summarised below: 

Community use of school? 

Response: The facility is primarily for School use, however, community use of the sports 

facilities and Assembly Hall would be available outwith school hours. 

Future proofing of the school? 

Response: Areas have been identified where future expansion of the school could be 

developed. 

Size of the school in relation to the pupil role? 

Response: Community Council were referred to the Renfrewshire Council’s Community 

Infrastructure Programme board papers for clarification. 

Retention of existing Theatre and IT department? 

Response: Both these facilities would be demolished as part of the new build proposals. 

The assembly hall will be available for community use and has tiered seating similar to the 

existing theatre facility. 

Generally, the queries related to the proposals as a strategic level and how the facility would 

be integrated within the existing community. Overall, it appeared that the design of the 

facility was well received.




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The Public Event 

A public event was held in the Erskine Library on 27 May 2010 between 3pm to 8pm and 

was advertised within the local newspaper and on Renfrewshire Council’s website. A copy 

of the advertisement is appended to this report. 

A total of 9 x A1 size exhibition boards were on display (copy appended) which included site 

plan, floor plans, cross sections, 3D views and landscape layout. Several members of the 

Project Team, including representatives from Renfrewshire Council Education, Housing and 

Property Services, Senior Management Team from Park Mains High School and Holmes 

Partnership architects, were available during the exhibition to answer any queries. 

A total of 61 people, ranging from parents, local residents and pupils past, present and 

future, attended the exhibition. Attendees were invited to write any comments into a 

comments book, however, there was a limited uptake of this invitation with the majority of 

queries discussed verbally. A record of the written comments and the verbal discussion 

were recorded and a copy of this is appended to this report. 

In response to comments received at the Public Event, a new gate has been incorporated 

within the north boundary and the internal path has been re-routed within the site. 

Copies of the advertisement were available adjacent to the comments book advising that 

further representations could be submitted to Renfrewshire Council Housing and Property 

Services within 14 days of the public meeting. 

During this 14 day period, there has been one enquiry from a neighbour who was unable to 

attend the public meeting. A copy of the exhibition material was forwarded via email to the 

neighbour in response, which prompted a discussion regarding the site boundary. The 

location of the site boundary has been amended since this discussion.




11 June 2010 

Pre-Application Discussions 

Separate to the statutory pre-application consultation with communities, as series of preapplication 

discussions took place to inform the planning process. 

Planning 

An initial meeting took place with John Smart and Andrew McIlwraith, Renfrewshire Council 

Planning Department, on 12 February 2010 to discuss the application process and, in 

particular, develop a greater understanding of the requirements associated with a major 

planning application and the pre-application consultation process. 

A further meeting was held with Andrew McIlwraith on 30 April 2010 to present initial design 

proposals for the school, including site layout, building mass and material finishes. At this 

meeting, it appeared that there were no major concerns regarding the design proposals. 

Further discussion took place regarding the requirement for a Protected Species survey. It 

was noted that the application would be submitted outwith season to undertake a full bat 

survey and it was agreed in principle that this information was available during the 

determination period. 

It was also agreed that an online application was encouraged. 

Roads 

A meeting was held with John Everett, Renfrewshire Council Roads Department, on 30 April 

2010 to present the initial design proposals. 

Items discussed are noted below and it is likely that these will be highlighted during the 

formal consultation process after application submitted; 

• No specific requirements relating to drop-off provision, however, principles adopted 

within design appear acceptable. 

• Traffic calming suggested to the drop off loop, particularly where crossing pedestrian 

routes. 

• Review pedestrian flow to the site from the wider area. 

• Review wider path network outwith site boundary. 

• Travel Plan to be developed by Renfrewshire Council and Park Mains High School. 

• Cycle provision to be made. Suggested that provision is distrusted around site to align 

with pedestrian entrances from various directions. Good to be located adjacent to 

entrances for passive supervision. 

In summary, the general principles of the design proposals appeared to be acceptable, 

however, further detail discussion will be required during determination period. 

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Appendix Appendix 

Appendix 

Proposal of Application Notice 

Stakeholder Consultation – Communication Strategy 

Parents 

Pupils 

Staff 

Public Event

Proposal of Application Notice

Our Ref: 2489/D1 

24 February 2010 

Planning Department 

Renfrewshire House 

Cotton Street 

Paisley 

PA1 1LL 

For the attention of Andrew McIlwraith 

Dear Sirs 

Park Mains High School, Erskine 

We refer to our initial meeting of 12 February 2010 regarding a Planning Application for 

a new secondary school with associated sports facilities for Park Mains High School, 

Erskine, on the existing School site. Please find enclosed a location plan with red line 

boundary illustrating extent of application site. 

As the project is considered a Major Development, we write to formally advise our 

intention to submit a Planning Application for the new Park Mains High School following 

a 12 week (minimum) pre-application consultation process from the date of this letter. 

The pre-application consultation process will include : 

• A ‘public event’ will be held to allow interested parties to be consulted. This event 

will be advertised within the local press no less than one week before the event is 

due to take place 

• Consultation with various stakeholders as outlined in the enclosed Communication 

Strategy prepared by Park Mains High School. 

• Meetings with Planning and Roads Departments, as well as any other statutory 

bodies suggested by Planning. 

A pre-application consultation report (PAC) will be prepared and submitted with the 

Planning Application. The PAC will outline the consultation undertaken and the 

outcome. 

We trust that this meets with your requirements and await your acknowledgement. 

Yours faithfully 

Holmes Partnership 

CMH/CH/ch 

Encs 

cc George McMillan Renfrewshire Council

Our Ref: 2489/D1 

1 March 2010 

Planning Department 


Cotton Street 

Paisley 

PA1 1LL 

For the attention of John Smart 

Dear Sirs 

Park Mains High School, Erskine : Proposal of Application Notice 

Further to our letter of 24 February 2010 formally advising of our intention to submit a 

Planning Application for the new Park Mains High School, Erskine, please note the 

following additional information : 

1. Postal Address : Park Mains High School 

Barrhill Road, Erskine PA8 6EY 

2. Applicant : Renfrewshire Council Housing and Property Services 


South Building, Cotton Street, Paisley PA1 1JD 

Contact : George McMillan – 0141 842 5352 

3. Consultation with Erskine Community Council will be in the form of a meeting with 

the Secretary (Hugh Cameron) and Chairman (Sam Coulter) after the 18 May 

2010. Details of the meeting will be confirmed. 

4. Public Event will take place in Erskine Library on 27 May 2010 between 3pm and 

8pm. A series of presentation boards will be on show with representatives from 

the Client and Design Team available to respond to any queries. 

5. Please refer to attached for the wording of the notice to be placed in the local 

newspaper prior to the public event. 

We trust the above information is suitable, however, if you require any further 

information please contact Craig Heap at our Glasgow Office to discuss. 

