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Campaign Funds from Developer Go Undeclared
THE TWEED Spring Volume 3 #07 Thursday, October 14, 2010 Into Advertising and news enquiries: Phone: (02) 6672 2280 Action [email protected] [email protected] Page 12 www.tweedecho.com.au LOCAL & INDEPENDENT Campaign funds from developer go undeclared Ken Sapwell Government, Barbara Perry, to inves- tigate the former mayor for possible Veteran Tweed councillor Warren breaches of the NSW Electoral Act Polglase faces a new probe after fail- during the 2008 elections. ing to declare a string of secretive pay- Cr Polglase, who was mayor when ments to his re-election campaign. the council was sacked in 2005 be- Brisbane based developer Godfrey cause of an uproar over developer Mantle reveals that companies un- donations, says he’s always declared der the umbrella of his Mantle Group an interest when Mr Mantle’s matters gave $5,000 to Cr Polglase in six sepa- come to council and took no part in rate donations on September 12, 2008, the voting. the day before voters turned out to ‘I am not required to disclose do- elect a new council. nations under $1,000 if they come According to his political donations from different sources and in this case disclosure statement lodged last year, they did,’ he said from overseas where Beekeeper Laurie Waldron inspects a frame of one of his hives. Laurie says different entities sharing the same he is on holiday. the wet weather has made the bees a little sluggish. Photo Jeff ‘Hi Home I’m East Brisbane address as the Mantle ‘I have taken legal advice on this Big wet Honey’ Dawson Group, gave five amounts of $900 matter and I can assure you that ev- and one of $500 to ‘council candidate erything is above board.’ about 300 hives in the Tweed region Tweed earlier this month and a fur- Warren Polglase’. -
Health and Wellbeing Survey (South Area): Background
66% take part in a sports club run by school Health and Wellbeing Survey (South Area): Background THE FIRST Glasgow secondary schools n Physical Activity, Diet and Sleep 50% health and wellbeing survey was carried n Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs of all young IN 2010 all 30 out in 2006/7. In early 2010, Glasgow n General health people travel to secondary schools in City Community Health Partnership n Mental health and wellbeing agreed to support a follow up to the n Self-esteem, bullying and anti-social school by active Glasgow took part in a original schools health and wellbeing behaviour means health and wellbeing survey. n Future aspirations The aims of the 2010 study were to n Services aimed at young people. survey which was gather current information on the pupil Since the first survey was undertaken, commissioned by NHS population, gather data on key areas local authorities and schools have of health and gain an understanding to seen the introduction of the Schools Greater Glasgow & pupil perceptions of their health and (Health Promotion and Nutrition) 72% Clyde. A total of 8,282 wellbeing. (Scotland) Act 2007, and Curriculum The survey included questions on the for Excellence. Both place health and of respondents pupils (S1-S4) took following topics: wellbeing at the heart of education. eat a breakfast part in the survey. n Demographics – including age, Compared to the original survey, the gender, family composition, 2010 results show some encouraging each morning deprivation and ethnicity findings! The data: key findings from the South Area IN THE South Glasgow area 3,247 pupils took part in the survey, Schools Health Summit with relatively equal proportion of young people represented Thursday 14th June 2012 81% from S1 to S4. -
Jordanhill School Journal March 2010 Jordanhill Wedding
Jordanhill School Journal March 2010 Jordanhill Wedding Congratulations to Tracy (née Brown) and Matthew Manson who were married at Broomhill Parish Church on 28th December. Tracy is the office manager at Jordanhill School while former pupil Matthew has been head coach for two years after completing his degree. Following their wedding Tracy and Matthew jetted off to Thailand, but were not accompanied by Walter on this occasion. Scottish Swimming Champions Boys 12 & Under 200 Metre Freestyle Relay Congratulations to the Primary 7 swimming team who triumphed at the Scottish Championships beating Robert Gordon’s College into second place by over 4 seconds with the High School a further 1.5 seconds adrift. 1. Jordanhill School 2:12.00 2. Robert Gordon’s College 2:16.39 Peter McManus, Stewart Leanord, 3. High School of Glasgow 2:17.81 Ritchie Austin and Scott Deans Journal We would like to have an e-mail address for everyone on the FP database. Please complete and return the enclosed form or e-mail the information to us. We welcome contributions to the Journal from all members of the Jordanhill community – former pupils, current pupils, parents and staff. Please telephone or e-mail [email protected] In the September 2009 edition we published an article on Captain Thomas Crawfurd written by Patricia Wilson (FP 1947) which generated a lot of interest. Unfortunately, Patricia’s name was omitted. We apologise for failing to credit Patricia as the author on this occasion. 2 Jordanhill School Rangers Stars Back Anti-bullying Scheme Rangers’ manager Walter Smith and the first team squad have given their backing to the anti-bullying scheme created by the Jordanhill School Pupil Councils in conjunction with our Enterprise Group. -
