New assessment dates have been added to the S4, S5 & S6 Assessment Calendar.
This is a busy time of year for all senior students, with different NABs and class assessments taking place daily. Please check the calendar regularly.
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New assessment dates have been added to the S4, S5 & S6 Assessment Calendar.
This is a busy time of year for all senior students, with different NABs and class assessments taking place daily. Please check the calendar regularly.
Supported Study Dates for January 2014 are now available (here).
These sessions are open to all senior students studying at the level indicated next to the session.
We strongly recommend that you attend these sessions in order to improve your chances of achieving the best possible results in the exams in May 2014.
Please add as many sessions to your calendar as you can. All sessions start immediately after school on the day indicated.
It’s that time of year again – and we don’t mean Christmas!
Supported Study is now running for all pupils sitting SQA exams this session. By clicking here you will find a list of supported study dates for December.
These dates are open to all students studying at the level indicated next to the session. We strongly recommend that you attend these sessions in order to improve your chances of achieving the best possible results in the exams in May.
The calendar will be updated on a monthly basis. Please enter all relevant dates into your diary. All sessions start immediately after school on the day indicated.
All S4 students will undertake a week of class tests within each of their subjects starting on Monday, 21st October 2013.
All S4 students have been issued with a Spotlight Test Timetable today.
It is vital that students use their time wisely from now until the spotlight tests begin. More help and advice can be found here.
Arnold Clark are recruiting for Modern Apprentices.
Click here for more details.
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
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.
On Tuesday 26th March, around 50 parents/carers of S3 students attended our Raising Attainment- Study Skills Information Evening.
Feedback from the event would suggest that it was very well received, and that parents felt the presentations from staff were useful and informative.
Due to demand, we have attached links to the presentations given on the night- we would be delighted if you took some time to look them over.
If you have any feedback or further questions, please contact Mrs Nugent.
Thank you.
Mrs Nugent
PT Pastoral Care
Presentations on the evening were:
This session’s award ceremony for S4, 5 and 6 pupils will take place on Friday 26th April at 1.45 in the school theatre. Parents of those receiving an award will be notified by text alert and letter. Pupils should check the list on the janitor’s window for their row prior to rehearsal. Any queries please speak to Miss Potter.
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