Yours faithfully 

Holmes Partnership 

CMH/CH/ch 

Encs 

cc George McMillan, Renfrewshire Council Property Services (+encs)

Stakeholder Consultation – Communication Strategy

Introduction 

Communication Strategy 

Park Mains High School – New Build 

One of the key factors in the success of any new development or period of change is to 

communicate effectively with all stakeholders who have a vested interest in a project’s success. 

This does not mean that information is communicated to every stakeholder in exactly the same 

manner; rather we must consider which methods are the most suitable, convenient and worthwhile 

in meeting the aspirations of the stakeholder, whilst ensuring the successful achievement of the 

project. The frequency, level of detail, level of decision making etc will vary for different 

stakeholders, although it is important to provide a wide range of information and have mechanisms 

to involve and gather input from stakeholders. 

This paper highlights the various stakeholders, communication groups & communication methods. 

Stakeholders 

The New Park Mains High School is a Renfrewshire Council project and a framework document 

has been created which provides guidance on the control and delivery of the project at a strategic 

level. Key local stakeholders include the following: 

Local Councillors 

Parent Council 

Parents 

Pupils 

Staff - school based (senior staff, teaching staff and support staff) 

It is critical that all groups are included in the consultation and communication phases as we move 

into the planning and building stages. 

Communication Methods 

Various communication methods will be used to communicate with stakeholders mainly utilising 

electronic formats to ensure we disseminate information quickly. These methods will be reviewed 

on a regular basis and alterations made as appropriate. The chart below shows the main methods 

of communication:

Stakeholder Communication Method Frequency Dates Conducted Comments 

Local Councillors 


Parents 

Pupils 

Staff 

Whole 

Community 

Parent Council Meeting (regular item on PC 

Agenda) 

New Build Newsletter 

Meeting/Action 

Note 

Electronic on 

school website 

6 weekly Agenda/Minutes held 

Bi-monthly May 10 

Pre Public Consultation Presentation Ad Hoc 18 & 25/5/10 Presentation conducted 

Parent Council Meeting (regular item on PC 

Agenda) 

PC representative invited to Project 

Management Focus Group 



Note 


Note 

Electronic on 


6 weekly Agenda/Minutes held 

Monthly 


School Newsletter Post Bi-monthly Dec 2009 Issued 


Electronic on 


Updates at Parents’ Information Evenings Input at Meetings 


Throughout 

year 

Pupil Council Representative Meetings Input at Meetings Bi-monthly March 2010 


Electronic on 



School Newsletter Post Bi-monthly Dec 2009 Issued 

Offer made but not 

taken up as yet 

Visit to Gleniffer HS with 

Pupil Council reps 

School Communication Screens Electronic Screens Weekly May 2010 e-mailed T Church 24/5 

Staff New Build Newsletter 

Updates via Principal Teacher Meetings 

Electronic via email 

Meeting and 

Minutes 

Bi Monthly 10 Feb10 & May 10 

Quarterly 16/2/10 & 19/4/10 Minutes held on file 

Updates to staff at Inset days Staff Meetings Various 16/2/10 & 19/4/10 

School Staff Working Group 

Public Consultation 

Meeting and 

Minutes 

Meeting or Open 

day/evening 

Monthly 

19/10/09, 16/2/10, 

19/4/10 & 

Ad Hoc 27 May 2010 

Formal by M Dewar, M 

Burke & K Gray 

Minutes held on file 

Planned Event – 

advertised in press

Parents

HOLIDAY 

ARRANGEMENTS 

School closes 

Tuesday 22 Dec at 

2.30pm 

School reopens on 

Wednesday 6 

January 2010 at 

8.50am 

CHRISTMAS DANCES 

S1/S2 Wed 9 Dec 

2009 

S3/S4 Thurs 10 Dec 

2009 

In the 

School Games Hall 

Tickets on sale from 

Tuesday 1 Dec 

S5/S6 Mon 14 Dec 

2009 

In the 

Erskine Bridge Hotel 

Tickets on sale from 

Mon 7 Dec 

Park Mains High School 

Head Teacher’s Letter 

Dear parent, 

The session so far has been an 

extremely busy one with pupils & 

staff getting used to the 33 period 

week, electronic registration being 

introduced and the visit of HMIe 

just after the October break. 

Prior to Christmas I would like to 

take this opportunity to update you 

on the achievements of pupils this 

session & the latest news from Park 

Mains High School. 

HMIe Inspection 

I would like to thank all staff for 

their hard work & input in 

preparing for this event, which 

went very smoothly. Overall the 

school has received a very 

positive report, which will be 

published on the 15 December 

2009. 

All parents will receive a copy via 

their child and the Parent 

Council will receive general 

feedback at the January meeting. 

As always there are areas of 

improvement to take forward & 

the school has already begun to 

take steps to address these. 

Finally a special thanks to your 

children, our pupils, who were 

highlighted as a particular 

strength of the school. 

December 2009 

Mr Ken Gray (Business Support 

Manager) will be heavily involved in 

this major project & has attended 

several meetings with myself & 

Council officials looking at possible 

basic accommodation requirements for 

the new school. This process is at an 

early stage & the Parent Council will 

be informed of progress to date in 

January. Mr Gray will give regular 

updates through the newsletter & on 

the website to keep parents informed. 

Pupil Voice 

New Build 

Prior to the October break an S6 

Leadership team was elected by input 

from staff & S6 pupils& I would like 

to congratulate the following pupils on 

their appointments: 

Head Boy: CJ MacKay 

Head Girl: Christine Langlands 

Depute Head Boy: Gordon 

McCance 

Depute Head Girl: Suzy Hansen 

Guidance Captains: 

Endrick - Kyle Dunn 

Cart - Clare Condy 

Kelvin -Jennifer McKechnie 

Leven - Ruairidu Salmon 

Gryffe - Aileen Gillespie 

Calder- Ashleigh Maske 

Currently steps are being taken to elect year 

group pupil councils to enable pupils to have a 

more ‘active’ voice in issues that affect them 

in the running of the school & to give them 

more opportunity to express their views on 

particular issues.

CHRISTMAS 

CONCERT 

Paisley Town Hall 

Wednesday 16 Dec 

7.30pm 

Tickets £5 & £3 

(concession) 

On sale from 

Tuesday 1 Dec in 

the Music Dept. 

JUNIOR CHOIR 

Paisley Centre 

Wednesday 9 Dec 

1pm –2pm 

Raising money for 

the Ronald 

McDonald House 

Yorkhill hospital 

The support of any 

friends and family 

able to attend will 

be much 

appreciated. 

S5/6 Prelims 

You may already be aware that 

Renfrewshire Council have 

stipulated that there will be NO 

study leave for S4-6 pupils during 

their prelims. This has already 

occurred for S4 prelims in 

December& will also take place w/b 

1 st & 8 th February for the S5/6 diet 

of exams. 

A letter detailing arrangements will 

be issued nearer the time but pupils 

will be expected to attend school 

when not sitting exams. 

Music News 

Congratulations to Gordon Mc 

Cance, S6 who gained a Gold 

Medal for Piping in the 

Strathspey and Reel Class (16-18 

year old) at the recent Royal 

National Mod in Oban. 

