Pupils
Well done to all of our S1-S6 female students who are in the process of learning a dance routine as part of Active Girls Day 2015.
All of the girls across all year-groups are getting involved. Later on today the girls will perform together in one enormous #ActiveGirlsDay finale!
More info found here:
As you will be aware, we carried out an evacuation of the school today. This was in response to information received, although no specific threat was indicated. The evacuation was carried out very efficiently and pupils and staff followed our procedures well for a full evacuation to a designated area with a full building check. Although it turned out that there was no cause for concern, all procedures for evacuation and checking were carried out thoroughly and in conjunction with Police Scotland. The timing of this meant that pupils could not re-enter the school over lunchtime and Period 5 was then given over to lunch to allow pupils, particularly S1 (who do not leave the school at lunchtime) and those entitled to free meals, to be fed. Classes resumed as normal at Period 6 and school will be open as normal tomorrow.
My thanks to all pupils and staff for their cooperation and patience today.
Mr Sinclair
To all parents and students:
Barrhead High is open as normal this afternoon. Students should attend all classes, with the school closing at 2.45pm.
All students are safe and well after our evacuation earlier today.
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On Monday, 31 August S2 and S3 pupils visited the Edinburgh Book Festival to hear author Matt Whyman talk about his books and what inspired him.
Pupils had the opportunity to browse in the bookshop and have their lunch in beautiful (and sunny) gardens within the Book Festival grounds, before taking their front row seats in the auditorium. Many pupils bought Matt Whyman’s books and got them signed by him at the end of his session.
Here are some views from the pupils:
‘I really enjoyed the experience. Everyone was really friendly and always had a smile on their face.’
‘The Edinburgh Book Festival was brilliant.’
‘I loved hearing about Matt Whyman’s book, especially ‘The Savages’ because it sounds very good.
Parents, pupils and staff will all be aware of the continuing delay in the commencement of the building of the new Barrhead High School and we all share the frustration caused by this. I have been given the following information by the Council and we are all hoping the causes of this delay can be resolved very quickly.The Education Department and indeed the Council are most disappointed in the delay in establishing the new build replacement for Barrhead High School. The proposals that have been developed and shared with the school and wider community are exciting and will provide first class indoor and outdoor facilities.The delay is a consequence of changes to European accounting rules that affect a variety of public sector finance projects, including Barrhead High. It is completely outwith the Council’s control. We can’t say at this stage say what any delay would be. We remain firmly committed to providing a new Barrhead High and the details of the project have not changed. There are a whole host of projects affected by this reclassification of what constitutes public/private expenditure. It is simply a technical accounting issue, there is nothing we can do.
New assessment dates have been added to each year groups assessment calendar.
Take a look, copy each event to your own calendar and stay organised!
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School starts back for all pupils on Thursday 13th Aug at the usual time – warning bell rings at 8.40 am. We are looking forward to welcoming you all back and especially the new S1 pupils.
The new S1 pupils will meet in the Theatre at 8.45 am – other year groups will go straight to their Period 1 class. Please look out your timetable from June.
All pupils are expected to return in full uniform, including blazers, dress trousers (not black denims or skinny jeans) or appropriate length school skirts and all-black shoes (no coloured trims/laces/etc). Don’t forget the PE top!
Please do not arrive wearing inappropriate items.
Any pupils in S5 or S6 who are wishing to make changes to their options in the light of exam results, should come into school next Wednesday 12th Aug between 11 am and 2 pm to see Mrs Crawford.
The reception with Nicola Sturgeon took place today (early morning our time) and she met with the East Renfrewshire group.
As indicated in the previous post, Euan had been selected to represent the group and he spoke very well on behalf of ERC and the North East hubs. He is dressed in kung fu gear as he was also performing later – hopefully we will get some pictures of that!
A group of East Renfrewshire pupils are currently visiting China, accompanied by our own Principal Teacher of Modern Language, Miss Catriona Ness. One of our pupils, Euan Stevenson (S6), is also part of the party.
They have linked up with the partner school and also had some time sightseeing and learning about the culture of the host country. This has included a visit to the Great wall.
Euan performed a tea ceremony at the partnership school; however this Sunday (tomorrow), Nicola Sturgeon is meeting with the group in Beijing and Euan has been selected to speak to her. He’ll be inviting her back to Barrhead for a cuppa next!
The BBC will be there too so look out for some mentions in the media!
We are looking forward to a full report on their return.
