Please find below a list of the school clubs & groups that are available to students both during and after school. Students are welcome to attend as many School Clubs as they wish.
Category Archives: Latest News
Parent Council Meetings
The Parent Council will meet on the following dates. If you wish to attend any of these meetings then please contact the school office to advise.
You’ve seen the photos – now watch the video!
The science teachers of Barrhead High School were joined by Head Teacher Andy Sinclair to face the Ice Bucket Challenge. Pupils gathered round at the morning interval to watch these hardy souls meet their fate. Over £320 was raised and will be split between MacMillan Cancer and local charity East Renfrewshire Good Causes. Thanks to all who supported the fund raising.
Watch the video by clicking on the link below
Water Works Project
The video clip below appeared on television recently and gives a short summary of the work that led to the creation of the Water Works wild flower area. Pupils from Barrhead High School played a significant part in this from start to end.
East Renfrewshire Diversity Day
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On Thursday, 4th September 2014 Harun and Varun Kooner entertained P6 pupils from Carilbar, Neilston, Cross Arthurlie and Springhill and Auchenback Primary schools as they participated in the East Renfrewshire Diversity Day. In the morning the pupils attended an Exhibition of Faiths and Cultures, participated in an Art Competition and developed their team building skills through various Sporting activities.
In the afternoon Harun and Varun gave an instrumental celebration of Diversity by playing the Dohl drums. As they played all the pupils danced and enjoyed themselves. A variety of awards were given to pupils and schools and Mary Montague, Convenor of Community and Community Services gave her closing remarks and celebrated the achievements of all.
Harun and Varun are active members of the Glasgow Dholis who are a vibrant and versatile group of young Dholis that have the passion to play the Dhol (Indian drum). The Glasgow Dholis play along to a variety of popular and cultural songs – including Punjabi and English and Harun has also played his Violin in a cultural fusion within several events.
Music Department
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Swimming Success
Ailish Douglas and Heather Bingham are members of Clydebank Synchronized Swimming club. On Saturday, 21st June their performances helped the Club win the 2014 Club Championships. Ailish also gained a personal best, second place medal in the trio category.
Both girls swam in the team event. The Club Championship is a competitive “friendly”, where Scottish clubs compete against each other to gain highest places and maximum points to win the trophy and title. Ailish is currently working towards gaining skill level 3 and Heather skill level 2.
Further photos and videos are available Club’s Facebook page above.
Learn to Swim
S3 & S4 Information Evening – 2nd Sept
The Information Evening for S3/4 parents on Tuesday gave a useful introduction to the new National Qualifications that their sons/daughters are sitting this year.
Feedback was positive and the parents felt they had a better picture of what would be involved for the young people.
There was a lot of information given and the presentations and handouts can be found on the website under ‘New National Qualifications, information for parents’. A number of useful websites have been highlighted in the presentations.
Thanks to all who attended and offered their feedback on the night. If you have further questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
English and Literacy – an overview for parents of S3 and S4 pupils.
A Guide to Nationals in Science
Ms Gordon – S3 & S4 Parents Info
Overview-of-new-National-Qualifications
The Year Ahead: Important-dates-and-study-tips
Adam Beaton DHT S3 / Emma Gordon DHT S4
Parent Council Meeting
Please note our Parent Council will meet this coming Monday, 8th September in the School Library at 7 pm.
Parents wishing to join the meeting are advised to contacting the school office.
S3 & 4 Parent Information Evening
A reminder to all S3 & S4 parents that our Information Evening commences at 6.30pm tonight (tea and coffee served from 6.15pm).
The evening will focus on the new National Courses and how you can best support your child as they progress towards the SQA examinations in May 2015.
More information can be found here.