Gordon, along with Laura Kerr, 

S6 (Clarinet) & Jenni Lindsay S5 

(French Horn), was also a guest 

soloist at a concert given by the 

Paisley Philharmonic Society in 

Lylesland Church, Paisley in aid 

of Accord Hospice. All musicians 

performed exceptionally well & 

were a credit to themselves & to 

Park Mains Music Department. 

Music Camp 

55 pupils from the Senior Concert 

Band and the Orchestra, along 

with 10 staff enjoyed a very 

successful weekend at Dounans 

Center, Aberfoyle from 31 

October –2 November. All 

attending worked and played 

hard at musical and social 

activities as preparations for this 

year’s Christmas Concert were 

For PE Department news please see the 

attached sheet 


As budgets continue to get tighter, we 

are looking at ways we could fundraise 

for the school. If you have any ideas, 

comments or would like to help us, 

please let us know by emailing us at 

info@parkmainsparentcouncil.org.uk or 

dropping a note into the school office 

marked for the attention of the Parent 

Council. Our next meeting is on Monday 

14 January at 7.30pm and parents and 

carers are welcome to come along and 

find out what we are doing. 

Future Chef 

Congratulations to Ewen MacLuskie 

3R tutored by Jim Wallace (Head 

Chef for Avenance Catering at 

Chivas Paisley). Ewen gained third 

place in the Scottish final of the 

Future Chef 2009 competition, which 

was held at Glasgow Metropolitan 

College. 

Langbank Pupils 

Renfrewshire Council as part of their 

recent road upgrade in Langbank have 

constructed a waiting area opposite the 

village store so that our pupils have 

somewhere to stand in the morning when 

waiting for the school bus. 

If your child gets on the bus at the village 

store please encourage them to use this 

area as they are inclined to wait until they 

see the bus before running across the road.

PARENTS’ 

INTERVIEW 

EVENING 

S3 – Thurs 21 Jan 

2010 

S4 – Tues 2 Feb 

2010 

S2- Tues 2 March 

2010 

HPV IMMUNISATION 

The next date for the 

above 

immunisations is 

Tues 20 Jan 

Tues 17 March 

& 

Tues 5 June 

Are also booked for 

any ‘catch ups’ that 

may be required. 

BUSINESS 

EDUCATION DEPT 

Homework Support 

As from W/B 4 Jan 

2010, homework 

support will run on a 

Tuesday between 

3.40 & 4.40pm 

instead of a 

Wednesday 

School Dances/Events Policy 

Park Mains High School has a long 

established policy in relation to school 

dances. Following last year’s dances 

this policy has been reviewed and the 

main points of the revised policy are 

shown below: 

The dances are not only pleasurable 

events in themselves but are part of 

the personal and social development 

programme and the PE curriculum. 

Consequently pupils who do not 

take part in social dancing will not 

normally be permitted to attend the 

dances. 

In addition pupils who frequently do 

not take part in physical education 

will not normally be permitted to 

attend. Please note this includes 

pupils who do not take part because 

they have chosen to have piercings, 

which preclude their participation. 

There is an expectation that pupils 

will dress smartly for the dance. 

Blue denim, T-shirts and “trainers” 

will not normally be permitted. 

Communication with the School 

Pupils whose attendance is less 

than 85% will not normally be 

admitted. 

Persistent latecomers will not 

normally be admitted. 

Pupils absent on the day of the 

dance will not normally be 

admitted. 

Pupils who are excluded or who 

have been involved in a serious 

incident on the day of the dance 

will not be admitted. 

Pupils who have persistently poor 

records of behaviour will be 

excluded from attendance. 

The Head Teacher’s and/or his 

representative’s decisions on 

matters pertaining to dances will be 

final. 

I have enclosed a flyer that can be put in a convenient place at home giving 

details of key people to contact if you have any concerns regarding any aspect 

of your child’s education. I would actively encourage you to contact the school 

to discus any situation about which you are unhappy prior to phoning 

Renfrewshire Council. The council’s procedures are to contact the school to see 

what steps have been taken in resolving the situation. The vast majority of 

complaints can be dealt with & resolved at school level. 

I would like to thank all parents/ guardians for their continued support in 

ensuring pupils attend, are on time, wear the correct dress code, complete 

homework & are committed to doing their best at school. I wish you & your 

family a very happy Christmas & a restful break. 

Michael Dewar 

Head Teacher

PE Department News 

GIRLS’ FOOTBALL: Congratulations to the girls’ football team who are off to a great start winning the West 

Region ‘Soccer One’ Finals and through to the national Finals where they represented themselves well. 

Building on last year’s victory the 7 a side league kicks off after Christmas and the Coca Cola 7s to ensure the 

girls have regular competition. 

RUGBY: At the beginning of the year, Rugby was introduced to the extra curricular timetable. The boys 

represented the school at a tournament organized by Active Schools where they gave a good account of 

themselves against much more experienced opposition. The sessions have continued into this term and have 

been moved to a Monday where they will work towards games against other schools in the New Year. 

BASKETBALL: In the first round of the Scottish Cup our girls had a resounding victory over Nicolson 

Institute, Stornaway & again in the second round against Hermitage Academy, Helensburgh. Their next fixture 

is against Boroughmuir, Edinburgh. 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: We are always looking for parents and young people 

to get involved in volunteering opportunities with Active School Coordinators, Leeane & Iain. If you would like 

to get involved please get in touch. Disclosure check and training opportunities can be provided. 

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES: This year has seen additions to the extra curricular timetable 

organised by our PE staff & Active Schools Coordinator, Leeanne McPhail. We would urge all pupils to try & 

get involved in extra curricular clubs as we try to cater for all needs & abilities. If there is something that 

interests you that we don’t already offer speak to Leeanne and we will try to find an opportunity suited to you. 

MONDAY S1-S4 Girls’ Football Astro 3.45-4.45 Miss Heeps 

Fitness Fitness Suite 3.45-4.45 Mrs Nicholls 

S1-S4 Rugby Astro 3.45-4.45 Dougie Gillespie 

Senior Basketball Games Hall 3.45-4.45 Mr Macdonald 

Junior Basketball Gym Hall 3.45-4.45 Miss Thompson 

TUESDAY Badminton Games Hall 3.45-4.45 Miss Steel 

Hockey Astro 3.35-4.45 Miss Thompson 

WEDNESDAY S1/S2 Wii Club Upstairs Foyer 12.30-1.05 Leeanne & Miss Steel 

Girls’ Basketball Games Hall 3.00-4.00 Kasia Orr/ Mrs Nicholls 

S1-S2 Multi Sports Club Gym Hall 3.00-4.00 Miss Thompson & Ailsa 

THURSDAY Fitness Fitness Suite 3.45-4.45 Mrs Nicholls 

Dodgeball Games Hall 3.45-4.45 Coach TBC 

FRIDAY Basketball Shooting 

Practice 

Gym 12.30-1.05 Miss Thompson 

** Athletics will start ASAP watch the notice board for more information**

PARK MAINS HIGH SCHOOL 

PARENT COUNCIL 

Adrian Stevenson (Chair) 

35 Dennistoun Road 

Langbank 

PA14 6XH 

0770 256 7339 

info@parkmainsparentcouncil.org.uk 

Office Bearers 

Chair: Adrian Stevenson 

Treasurer: Ghael Paterson 

Secretary: Alan Nicholson 

Meeting Minutes 

Monthly meeting 

11 th January 2010, 7.30 pm in the Staff Room 


ERSKINE 

Renfrewshire 

PA8 6EY 

0141 812 2801 

1. Opening remarks, welcome and apologies 

The meeting was opened at 7.30pm and those in attendance were welcomed by the Chair. 

