Apologies for issuing this a little later this session.
We had held off to finalise certain dates. The school holidays are still not finalised for Session 2019-20 but I can confirm that the school will open to pupils on Monday 19th Aug 2019.
Note that the awards ceremonies are still showing as TBC until the review of recognising achievement is completed.
Mr Sinclair
A DOFE parents’ information evening will take place on Thursday, 20th Sept from 7pm (Big Steps area).
I would encourage all S3 students who signed up for the Duke of Edinburgh award at the recent freshers’ fair, to attend with a parent or carer.
Important information wil be given out on the night, including registration forms.
I look forward to welcoming you on the evening.
Kind regards,
Mr Boag
The first panto workshop/rehearsals will take place on Mon 10th & 17th Sept. from 3:45pm-5pm in the Drama Box.
Please come prepared with trainers to do movement.
See Mrs Laverty, Miss Wallace or Mr Selbie with any questions.
Click the image above for me details.
Please find below a list of school clubs that are running this year. All S1-S3 students will be able to sign-up for these clubc at this week’s Freshers Fayre (more details to follow).
One of the most significant effects on a young person’s progress can happen through the engagement of parents/carers in their child’s learning. Barrhead High School has subscribed to ‘Show My Homework’ to remove any barriers there may be for parents accessing/understanding what homework should be completed at home.
We intend in using this Homework App starting Monday 3 September. To prepare for the launch of this initiative your child will have received by the end of the day tomorrow:-
To support you further we have also provided you with an electronic guide. If you wish a paper copy of this please ask your child to collect one from the office staff. Guide for Parents
If you wish you can attend a Help/Information Meeting at Barrhead High School on the Big Steps:
Wednesday 29 August at 1700 hours
Wednesday 29 August at 1800 hours
Monday 3 September at 1700 hours
The Head Teacher is positive that by using the package you will feel more informed and involved in your child’s learning.
Any further information or concerns can be passed to Mrs Crawford – Depute Head (0141 577 2100).
The following statement appears on the data-check form we send home every session for checking, completion and return. It explains what we do with the information you supply to us through the data-check forms or by other means. It is vital to the smooth running of the school that we have accurate, up-to-date information so please notify us as soon as possible with any changes.
The information you supply on this form will be used by East Renfrewshire Council as pupil administrative information. We will use your information to verify your identity where required, contact you by post, email or telephone and to maintain our records. The council will use this information because we need to do so to perform a task carried out in the public interest. The information will be shared with SEEMiS, CRB, ParentPay, the Diocese of Paisley (in Roman Catholic schools), Scottish Government including their Analytical Services, Education Scotland, Glow (Scotland’s national education network), SQA, 2Cqr, BAM FM (Carlibar Primary, Barrhead, Mearns Castle, Williamwood, Woodfarm High Schools), Bellrock FM (Mearns Primary and St Ninian’s High), Skills Development Scotland, Scholar (Heriot Watt University) and East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Trust to provide this service and to protect public funds by preventing fraud. If you do not provide us with the information we have asked for then we will not be able to provide this service to you. We also need to process more sensitive personal information about you for reasons of substantial public interest as set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. It is necessary for us to process it to carry out key functions as outlined in law. If you do not have access to a computer and wish a paper copy please let us know by contacting your child’s school. If you have provided anyone else’s details on this form, please make sure that you have told them that you have given their information to East Renfrewshire Council. We will only use this information in the event of an emergency. If you or they want any more information on how we will be using and handling this information, visit our web site at www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/privacy.
Downloads:
Parentzone Scotland is a unique website for parents and carers in Scotland, from early years to beyond school. The website provides up-to-date information about learning in Scotland, and practical advice and ideas to support children’s learning at home in literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing and science. Information is also available on Parentzone Scotland regarding additional support needs, how parents can get involved in their child’s school and education. Furthermore, the website has details about schools including performance data for school leavers from S4-S6; and links to the national, and local authority and school level data on the achievement of Curriculum for Excellence levels.
Parentzone Scotland can be accessed at: https://education.gov.scot/parentzone.
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Pupils from Barrhead High and Mearns Castle High schools visited the Edinburgh Book Festival to hear Sarah Crossan and Clementine Beauvais talk about their new books. Before listening to these two fabulous authors we had the chance to browse in the book shop and eat lunch in the warm, sunny gardens. The day was rounded off by having books signed.
Here are some of the views of our pupils:
“Loved it. A great first time being there!”
“It was great. I would definitely come again.”
“An absolutely amazing experience. Loved it just as much as last year… Overall my favourite part was getting to meet the authors.”
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We are still a few weeks away from the final completion and handover of the carpark and MUGA pitch and running track … but not long now!
By that point we will have a new road layout with a one-way system sign-posted in the carpark. However we already have enough parking spaces available to implement some new arrangements.
From tomorrow, Friday 17th Aug, all the disabled access spaces will be active and reserved for Blue-Badge holders. Parking for all other staff and visitors will only be available in marked parking bays.
There will be a bike shed erected in the area beside the front path and the area immediately in front of the main building will be reserved as a drop-off zone.
We will cone off areas to assist staff and visitors, and staff will be present to direct cars over the next few days. Once the road-markings are added it will be clearer but we will be directing cars in the one-way plan. However be extra vigilant, particularly until the signage is in place, as some people will not be aware of the new procedures.
I would still recommend that parents drop pupils off and pick them up outside the school grounds but if you are entering, please note:
I hope that we will make the adjustment quickly and easily to the new arrangements and appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support. At the end of the day, your child’s safety is our first concern and this should improve the access arrangemnts for everyone.
This Car park plan may – or may not! – help clarify the arrangements.
