S4-6 ASSESSMENT DIET

As we move into the second week of the S4-6 Assessment Diet (‘Prelims’) next week, I would like to wish all of our senior students best of luck in the subjects they will be sitting. As a team of staff, we have been really impressed with how diligent and committed our young people have been at this critical stage in their learning. Well done and keep it up!

 

S2/3 OPTION CHOICE

We warmly invite parents and carers of our S2 and S3 students to an information evening on Monday 20 January 2025 from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in Barista. This will give all the information you need to know on helping your child to make Option Choices for the year ahead. As well as short presentations from the Senior Leadership Team, we will also have input from Skills Development Scotland and Ayrshire College.

 

The Option Choice process for S2/3 pupils begins next week, following a block of learning in Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) classes. All students will have an individual interview with their Principal Teacher of Pupil Support / Communication Centre to discuss and confirm their selection for their future pathways. All S2/3 Option Choice forms should be returned to Principal Teachers of Pupil Support / Communication Centre no later than Monday 3 February 2025.

 

S3 FULL REPORTS

Early next week we will issue all S3 students with their Full Report, which includes up-to-date tracking information and teacher comments on strengths and next steps. It will also give information on recommended levels of study for National Qualification Courses in S4.

 

S2 PARENTS’ EVENING

This will be on Tuesday 28 January 2025, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. in the Assembly Hall, with information on using the online system for booking appointments with teachers being sent shortly to the Main Contact we hold on our pupil records. This is a really great opportunity mid-way through the year for parents and carers and staff to work together to discuss students’ learning and achievement at this critical stage.

 

SCHOOL CODE – BE READY

This week and next we are highlighting two key areas within our School Code within ‘Be Ready’:

Be on time to class

Have everything you need – uniform/materials/kit

 

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

Any student interesting in taking part in DanceFest 2025 should attend a short meeting in the PE Department with Miss Hutton on Monday 20 January 2025, at morning interval.

Any S1 students interested in taking part in an Interactive Climate Change Challenge at Strathclyde University, should speak with Miss Lewis in Modern Language or Mr Harkness in Science.

 

Best wishes

 

David Falconer

Head Teacher

 

DETERMINATION – QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” —Lao Tzu