2. Apologies for absence 

Apologies were relayed to the meeting. 

3. Appointment of Secretary 

Alan Nicholson was appointed Secretary. 

4. John Rooney (Director of Education) – HMIe Report 

John Rooney provided the council with an account of the recent HMIe inspection report, 

contextualising its findings from the council’s perspective. In both the presentation and 

subsequent discussion, areas of commendation and areas for further improvement were 

highlighted. Emphasis fell on the successes of the school’s Bridge Base unit and the means 

of ensuring continuity and progression from S4 into S5 in terms of exam successes. The 

council were informed of the poor percentage response of sampled parents to the HMIe 

parent questionnaire. 

The opportunity was also taken to discuss progress made on the new school build. The 

possibility of a parent representative becoming involved in the planning process was raised 

with John Rooney; the intention being that the representative could report back to the 

council on developments. It was also suggested that the Parent council may wish to invite 

the Business Manager to a future meeting to discuss the project further and help insure their 

continued involvement in the process. 

5. Head Teacher Report 

The Head Teacher issued council members with reports for October 2009, November 2009 

and December 2009. 

6. School Aims / Values

The council were presented with copies of the parent questionnaire on School Values, 

which was issued at the S1 Parent Evening. The Head Teacher informed the council of the 

strategy’s success and his intention to do the same at Parent Evenings for other year groups. 

The Head Teacher welcomed the agreement of the council to discuss School Aims / Values 

at a forthcoming meeting. 

7. Pupil Representatives 

Two S6 pupils were introduced to the council as representatives of the pupil body. 

Renfrewshire council’s decision to refuse study leave for pupils preparing for national 

exams was raised. It was agreed that the Parent council would write to Renfrewshire 

council concerning the issue. 

8. Co-Opt members 

The chair brought it to the council’s attention that it was possible for the council to include 

co-opted members, and asked any member with suggestions to contact him directly by 

email or telephone. The possibility of inviting a local councillor was raised. 

9. Meeting Start Time 

The chair sought opinions concerning the start time of meetings with the suggestion of 

moving to a 7.00pm start. No objections were raised to the proposal. 

10. AOB 

It was agreed that fundraising would be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.





Langbank 

PA14 6XH 

0770 256 7339 








22 nd February 2010, 7.00 pm in the Staff Room 


ERSKINE 

Renfrewshire 

PA8 6EY 

0141 812 2801 


The meeting was opened at 7.00pm and those in attendance were welcomed by the Chair. 

Apologies were relayed to the meeting. 

2. Minutes of last meeting 

Minutes approved. 

3. New Build 

Mr. K. Gray (BSM) provided the council with an update on the progress of the new school. 

The initial external land survey has been completed. Over previous months, meetings had 

been conducted with the principal teachers of departments and an analysis of their needs 

and preferences is being undertaken. The council were given details of the new build focus 

group, which comprises of representatives from investment and technical services, finance 

and IT, environmental services and Renfrewshire leisure. Mr Gray expressed a desire for a 

parent council representative in the group, although acknowledged that meeting times could 

be problematic. The chair agreed to attend meetings when possible. A staff working group 

has been established to considered the learning environment in the new school and as the 

project progresses, it was agreed that parents could best be kept informed via a bi-monthly 

newsletter. A draft plan of the new school should be available before the summer. 

4. Budget Update 

Mr. Gray provided an overview of the school’s finances. He stressed the school’s prudence, 

contextualising his account through the projected fall in the school roll over the coming 

years. Money will be carried over into the next financial year to help offset this. New 

lamps for digital projectors have been purchased and finance was awarded to departments 

based upon departmental plans tied to new curricular initiatives. A rolling programme of 

CPU renewal is to be introduced in the next financial year.


The Head Teacher issued council members with his report for January/February 2010. The 

council welcomed the new formatting of the parental newsletter and raised the possibility of 

making newsletters available to parents via the school website and/or having them sent 

electronically via email. No objections were raised. 

6. School Aims / Values 

Pupils, parents and staff have now all been consulted on the new school aims and values. A 

staff workshop in February distilled the results into 4 core values: respect, opportunity, 

commitment and community. Mr. Dewar emphasised the last of these as being a pupil-led 

choice. The council welcomed the work. The school looks to have these new values in 

place for the forthcoming academic session (2010-11). 

7. Curriculum Changes and their effects on pupils choices. 

Mr. Dewar outlined the impact of change in the curriculum offered by Park Mains on pupil 

choice in the upper school. Subsequent discussion balanced the social advantages and 

academic disadvantages of S6 pupils having to travel to undertake selected courses. The 

pupil representatives raised concerns about the reliability of the taxi service and the impact 

this had on their course attendance. 


Christine Langlands and Craig Mackay brought several issues to the attention of the 

council. The absence of soap and toilet paper in the school’s toilets was discussed, and 

after agreement was reached in the need to make all pupils aware of how misuse of these 

items affects others, no objections were raised to reintroducing them on a trial basis. 

Secondly, the pupil representatives raised the lack of choice for those served last in the 

school canteen and it was agreed that the pupil council should approach the canteen staff to 

discuss this further. The pupils again raised the question of study leave for prelims and 

their wish to have a pupil participation in decisions concerning the new school building. 

Finally, they expressed a desire to become a fair-trade school and it was agreed that they 

should contact the school’s eco-committee to pursue the matter further. 

9. Fundraising 

Members put forward a number of fundraising ideas for the school including the collection 

of spent ink cartridges from printers. The chairperson asked council members to contact 

him directly via email with ideas. It was agreed that a subcommittee would be established 

to deal specifically with fundraising issues, and that fundraising would be top of the agenda 

at the next meeting. 

10. AOB 

There were no other matters of business.





Langbank 

PA14 6XH 

0770 256 7339 








26 th April 2010, 7.00 pm in the Staff Room 


ERSKINE 

Renfrewshire 

PA8 6EY 

0141 812 2801 


The meeting was opened at 7.00pm. In the absence of the Chair Mr Dewar welcomed those 

in attendance. Apologies were relayed to the meeting. 


Minutes approved. 

3. Update on New Build 

Mr Gray (BSM) presented an overview of the new school and the council had the 

opportunity to view the accompanying plans. The council raised the issue of pupil access to 

the existing school during the building process. 


