Families Glasgow Jan/Feb 2016

Glasgow Issue 55 Jan/Feb 2016

Places available from Birth-5 years

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News & Views

In this issue...

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Charity Shout Outs

News & Views

1) www.teapot-trust.org

Party at the Science Centre!

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Clubs, Classes & Activities

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New Year Health & Fitness

10-12 Schools & Education

Everyone gets hands on at the Science Centre. Kick off with your very own personal GSC party host to make sure all goes smoothly, Then get involved in a fab fun science activity – build a rocket, explore the universe, stand inside a huge bubble – different stuff for different ages.

Choose from our food menu and get your party hats on, then play on all three floors of the Science Centre, including amazing activities in BodyWorks and the fascinating new ‘Powering the Future’ area.

Join the rest of the visitors if you’d like to add in a free Science Show. Before you finally call it a day, remember to pick up your party bag too. Parents of the party child come in and park free and there’s easy, discounted parking and admission for the rest of the parents. You bring the cake, the Science Centre does the rest!

There’s details on the Science Centre’s website www.glasgowsciencecentre.org and you can also book on 0141 420 5000

13-15 What’s On Highlights Find out more about Dance UK on page 7

Get in touch Editor: Anna Wignall editor@familiesglasgow.co.uk, 07796 946661 Keep up to date at www.familiesglasgow.co.uk or find us on facebook Next issue: Next issue: Mar/Apr issue.

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Please mention Families Glasgow if you contact any of our advertisers!

The Teapot Trust provides art therapy in medical settings for children with chronic illnesses. Founder Laura Young says, “Art therapy is a powerful tool and makes a huge difference to the lives of chronically ill children.”

Since its inception the charity has experienced rapid growth and is now working in seven Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee, Aberdeen, Kirkcaldy and Melrose, plus Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

The Teapot Trust receives no statutory funding and, with little confirmed yearon-year income and no investments, relies completely on donations to continue its operations.

2) www.be-enriched.org.uk

The mission of be enriched is to enrich communities and young people by providing educational, creative and citizenship building opportunities Twitter @be_enriched - Looking for volunteers and fundraisers in Glasgow.

Please mention Families Glasgow!

Destination Dreams Parents of children with life threatening conditions urged to apply for dream holiday to Florida UK charity, Caudwell Children, who provide practical and emotional support to disabled children and their families, is urging parents to apply for a place on its annual Destination Dreams holiday, to Disney World, Florida, in December 2016.

The charity has announced that the closing date for the receipt of applications, for the fully supported holiday, is 5:00pm on Friday 29th January 2016.

Lisa Bates, Head of Application Services at Caudwell Children, is keen to hear from families across the UK and says that it is a simple process. She said: “The application is in two stages.

Both must be completed in order for an application to go into the selection process.

“The child must be aged between 3 and 18 at the time of the trip and they must be legal residents of, and currently living within, the UK. The family must be earning less than £45,000 a year before tax, not including any benefits.

“Parents and siblings under the age of 18 are eligible for the trip; however, in the event of a single parent family being chosen a second adult must accompany the group on the holiday.”

To find out more either call Caudwell Children’s Applications team on 0345 300 1348 or alternatively you can apply online at: www.caudwellchildren.com

News & Views

New Year De-Clutter: the Japanese Way Following Christmas your house probably has more stuff in it than ever before. Marie Kondo offers up some great tips to help you prioritize what’s important in your house and what isn’t.

The simple KonMari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep, not what you want to get rid of. Ask yourself if something ‘sparks joy’ and suddenly it becomes so much easier to understand if you really need it in your home and your life.

Marie’s Top Tips include ensuring you discard unwanted items and don’t just squirrel them away at the back of your cupboards. Tidy by category not location. eg. clothes, books, papers, miscellany and then sentimental items.

Don’t get distracted but stick to sorting out each category in that order. This way you can sense how much you have of everything and can make appropriate choices about what to keep or discard.

Cupboards should be arranged to display all their contents and she has some delightful illustrations showing how to fold clothes to make the very best use of your storage space!

When you surround yourself with just things you love you will find that your whole life begins to change...

Spark Joy: An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Art of Tidying. by Marie Kondo

Find out about Rabbie Burns at Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park is holdng a unique theatre event this January called Rabby Burns School Days on Saturday & Sunday 23rd & 24th January 2016 – showing at 2pm & 4pm.

Ever wonder what Rabbie Burns was like in school? Was he a cheeky chappy?

Good at football? The class joker? Come and enjoy this fun packed show with music and songs and join Rabbie and his trusty pal Tam on one of their many adventures. This hour long show will educate, amuse and entertain. Meet the boy that went on to be the worlds most well known poet and the one who put Scotland on the map.

Did you know ...that there is a weekly newspaper for children.

Check out First News. www.firstnews.co.uk They have a special offer on: Get 5 Issues for £3

New Ballet4Babies Classes for Glasgow Ballet4Babies is a Fun Filled programme of dance classes for Girls and Boys from Ages 6 months - 5 years.

