Category Archives: Latest News

Duke of Edinburgh

This session a small group of pupils are working towards achieving their Duke of Edinburgh Award. This is being supported by parents of the group and Young People Services. We would like to congratulate the group on their race night which raised a whopping £875 – well done to all involved.

Easy Fundraising

You can raise funds for Barrhead High School while you do your Christmas (or any other) shopping online through easyfundraising. All you need to do is log on to their site first and register – a two minute task! You will then be able to access many of the major online retailers eg Amazon, Argos, Debenhams, ebay, M&S, and many more. You will purchase at the normal price but the school will receive a percentage (usually 1-2%) of what you spend.

Log on at: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/barrheadhs

Rotary Speaking Competition

Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI) has, for many years, run public speaking competitions for young people. On Thursday 17th November, Barrhead High School took part in the contest which was held at St Luke’s High School, Barrhead.   The team consisted of: Chairperson Richard Barr; Main Speaker Richard Halligan & Proposer of the vote of thanks Ross McFarlane.  The boys drew the short straw on the night – having to speak first – a frightening proposition for even the most confident of speakers.

 Nevertheless, the team acquitted themselves very well.  The theme of the presentation was ‘Enough of all this doom & gloom!’  The boys were able to put together a strong performance, eliciting praise from those in attendance as confident, courteous & professional in their approach.  Although they did not win on this occasion, the strong performance is an encouraging sign for future competitions.  Well done!

S6 Prom 2012

Our S6 year group have chosen the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow to host their S6 prom on Wednesday 6 June 2012.  Deposits £10 are now being collected and the prom committee are hoping for a large turnout.  Photos will be taken and shown on the website later next year. The Prom ceremony will take place in our Theatre prior to the event starting at approximately 5.30pm on the same evening.  More accurate times will be given nearer the date.

Wed, 30th November – Industrial Action

Industrial Action Wednesday 30th November 2011

Due to the impact the planned industrial action will have on the education service, Barrhead High School, like all other East Renfrewshire Council schools, will be closed to pupils on Wednesday 30th Novemeber 2011. The link below has a copy of the letter from the Director of Education sent home with all pupils on Tues 22nd November (attachment).

New Windows

On-going replacement of the school windows is being carried out during November.  History, English and Business Studies Departments have all received new windows.  The school now has replacement windows both to the frontage and to rear of the school.  The new windows have been welcomed by both staff and pupils in these classrooms.