Mr Dewar presented the proposed curriculum map for session 2010-2011. Members raised 

concerns about the reduced teacher contact time for pupils pursuing Advanced Highers. In 

discussion this concern was balanced against the desire for pupils to develop greater 

independent study skills in preparation for University. 

5. Parents Evenings 

It was agreed that Parents / Guardians should be surveyed about the format of Parents 

Evenings for session 2010-2011. 


With both pupil representatives unable to attend, no issues were raised. 

7. Fundraising 

It was agreed that the proceeds of the Christmas bag-packing event at the local supermarket 

would be split between the school fund and those pupils raising money for the Malawi trip.

8. AOB 

The council expressed a concern over a perceived lack of communication between the 

school and home over the Malawi trip. It also highlighted the feeling that the pupils 

involved required more guidance in how to raise the necessary funds. 

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Langbank 

PA14 6XH 

0770 256 7339 





Secretary: Alan D Nicholson 

Parent Council Meeting 

AGENDA 

Monday June7th, 2010 at 7.00pm in the Staff Room 

**Please note earlier start time** 





Renfrewshire 

PA8 6EY 

0141 812 2801 

3. Presentation on the New Build by Architect / Project Manager and Council 

Representative followed by Q&A Session 

4. AOB

Pupils

Pupils Consultation - Visit to Gleniffer High School 

12 March 2010 

A visit took place took to Gleniffer High School to provide pupils of Park Mains High with an 

opportunity to talk to pupils at Gleniffer who had experience the new school and who could provide a 

pupil perspective on the new Gleniffer High School 

Following a short introduction given by the Head Teacher, Mr Dave Nicholls, the pupils were then 

given a tour of the building after which a question and answer session took place. 

Issues Observed During Tour 

• Corridors a bit narrow 

• Bottlenecks at particularly popular subject areas (watch) 

• No lockers a big issue 

• Pupil comment – Art is spacious 

• Covers on fire alarm points 

• Larger corridor space at T points and + points is required 

• Smaller seats to accommodate more in staffroom would be better 

• Open for all catering approach – Satellite stations offering baguettes 

• S5 can use identified classrooms at lunchtime not in S6 common room 

• Paths and straight lines between doors as pupils take shortest route 

Question & Answer Session 

Q. Were you involved in new school build 

A. We were in P7 when construction took place - we just filtered into new school 

Q. Any problems occur during construction 

A. Only 2 minor incidents of pupils misbehaving at site 

Q. Was it uncomfortable coming to a new school 

A. No – wonderful some minor problems, but a clean fresh new school 

Q. What is your favourite part of the new school 

A. Social area (great atmosphere). Music loud. 

Q. Are there any litter problems 

A. Ok could be better. HT microphone, cleaner classes with bins – plenty bins 

Q. What are the 3 worst aspects in the new school 

A. Corridors are narrow, carrying PE bags all day (7 period day) some PE teachers allow bags to be 

left in PE classroom – lockers would be a great benefit. Pupils carry bags at all times. 

Q. Would it be better if you had lockers 

A. Yes 

Q. If you could add one thing, what would it be 

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A. Lockers/assembly hall – not to replace the social area – Shows have to manoeuvre around stage – 

assembly hall, stage, changing room would be better 

Q. Exam diet 

A. Annoying to be out of PE at exam time. No one wants to be outside at prelim time. 

Q. In the social area are all year groups together 

A. Yes, no separation, music loud and can meet new friends 

Q. Is it comfortable in the social space 

A. Yes, year groups get on well 

Q. Technical Equipment 

A. Equipment brand new and better, science brought a lot of their own equipment 

Q. Library used much 

A. Yes. Before social, by classes, paired reading 

Q. Cashless card systems 

A. Yes 

Q. What is sold from the canteen 

A. Baguettes etc at morning break 

Q. What vending products are available 

A. Limited at first now mainly fair-trade items 

Q. Do pupils look after the school 

A. Yes behave better, pupils respect the school 

Q. Do all people respect the school 

A. Yes in main 

Q. Do you have a separate registration period 

A. No - All the same in Renfrewshire 

Q. Head girl/boy pupil council 

A. Nominations voted by year/staff top six interviewed 

Q. Year areas/previous school 

A. S1 & S2 outside, S3 & S4 social areas very small 

Q. Fear that some year groups wouldn’t get on 

A. Most pupils respect each other and stay in own groups 

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Introduction 

Welcome to the first “New Park Mains High 

School –Pupil/Parent Newsletter” concentrating 

solely on issues related to the new school. This 

newsletter is intended to communicate to all 

pupils, parents and the local community, the 

ongoing developments and to keep everyone up 

to date. Until now any developments were 

included in the main school newsletter. 

Recent Developments 

Work to develop plans for the new school taking 

into account the views of staff and pupils has 

continued. A design board and presentation 

was shown to the parent council at their last 

meeting and detailed plans, diagrams and artist 

impressions will be displayed at a public 

consultation event in Erskine Library on 

Thursday 27 May 10 and shared with the Parent 

Council at their next meeting on 7 June 10. 

External Architectural Plans 

In preparation for the new school, a draft 

external plan was created by our Landscape 

Architect highlighting design examples from 

other recent new build schools. Consultation 

took place with pupil council representatives 

and staff to discuss the various possibilities 

around the site and to prioritise their views. This 

consultation will shape the plans which will be 

made available at the public consultation event 

on Thursday 27 May 10. 

Staff Communication 

Over the past month, extensive communication 

has taken place with Principal Teachers 

regarding the floor plans for each department 

and in relation to both architectural and 

mechanical & electrical data sheets. These 

room data sheets were agreed and issued to 

the project manager to take forward. 

May 2010 

Staff Working Group 

A group of staff continue to meet on a regular 

basis to consult and review on emerging issues 

in relation to the new school 

Communication with Pupils/Parents 

K Gray met all pupil council representatives and 

updated them on the progress with the new 

build. 

Following these pupil council meetings, 10 Park 

Mains High School pupils visited Gleniffer High 

School. Following a short tour of the new 

Gleniffer High School our pupil council 

representatives had a valuable question and 

answer session with senior pupils to seek their 

views. This group will be meeting again to 

discuss the lessons learned. 

Pupils will also be updated at Assemblies and 

involved in Focus Groups in terms of consultation 

with regard to specific aspects of the project. 

New School Focus Group 

This group normally meets on a monthly basis 

and comprises HQ staff from the following 

departments: 

• Investment & Technical Services 

• ELS 

• Finance & IT 

• Renfrewshire Leisure Ltd (RLL) 

• Planning & Transport 

• Environmental Services 

The Parent Council have also been invited to 

send a representative to these meetings and 

Ken Gray has agreed to update the Parent 

Council every second meeting. 

Next Steps 

It is envisaged that we will submit a formal 

planning request to Renfrewshire Council 

around mid June 10.