These classes are guaranteed to have your child laughing and smiling as they dance and sing to the music using props such as scarves, percussion instruments, bean bags, bubbles, soft toys and lots more...There is also a regular visit from Miss Miranda Mouse to check how the ballet stars are doing!!!

How will your child benefit?

An early introduction to music and dance not only entertains-it can also offer lifelong benefits. It’s great fun and a wonderful way for your child to interact with others. The children are encouraged to express themselves in a fun, caring, friendly and safe environment.

This is great for children’s learning, development, muscle strength, balance, coordination and confidence. And above all it’s FUN!

Discover Classical Music With Blue Peter’s Barney Harwood!

Where can you find out more about this FUN? Classes now running in South Side of Glasgow, North Glasgow and the West End. The Glasgow Fort classes are currently suspended due to renovations taking place but will be back as soon as possible.

Looking for a fun way to introduce children to classical music?

At Ten Pieces Live, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra will play ten very famous works in a family concert introduced by Blue Peter’s Barney Harwood. Featuring Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries and many more, the world of classical music will be revealed in an engaging and fun way. Presenter Barney Harwood said, “The concert is a great opportunity to see and hear a live orchestra bring to life some of the greatest music ever written.”

This hour-long concert is part of the BBC’s Ten Pieces initiative which was launched last year and aims to inspire a generation of children to get creative with classical music. Recommended for ages 8 and over, these concerts are suitable for all the family and there’s no better way to introduce children to the amazing sounds of a live orchestra.

Email info@ballet4babies.co.uk or text 07759 119 965.

Miss Claire and Miss Miranda Mouse are looking forward to welcoming you to the Magical World of ballet!

Ten Pieces Live Sunday 7 February, 1.00pm and 3.00pm, City Halls, Glasgow.

Recommended for ages 8+ Children (under 16): £6.00 Adults: £12.00 / Unemployed: £6.00 (venue booking fees may apply) Box Office: 0141-353 8000 bbc.co.uk/bbcsso Families Glasgow

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News & Views

Learn French as a Family

Exam Centre:

Established in 1982, the Alliance Française de Glasgow is the official French cultural centre and language school for Glasgow and the West of Scotland and has been around since 1982. The centre offers fantastic resources including lessons, courses and qualifications as well as fun French cultural events and resources to immerse yourself in all things French.

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with Alliance Francaise de Glasgow.

For more details see below or visit www.afglasgow.org.uk

Language Centre:

French courses for adults, teenagers and children of all levels.

The teachers are all native speakers and fully qualified to teach French as a foreign language. Classes are held throughout the week (morning, lunchtime and evening sessions are available) and cover levels from complete beginners to advanced.

The AF Glasgow is an official examination centre where you can obtain the official French diplomas awarded by the French authorities and recognized internationally. The AF Glasgow is also the ideal place for pupils to prepare for their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher French examinations.

All teaching activities are complemented by cultural and social events such as the Centre’s Cafés’, wine tastings, talks, exhibitions, etc. The multimedia library provides members with a wide selection of items (books, DVDs, learning materials, etc) suitable for all levels, as well as an exclusive access to Europresse, a website which offers more than 1500 titles online.

Discover the Alliance Francaise de Glasgow and let its qualified and experienced team lead you and your children into the words and world of “la Belle France”. 0141 331 4080, admin@afglasgow.org.uk, www.afglasgow.org.uk

The Glasgow Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten Open Day Tuesday 26th January 2016 from 2-4pm at The Scout Hall, 66 Ripon Drive G12 0DY. Come along and find out about the Steiner Waldorf approach for 3-6 year olds and see how the Steiner Kindergarten works.

You’ll have the chance to speak to teachers & parent and try out some of the daily activities including bread-making, painting & free play in the wild garden. You’ll hear why children play outside whatever the weather, how the teachers bring the outdoors in and how celebrating the seasons helps children connect with their environment. School teachers will also be present to explain how Steiner education progresses beyond Kindergarten and how Steiner education can create a lifetime’s love of learning. There will also be a chance to book a free trial day!

Their new Southside Parent & Toddler group starts in January 2016 on Thursdays from 10am-12pm at Clincarthill Church Hall, Cathcart Road G42 9EU which is a peaceful setting with nice outdoor space. They provide a nurturing environment with toys made from natural materials and activities such as bread-making, seasonal crafts, songs and finger rhymes. The cost is £6 per session which includes any crafts, an organic snack and cup of tea. New families are welcome to come along and the first session is free.

Please visit www.glasgowsteinercommunity.co.uk for more details.

Did you know ...that Love Food Hate Waste have a very handy portion planner on their website? The first step to losing weight is controlling how many calories you eat every day.

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Somerset Nursery children help out at Christmas During the month of December the children of Somerset Nursery, while learning all about Christmas, had a discussion about those who would not receive presents at Christmas time, due to their personal circumstances. As a result of this, the staff and children decided to engage with their local food-bank to make a donation of toys and clothes. This would mean some children, who would not have otherwise received a gift, would get a surprise on Christmas Day. Eva, 4 years old, said ‘The children will feel special like me!’

After collecting various toys, ranging from Lego to guitar hero, and children’s clothes, the children were delighted to deliver their donation to Greater Maryhill Food-bank on 10th December.

