Over the coming few weeks painting, carpeting and new lighting will be completed around the school. The Theatre, stairwells and several classrooms are having a makeover. The heating in the Theatre is also being repaired which will allow weekly assemblies to resume.
400+ lockers have also been purchased and information regarding these will be available in the future.
An additional 25 desks and chairs were also purchased which will give the school a full set of examination desks and chairs for the SQA examinations in May 2012.
East Renfrewshire Council has also agreed in year 2012-2013 capital expenditure funding to replace the swimming pool with a dance/drama/fitness area.
Over the coming weeks S4 and S5 will be looking at what subjects they wish to progress with in Session 2012-2013. This booklet will explain what departments may offer next Session. Each student will have an interview with either their Pastoral Support Teacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Their choices for next Session will be confirmed in August. S5-6Curriculum Booklet
The S4, S5 and S6 prelims are now completed and marking is underway by staff. Over the coming weeks staff will feedback to pupils their results and then complete a short written comment to Parents/Carers which will be issued in March. In the meantime, if any Parent/Carer has any concerns regarding their child’s performance in these examinations please contact either their Pastoral Support Teacher or Year Head (Mr McEwan -S4 or Mrs Crawford S5/6).
Parents interested in joining the group discussions are asked to attend only one of the meetings listed below. The attached letter has further information.
Tuesday 21st February 2 – 3.30pm at Mearns Castle High School
Wednesday 22nd February 7 – 8.30pm at Williamwood High School
Thank you to all those who helped out last week in our local litter pick. We have more picks planned over the coming weeks so if there is an area close to the school you would like us to visit just let us know via the school office and we will do our best to help out.
A parent forum will be held on Wednesday, 22nd February to discuss possible changes to award ceremonies. If you would like to have your say please call Miss Potter to register your name.
S2 pupils were a credit to the school last week as they took part in our annual ‘I Can Do Anything’ event. The event helps to raise awareness about a range of careers prior to pupils choosing their subject options. A special thank you to all the business delegates who gave up their own time to support our event. Many of the pupils expressed how interesting and useful they found the event.
Tonight at 7pm in Ralston House Area there will be a presentation led by Mr Sinclair (Head Teacher) on the option structure for S2 pupils going into S3 in Session 2012-2013. If any parent/carer is unable to attend and wishes clarification regarding the options process, please contact the school on 0141 577 2100 to arrange an appointment to discuss your child’s options.
completed around the school. The Theatre, stairwells and several classrooms are having a makeover. The heating in the Theatre is also being repaired which will allow weekly assemblies to resume. 
S2 pupils were a credit to the school last week as they took part in our annual ‘I Can Do Anything’ event. The event helps to raise awareness about a range of careers prior to pupils choosing their subject options. A special thank you to all the business delegates who gave up their own time to support our event. Many of the pupils expressed how interesting and useful they found the event.