Staff

APOLOGIES: D Dick 

PREVIOUS MINUTES – accepted 

MATTERS ARISING 

VMcK/SR 


MINUTES OF PRINCIPAL TEACHERS’ MEETING 

TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2010 

PSE Across the curriculum – G Keltie informed the meeting that most departments had made returns on 

the matrix which was provided and other returns were imminent. The Working Group’s next task would be 

to cross match the returns and identify what can be delivered in specific subject areas and where any gaps 

are likely to be. 

Active Learning – B Gillen gave a brief recap on work done to date on Active Learning. He then referred to 

the proposed Active Learning Week and recognised that the timing of this week had generated some 

discussion. He then proposed that Active Learning be focused on within peer observations in term 3 ie an 

aspect of Active Learning could be a focus for a learning visit. B Gillen then informed the meeting the next 

task for the Working Group was to set up a folder on the server with Active Learning information and 

strategies. 

Parents’ Evenings – M Dewar informed the meeting that S4 parents had been surveyed and S2 parents 

will also be surveyed regarding the timing of Parents’ Evenings. He also made reference to possibly trialling 

one end on Parents’ Night in session 2010-2011. He also explained that the school is actively looking at a 

computerised appointment system which has been used very successfuly in other establishments. He than 

stated that on the last Parents’ Evening quite a number of appointments were running late and this caused 

other appointments to be out of kilter. P.T.s were asked to ask their staff to endeavour to stick to their 

appointment times. There was then some discussion around Parents’ Night issues for example housing all 

staff in one area and the ringing of bells every five minutes. 

INFORMATION ITEMS 

Building the Curriculum 5 – Assessment – This document will be issued to all teaching staff during the inservice 

day. M Dewar issued a paper entitled Building the Curriculum 5: A Framework for Assessment 

which is a paper devised by Renfrewshire Head Teachers. He also issued an exemplar from the Music 

Department as an example of good practice of departments matching outcomes to an existing S1 Course. 

New Build – K Gray issued a draft paper on possible adjacencies and asked P.T.s to discuss this with their 

departments. He will arrange to see Principal Teachers regarding this and accommodation issues over the 

next week. 

Staff Absence – E Wilson had asked that the issue of departments being informed of staff absence be 

raised at the meeting. V McKay stated that the office always pass on the information which they receive 

and that she and K Gray should endeavour to do the same. V McKay then reminded P.T.s that should they 

know of a planned absence they should put a pink slip regarding cover down to herself or K Gray the day 

prior to the absence. J McKeown asked that a reminder be put out to staff of the school mobile number and 

the importance of phoning the school as early as possible. V McKay agreed to put out a reminder to staff.

DISCUSSION ITEMS 

Curriculum for Excellence – Curricular Structures – M Dewar gave a presentation on proposed 

curricular models to accommodate Curriculum for Excellence. There was general discussion around 

various aspects of these models and the possible implications for Park Mains High School. M Dewar will 

ask for a response from departments on these models. 

Feedback on 33 Period Week - M Dewar led a discussion on various aspects of the move to a 33 period 

week including the issues regarding the electronic registration. M Dewar explained his reasons behind the 

issuing of information to P.T.s of registration issues in their departments and apologised for any upset this 

may have caused. Various issues were discussed including problems with equipment facilitating the taking 

of registration, staff not being aware registration had not been recorded successfully, the issuing of 

information to P.T.s/individual staff regarding issues with registration, supply staff recording registration, 

staff assigned to teaching particular sections and late coming. There was broad agreement that it was 

acceptable that P.T.s be issued with information relating only to their own departments and that they then 

speak to department colleagues. If issues are not then resolved P.T.s may ask their SMT link for 

assistance. Registration procedures will be reviewed after Easter. 

A.O.C.B. 

- 

VMcK/SR

APOLOGIES: E Wilson, R Higgins, D Dick 


MINUTES OF PRINCIPAL TEACHERS’ MEETING 

Monday 19 April 2010 

M Dewar opened the meeting by welcoming C Wake, Acting PT Guidance and G McMillan, Project Manager 

for PMHS New Build 

PREVIOUS MINUTES – accepted 

MATTERS ARISING 

New Build – K Grey informed the meeting that the board displaying plans will be displayed in the staffroom 

from 20/04/10. G McMillan then addressed the meeting explaining that the next phase of the new build 

would involve Principal Teachers Subject in checking room data sheets. These will be issued with a 

template to ensure all requirements are being met. It is likely that these sheets will be issued by 23/04/10 

and there will then be a 2 week turnaround for teaching rooms with practical areas having a 3 week 

turnaround as the data sheets are more challenging. When completed the data sheets will be used heavily 

in the design process and they cannot be changed at a later date therefore they need to be accurate when 

submitted. K Gray stated that he will arrange a programme of meetings with PTs. He also emphasised the 

importance of meeting the specified timescales. 

G McMillan informed the meeting that it was expected that the new build would be completed by August 

2012. 

Embedding PSE Across the Curriculum - G Keltie gave an update on this process. He thanked PTs for 

their replies and informed the meeting that most responses identified areas which are currently being 

addressed in subject areas. 

G Keltie then issued a matrix for S3 PSE Topics, indicating which areas will be addressed by specific 

departments. He stated that the next step would be for departments to tie in what they were doing with the 

4 capacities and also to indicate a timescale for when topics will be covered. PTs Subject will be issued 

with a matrix sheet for this exercise for S1 - 5. 

Curriculum Models – Feedback Proforma – M Dewar issued a proforma for PTs to feedback on the 

previously issued curriculum models. He stated that the model PMHS chooses may change and it was 

likely that Renfrewshire Council would have 3 models with which all schools would have to dovetail. 

M Dewar asked for responses to the previously issued models by Friday 7 May on the proforma sheet or 

attach departmental minutes if they cover areas on proforma. 

PTs’ Evenings – M Dewar gave an update on parental surveys regarding the timing of Parents’ Nights. S2 

and S4 parents were surveyed. 

50% of the S4 parents who responded wished to retain the 5.45pm start to Parents’ Evenings and 45% of 

S2 parents who responded also stated this as their preferred option. M Dewar stated that next session the 

S1 Parents’ Evening would start early and attendance would be monitored. He then went on to state he 

now plans to survey parents and staff regarding various aspects of Parents’ Evenings – timing, particular 

days, location, ringing of bells. He will also contact PMHS’s associated primaries to gather a picture of how 

Parents’ Evenings are organised there. When all information has been gathered he will report back to staff. 

INFORMATION ITEMS 

HMIe Action Plan and School and Department Improvement Planning – M Dewar issued a draft of 

action points for the HMIe Action Plan. Renfrewshire Council is happy with these. This plan will obviously 

impact on the School Improvement Plan. M Dewar then issued a consultation paper on improvement 

planning and talked through aspects of it. He advised that Department Improvement Plans be brief and 

specifically focused. He asked for feedback on the Improvement Planning Paper to be made to him as

equired by 26/04/10. V McKay then informed the meeting that she has a small working group which will 

write the School Improvement Plan and prior to this departments will be issued with paperwork to enable 

them to review some of last year’s targets. 