Julie, who works for the food-bank, spent time talking to the children about what she would do with their donation.

This was a really great experience for the children, it encouraged skills of enquiry, supporting others as well as an opportunity to discuss charity and encourages children to be effective contributors who can empathise with others and are an asset to their local communities.”

To find out more about Somerset Nursery visit www.somersetnursery.com Families Glasgow

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Clubs, Classes & Activities

2 great tracks in Glasgow, call 0141 641 0222 or visit www.scotkart.co.uk for brilliant Birthday Parties! (age 8+)

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Go Kart Parties

Clubs, Classes & Activities

Are you looking for an exciting and memorable Go Karting Birthday Party, offering a unique introduction to the thrilling world of motor sport?

Many of today’s Formula 1 Stars started their motor sport careers in karting; amongst them Lewis Hamilton and Scotland’s own David Coulthard.

ScotKart offers the ideal introduction to this skilful sport, and brings to life all that practice on a PlayStation or X-Box! Indoor go kart parties at Scotkart in Dundee and Glasgow (Cambuslang and Clydebank) are hassle free, and 100% fun, whatever the weather!

Featuring state of the art racing karts your party will be kitted out with race suits and helmets, briefed, and then follow an experienced track marshal around the track to gain confidence and learn the racing line. Following a debriefing the kids will enjoy two more track sessions, and the fastest driver will be awarded a medal on the podium!

For ages 8+ www.scotkart.co.uk, 0141 641 0222

Discover Dance at Dance UK Dance UK Mini Movers teaches little girls from 2-5yrs to learn to dance. There are 2 stages: 2-3 yrs and 3-5 yrs. Parents are welcome to remain in the class until little ones are settled. Children learn beginner ballet, gentle exercise, songs and funky pop dance moves with the addition of Tap dancing lessons in stage 2.

Principal, Jacqui Wilson and her Expert Teachers promise a fantastic blend of first class tuition and the latest moves.

She explained, ‘It’s important get off to the right start on their dancing journey so we offer structured lessons, caring teachers and good fun every week.’

Dance UK has schools across Glasgow including Baillieston, Bellahouston, Bishopbriggs, Maryhill and Wishaw and is enrolling through January.

For class times, locations and bookings go to www.danceuk.co.uk.

FREE TASTER CLASS FOR NEW CHILDREN STARTING IN JANUARY.

Rugbytots is coming to Greenock & Renfrewshire!

Youngsters between the age of 2 and 7 are following in their rugby heroes’ footsteps by attending Rugbytots. The play programme has been running in Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders since 2008 with great success and is now expanding into the West of Scotland.

The Greenock and Renfrewshire area is run by Cammy Little, who was formerly part of the Scotland 7s team and played for Glasgow in the early stages of rugby’s professional era. Cammy currently coaches the senior team at GHKRFC and now wants to pass on his knowledge at grass roots level but in a fun and educational way. He is delighted to be joining a proven programme like Rugbytots.

Cammy comments "Rugbytots uses all the core skills involved in rugby - running, throwing, kicking, catching and balance - to develop the motor skills of both girls and boys. Developing these instinctive skills at an early age gives kids a really strong foundation no matter what sport they go on to enjoy. In addition the aim is to create a positive play environment which will help to develop confidence and social skills” Classes will start in Greenock, Bridge of Weir & Houston, Erskine and Bishopton.

To ensure you get the first place send your email interest to cameron@ rugbytots.co.uk or add yourself to the online waiting lists www.rugbytots.co.uk or email cameron@rugbytots.co.uk Families Glasgow

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New Year Fitness & Health

New Year, New You? How to start a new exercise regime when you’re a busy mum

Three of the best post-baby fitness DVDs

By Sally J. Hall

Best for: those who are quite serious about their fitness routine Two workouts that take 45 minutes – one for pregnancy, one for afterwards. There’s a warm up section, a cardiovascular work out and toning and floor exercises. You’ll need some hand weights.

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s soon as Christmas Day is over, holiday and weight loss advertisements start to appear on the television.

Research shows that most people start a new exercise regime in January, with a huge boost in gym memberships around that time. There’s something motivational in having a whole new year to look ahead to and many of us start of with great new resolutions.

When you’re a busy mum, when are you going to find the time for a fitness regime? Don’t despair, we have a few great ideas.

Preparation is key

Before you start any kind of exercise routine, check with your doctor (or midwife if you’re pregnant) that it’s OK. Always start with stretches to warm your muscles and don’t overdo anything. If you start to hurt, stop. Start with a short routine and increase the time and intensity of your work-out.

Let’s swap

Suggest a swap with your partner or a friend. They have the kids while you go to the gym, for a swim, for a long walk in the woods – then do the same for them another day.

Do what you like

Choose an activity you enjoy. Try out a few different classes and then pick the one you like the most. Try to include something that gets your heart racing, something stretchy and something that involves weights.

Kids come too

Take the kids with you. Go to a local park with scooters and bikes and baby in a pushchair and walk around the outside of the park.

Using baby

Try some exercises at home. Pop in a DVD, do a few exercises and have your baby on a play mat next to you.

