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S3 Study Skills Evening

On Tuesday 26th March, around 50 parents/carers of S3 students attended our Raising Attainment- Study Skills Information Evening.

Feedback from the event would suggest that it was very well received, and that parents felt the presentations from staff were useful and informative.

Due to demand, we have attached links to the presentations given on the night- we would be delighted if you took some time to look them over.

If you have any feedback or further questions, please contact Mrs Nugent.

Thank you.

Mrs Nugent

PT Pastoral Care

Presentations on the evening were:

  1. Overview
  2. Health & Wellbeing Presentation
  3. ICT Presentation
  4. Literacy Presentation
  5. Study Cards Presntation

Senior Award Ceremony

This session’s award ceremony for S4, 5 and 6 pupils will take place on Friday 26th April at 1.45 in the school theatre. Parents of those receiving an award will be notified by text alert and letter. Pupils should check the list on the janitor’s window for their row prior to rehearsal. Any queries please speak to Miss Potter.

Ailish Douglas – Charity Swim

Thank you to staff and friends who sponsored Ailish’s I can Swim 100 lengths charity swim on 22nd February. 
 
Ailish managed to raise a total of £700 for Alzheimer Scotland. 
 
The swim also contributes to Ailish’s Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award personal challenges – swimming is her physical activity.

 

My World of Work

www.myworldofwork.co.uk provides a unique mix of tools, features and up-to-the minute job information to help you find out more about yourself and the current and future job market throughout Scotland. 

On the site you will find up-to-date information on jobs and courses, as well as tips on CV writing and interviews to help you explore your options and make the best decisions about your future.

My World of Work offers careers information to pupils and parents/carers when it’s needed most and especially at critical times of the school year such as when making subject choices, during exam results time or when applying to university or college.

The website is packed with practical advice and support for managing your career and getting a job. The online toolkits help every step of the way from career research to CV building:

  • Use your strengths – use the My Strengths tool to learn what your strengths are and how to make the most of them. If you understand what you’re good at, making the right choices is easier

 

  • Explore your options – check out Careers A-Z to find out all you need to know about the hundreds of different jobs out there. Have a look at Course Choices to see where different learning, training or volunteering options could take you

 

  • Create a great CV – My CV gives you step by step help and templates to write and save up to five great CVs
  • Network – learn about using your connections and contacts to explore hidden jobs. Read tips on job hunting through social media
  • Perfect your interview skills – use the My Interview tool to help you prepare and understand what to expect when you go for an interview. There’s also advice on handling interview nerves and how to research an employer before the big day.

 

Visit myworldofwork.co.uk now and sign up for all the great features designed to help you on your way.

My World of Work is a service provided by Skills Development Scotland.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

Well done to seventeen Barrhead High students who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award – Practice Expedition at Whitelees Windfarm this week.  The weather was abysmal, but the attitude, behaviour and effort of the students was first class!  Well done to all involved and here’s hoping the assessed expedition in June 2013 has more favourable weather!!