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Social Security Scotland Newsletter

The latest Social Security Scotland Newsletter has been published.

This edition contains information on:

  1. Scottish Child Payment: Eligible parents are able to claim the £40 payment every four weeks for every child under six years they look after.
  2. Independent Advocacy Service
  3. School Age Payment: Eligible families can apply for a one-off £250 payment. Deadline for applications is 28th Feb 2021.
  4. Recruitment campaign to support Disability Payments.

Newsletter can be found here:

https://mailchi.mp/df08892a78d0/social-security-scotland-october-newsletter-5883648?e=f24844ced3

Engineering the Future for Girls (S3 Girls Only)

All S3 girls are invited to apply for Strathclyde University’s – Engineering the Future for Girls STEM event.

The program is a three day event, held in June 2021 and involves BAM Nuttall, BP and  Strathclyde University. Students will be involved in a online engineering events and webinars.

To Apply

To apply, students should send an email to see Mr Boag (gw08boagstuart2@glow.sch.uk) in the first instance. Students should be aware that applications must be submitted, online, no later than Monday, 15th March 2021.

In addition, as part of the application process, students are required to nominate a teacher who will be required to submit a supporting statement. Students should nominate Mr Boag as their supporter and use the email address noted above.

For more information, download Engineering the future for girls flyer 2021 or visit Strathclyde University’s website.

 

KPMG Glasgow Work Experience

Senior students: Are you interested in gaining some work experience at KPMG?

·  Tuesday 2 March

·  2pm-4:30pm

·  Learn about the variety of early careers opportunities at KPMG’s (including: Audit, Tax & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Technology & Engineering and KPMG Business Services)

·  Network with top professionals from a global firm

·  Participate in an industry challenge project

·  Follow up activity to cement learning

 

Students can register via the Uptree website.

 

 

 

Covid testing in schools

Dear Parent/Carer,

The Scottish Government is working with local authorities and schools to put in place a testing programme for staff and senior phase pupils (S4-6) in order to identify asymptomatic individuals in school environments at the earliest possible opportunity.

Please note in particular the following points:

  • Participating pupils will be provided with three boxes, each containing three individual tests.  This provides a total of 9 individual tests which will last approximately four and a half weeks.
  • The kits are for home testing and tests should be undertaken twice per week at regular intervals e.g. Mon day and Thursday (and ideally in the morning before attendance at school).
  • Testing is voluntary and no one will be required to complete a test if they do not wish to, nor will pupils be prevented from attending school if they choose not to access testing through this scheme.
  • Participants’ test information is provided directly to NHS Test & Protect through the return portal.
  • Testing should not be undertaken by anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 with a PCR test in the past 90 days.

 

Both you and your child should read the privacy notice provided by NHS Test & Protect.  If you are happy for your child to participate in this scheme, you can submit your consent electronically by following this link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKYRvq4UN_phBlXSZ6chdpnFUQjhTN0hNUDk0VjlLREFWWVZNTDRVN1c3MS4u

LFD Expansion – Parent Letter

LFD Expansion – Privacy Notice

Organ Donation – #LawChange

On the 26th March 2021 the law around organ donation is changing. More information can be found on the Organ Donation website including the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Alternatively, information can be found in the following Organ and Tissue Donation Opt Out  document. 20-21 – Organ Donation Digital Toolkit Final

Finally, Organ Donation Scotland have produced a short video explaining the changes to the law and the decision you may need to take.

#LawChange #MyDonationDecision #OrganDonationScotland

Scottish Space School – (S5 Students Only)

The University of Strathclyde will be offering the Scottish Space School programme for pupils in S5 again this year, this time in a virtual format. They have developed an online offering which will provide an opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading figures in space travel, including NASA Astronauts and engineers. 

The programme will run throughout the week beginning 14 June 2021 with virtual sessions taking place as follows:

 
  • Monday 14 June 2021:
Morning Session: 09:15 – 12:30
Afternoon Session: 14:00 – 15:30
 
  • Tuesday 15 June 2021:
Morning Session: 09:15 – 12:30
Afternoon Session: 14:00 – 15:30
 
  • Wednesday 16 June 2021:
Morning session: 09:15 – 12:30
Evening session: 18:00 – 19:00*
 
  • Thursday 17 June 2021:
Morning session: 09:15 – 12:30
Afternoon session: 14:00 – 15:30
 
  • Friday 18 June 2021:
Afternoon session only: 14:00 – 16:00
 
*The evening session on Wednesday 16 June 2021 is the annual ‘Evening with NASA’ presentation which will be open to the public to also attend online. 
 
Throughout the week, participants will hear from staff at the university and the project sponsor, Wood Plc, who will provide an insight into studying and working in the field of engineering, as well as hearing from colleagues at the NASA Johnston Space Centre. Participants will also take part in a group project throughout the week which they will present to a panel of judges made up of staff from the University, Wood Plc and NASA on the final afternoon with a prize awarded to the winning team.
Participants must be able to commit to attending all sessions as listed above.
 
Further information and the online application form are available on the Space School website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/scottishspaceschool/
 
The deadline for applications is Monday 8 March 2021.
The selection panel will meet early in April and all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by Friday 9 April 2021.
In the application form, pupils are asked to supply the name and contact details for a teacher who can provide a statement in support of their application.
Any student applying, should include Mr Boag’s details in their application AND send an email to Mr Boag (PT STEM) no later than Monday 8 March 2021 to allow for a statement in support of your application to be submitted by Monday 15 March 2021.
 
Unfortunately, given the current situation and uncertainty in terms of travel out with the UK, the week-long ‘Learning Journey to NASA’ trip cannot take place.
Mr Boag’s Email address: gw08boagstuart2@glow.sch.uk