Quick bursts

Use nap time for a quick burst – one of the hottest new fitness trends right now. Do push-ups, use small weights, do squats and a few yoga poses.

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Baby2body Pre and Postnatal Workout DVD Melinda Nicci

My Pre & Post Natal Workouts Davina McCall

£15.99

£34.99

In this DVD, Davina and her personal trainer show you how to do a workout in two sections for before and after you have your baby.

Post Natal Pilates Caroline Sandry

£9.99

This DVD offers exercises designed to be used from right after birth. Stage one works on the pelvis and abdomen. Stage two checks that those muscles are getting back to normal and then moves on to improving strength and tone.

Dumbbells Reebok

£5.05

Weighing from one to five kilos, these weights are ideal for banishing the bingo wings.

Rowing Action Exerciser Pineapple

£12

This can be used in a rowing motion to help tone your thighs, bottom, abdominal muscles and back.

Pilates Stretch Bands Calmia

£8.10

Use this oversized stretch bands to give you resistance to help tighten abdominals, tone your arms and back and shoulders and slim your legs and behind.

New Year Fitness & Health

Annoying or deadly?

How intolerances and allergies can make your child’s life a misery

By Radhika Holmstrom

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veryone’s heard of an ‘allergic reaction’. But what does that actually mean? And what is the difference between an allergy and an intolerance?

To start with, an ‘allergic reaction’ isn’t actually caused by the ‘allergen’. It’s caused by a person’s own immune system reacting to something which most people find completely harmless.

Unfortunately, these defence chemicals also produce symptoms like inflammation and irritation. At the worst end of the spectrum there’s anaphylactic shock, with a rash, swelling in the throat – which can cut off the airways – and plummeting blood pressure.

Could it be my child – and what should I do?

If your child’s showing an allergic-type reaction to particular foods, the sensible thing is to get them to the GP and then press for a referral to a consultant if you need to.

If they do turn out to have a serious allergy, they’re likely to be prescribed an EpiPen, which injects adrenaline into the body to relax their airways and muscles so they can start breathing again (remember the EpiPen should be renewed regularly and you must get your child to the hospital as an emergency as soon as you have used it). But the main course of action from here on is just avoiding the allergen.

Intolerance

It’s also important to know that a lot of people who think they’ve got an allergy actually have a food ‘intolerance’.

They do get a reaction of some sort but not an allergic one.

Intolerances are harder to identify and there are only a few

reliable tests. But the good thing is that although they can be very nasty on the gut, with bloating and stomach cramps, they’re not actually life-threatening.

Once again, though, do talk to the GP and try to get a referral to a dietitian or similar – especially if you suspect that the problem lies with gluten because in fact the culprit may be coeliac disease.

Don’t DIY

At their worst, allergies can be deadly – and at their mildest, both allergies and intolerances are pretty annoying. Nobody really wants to spend their time scrutinising lists of ingredients.

If you do suspect your child has one, don’t try and diagnose it yourself, or with the help of a ‘kit’ from a company. Get the professionals on board to help work out what the problem is. You may well find it’s quite different from the one you suspected; and you may even find that your child doesn’t have an allergy or an intolerance at all.

Radhika Holmstrom has a strong background in health journalism. She has also written for many consumer and specialist magazines. Whilst she focuses on health, parenting and learning issues, she has also written widely on environmental and ethical issues. She is a visiting lecturer at Middlesex University, lecturing to undergraduates and postgraduates on feature-writing.

Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System Do you feel like the whole family is constantly ill and as one illness goes, another one comes along? Try these natural methods to boost your family’s immune system

Get enough sleep

The body repairs itself while we sleep. So make sure kids get plenty of rest when they are ill.

No Smoke

Passive smoking can make cough, asthma and chest infections worse. It makes kids prone to bronchitis and pneumonia and they can also get middle ear infections.

Eat A Rainbow

New Warning About Processed Meats

Supplement

Media attention has once again focused on processed meats as a potential cause of cancer.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that processed meat such as bacon, ham and sausages do cause cancer. They say that less than a couple of slices of bacon a day – 50g – can increase the risk of cancer of the colon by 18%.

Though meat can have some health benefits, the processes used to preserve meats such as curing, smoking, adding preservatives and salting have been shown to be carcinogenic.

Unprocessed red meat, says WHO, is “probably carcinogenic” but there was less clear evidence. Cooking meats to a high temperature, such as on a barbecue, is also carcinogenic.

Health advice would now seem to say that the occasional bacon or ham sandwich would not be harmful but that frequent consumption is not good for you.

Different coloured foods offer different vitamins and minerals, so try to make sure that you offer a rainbow of fruit and veg each day.

If you find it difficult to get the kids to eat enough fruit and veg, make sure they get a good vitamin supplement that is appropriate to their age. Also consider a pro-biotic, as a liquid or in yoghurt.

In The Sun

The sun’s rays cause our bodies to make vitamin D, so get them out as much as possible. Even if the sun’s weak, it’s working!

Foods That Boost The System

Eat garlic and mushrooms like shiitake and maitake. Ginseng is also good for fighting infections and Echinacea can help protect from colds.