Annual Review 2018 – 19
ANNUAL REVIEW 2018 – 19 “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela - 2 Foreword… 2018-19 was a year of self-reflection for the Active Schools team, having completed the Insights Personality test. Understanding others and appreciating our differences was one of the key learnings. This programme helped us build valuable working relationships and a network of partners, allowing Active Schools to make the impact they have made this year. The Active Schools team continue to work with and nurture senior pupils who officiate, coach, organise competitions, become Young Ambassadors who are our decision makers. Gaining relevant sports qualifications and valuable experience in delivery, the young people are able to Jude Salmon develop their employability skills. Active Schools Manager In today’s world we are affected by factors including stress, mental health, obesity and poverty. Taking part in sport and physical activity truly does make a difference to our lives and I hope that some of the stories you are about to read will illustrate this to you. The phrase, ‘healthy body, healthy mind’ says it all. Our bodies were designed to move and when we keep them healthy, we have a better outlook on life, and on learning. The most wonderful part of keeping fit and healthy is that it is fun, but as this annual review shows, it can also open doors into future careers through volunteering and coaching. -
Noteworthy Descendants of the Clan Grant
Noteworthy Descendants of the Clan Grant Academia Isabel Frances Grant, MBE, LLD, was an author, historian, antiquarian, and founder of the Highland Folk Museum. Born in Edinburgh and educated in London, Dr. Grant was a descendant of the ancient family of Tullochgorm and the granddaughter of Field Marshal Sir Patrick Grant, GCB, GCMG. Dr. Grant wrote her first book, Everyday Life of an Old Highland Farm, in 1924. While traveling in Europe, she was influenced by the open air museum movement of the early 20th century. She started collecting items of Highland material culture and founded the Highland Folk Museum, called Am Fasgadh (The Shelter), firstly on the island of Iona, and later at Kingussie in Badenoch in 1944. Today, the museum is situated in Newtonmore. In recognition for her pioneering efforts, Miss Grant was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Edinburgh in 1948 and elevated to the rank of MBE in 1959. Dr. Grant wrote a number of books during her long life, including The Lordship of the Isles (1935), Highland Folk Ways (1961), and Periods in Highland History (1987, published posthumously with Hugh Cheape, PhD). Dr. I.F. Grant died in 1983 at the age of 96. Robert Edmond Grant, MD, FRCPE, FRS (1793-1874) established the Grant Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy at University College, London, in 1828. He was born in Edinburgh and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Grant was the first professor of zoology and comparative anatomy in England and personally donated many of the specimens, dissection materials, diagrams and lecture notes that comprise the collections of the museum today. -
SC016580 Merchiston Castle School Updated Inquiry Report
FILE NOTE: DATE: 17 November 2011 AUTHOR: OSCR SUBJECT: REPORT UNDER SECTION 33 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 ON INQUIRY: MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL (SC016580) Background As part of the Rolling Review of charities the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) undertook an inquiry into the charitable status of the Merchiston Castle School under section 28 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (‘the 2005 Act’). This involved a desk-based review of written materials in order to determine whether public benefit was provided by the charity. A face to face meeting was also held with the School to help gather this information. Consideration To have charitable status, bodies have to pass the ‘charity test’ as laid out in sections 7 - 8 of the 2005 Act. The charity test requires bodies to have exclusively charitable purposes, to provide public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and to meet certain other conditions. Section 7 (1) (b) of the 2005 Act, provides that a body meets the charity test if - • it provides (or in the case of an applicant, provides or intends to provide) public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere Section 8 (2) (b) of the 2005 Act requires that in determining whether a body provides or intends to provide public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, regard must be had to – a) how any – (i) benefit gained or likely to be gained by members of the body or any other persons (other than as members of the public), and (ii) disbenefit incurred or likely to be incurred by the public, in consequence of the body exercising its functions compares with the benefit gained or likely to be gained by the public in that consequence, and b) where benefit is, or is likely to be, provided to a section of the public only, whether any condition on obtaining that benefit (including any charge or fee) is unduly restrictive. -
Nader Draws Packed House During UWM Campaign Stop
