We have received information that industrial action by UNISON members is likely to take place on Tuesday, 21st October 2014, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Plans are in place to maintain continuity of service. More information can be found here.
October Newsletter
Students were recently given a paper copy of the October newsletter.
The newsletter (summary version and the full version) will give you a flavour of all the activities and good work that has been going on in the school this term.
Check Schoolbags for Mail!
All pupils should have received an envelope today containing the summary October 2014 Newsletter and a copy of the summary Standards & Quality Report for last session 2013/14. Note that the full version of each of these will be added to the website tomorrow (we hope – there were IT issues today which did not allow us access).
Note that the summary Newsletter has a copy of the Important Dates for the rest of this session. The full Newsletter also contains next session’s holidays.
Also in the envelope is a warning that we may be affected by strike action by UNISON. This has not been confirmed yet and will probably not be until next week. We will let you know more on pupils’ return to school on Monday 20th Oct. However school will be on that day but some services may be affected.
For S4 pupils, you will also find information relating to the Spotlight exams, immediately after the October Week.
Girls Active Day
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On Friday, Barrhead girls participated in National Girls Active Day which was a huge success. All female pupils in the school had the opportunity to participate in a few activity sessions including dance, yoga and fitness. Every girl involved from S1-6 then performed the dance at the closing ceremony at the end of the day. We hope that this has inspired our girls to get active and enjoy physical activity. Thanks to all staff involved, and a particular thanks to our three female Young Ambassadors; Donna Smith, Kirsty McGinley and Caitlin Kinnear.
S4 Spotlight Assessment Timetable
Please find the ‘Spotlight’ assessment timetable for our S4 pupils currently undertaking National Qualifications. Spotlight assessments will take place during class time on the days indicated. The spotlight assessments will take place following the October holidays from the 20th to the 25th of October and will be reported on in the full exam reports in November.
Under 16’s vs under 18’s football
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Barrhead High School’s under 18s football team hosted the most local derby ever – a match against Barrhead High’s under 16s! The game was closer than anyone had expected: with both teams playing superbly as they attempted to claim the pride. Jamie Cochran gave the under-18s the lead with a fine goal and it looked as though it might be a smooth sail for the seniors when they were given a penalty not long after. However the shot was saved by the in-form 16s goalkeeper Ross Cooper. The game really took off when a bullet-header from Steven Pringle gave the younger team the equaliser. The enthralling game could be summed up as a great defensive show from both teams as the defenders were more than matching the strikers. In regulation time, the game finished 1-1; with the seniors taking the victory in a, just as even, penalty competition. Regardless of the result, the performance of both teams stands them in good stead for the coming season. Well Done!
The National Parent Forum of Scotland – Annual Conference
The National Parent Forum of Scotland will hold their Annual Conference on Saturday, 4th October.
Parents are encouraged to attend this free event and contribute their ideas.
For more info, click here.
Fundraising Cycle – back on this week!
We cancelled the cycle last Thursday due to poor weather – we didn’t want the young folk sitting in wet clothes for the rest of the day.
However the weather looks promising for tomorrow so S1 – S4 will cycle during Periods 1-4 tomorrow (Thursday). The only difference this week is that pupils will come to school in their uniforms and will change into their PE/cycling gear at their cycling period.
S5 and S6 pupils will do their cycling next Thursday (weather permitting!).
GET ON YOUR BIKES, FOLKS!
Girls Get Active Day – Friday 3rd October
All female pupils will be taking part in national Girls Get Active Day! A host of different activities have been organised throughout the day including dance, fitness, games and yoga. All female pupils should come to school in their PE kit including their purple PE top. If pupils are unable to wear the purple school top a black t-shirt would be the best alternative. They will remain in this for the whole day, so no school uniform is needed.
Fundraising Cycle – Thursday 25th September
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER UNITL NEXT THURS 2nd THURS 9th – TO BE CONFIRMED.
Pupils (and staff) will get on their bikes this week to raise funds for the school. The school fund is used to support many activities around the school – equipment for clubs, buses for trips, strips for teams, rewards for the Merit Scheme and much more – all the little extras that add to the educational experience of our young folk.
On Thursday, pupils will go out to Cowan Park and cycle in groups around the paths surrounding the grass area containing the bandstand. All bikes, high-vis tops and helmets will be provided (and will be compulsory). Staff and S6 pupils will be there to supervise and we will have notices warning the public of the event. Hopefully it will not be as cold this time as it was in these pictures.
The goal for the day is to cycle a total of 500 miles between all the participants so not only will this raise funds, it will contribute to the health and wellbeing of the school community.
If you are in the area, you would be welcome to come and cheer the pupils on – but please look out for bikes! Our thanks to the ERC Parks Dept for the use of the parks and to Friends of Cowan Park for helping us bring it to the public’s attention.
So to all the pupils … GET ON YOUR BIKES!