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Schools & Education

There’s more to school than lessons

By Liat Hughes Joshi

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ducation is about much more than what goes on in classrooms. Most schools offer a range of extracurricular activities bringing fun, education, sociability and a boost to confidence. How can your child capitalise on these opportunities?

Choosing activities

Follow his or her lead when deciding on classes. That said, it’s OK to point them towards something they might benefit from, such as drama for a shy child. Just don’t force a square peg into a round hole - taking up an activity they really don’t like, in the hope it’ll grow on them, can be counter-productive.

Encourage persistence

Consider a rule that your child has to see the term you paid for out before they can give up a class they previously wanted to do – they might well change their mind back about quitting after a few more weeks!

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If your child is struggling: particularly if he or she finds their class work difficult, it might be worth putting additional effort into building skills at home or with a tutor. Talk to their teacher about what help they need to focus on. Perhaps they can suggest fun but educational games, or workbooks. Tutoring can be expensive and you need to check the tutor’s credentials (because anyone can set up and call themselves a tutor) but one-to-one attention can have a remarkable impact on learning. Try tutorhunt.com to search for local tutors.

Taking things to the next level: if your child is coping well with all that school throws at them and they’ve found their passion – be it gymnastics or music – you could contact local clubs and associations to see how they can take their talent to the next level, with matches/ performances or extra training.

How much is too much?

There’s no set answer about how many activities are optimal – it varies for each child, based on tiredness, enthusiasm and their need for chill out time. If they seem tired, cut back.

Needs change over time

Most reception children are exhausted from school for the first term or two, so keep things simple. Equally, once they start secondary, longer commutes, more homework and exam pressures might mean fewer activities too.

Relaxation time is vital

Watch out for overscheduling – quiet contemplation, scope to be creative and relax is just as important as that second musical instrument or third sport.

Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including ‘New Old-fashioned Parenting’ and ‘How to Unplug Your Child’ (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson).

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Teachers at a school in York did not realise when they went on a first aid training course that they would use their newly learned skills just a few months later.

When a 15-year-old boy, Alex, collapsed after suffering a cardiac arrest in a PE class, his teacher Shona Jagger and the school’s matron, Erica Melsom, came to his aid with their skills and a defibrillator.

CPR training is only taught in a quarter of schools but the British Heart Foundation says that it would like mandatory CR training in all schools.

Anna, Families Glasgow Editor, has a personal interest in this and would be interested in hearing your thoughts and about any experiences with a view to promoting awareness and training.

Please do get in touch, I'd love to hear from you. editor@familiesglasgow.co.uk with subject line CPR Schools

Did you know ....that its National Storytelling Week: 30th January to 6th February

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Schools & Education

Belmont House School Belmont House School is a unique place, offering a genuinely personal approach to education.

With a roll of under 300 pupils from age 3-18 years, and with an aim to nurture well-rounded, happy children, it is a school with a vision to send balanced young men and women into the world, equipped with the self-confidence and educational attainment they need to lead successful, productive and fulfilling lives.

The School offers a very wide range of academic subjects and extra-curricular opportunities from Nursery through to Senior 6; every pupil matters and is strongly encouraged to both reach and surpass their academic potential while participating in the varied, wider life of the School.

The School’s academic record is very strong with 88% pass rates at both Higher Grade and National 5 this year and the most recent inspection report praised the School’s “positive

and inclusive ethos”, its “very good ethos of hard work and achievement” and a “consistently high standard of attainment in recent years.”

Belmont House continues to offer real value for money and there is means-tested financial assistance for families keen to consider independent education.

The School’s Nursery has partnership status with East Renfrewshire Council and is an exciting place to start education.

Located in a spacious, vibrant building at the heart of the School, the Nursery provides 3-5 year olds with a wide range of educational experiences, cultivating solid foundations where confidence is developed, enquiry encouraged and a love of learning is established. There is a stimulating active learning curriculum, which makes use of a wide range of modern resources including an interactive smartboard, helping to build strong links for a seamless transition into Junior 1. An extensive new Nursery Garden and outdoor learning space was opened recently. Opening times from 8am-6pm provide wraparound care during term time.

We can make the difference At Belmont House School, we value every child for the individual that they are. Discover how your son or daughter could benefit from small class sizes, personal attention and a seamless transition from Nursery to Junior School and Junior through to Senior School.

Prospective pupils and parents are welcome to visit the school all year round.

Sandringham Avenue, Newton Mearns

0141 639 2922

www.belmontschool.co.uk

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Nurturing Full Potential

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he High School of Glasgow Kindergarten is the main point of entry to the Junior School and is located in a purpose built area on the Junior School site, incorporating a new outdoor learning area and secure soft-play areas. Its location means that pupils benefit from the extensive facilities that the Junior School offers from their earliest stage.

The Kindergarten team have vast experience in Early Years’ Learning and aim to provide a happy and caring preparatory year, enabling pupils to move seamlessly into Junior 1. The Kindergarten team comprises three qualified teachers, two Early Years’ Practitioners and specialist teachers in Drama, PE and Music. The school is in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council therefore parents can apply for funding to assist with Kindergarten costs. After school care and holiday clubs are available at the Junior School.

