The Equalities Forum met on the 19th September 2013.
For more information on what was discussed, click here.
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Eco-Schools
Barrhead High’s Eco-school committee recently met to discuss their plans for the coming year.
In the first meeting it was discussed which projects should be targeted for this year. Litter is a compulsory one. Transport and Waste Minimisation were the other two project topics chosen.
For more details on the committee’s plans for the coming year, click here.
S6 Boys make the National Team (again!)
Stewart Booth and Jon Faulds were selected this year for the final 10 boys in the under 16 Scotland Basketball team. During the summer they travelled to Gibraltar to take part in a Euro competition, after a lot of hard games against many different countries, the Silver medal was won. The boys played well and other teams complemented the boys and coaches on sportsmanship throughout the competition.
More recently on Friday, 13th September both boys were presented with a Gold award from Basketball Paisley in recognition for over 50 hours voluntary hours worked within the club.
Author Sophie McKenzie visits East Renfrewshire
On Thursday Barrhead High School Book Group members attended an event in Williamwood High School with international bestselling author Sophie McKenzie.
She talked about her books and the writing process and read from her new book ‘Split Second’. We were able to ask lots of questions and then got the chance to meet her personally and get books signed.
Book Group meets in the Library every Wednesday at lunchtime.
All year groups are welcome.
Eco Schools Committee
We are looking for volunteers to join the eco-committee to help us in our bid to retain our Green Flag this session. All year groups are welcome. Bring your lunch to room 37 every Thursday at 12:30.
We look forward to seeing you there!
S3 Geography Regeneration Trip
On Wednesday S3 Geography pupils visited the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Emirates Arena to look at regeneration in Glasgow’s East End. They also took a tour around the area with a representative from Clyde Gateway who pointed out lots of examples of how the area is changing.
In the afternoon we visited Silverburn to look at out of town shopping centres and undertake some fieldwork tasks.
Creative Writing Club
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The Creative Writing Club has started up again. We meet on Tuesdays at 12.30pm in the Conference Room. Come along to share ideas and let your imagination go. Everyone is welcome. |
Parent Council Meetings
The Parent Council are planning to hold a series of meetings throughout the year. More information can be found on the Parent Council’s page.
The Parent Council would like to extend a warm welcome to all parents of Barrhead High students and look forward to meeting with many of you at their first meeting on Monday, 9th September 2013. This will be held in the school library starting at 7pm.
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Basketball Club
After a brilliant season last year – reaching the Senior Boys Renfrewshire & East Schools Cup final – the basketball club is back.
Every Thursday, starting on Thursday, 5th September at 3.45pm in the games hall.
All year groups welcome.
See you there.
Mr Boag
