Dear Pupils, Parents and Carers,

Health & Safety
With the increasing number of Omicron variant cases it is essential that as a school community we redouble our efforts to stay safe over the remaining 8 school days before Christmas.  As challenging as it can be at times we are asking pupils and staff to wear masks, wash/sanitise their hands regularly and to socially distance from each other whenever possible.  It is also important for us to test regularly (twice weekly) using the LFT kits available from the school office.

Senior Phase Assessment Block
Our Senior Phase Assessments are due to take place from the 7^th – 21^st January 2022.  Mrs McLean (PT Science and SQA Coordinator) issued a letter yesterday afternoon (available on our website here) and spoke with all Senior Phase pupils in class throughout the day.  A paper copy of the schedule will be issued next week.

S3 Parents Evening
Thanks to all our S3 Parents and Carers who joined us on Wednesday for our virtual Parents Evening.  A survey has been issued to capture your feedback and is available to complete here.

Supported Study
Well done to all those pupils who are turning out at our various Supported Study classes.  A massive thank you to all staff who are offering these opportunities for our pupils.  Next week is the final week before the Christmas Holidays – please take up the opportunities on offer in advance of the January Assessment Block.  An update to Week 3 is attached to this message and available on our school website here.

Grange Advent Revision Calendar
Our Advent Revision Calendar continues to provide a variety of tips and suggestions for effective study.  You can view the entire playlist to date here.

School College Courses
Ayrshire College will close on Tuesday 21^st December at 4pm.  School College courses will run as normal on this date but any class which normally finishes at 5pm will now finish at 4pm.

Christmas Holidays
Please note that we will close for the Christmas Holidays on Wednesday 22^nd December 2021 at 2:30pm and reopen on Thursday 6^th January 2022 at 8:45am.

Have a lovely weekend!

Robert Johnston
Head Teacher