The school is in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council therefore parents can apply for funding to assist with Kindergarten costs.”

The next main entry point to the school is Transitus (P7), located at the Senior School, offering pupils a secondary style approach to their learning in Junior 7.

The High School enjoys an excellent academic record with Higher pass rates regularly of 94.4% (61.5% at A), however the focus is on the whole child and there are a vast array of sporting, musical and other extra curricular activities and clubs on offer throughout the whole school.

Our Entrance tests take place on Wednesday 20 January 2016 and the school welcomes bursary applications from Transitus (P7).

ENTRANCE ARRANGEMENTS 2016 Our main entry points are Kindergarten, a pre-primary one year, and Junior 1 for the Junior School and Transitus (Primary 7) and First Year, for the Senior School.

We also have vacancies at some other age groups.

Informal interviews are held for Kindergarten and Junior 1 during January. Tests for Juniors 2 to 6 and Transitus to Fourth Year will be held this year on: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Please contact us for any other information you may need.

Junior School

Senior School

Tel: 0141 942 0158

Tel: 0141 954 9628

Email: adminjs@hsog.co.uk

Email: admissions@hsog.co.uk

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For information on entry tests at the Junior School, please call 0141 942 0158 or email adminjs@hsog.co.uk For entry tests and bursaries at the Senior School, please call The Admissions Manager, 0141 954 9628 or email admissions@hsog.co.uk

What’s On 9 January 5 4 3 2 1 Blast Off!!

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G53 7NN 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk An interactive adventure for wee space explorers. 11am-12noon & 2-3pm Every other Sat from 9 Jan to 20 February ARThouse 5-8 Years House For An Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW 0141 353 4770 www.houseforanartlover.co.uk The ARThouse course at House for an Art Lover will inspire, entertain and educate children aged 5-8 years! 9.30am-10.45am, 11am - 12.15pm / £90 Every Sat from 9 January ARThouse 9-12 years House For An Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW 0141 353 4770 www.houseforanartlover.co.uk The ARThouse course at House for an Art Lover will inspire, entertain and educate children aged 9-12 years. 1pm - 2.30pm, 2.45pm4.15pm / £90 Every Sat from 9 January Billy’s New Year Calendar People’s Palace And Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT 0141 276 0788 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Bring in the New Year with Billy and design your own 2016 calendar. 1pm 9 January The Diane Mitchell Music School Open Weekend The Diane Mitchell Music School, Brick Lane Studios, 7/9 Weir Street, Paisley, PA3 4DW 07896 689816 www.dianemitchellmusicschool.com Diane Mitchell Music School would like to invite anyone interested in singing or music to their open weekend. 10am - 4pm 9 January to 10 January Kids @ Citz Weekly Drama Classes The Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS 0141 429 0022 www.citz.co.uk Drama classes for 4-18 year olds to help increase self-confidence and social skills, encourage creativity and imagination, and have fun 10.15am - 4.15pm / £66 9 January to 20 March Monster Energy Arenacross Tour Powered by Ford Ranger The SSE Hydro, SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.thesseydro.com Full throttle Arenacross action returns to Glasgow’s SSE Hydro.

7.30pm Sat & 3.30pm Sun £21.55 - £44.25

9 January Winterfrieze! ‚Sunsets & Skylines Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB 0141 287 0500 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Get cosy at Scotland Street and help to create a massive, chilly frieze.

10 January Burrell Family Films Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT 0141 287 2550 www.glasgowlife.org See popular films on the big screen for free on the second Sunday of every month. 2pm 10 January Winter Woodland Art Finlaystone Country Park, Finlaystone Mansion House, Langbank, Port Glasgow, PA14 6TJ 01475 540505 www.finlaystone.co.uk Make your very own ‘Art Attack’ out of materials you find in our wonderful forest. 1pm - 3pm 12 January Scottish Ballet’s Cinderella The Theatre Royal Glasgow, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3QA www.atgtickets.com Discover the enchanted, sparkling world of Christopher Hampson’s Cinderella, in the premiere of this loved fairy tale.

7.30pm 15 January Scottish Ballet’s Wee Cinderella The Theatre Royal Glasgow, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3QA www.atgtickets.com Discover Cinderella’s enchanted world as her fairy tale comes to life and her dreams come true.

3pm 16 January Can you hear the Seagulls Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8-10 Balcarras Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF 0141 339 6185 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk This is the story of the relationship that grows between an old man and a little boy; who make peace, find ways to share and move on. 2pm / £5.95 16 January Fantastic Fans Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG 0141 276 9599 http;//www.glasgowlife.org.uk Make a beautiful fan, using patterns, drawing and decorative techniques inspired by our Century of Style exhibition. 1-4pm

16 January to 17 January RSNO: Mini Music Makers Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY 0141 353 8000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Led by Junior chorus tutor Moira MacKenzie, these sessions are run in partnership with the National Youth Choir Scotland.

The main emphasis is on learning subconsciously through fun activities. 10.15am / £5 16 January Rumble in the Jungle Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G53 7NN 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Explore the Amazonian rainforest and learn about the animals and people living there. 1-3pm 16 January Singin’ on Yer Mammy’s Knee with Christina Stewart Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY 0141 353 8000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Christina Stewart will teach you some wonderful dandlin‚Äô songs to amuse young children.