The Santana Black Debuts UWMPos t page 18 Volume 45, Number # 4 The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee September 27, 2000 Nader draws packed house during UWM campaign stop Nathan Kostiuk ence in the Student Union's corporate crime, fraud and Post Features Editor Wisconsin Room. "This is sup abuse," said Nader. posed to be about the way we "Clinton-Gore talk about Green Party candidate feel." Addressing concerns that putting 100,000 more police on Ralph Nader made a plea to a a vote for Nader will in effect the streets, but they don't put standing-room-only audience be a vote for the Republican enough prosecutors at all in the on the University of nominee George W Bush, corporate suites," said Nader. Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus Moore said emphatically, "No! Not to be confused with Sept. 20. Nader asked the A vote for Gore is a vote for taking a pro-Bush stance, crowd to not waste a vote on Bush." Nader also added, "I think that one of the two major party can Nader painted a similar pic George W. Bush's presidential didates, but to actually vote ture, saying that the two major run is unconstitutional, because your conscience, which, he party candidates have more George W Bush is really a big said, is what his ticket repre commonalities than differ corporation running for presi sents. ences. dent disguised as a human Progressive filmmaker "Our democracy has„.a being." Michael Moore, producer of two-party system that is As one of the nation's fore the documentary Roger and increasingly morphing into one most and revered consumer Me, joined Nader at UWM. -
Scottish Borders Licensing Board Licences Issued Under Delegated Powers
SCOTTISH BORDERS LICENSING BOARD LICENCES ISSUED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS 8 February 2018 - 13 March 2018 NAME OF APPLICANT LICNTYPE LICDETAILS VENUE The Co-operative Group Food Ltd SEC29V Minor Variation - Reduction in Capacity Jewellers Wynd , Jedburgh Neil Gillies SEC29V Minor Variation - Change in Premises Name Brew 13, Hawick Verdant Leisure 2 Limited SEC34 Section 34 Transfer Scoutscroft Holiday Centre , Coldingham Neil Gillies SEC34 Section 34 Transfer TAJ Bar and Restaurant, Hawick Verdant Leisure 2 Limited SUBDPM Substitution DPM Scoutscroft Holiday Centre, Coldingham Booker Limited SUBDPM Substitution DPM Borders Cash & Carry Warehouse , Galashiels Laith Al-Khamis SUBDPM Substitution DPM Warehouse Nightclub, Galashiels JD Wetherspoon plc SUBDPM Substitution DPM Hunters Hall, Galashiels Neil Gillies SUBDPM Substitution DPM Brew 13, Hawick Verdant Leisure 2 Limited FAMILY Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit Scoutscroft Holiday Centre , Coldingham Ongdi Sherpa PERLIC Personal Licence - Grant n/a Freda Gillie PERLIC Personal Licence - Grant n/a Niall Keddie PERLIC Personal Licence - Grant n/a Stephen Anderson PERLIC Personal Licence - Grant n/a James Cook PERLIC Personal Licence - Grant n/a Benjamin Chambers PERLIC Personal Licence - Grant n/a Kenneth Wright PERLIC Personal Licence - Grant n/a Stephanie Thayer PERLIC Personal Licence - Grant n/a Jamie Mackie PERLIC Personal Licence - Refresher n/a Alexander Jeffrey PERLIC Personal Licence - Refresher n/a Selkirk RFC OCCEXT Extension of Hours - Funeral Tea Selkirk Rugby -
The New Portobello High School and New St John's RC Primary School
Item no Report no The New Portobello High School and New St John’s RC Primary School The City of Edinburgh Council 25 October 2012 1 Purpose of Report 1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the project to build the New Portobello High School and, more specifically, to: • advise on the outcome of the recent appeal to the Inner House of the Court of Session; • consider the legal options that might secure part of Portobello Park as the site for the new school; • consider what alternative site options are available in the event that building the new school on part of Portobello Park does not, ultimately, prove to be possible; • consider the delivery of a new St John’s RC Primary School; and • seek approval for the proposed next steps. 2 Summary 2.1 In December 2006 Council approved Portobello Park as the location for the new Portobello High School and in December 2008 approved the project to replace the school as the first priority in the Wave 3 programme. The funding for the project is in place, planning permission granted and a principal construction contractor approved. In April 2012 Council formally approved the appropriation of the land at Portobello Park as the site of the new school having previously intimated its intention to do so. 2.2 Since the project was first approved by Council the threat of legal challenge has existed. A Petition for Judicial Review was lodged in the Court of Session in August 2011 on behalf of a local action group, Portobello Park Action Group (PPAG), challenging the Council’s legal right to use part of Portobello Park as the site for the new school. -
GAP STUDENT JOB DESCRIPTION Merchiston International School (MIS) in Shenzhen Is the First Overseas Campus of Merchiston Castle
