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Scholar Online Sessions

March 11, 2016 User deactivated

Next week’s SCHOLAR online sessions will be:

Higher Modern Languages	Tuesday 15th March	7.00 pm
Advanced Higher Computing Science*	Wednesday 16th March	7.00pm
Higher Maths	Thursday 17th March	6.00pm

Full details can be found on the SCHOLAR website: http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/Resources/Live_Online_Sessions/

* Please note this is the rescheduled session from last week (09/03/2016). It replaces this week’s scheduled Higher Computing Science session.

The Tutors will also be online to answer student questions on the discussion boards, details can be found: http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/Resources/Ask_a_Tutor.html

Please note that our Modern Language and Computing Science homework sessions now start at 7pm and Ask a Tutor availability starts at 8pm. >>Further details

Latest Employment Opportunities in East Renfrewshire

March 11, 2016 User deactivated

Butcher’s Modern Apprenticeship

Working with a traditional butcher who manufactures and retails their own meat products to a local customer base. Full training in all aspects of butchery will be provided. Successful applicants may be offered a two week work trial prior to commencement of employment.

Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration

Applicants should be aged 16-19 years old and be willing to work towards completing a Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration (Level 3).

Counter Assistant in Eaglesham 3 days per week.

Log onto www.aplacetowork.co.uk for more information.

All applications must be received by 13^th March 2016.

S3 Parents’ Meeting – CORRECTION

March 9, 2016 User deactivated

Please note the previous notice on the website and Twitter post had the S3 Parents’ Meeting as Thursday 15th Mar. It should have read Tuesday 15th Mar and has now been corrected.

Apologies for any confusion caused.

Mr Sinclair

Scholar Online Sessions

March 9, 2016 User deactivated

This week’s SCHOLAR online sessions will be:

Advanced Higher Computing Science Wednesday 9th March 7.00pm
Higher Maths Thursday 10th March 6.00pm

Full details can be found on the SCHOLAR website: http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/Resources/Live_Online_Sessions/

The Tutors will also be online to answer student questions on the discussion boards, details can be found: http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/Resources/Ask_a_Tutor.html

Please note that our Modern Language and Computing Science homework sessions now start at 7pm and Ask a Tutor availability starts at 8pm. Further details

S5 & 6 – Supported Study

March 9, 2016 User deactivated

The S5 & 6 Supported Study timetables are detailed below.

Please encourage your son or daughter to attend as many supported study sessions as they can.

Duke of Edinburgh – Parents’ Evening

March 8, 2016 User deactivated

The Duke of Edinburgh team within Barrhead High are holding a parents’ information evening on Thursday, 10th March at 7pm.

If your son or daughter is currently undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh award – either at Bronze or Silver level – then please come along to find out how the expeditions will be organised this year.

A letter expalining all of the above has been issued to all DofE students.

S2 Option Choice Evening

March 8, 2016 User deactivated

Our recent S2 Parents’ Information Evening provided information on the courses and subjects available to students as they progress into S3.

The following information was provided on the night:

1. S2 Options Handbook

2. S2 Options Presentation

3. S2 Option Booklet (Subject Information)

Apprenticeship Opportunity

March 8, 2016 User deactivated

An exciting opportunity exists within the Uplawmoor Hotel.

If you are interested in cooking and wish to study for a qualification in Hospitality, then please contact Head Chef Alan Muir on 01505 850565 to discuss the position further.

This is paid employment based on working a 40-hour week.

S3 Parents’ Evening

March 8, 2016 User deactivated

A reminder to our S3 parents:

The S3 Parents’ Evening will take place on Tuesday, 15th March from 4pm – 6.30pm.

Students are currently making appointments with their teachers, and can do so up until 3.35pm on Tuesday.

We look forward to welcoming you on the evening.

SQA Music & Drama Exams (practical)

March 7, 2016 User deactivated

Students sitting National 5 Music, Higher Music or National 5 Drama should note the following:

The National 5 and Higher Music practical exams will take place between Friday, 18th March and Wednesday, 23rd March.

Students will be allocated a day and time for their practical exam.

The National 5 Drama practical exam is on Tuesday, 22nd March.

Students should make sure they are aware of the time of their assessment.

Good Luck!

East Renfrewshire Council