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All pupils attended Remembrance Services today in our school Theatre. 
These services on Armistice Day were conducted by Mrs E Geddes, Mr J McHugh and Rev C Bonnar. S6 pupils were involved in selling poppies to staff and pupils and this money will be sent to the Royal British Legion.
Scholar has produced a document, specifically aimed at parents, to explain the advantages and opportunities within the website.
For more information on Scholar and how your child could benefit from it’s use click here.
Note: Any s4, s5 or s6 student wishing access to Scholar should see Mr Boag for their username and password.
Details of East Renfrewshire’s vocational programme has been added to the pupil section. More information can be found by clicking here.
You can also download the 2011 – 2012 Vocational booklet here – www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools
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On the 9th, November all S3 students enjoyed a visit from the BP Trading Challenge roadshow – a work-related activity for 14 – 19 years olds. The roadshow was delivered by an energetic team of BP presenters. Students worked in teams, competing to trade oil and make a profit, whilst demonstrating mathematical and enterprise skills and personal qualities that can contribute towards success in business. |
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Barrhead High School and St Luke’s High School
jointly hold a Careers Evening every year. This year the Career Evening is being held in St Luke’s High School starting at 7pm until 9pm. Universities, colleges and a variety of careers from other professions will be on hand, along with Careers Scotland, to give out prospectuses and information. We would encourage parents/carers and young people to go along and find out information regarding future careers.
To-night at 7pm in Barrhead High School Theatre there will be a presentation to parents/carers and pupils who will be joining S1 next Session (2012-2013). Mr Sinclair (Head Teacher) and Mr Clyne (Depute Head Teacher for S1) will provide as much information as you will need to support the transition from Primary to Seconday. Tours of the school will be available at the end of the presentation should you wish.
Scotland on Wed 2 November, initially as a fact finding visit. In the near future these pupils are going to use the facilities in the Analytical Chemistry Labs to analyse their samples and results using sophisticated apparatus and analytical instruments in relation to enhancing their Advanced Higher projects .
All pupils studying SQA Highers will have the opportunity to attend 2
timetabled Sessions, per subject, of Supported Study for 1 hour between now and Xmas holidays. Pupils have been given a copy of the timetable and this link will also allow you to see the allocated Sessions. sstudy
S4 pupils are all experiencing a week in a work placement this week. Examples of these work placements are
Veterinary Assistant, Trainee Mechanic, Football Community Coach, Healthcare , Finance Processing Assistant, Trainee Plasterer, Beauty Therapist, Legal Administrator Assistant, IT Assistant, Dental Assistant, Hospitality Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Chef Assistant, Recording Studio Assistant, Trainee Metal Fabricator, Retail Assistant, Assistant Glazier, Airport Assistant.
We all hope our S4 enjoy this wonderful opportunity and would like to thank all our supporters for giving our pupils the chance to experience a work placement.
Cheyenne Hodgson in S5 is raising funds for her trip to Botswana in the summer of 2012 by selling wonderful cup 
cakes to staff and pupils at Barrhead High School. This trip is being organised by the Scout Association of which Cheyenne belongs to 3rd Barrhead Scout Group. So far Cheyenne has raised £1,600 mainly from the sale of cupcakes – we wish her well. If any organisation wishes to support Cheyenne and purchase these cupcakes please contact Mrs Crawford (Depute Head) at Barrhead High School.
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