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GO4Set – Stem Competition (S2 Students Only)

Barrhead High have been lucky enough to be selected to take part in the Go4SET STEM competition.

S2 students will have the chance to work as a team, supported by a mentor from Micron, to solve a real-life STEM problem.

The competition starts at an event in Paisley University, where students meet their mentor and decide on the problem they want to work on. Over ten weeks, students will meet after school, joined regularly by their mentor, to design and create a solution to their STEM problem.

The students will also have the chance to visit Micron, to see how their mentor’s work relates to STEM. Finally, the project is finishes with a second event at Paisley University, where students celebrate their achievements and hopefully win an award for their designed solution.

All S2 students will receive a presentation on this event today (Thurs, 24th Jan). If they are interested in the competition, then they should let Mr Boag (Maths) know ASAP.  At this stage I have one mentor that can support one team of six students, although I can ask for a second mentor, should there been sufficient demand.

It is important that students volunteering for this competition realise that with Paisley University and Micron involved, it is important that students do not start this competition and then drop-out. #We’re-in-it-to-win-it

 

S4/S5 Parent Information Evening – Senior Pathways (Options)

Join us on Tuesday 29th January from 7 – 8pm at the Big Steps for information on courses on offer for senior pupils (new S5 and new S6) next session.

  • Our Careers Adviser will share information on entry requirements for college and university.
  • A representative from one of our partner colleges will provide information on Foundation apprenticeships.
  • Mrs Crawford will discuss both school and vocational options available for next session and the options process.
  • Miss Van Looy (Pastoral Support) will discuss the pastoral role in supporting their caseload for option decisions.

S3 Parents’ Evening

S5-6 Parents NightA reminder to all S3 parents:

The S3 Parents’ Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 22nd January 2019 from 4pm – 6.30pm.

 

Students are currently making appointments with their teachers, and can do so up until 4pm on Tuesday.

We look forward to welcoming you on the evening.

Scottish Space Schools – Application deadline 20th Jan.

Applications are open for the Scottish Space School.

The deadline, however, is extremely tight – entries have to be completed by Sunday, 20th Jan 2019.

To be accepted on to the programme you have to be in S5 and be studying both Maths and Science at Higher Level. Please also note that this programme involves you staying on campus from Sunday, 9th June until Friday 14th June. 

If you are interested in applying, can you see Mr Boag ASAP, as the application process requires you to enter a personal statement and a teacher’s email address and position.

More info here.

 

S5/6 Prelims

The S5/6 Prelim Examinations start on Monday 4th February.

A copy of the timetable can be accessed using the link below.

All of our students need to be familiar with the day and time of their exams.

All pupils have been handed a paper copy of the timetable. Pupils with additional support requirements will be issued with a separate personalised timetable from the support department.

If you would like extra advice on studying and dealing with exam stress then visit the SQA study guides section of their website (link below).

Mr Beaton

SQA Study Guide

S5-6 Prelims 2019