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.
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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.
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.
S4 Work Experience
A reminder that it is vitally important that all S4 pupils have handed in both the white consent form and, most importantly, the green risk assessment form. If pupils require a replacement form they should ask at the office or speak to Mr Clelland or Miss Gordon.
If you have any queries about work experience please contact the school office for more information.
Work experience week dates are the 27th – 31st October but forms MUST be in prior to this to allow for processing. Pupils are expected to secure their own placements where possible.
S1 – Parent Update Letter
Please find attached a copy of a recent letter given to all S1 students.
Edinburgh International Book Festival comes to Barrhead
We were delighted to welcome the award winning author, Berlie Doherty, to our school this week as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival outreach programme. She spoke to our S1 pupils about her latest book “The company of ghosts”, a haunting and beautiful ghost story for young people. Our pupils were well prepared with lots of questions and there was an opportunity to get books signed.
A most enjoyable and interesting visit.
Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service
With the introduction of new SQA Assessments, dyslexic learners will be keen to understand what supports are available.
Glasgow Dyslexia Support Service will hold an information evening at Williamwood High School on Monday, 15th September from 7.15pm.
A warm welcome is extended to all parents and students who wish further information.
Further details can be found here:
