The John Muir Award was introduced as a pilot award this session and we are keen to gather the thoughts of all involved to help us improve the experience for future year groups.
We would be very grateful if you would take a couple of minutes to complete the following survey and tell us what you think.
Under 15s Basketball squad – Victory
Well done to the under 15s boys basketball squad who beat Williamwood High School 55-37 and may progress to the quarter finals. Miss Van Looy was very impressed with the teamwork and commitment all the squad made to this victory – well done boys!
School Award Ceremonies Review
We are reviewing our current procedures for award ceremonies and looking for parents to have their say.
If you have a child in S2 or above please click this link and complete our online survey. Thanks.
Duke of Edinburgh
This session a small group of pupils are working towards achieving their Duke of Edinburgh Award. This is being supported by parents of the group and Young People Services. We would like to congratulate the group on their race night which raised a whopping £875 – well done to all involved.
Easy Fundraising
You can raise funds for Barrhead High School while you do your Christmas (or any other) shopping online through easyfundraising. All you need to do is log on to their site first and register – a two minute task! You will then be able to access many of the major online retailers eg Amazon, Argos, Debenhams, ebay, M&S, and many more. You will purchase at the normal price but the school will receive a percentage (usually 1-2%) of what you spend.
Log on at: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/barrheadhs
Vocational Programme
If you have you completed a vocational course as part of your school timetable we would like to know what you thought of it, click on the link below to complete our survey and you could win £50 of Silverburn vouchers.
Please note this survey does not apply to those currently taking part in the vocational programme.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VLWDQNS
Rotary Speaking Competition
Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI) has, for many years, run public speaking competitions for young people. On Thursday 17th November, Barrhead High School took part in the contest which was held at St Luke’s High School, Barrhead. The team consisted of: Chairperson Richard Barr; Main Speaker Richard Halligan & Proposer of the vote of thanks Ross McFarlane. The boys drew the short straw on the night – having to speak first – a frightening proposition for even the most confident of speakers.
Nevertheless, the team acquitted themselves very well. The theme of the presentation was ‘Enough of all this doom & gloom!’ The boys were able to put together a strong performance, eliciting praise from those in attendance as confident, courteous & professional in their approach. Although they did not win on this occasion, the strong performance is an encouraging sign for future competitions. Well done!
S6 Prom 2012
Our S6 year group have chosen the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow 
to host their S6 prom on Wednesday 6 June 2012. Deposits £10 are now being collected and the prom committee are hoping for a large turnout. Photos will be taken and shown on the website later next year. The Prom ceremony will take place in our Theatre prior to the event starting at approximately 5.30pm on the same evening. More accurate times will be given nearer the date.
Vocational Programme – Wed, 30th November
Please note that due to the planned industrial action on the 30th Nov 2011 the Vocational Programme has been cancelled. Normal service will be resumed on Thursday 1st December.
Wed, 30th November – Industrial Action
Industrial Action Wednesday 30th November 2011
Due to the impact the planned industrial action will have on the education service, Barrhead High School, like all other East Renfrewshire Council schools, will be closed to pupils on Wednesday 30th Novemeber 2011. The link below has a copy of the letter from the Director of Education sent home with all pupils on Tues 22nd November (attachment).