GAP STUDENT JOB DESCRIPTION Merchiston International School (MIS) in Shenzhen is the first overseas campus of Merchiston Castle School, a top-ranked independent school located in Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. with a glorious history of over 185 years. MIS is also Shenzhen’s first international school providing a British international education and boarding system. Located in Longhua District in the north of Shenzhen city, MIS occupies an area of 20,000 square metres and provides a building area of 50,000 square metres, which can accommodate 1,200 students with a maximum class size of 22 students. The school will open its doors to students aged 5-18 (Years 1 to 13) for the first time in August 2018. English is the primary language of instruction in MIS. Students from Years 1 to 9 study the English National Curriculum, with additional access to Mandarin (Putonghua) language learning as part of the core curriculum. Students from Years 10 to 13 study for IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations and GCE (General Certificate of Education) A Level examinations The curriculum aims to prepare our students thoroughly for their future studies in world-renowned universities across the globe and, at the same time, to facilitate their access into China’s society. Adopting Merchiston Castle School’s ethos, MIS features a wide range of co-curricular activities. We nurture our students and develop their talents in a diverse range of interests such as music, drama, art, science and technology; as well as mainstream sports including football, swimming, basketball, tennis and rugby. We also provide opportunities for adventure and outdoor activities such as, golf among others. -
ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12 Scotland’S Rugby World Cup Squad at the National Museum of Scotland with Children from the Players’ Chosen Clubs of Origin, August 2011
ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12 Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad at the National Museum of Scotland with children from the players’ chosen clubs of origin, August 2011 PAGE 2 | ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12 ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12 | PAGE 3 CONTENTS President’s Message 04-05 Chairman’s Review 06-07 Chief Executive’s Review 08-11 Performance 12-23 Community 24-33 Results and Awards 34-43 Working with Government 44-45 Scottish Rugby Board Report 46-47 Financial Statements 48-63 A Year of Governance 64-67 A Year in Pictures 68-69 Sponsor Acknowledgements 70 PAGE 2 | ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12 ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12 | PAGE 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE IAN McLAUCHLAN With the obvious emphasis on Rugby World Cup 2011 and the The rugby family extends far and wide, however; a timely subsequent RBS 6 Nations campaign, it’s sometimes easy to reminder of that came when, during last year’s Rugby World forget that Scottish Rugby is about more than the national team Cup, we visited Christchurch. On the day that Scotland should and their international programme. have been taking on Georgia at the AMI Stadium, we were surveying the devastation wrought by the earthquake to the As a governing body we really are involved in the game at all Lancaster Park ground and the city. Supporters back home levels – from organising training for girls wanting to take up the had raised thousands to help the quake fund and we duly game in Stornoway to supporting mini festivals in Aberdeenshire; handed over the cheque; it was a small token of how our rugby staging student finals day for nearly 1000 at Murrayfield; community felt and I hope that the visit by our players and identifying and developing our Pathway players and guiding coach in some way helped. -
Highlights December 2014.Indd
End of Term December 2014 Dear Parent, I am pleased to share with you news of School activities the Annual Commemoration Thanksgiving Service in and pupil successes over the past term. Glasgow Cathedral in September, and the Home and Annual Fund The term began with senior pupils again gaining excel- School Association Committee were very well-organised APPEAL 2014/15 lent results in their SQA exams. Early in September, as ever for another very popular Fireworks Display in we received notification of the Quality Improvement early November. We would like to thank everyone who has already and Professional Engagement Visit by Her Majesty’s Following a visit to a Ghanaian Orphanage in August by given to the recently launched Annual Fund Inspectors of Education towards the end of that month. three S6 pupils, Law House supported the Children’s 2014/15 Appeal. We have been heartened by the This proved a very positive experience overall, with Home for Hope Orphanage with their fundraising activi- support which we have received. acknowledgement of the School’s strengths and helpful ties in October, and Clyde House recently supported The Annual Fund will play an important part in the recommendations for ongoing improvement. the Desk and Chair Foundation, providing essential provision of additional income for bursaries and Junior 6 pupils impressed on stage in December in their resources for a school in Tanzania. In addition, S6 and will help to fund short term projects within the production of “The Tempest”. There was fundraising for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award pupils have undertaken School which are not possible within the annual Children In Need with a “Dress-as-you-please” day in Community Service, approximately 150 Christmas expenditure budget.