Department Review 2009/10 and Standards and Quality Report – M Dewar issued revised paperwork for 

this session’s Department Review. He stated that the process should be much easier this session due to 

work carried out by departments prior to the HMIe visit. M Dewar gave guidance on completing the 

Departmental Review paperwork which will be placed on the server. Departmental Review paperwork has 

to be submitted to M Dewar by 4/06/10. M Dewar then issued a template for PTs to complete a Standard 

and Quality Report. 

There was some discussion around the format of this report. M Dewar will reflect on the points made and 

come back to PTs. 

(M Dewar issued a deadlines paper for information to PTs) 

Readers and Scribes for SQA Examinations – V McKay explained that traditionally Support for Learning 

and Support Staff had only been used as readers/scribes but due to the number of pupils requiring 

Additional Assessment Arrangements and tightness of timetables some teaching staff may be required to 

assist. She asked that, if requested, department support would be most appreciated. 

Literacy and Numeracy Updates – V McKay gave an update on Literacy stating that Lesley Murphy had 

taken on the role of chairing the Literacy Working Group. V McKay then showed the finalised Literacy 

Check and stated that copies of this will be issued to PTs to be displayed in each class. The English 

department will familiarise pupils with the Literacy Check and all class teachers are asked to refer to it when 

discussing pupil work. 

K Russell then gave an update on Numeracy and issued a booklet entitled “Numeracy across the 

Curriculum” which will also be placed on the server. The booklet was designed to be used by pupils, staff 

and parents to ensure consistency in approaching aspects of Numeracy. She asked that PTs discuss this 

booklet with departments and feedback any comments to her by 14/05/10. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS 

Improving Quality Policy – Peer visits – A Mather issued a framework for peer observations outlining how 

these visits should be organised. She highlighted various aspects of the paper and asked that general 

feedback on the visits be made through DM Minutes. 

NQ Review Process – M Dewar stated that there had been an increase of over 60% in the number of 

change of level forms generated by departments and that around 50% of pupils had accepted department 

advice. J Young then stated that the NQ Review process had worked efficiently for the first 2 years but this 

session the huge increase in the number of forms made the exercise less effective. There was some 

discussion around the issues and possible ways forward and a number of points were raised – concern 

regarding pupils and parents not taking teachers’ advice, the possibility of introducing an Early Warning 

letter, concern over pupils slotted in to subjects late and then lacking motivation, concern over bi/tri level 

teaching, different guidelines used by departments in making recommendations. 

A.O.C.B. 

Reports – M Dewar reminded PTs to sample staff reports. 

SQA – K Gray reminded PTs that estimates were due to him by 19/04/10. He then stated that regarding the 

uplift of materials he could extend the deadline to 21/04/10. K Gray hopes to issue timetables to pupils this 

week and is currently working on rooming. He asked that PTs ensure that all pupils are presented at the 

right levels so that seating plans can be done accurately.

Introduction 

Welcome to the first “New Park Mains High School” 

newsletter. This newsletter is intended to 

communicate to all staff, the ongoing developments 

and to keep everyone up to date. In addition to this 

newsletter, staff can access an electronic diary which 

provides details of visitors, meetings etc. which are 

taking place and the reasons for these. 


In the later part of December and in early January, 

much of the activity surrounded the gathering of 

information in relation to the school accommodation. 

Principal Teachers were also consulted to obtain 

their views on the accommodation required within 

their own department (both needs and preferences). 

External Land Survey 

In preparation for the new school, an initial survey of 

the ground conditions on the land which the new 

school will occupy took place and a further more 

detailed survey will take place over the coming few 

months. 


This group normally meets on a monthly basis and 

comprises HQ staff from the following departments: 


• ELS 





The school are also represented at every meeting. 

Various other departments have part-time members 

who will attend when issues pertaining to their 

remit/responsibility are being addressed. 


The group met at the last inset day in October and 

are due to meet again during the February inset day. 

February 2010 

Thereafter the group will meet as a minimum every 

month (Monday lunchtimes) in addition to inset day 

and whole school activity meetings when scheduled. 

Any member of staff wishing to raise an issue for the 

group to discuss should contact K Gray to make the 

necessary arrangements. The group welcomes any 

input (comments, suggestions, questions etc.) from 

staff. 


The Headteacher wrote to all staff in November, 

inviting staff to attend a staff meeting in relation to a 

Staffroom and Departmental Bases and possibly an 

Assembly Hall. There were a couple of written 

responses from staff unable to attend this meeting 

and this has been reviewed along with opinion 

received at the meeting. 

We have a CfE Teaching Group chaired by the 

Headteacher and supported by Michael Burke, 

looking at teaching methodologies and possible 

developments in the use flexible learning spaces. 

Input from this group will allow the design team to 

incorporate this feedback into the new school design. 

At the second inset day in February, an update will 

be given to all staff by K Gray followed by a 

presentation by Michael Burke. 

Staff are reminded that an electronic diary of events 

and electronic newsletters are available in the “Staff” 

folder in the sub folder entitled ”New Park Mains 

High“. Also contained in this folder are the action 

notes from the staff working group. Staff are 

encouraged to use the suggestion box in the main 

staffroom to comment on any aspect of the New 

Build. 

Finally, I welcome any input from staff and can be 

contacted by e-mail on: 

ken.gray@renfrewshire.gov.uk 


Developments in the new build will be communicated 

to parents & pupils councils as well as being part of 

the regular newsletter home and via the school 

website.

Introduction 

Welcome to the second “New Park Mains High 

School – Staff Newsletter”. This newsletter is 

intended to communicate to all staff, the ongoing 

developments and to keep everyone up to date. In 

addition to this newsletter, staff can access an 

electronic diary which provides details of visitors, 

meetings etc. which are taking place and the 

reasons for these. 


Work to develop plans for the new school taking into 

account the views of staff and pupils has continued. 

A design board is available in the staffroom and later 

this month detailed plans, diagrams and artist 

impressions will be displayed in the conference room 

for all staff. 

External Architectural Plans 

In preparation for the new school, a draft external 

plan was created by our Landscape Architect 

highlighting design examples from other recent new 

build schools. Consultation took place with pupil 

council representatives and staff to discuss the 

various possibilities around the site and to prioritise 

views. This consultation will shape the plans which 

will be made available to staff and the public at the 

consultation event on Thursday 27 May 10. 


The group met again on 19 April 10 where we 

considered the layout plans for each floor and the 

draft external landscaping plan and varying options. 

Plans have been placed on the staff folder. Any 

member of staff wishing to raise an issue for the 

group to discuss should contact K Gray to make the 

necessary arrangements. The group welcomes any 

input (comments, suggestions, questions etc.) from 

staff. 


Developments in the new build will be communicated 

to parent & pupil councils as well as being part of the 

regular newsletter home and via the school website. 

Pupils will also be updated at Assemblies and 

May 2010 

involved in Focus Groups in terms of consultation 

with regard to specific aspects of the project. 


