All senior students have been given a Study Skills Presentation at assembly this week.
If students wish more information on creating a study plan, on note-taking, on creating a mind-map, on flashcards or on how to cope with the stress of examinations, then please visit the SQA Study Guide Website.
All senior students have been issued with a prelim timetable this week.
Students should ensure that they are familiar with the date and times of each exam. They should also ensure that they arrive in good time to allow each exam to start on time.
Each student will receive an individual timetable prior to the start of the exams stating dates, times, rooms and seat allocation.
The first meeting of the Parent Equalities Forum will take place on Thursday 15 January in Woodfarm HS at 7pm. The main item on the agenda will be the Education Department’s Equalities Delivery Plan.
Congratulations to Kirsty McGinley (S4) who recently competed in the Scottish Schools Draft.
In both the 200m and 400m Individual Medley, Kirsty managed to finish in 4th place; a fabulous achievement.
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Please view the supported study calendar for January. These supported study sessions will focus on exam technique and preparation for the prelims that commence on the 30th of January. Such sessions are vital in supporting our young people prepare for assessment, so please encourage your son/daughter to make full use of the sessions on offer.
We now have official confirmation that the Council have accepted the proposal to build the new school on the “Johnny Kelly” area to the right of the existing school, with the associated additional costs to ensure the school offers the same standard of facilities as originally specified.
See the attached letter for more information.
SPORTS FOR ALL AGES is back with an exciting selection of opportunities to motivate and inspire you.
The programme runs from January to April 2015.
More information on the sports and courses available can be found here.
By the end of today, all S4 and S5 students will have taken part in a Mindset for Achievement workshop, which encourages students to question their response to an opportunity or challenge in their life.
The course has been delivered by Live-n-Learn, a local company that specialises in motivating secondary school students.
Parents of S4 and S5 students are welcome to attend our workshop, tonight at 6.30pm in Ralston, where you can experience the motivational techniques first hand.
I look forward to our meeting later this evening.
All S4 & S5 students will be issued with a letter in the next few days detailing a Mindset for Achievement workshop that will be held on Monday & Tuesday, 1st & 2nd December. This fast-paced workshop will challenge student’s attitudes and beliefs; do they have a fixed or growth mindset, how to deal with challenges in their lives and how to motivate themselves.
In addition, we are offering a parents’ mindset workshop on Tuesday, 2nd December at 6.30pm.
If you would like to attend the parents’ mindset workshop, then please return the tear-off slip (see the student letter) to the school office.
We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, 2nd December at 6.30pm.
Thursday night saw three S3 pupils taking part in the prestigious Rotary Speakers’ Club competition. It was open to all ERC schools. The Barrhead team – Eilidh Weatherston, Kirsty Robson and Daniella Mundemba – were third to speak. The girls discussed the legacy of the Commonwealth Games. You could have heard a pin drop whilst the girls delivered their presentation. The girls were awarded second place – which means that they go through to the next stage of the competition at the end of November. They were a credit to the school and themselves.
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A big thank you to Mr Maybury who coached them through to success.
Next speaking competition – Rotary Youth Speaks Competition – is on Nov 13th . Anyone keen to take part see Mrs Richardson or Mr Maybury ASAP.
We already have several willing volunteers.
Maybe Barrhead will send 2 teams to the next competition! Watch this space.
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