The next meeting of the Equalities Forum will take place on 16 May 2013 at Woodfarm High School at 4.30pm. Parents are welcome to attend. If you would like further information please contact Miss Potter.
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Pulse FM – Recruiting!
Fed up with hearing the same old stuff on the radio? How about doing a show of your own? We have a full-time radio station inside the grounds of the school with listeners all over the world and it is currently looking for new presenters.
If you have ever thought about becoming a presenter, why not get involved? Come along and meet some of the young presenters from Pulse 98.4. A lunch-time ‘drop-in’ session will be held on Wednesday, 1st May from 12:30 in the theatre. Come along and find out more about your local station!
S3 Study Skills Evening
On Tuesday 26th March, around 50 parents/carers of S3 students attended our Raising Attainment- Study Skills Information Evening.
Feedback from the event would suggest that it was very well received, and that parents felt the presentations from staff were useful and informative.
Due to demand, we have attached links to the presentations given on the night- we would be delighted if you took some time to look them over.
If you have any feedback or further questions, please contact Mrs Nugent.
Thank you.
Mrs Nugent
PT Pastoral Care
Presentations on the evening were:
Senior Award Ceremony
This session’s award ceremony for S4, 5 and 6 pupils will take place on Friday 26th April at 1.45 in the school theatre. Parents of those receiving an award will be notified by text alert and letter. Pupils should check the list on the janitor’s window for their row prior to rehearsal. Any queries please speak to Miss Potter.
My World of Work
www.myworldofwork.co.uk provides a unique mix of tools, features and up-to-the minute job information to help you find out more about yourself and the current and future job market throughout Scotland.
On the site you will find up-to-date information on jobs and courses, as well as tips on CV writing and interviews to help you explore your options and make the best decisions about your future.
My World of Work offers careers information to pupils and parents/carers when it’s needed most and especially at critical times of the school year such as when making subject choices, during exam results time or when applying to university or college.
The website is packed with practical advice and support for managing your career and getting a job. The online toolkits help every step of the way from career research to CV building:
- Use your strengths – use the My Strengths tool to learn what your strengths are and how to make the most of them. If you understand what you’re good at, making the right choices is easier
- Explore your options – check out Careers A-Z to find out all you need to know about the hundreds of different jobs out there. Have a look at Course Choices to see where different learning, training or volunteering options could take you
- Create a great CV – My CV gives you step by step help and templates to write and save up to five great CVs
- Network – learn about using your connections and contacts to explore hidden jobs. Read tips on job hunting through social media
- Perfect your interview skills – use the My Interview tool to help you prepare and understand what to expect when you go for an interview. There’s also advice on handling interview nerves and how to research an employer before the big day.
Visit myworldofwork.co.uk now and sign up for all the great features designed to help you on your way.
My World of Work is a service provided by Skills Development Scotland.
Easter School Timetable
Pleae find attached the timetable and booking form for BHS Easter School programme.
All forms need to be returned to the school office by Friday, 22nd March.
School Reopening – Update
The heating and dehumidifiers have been working all weekend, and by this afternoon, most of the areas affected last week, including the carpets, had dried out.
The school will, as expected, open at the usual time of 8.45 am tomorrow (Monday).
A Sinclair
School Emergency Closure – Fri 15th March 2013
Thanks to all parents and carers for their support today when we were forced to operate our emergency closure procedures. If you have any feedback from this that might be helpful for the future, please let us know.
While some renovation work was being carried out in the school this morning, a mains water pipe fractured and caused significant flooding in one area of the school. Although most areas were unaffected directly, we were initially unable to stop the flow and were conscious that water had come in contact with electrical items, including our alarm system. To avoid any risk to the health and safety of all pupils and staff, we decided, in consultation with the Education Department, to close the school for the rest of the day.
I am pleased to inform you that due to the superb efforts of both our own janitorial staff and the wider East Renfrewshire Council team, most of the mess has already been cleared up and we now have the heating working 24 hours over the weekend and dehumidifiers operating. We are confident that we will be fully operational for 8.45 am on Monday morning.
If there is any change to that, we will signal it on the website and text all parents as soon as possible, but please, in the meantime, assume it will be “service as usual”!.
A Sinclair, Head Teacher
Parent Council Quiz Night – Fri, 22nd March
The Parent Council will be hosting a quiz at Shanks Bowling club on Friday 22nd March from 7.30pm to help raise funds for the school. If you would like to join us, tickets can be purchased from the school office for £5.
Free Distance Learning Courses
Reid Kerr College are offering a variety of free distant learning courses, more information can be found here.
With the exception of ECDL all courses are of nine weeks duration. No previous knowledge or experience of computers or the Internet is required. However, it would be advantageous if you had some basic IT skills.
