Pupils
You can raise funds for Barrhead High School while you do your Christmas (or any other) shopping online through easyfundraising. All you need to do is log on to their site first and register – a two minute task! You will then be able to access many of the major online retailers eg Amazon, Argos, Debenhams, ebay, M&S, and many more. You will purchase at the normal price but the school will receive a percentage (usually 1-2%) of what you spend.
Log on at: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/barrheadhs
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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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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 .
2G were today hard at work producing desert courses for our annual S2 Ready, Steady Cook competition. Mrs Crawford, along with the pupils from 2G, had the wonderful task of trying all the deserts. Special mention must be made of the lime cheesecake which was delicious – a big well done to all of 2G and Mrs Irvine their class teacher.
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.
Wendy Rutherford (Black Swan) William McKay (Mad Scientist) and Rebecca Ziola (Sonic the Hedgehog) 
were all winners at our Senior Halloween Party on Thursday evening. 120 senior pupils wore fantastic costumes and the judges found it difficult to pick 3 winners. A big thank you to the S6 Fund Raising Team for organising their first event of the year.
S4/S5 and S6 Halloween Party is on Thursday 27 October 
from 7.30 pm until 10 pm in the Senior Cafeteria. Only pupils who have a ticket will be admitted. Cost of the tickets are £3.50 available from the S6 Fund Raising Committee (see Laura Neilson).
The S1 and S2 Halloween Party will be held on Tuesday 1 November from 7 pm until 9 pm and again tickets can be purchased from the S6 Fund Raising Committee (see Laura Neilson). No tickets will be sold at the door. Advance purchase is necessary. This party will also be held in the Senior Cafeteria.
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.
Katie Baird in S6 achieved in Session 2010-2011 5 Band A Highers. This is a tremendous achievement.
Pupils will be dismissed for the summer holidays on Friday 24 June at 1pm. School dinners will be available at 1235 hours.
