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Pupils

Debating Club

After a short break and the many successes enjoyed by our team this year, the Debating club returns on Wednesdays Lunchtime for Juniors and Thursday after school for Seniors as we start preparation for upcoming debating competitions.

There might also the opportunity to represent Scotland in the English Speaking Union World Schools Competition which will take place in Thailand in 2014 as applications are now open.

If you are interested in debating and public speaking you are welcome to come along to room 35 at the start of lunchtime or Thursday at 3:45.

Thanks

Miss Laitano

Senior School – Award Ceremony

Barrhead High School celebrated achievement for its S4, 5 and 6 pupils at an award ceremony on Friday 26th April. The ceremony was attended by friends and family of the recipients. Hadyn Park Patterson started the proceedings by performing a musical piece on guitar whilst the Rights Respecting School Group gave a presentation on the work they have been doing towards Unicef’s Level 1 Rights Respecting School Award.

Well done to all pupils who  received an award in recognition of their hard work but a special well done to Neil MacCuish in S4 and Cameron McLauchlan in S5 who achieved the highest number of Excellence awards for their year groups – an outstanding achievement.

 
 
 

Ski Trip

A short meeting will be held on Tuesday, 30th April to discuss the school ski trip to Pila, Italy in 2014.  Students wishing more details can click here or attend the meeting in the school theatre on Tuesday.

All year groups welcome.

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!

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 CVMy 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.