For some children the start of a new school year gives a sense of familiarity and stability, however for others it can be a daunting time, which can bring anxiety. This is particularly true if it is the start of a year that culminates in important exams. Many pupils will feel nervous and pressurised as demands on them increase.

Whilst talking through problems, identifying troublesome subjects and asking a teacher for extra work can reduce anxiety, many parents are now looking beyond school for additional support in the form of supplementary education.

The July edition of G41 is online now at our new site www.ourg41.org.uk - so take a look, have a read and share your views!

News and features include coverage of the moving vigil to mark Queen's Park reopening, Shawlands Academy's award-winning Eco Club, and more exclusive revelations from our investigation of southside housing issues.

Students at the Pollokshields East Kumon study centre completed hundreds of sums and as part of a national Mathathon and raised £200 for charity. The Mathathon took place on the 30th May, with local children completing as many easy sums as they could in ten minutes. This fun event was one of many activities organised by Kumon to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Children at Kumon study centres throughout the UK and Ireland took part in the Mathathon which where held across the country.

With Queen's Park on the verge of reopening, Southside Central Green councillor Danny Alderslowe is organising a vigil to remember Moira Jones. The service is planned for Saturday morning, 14 June, at 10am.

People are asked to meet at the Victoria Road gates, and from there a piper will lead a walk round the park, to be followed by a few words and poetry. There will also be a tree planting ceremony.

Local festival Bungo in the Back Lanes celebrates its tenth year this month.

On Saturday 21 June from 1-4pm a host of stalls and events will run the length of the lanes between Nithsdale Road and Marywood Square.
Activities include a guided 'architecture walk', beginning at 1pm outside Sammy Dows pub on Nithsdale Road, looking at the work of Alexander Greek Thomson. The celebrated architect was a Strathbungo resident himself, and his influence shows in the community's unique style.

A forest of remembrance in Scotland

By 2006 some 35,000 native trees have been planted on the Holy Island off the west coast of Scotland. Many of these have been dedicated to or planted in memory of a loved one.

Bouquets of flowers will fade and die. The trees will be a living tribute

www.holyisland.org

A Glasgow group has called a vigil to commemorate Moira Jones, the murdered woman found in Queen's Park on 29 May. The vigil, which will take place in George Square at 6pm this Friday, 13 June, will also remember Eleni Pachou, murdered in the city's West End, and other women killed in Glasgow this year.

I am half way through a week in G41, staying with my daughter and visiting my son- both G41 residents. It has been a sunny week and pleasant enough to sit outside. I have been cutting grass and hedges, fitting window locks, clearing up gardens and doing a multitude of other minor jobs. Why dont other residents cut the grass and hedges?

A couple are seeking the views of Pollokshields residents on their plans to open a local pharmacy. You can read more, and have your say, at our new website www.ourg41.org.uk or click here

Dont miss out on your opportunity to be a member of your local Credit Union. Located on Kilmarnock Road, opposite 'Jam', Pollok Credit Union is here to provide ethical financial services to the local community. If you work or live in the G41 area, and many surrounding areas in Glasgow, you are eligible to join.