1.30pm / £7 17 January Family Percussion with Big Groove Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY 0141 353 8000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Helen Smith and her team from Big Groove Promotions will lead a fun packed, family-friendly drumming workshop. 3.30pm / £7 17 January Horrible Heedie Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB 0141 287 0500 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Interactive character led historical tour. 1-2.45pm Every other Sun from 17 January Kids Percussion with Big Groove Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY 0141 353 8000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com Children can play some fun rhythm games and learn some simple, funky grooves led by Helen Smith from Big Groove Promotions.

1.30PM / £4 22 January Cirque Berserk 2016 Kings Theatre, 297-335 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN 01355 258669 www.atgtickets.com Showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk! brings this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular - created especially for the theatre 2.30pm, 7.30pm / £14.90 - £26.40

23 January Billy the Star People’s Palace And Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT 0141 276 0788 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Join textile artist Johanna Flanagan for a fun, crafty afternoon making felt decorations inspired by the Art of Billy Connolly exhibition 1-3pm 23 January Burrell for Families; Heraldic Shields Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT 0141 287 2550 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Discover the Burrell collection treasures through fun family activities 2-4pm 23 January Family Storytime: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sherriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF 0141 552 3988 www.scottishyouththeatre.org Join us for the interactive storytelling adventure Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp. 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm / Standard ticket £5 or Family ticket (Family of 4) £15 Every other Sat from 23 January to 20 February Little Explorer Days Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA 0141 420 5000 www.glasgowsciencecentre.org Head along to the Glasgow Science Centre for their dinosaur themed Little Explorer Day. 10.30am - 3.30pm / Entry for Science Passport holders is free, under 5s go free and adults pay standard Science Mall entry of £10.50.

23 January to 24 January Tall Tales Tron Theatre Ltd, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB 0141 572 4267 www.tron.co.uk Tall tales are fun-filled storytelling sessions especially for wee ones.

11.30am / £5 23 January to 18 June Tiny Tales Tron Theatre Ltd, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB 0141 572 4267 www.tron.co.uk Tiny Tales are fun-filled storytelling sessions especially for babies and crawlers. 10.30am / £5 24 January Bringing Costume to Life Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG 0141 276 9599 www.gla sgowlife.org.uk Join us for a weekend of costumed figure drawing in the gallery.

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What’s On 24 January to 20 February

30 January to 31 January

Family Film ‚ Autism Friendly Screening Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT 0141 287 2550 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Special screenings for visitors who may struggle with regular cinema experiences. Lights will be brighter and the volume lower during these screenings. 2pm 24 January

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Live Interpretation Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS 0141 287 2720 www.glasgowlife.org.uk See our collections brought to life by costumed actors in these short 10-minute performances. Find out about the people and stories behind the displays plus join in the fun 12.30, 1.30, 2.30 & 3.30 24 January to 21 February The Magic Circus by Magic Den Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8-10 Balcarras Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF 0141 339 6185 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk An exciting, fun, fast-paced and colourful magic show for all the family 12pm 24 January Teenage Daze People’s Palace And Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT 0141 276 0788 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Inspired by one of Billy’s album covers, design your own cover with you as the star! 1pm 26 January In The Heights Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Glasgow, G46 6UG 0141 577 4956 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Step Up meets West Side Story in Glasgow Music Theatre’s latest production. 7.30pm & 2.30pm Saturday Matinee / £10 - £15 26 January to 30 January The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8-10 Balcarras Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF 0141 339 6185 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk A charming and witty story by Pavla Puppets. 2pm / £5.95 30 January Paper Hats and Bonnets Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG 0141 276 9599 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Creating paper hats and bonnets inspired by ourCentury of Style costume exhibition. 1-4pm

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Wee Beasties Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G53 7NN 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk A fun, hands-on adventure, exploring our wonderful creepy crawlies.

11am-12noon & 2-3pm

The Gruffalo’s Child Kings Theatre, 297-335 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN 01355 258669 www.atgtickets.com Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s child. 10.30am, 1.30pm / £14.15 3 February Wee Wednesdays: Dragon Masks Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT 0141 287 2550 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Fun museum sessions for children aged 2-5 years and their carers 2-3 pm 4 February Electric Glen 2016 Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 7LL www.roukenglenpark.co.uk Electric Glen is an illuminated trail through Rouken Glen Park, complemented by visual art installations and soundscapes which transforms the park’s natural features. 5.30pm till 8.30pm Half hour slots between £5 - £30 4 February to 14 February Nitro Circus Live The SSE Hydro, SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.thessehydro.com The action sports spectacle gears up for its biggest tour yet with new contraptions and tricks. 7.30pm / £39.20 - £110.90 6 February Burrell for Families: Wacky Weaving Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT 0141 287 2550 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Discover the Burrell collection treasures through fun family activities 2-4pm 6 February Laminate to Illuminate!

Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB 0141 287 0500 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Mackintosh loved light, so why not brighten up your day here at Scotland Street and create a fabulous table mat or piece of art using sparkles, materials and a laminator! Amazing!

