CELEBRATING SUCCESS SWAY
I am delighted to share with you our first half-term Celebrating Success newsletter. As well as students’ achievements in a range of wider activities and events, you will also gain an insight into some of the excellent learning and teaching taking place at the school and how engaged our young people are in doing well. I believe it is a really true reflection of our School Vision – Learning Together, Achieving Together. I hope you enjoy!
You can access the newsletter with the following link: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/T0UFLM6OM4K7qHFs
MENTORS IN VIOLENCE PREVENTION (MVP)
Recently a group of S5-6 students were trained in MVP, a national programme which aims to help young people to be able to better identify bullying, harassing or abusive situations and to be equipped to take an active bystander approach, with a number of options to minimise harm and take steps to protect themselves and others.
The S5-6 students have then been supported by a team of staff to then deliver learning in S1-3 Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) classes which started this term, with a great response from student leaders and younger pupils.
This is a really important activity within our anti-bullying strategy as a school – thanks to Mr Patterson, Principal Teacher of Pupil Support and the staff team supporting.
FIRE SAFETY
Our S1-3 students have recently been learning about fire safety as we approach Bonfire Night. On Monday 4 November 2024, we will have colleagues from Scottish Fire and Rescue who will speak with students at assembly to reinforce important messages to keep everyone safe. Thanks to our Campus Police Officer, PC Rae for organising.
RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUAL HEALTH
Colleagues from NHS Ayrshire & Arran will visit the school on Tuesday 5 November 2024 to speak with students in S3-S6 about relationships and sexual health. These sessions have proved very engaging and informative in the past and aim to complement learning in the personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum. Thanks to Mrs Highet, Principal Teacher of Pupil Support for brining this together.
PUPIL SUPPORT QR CODES
Recently, the Principal Teacher of Pupil Support team launched QR codes which are displayed around the school where students can use their mobile device to complete an online form asking their PTPS to get in touch, particularly if they are not available. The Principal Teacher of Pupil Support team will receive a notification and will make a point of catching up with the pupil to make sure they receive support. Special thanks to Mr Irvine, Principal Teacher of Pupil Support (Acting) for supporting this great new way of working.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SERVICE
I would like to make you aware of further information which has been communicated by the Council following a Cabinet meeting around the Leisure and Culture Review:
https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/leisure-and-culture-review-obtains-council-approval
I would like to reassure all parents, carers and young people, that there are no plans to reduce or remove Instrumental Music Services as a result of the move of services to the East Ayrshire Leisure Trust.
Best wishes
David Falconer
Head Teacher
QUOTE OF THE WEEK – KINDNESS
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.”