This group normally meets on a monthly basis and 

comprises HQ staff from the following departments: 


• ELS 





The school are also represented at every meeting. 

Various other departments have part-time members 

who will attend when issues pertaining to their 

remit/responsibility are being addressed. 


Over the past month, extensive communication has 

taken place with Principal Teachers regarding the 

floor plans for each department and in relation to 

both architectural and mechanical & electrical data 

sheets. These room data sheets were agreed and 

issued to the project manager to take forward. 

An updated presentation will be given to staff on the 

next inset day, Thursday 27 May 10. This will allow 

staff to be updated prior to the public consultation 

event later that day. 

It is envisaged that we will submit a formal planning 

request to Renfrewshire around mid June 10. 

Staff are reminded that an electronic diary of events 

and electronic newsletters are available in the “Staff” 

folder in the sub folder entitled ”New Park Mains 

High“. Also contained in this folder are the action 

notes from the staff working group. Staff are 

encouraged to use the suggestion box in the main 

staffroom to comment on any aspect of the New 

Build. 

Finally, I welcome any input from staff and can be 

contacted by e-mail on: 

ken.gray@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Renfrewshire Council 

Sports Facilities - Sub Group 

Park Mains Sub Group - Action Notes 

Project Title/ID Park Mains Staff Working Group 

Meeting Date/Time 18 October 2009 @ 14.50 

Attendees K Gray (Chair) 

A Mitchinson 

J Beattie 

D Brady 

R Higgins 

Apologies 

L Dick 

A Tervet 

B Millar 

S McFie 

I Higgins 

Ref Action Notes Action By Date 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

All parties gave a brief introduction to themselves, their 

experience of school new builds/refurbishments and their 

aspirations for the working group. KG reminded all in 

attendance that their knowledge of the requirements of their 

subject area should be combined with a holistic view of the 

needs of the school. 

KG discussed the previous communication methods used 

(staff and parental newsletters, electronic diary of events, 

folders in staff folder etc.) and all agreed the preference for 

electronic methods of communication. 

The group discussed the frequency and timings of 

meetings. It was agreed that meetings should take place on 

inset days, with additional meetings scheduled for Monday 

lunch-times if required to suit the working patterns of the 

working group members. 

All On going 

KG Monthly 

All On going 

Renfrewshire Council Focus Group Agenda 

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Project Management Framework (PMF) 

Park Mains Staff Working Group - Agenda 

Project Title/ID Park Mains Focus Group 

Meeting Date/Time 19 October 2009, 11.00am - A 3/1 


A Mitchinson 

J Beattie 

D Brady 

R Higgins 

Apologies 

L Dick 

A Tervet 

B Millar 

S McFie 

I Higgins 

Ref Agenda Owner 

1 Introductions 

2 Action Notes 

3 Group Members Views/Interests 

4 Key Issues – School Input to Sub Groups 

Methods of Communication 

5 Frequency/Timing of Meetings 

6 AOCB 


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All 

KG 

All 

All 

All 

All


Project Management Framework (PMF) 

Park Mains Staff Working Group - Agenda 

Project Title/ID Park Mains Focus Group 

Meeting Date/Time Tuesday 16 February 11.00am - A 3/1 


A Mitchinson 

J Beattie 

D Brady 

R Higgins 

L Dick 

Apologies 

A Tervet 

B Millar 

S McFie 

I Higgins 

C Heaps (Holmes Partnership) 

Ref Agenda Owner 

1 Introductions All 

2 Welcome to Holmes Partnership KG 

3 Action Notes KG 

4 Recent Developments KG 

5 

Key Issues - School Input to Sub Groups 

- Methods of Communication 

5 Frequency/Timing of Meetings All 

7 AOCB All 


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All

Public Event


Public Exhibition held at Erskine Library 

27 May 2010 

As part of the pre-application consultation process a Public Exhibition of the new Park Mains 

High School was held in the Erskine Library on 27 May 2010 from 3pm to 8pm. 

A total of 9 x A1 size exhibition boards were on display (copy attached) which included site 

plan, floor plans, cross sections, 3D views and landscape layout. Several members of the 

Project Team, including representatives from Renfrewshire Council Education, Housing and 

Property Services, Senior Management Team from Park Mains High School and Holmes 

Partnership architects, were available during the exhibition to answer any queries. 

A total of 61 people, ranging from parents, local residents and pupils past, present and future, 

attended the exhibition. 

A ‘comments book’ was available for attendees to use. Comments received as follows : 

• Would be nice to get outside tennis courts. 

• Some children have mentioned locker provision. 

- looks great in general. 

- PE provision during transition will be of concern to some parents, can people be 

reassured of no real concerns / loss to children. 

• A very good resource for the community. Ditto regarding tennis courts. 

Other comments received during conversation were as follows : 

• Concern re common room adjacent to library. Exams will be in assembly Hall. 

• Doesn’t look very unique. 

• Is it a flat roof? 

• How does decant work, in particular PE/pitch provision? 

• Public meeting not advertised well to pupils within school. 

• Internal path should be retained within site and not extend to fenceline. 

• Pitches available for community? 

• What type of renewable will be incorporated? 

• Is swimming pool closing when school re-opens? 

• What is happening to stables? 

• Positive comments regarding community use, really like proposals. 

• Will the kids lose pitch provision? 

• New school looks smaller than existing. 

• Extent of glazing - any concerns regarding vandalism? 

• Barhill Road – will it be opened up or enhanced in any way, as it is well used by kids? 

• What are programme dates to demolish existing school and finish pitches? 

• Are cycle racks covered? Lockable? 

• Concern that there is no gate on the north fenceline to access the school from Barhill 

Road when being used for community, will require to walk round entire site to the 

gate off roundabout. 

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2489/D1 : Notice To Be Placed In Local Newspaper 

5 May 2010 

The following notice will be placed within the Local Newspaper prior to the Public 

Event : 

"TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997 (AS AMENDED). 

NOTICE UNDER SECTION 35(B). 

PARK MAINS HIGH SCHOOL, ERSKINE 

Take notice that Renfrewshire Council Housing and Property Services intends to 

submit a planning application to Renfrewshire Council to erect a new secondary 

school with associated sports facilities on the existing school site. Further 

information may be obtained from (George McMillan, Renfrewshire Council Housing 

and Property Services, Renfrewshire House, South Building, Cotton Street, Paisley 

PA1 1JD Tel: 0141 842 5000). 

A PUBLIC EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD AT ERSKINE LIBRARY ON 27 MAY 2010 

BETWEEN 3.00PM AND 8.00PM. 

Anyone wishing to make representations should do so in writing either by submitting 

written comments at the public exhibition or within 14 days of the exhibition to 

(George McMillan, Renfrewshire Council Housing and Property Services,). Please 

note that comments made to the prospective applicant are not representations to the 

planning authority and if the prospective applicant submits an application there will be 

an opportunity to make representations on that application to the planning authority." 

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