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6 February Monkey Goes West - Chinese New Year Crafts St Mungo, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0RH 0141 276 1625 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Celebrate the year of the Monkey with us, enjoying simple crafts inspired by our fantastic objects from ancient China 1-3pm 6 February Monkey in Banana Boots People’s Palace And Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT 0141 276 0788 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Inspired by our banana boots and to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which for 2016 is the year of the Monkey, we are having fun creating pictures of monkeys in banana boots! 1pm 6 February Saturday Story Tour Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS 0141 287 2720 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Join our storytellers for an immersive experience taking you on journey around the museum.

11am and 1pm 6 February The Three Pigs and Other Tails Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8-10 Balcarras Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF 0141 339 6185 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk Have you noticed how animals often have adventures in threes? 2pm / £5.95 6 February Tots and Toys Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G53 7NN 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Come and find out about the toys and games boys and girls played with a long, long time ago. 11am12noon & 2-3pm 7 February Little Red Riding Hood & Other Tales Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8-10 Balcarras Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF 0141 339 6185 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk In this fun version of the tale, Mr Wolf’s day goes from bad to worse when his cover is blown 2pm / £5.95 7 February Ten Pieces Live at City Halls will introduce children to the amazing sounds of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

City Halls Glasgow, Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ 0141 3538000 www.glasgowconcerthalls.com The perfect introduction to classical music for all ages. 1pm & 3pm / Children (Under 16) £6 / Adults £12

13 February Family Storytime: The Dream Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sherriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF 0141 552 3988 www.scottishyouththeatre.org Join Scottish Youth Theatre for the interactive storytelling adventure The Dream. Each day @ 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm / Standard ticket £5 or Family ticket (Family of 4) £15 13 February to 16 February Fossil Fun Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G53 7NN 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Make your own fossil to discovery how different fossils are made and what they tell us about the animals, plants and world around us. 1-3pm 13 February The X Factor Live The SSE Hydro, SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.thessehydro.com You’ve watched them perform on your telly and now you can see them LIVE on tour at The Hydro.

2.45pm & 7.45pm / £22.15 - £112.35 14 February Family Film Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT 0141 287 2550 www.glasgowlife.org.uk On the second Sunday of every month we will be showing a family film for free. 2pm 14 February Funbox Presents Superheroes Secc, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW 0141 2483000 www.secc.co.uk Join FUNBOX as they go on their craziest adventure yet in their brand new show SUPERHEROES at Glasgow’s SECC. 12pm & 3.30pm £13.05 - £15.30 (inc fees) 14 February Love Magic by Alex the Magician Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8-10 Balcarras Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF 0141 339 6185 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk Alex the magician will be working his love of magic on you 3pm 15 February Life in a Wagon Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS 0141 287 2720 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Use your imagination to decorate and design your own wagon to take home, inspired by our John Carter caravan.

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20 & 21 February

Burrell for Families: Chinese Fish Lanterns Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT 0141 287 2550 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Fish lanterns are used to bring prosperity and luck for the coming New Year - come along and make your own take inspiration from the design and pattern on our Chinese artefacts then make and decorate your own lantern from paper and card. 2-4pm 20 February Frosty Faces!

Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8QB 0141 287 0500 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Snow monster? Ice queen? Crystal creature? What brrrrrr‚ illiant ch‚ ch‚ chilly character will you bring to life in our sparkle-tastic mask making class?!

11am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm

Giving Nature a home: National Nest Box Week 1-4pm \ members £6.50, nonmembers £8 \ Drop in February is the perfect time of year to be putting up nest boxes and giving nature a home in your garden. Join us help celebrate national nest box week, and make your very own nest box! (Suitable 10 yrs +) Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG 0141 276 9599 www.glasgowlife.org.uk February is the perfect time of year to be putting up nest boxes and giving nature a home in your garden. Join us help celebrate national nest box week, and make your very own nest box 1-4pm / members £6.50, non- members £8 20 February to 21 February The Snow Child Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8-10 Balcarras Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF 0141 339 6185 www.maskandpuppet.co.uk A magical adaptation of a poignant Winter into Spring Russian folk tale 2pm / £5.95

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Winter Woodland Wander Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 7LL www.roukenglenpark.co.uk Join the Rouken Glen Park Activity Ranger on the Winter Woodland Wander for a fun walk through the woods. 1pm - 2.30pm 21 February Medieval Madness Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G53 7NN 0141 276 9300 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Knights and castles, swords and armour with a little bit of jousting too ‚ what more could you want to do on a Sunday afternoon? 1-3pm 24 February

Big Goldilocks and the Three Bears Plus...

East Kilbride Arts Centre, 51-53 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride, G74 4DU 01355 261000 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Booster Cushion Theatre presents Big Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 1pm / £6.00 / £20.00 family ticket (x4) 28 February Family Film - Autism Friendly Screening Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT 0141 287 2550 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Special screenings for visitors who may struggle with regular cinema experiences. 2pm

White Tron Theatre Ltd, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB 0141 572 4267 www.tron.co.uk White is a playful, visual show for very young kids and is a perfect first time theatre experience.

10.30am & 1.15pm / £7.50 (Family of 3 £19.50, Family of 4 £26)

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