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.
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Easter Holidays
The school will close at 2.30 pm tomorrow (Thursday) and re-open on Mon 20th April at the usual time – 8.45 am (first bell 8.40!!).
We have been emphasising to all pupils that with the start of the new term, and hopefully some better weather, we are looking for a full turn out in full uniform again – please assist us in ensuring that the young people turn up wearing their blazer, black shoes and appropriate trousers or skirts – we have been seeing some black denims and skinny trousers creeping in recently.
With the SQA exams looming it will not be a holiday for all – both staff and pupils. Our Easter School programme will run as usual on the Tues – Thurs of each week with 2 sessions each morning 9.00 – 10.30 then 10.45 – 12.15. There is a good selection of sessions at different levels on offer. Pupils should have signed up and paid on-line by now. Don’t miss out on this useful study aid.
In the meantime, have a great break and we hope to see you all back in April, refreshed and ready for the final push this session.
Mr Sinclair
S3 & 4 Parent Information Evening
A reminder to all S3 & S4 parents that our Information Evening commences at 6.30pm tonight (tea and coffee served from 6.15pm).
The evening will focus on the new National Courses and how you can best support your child as they progress towards the SQA examinations in May 2015.
More information can be found here.
Another Record-Breaking Set of SQA Results for Barrhead High!
Barrhead High School has attained its best ever SQA results in three out of the four key measures.
Over 50% of the S4 yeargroup gained 5 or more Int 2 passes, up from last year’s best to date of 43% – a tremendous rise and improvement!
34% of S5 pupils achieved 3 or more Higher passes, beating last year’s best ever of 31%.
14% of the S5 pupils passed 5 Highers – a rise of 2% from last year but not quite matching our best ever 15% in 2012. Again 5 pupils achieved 5 A passes in their Highers.
25% of our S6 yeargroup passed at least one Advanced Higher beating last year’s best ever of 18%.
These are fantastic results rewarding the hard work of both pupils and staff with the support of our parents. Well done to all of you. We are very proud of our young people and I am sure you all are too.
S4, S5 & S6 Subject Changes
If any of our senior students have concerns over changing subjects or changing levels, given recent examination results, then Mrs Crawford is available to discuss this today and tomorrow from 12 – 2 pm.
Please pop into school if you need to see Mrs Crawford.
Parentzone Website – study tips
National Qualifications
Getting ready for SQA exams – information for parents and carers
The Parentzone website has information that will be helpful for parents and carers who have children sitting exams in the coming weeks. This includes a guide to preparing your child for exams, which has useful links to sample exam papers and revision aids.
Easter School is now Running!
Easter School will run Tuesdays to Thursday, from 9.00 – 12.15 each week of the holidays. There is a good variety of sessions on offer with different subjects and levels.
Pupils should already have signed up for session at an unbelievedly good value of £3 per morning! If you have not signed up you may call in on the day and see what sessions have availability. Check on the sign up sheet below for what is on and when.
Thanks to all the teachers who have given up their holidays to make this happen – so make the most of it and turn up!
SQA Music Practical Exam Times
The SQA Music practical exams take place over Tuesday, 4th March – Thursday, 6th March 2014.
Each student’s individual assessment time can be found here.
S4, 5 & 6 Preliminary Examination 2013
Please find Barrhead High’s preliminary examinations timetable 2013 here.
Students should note the date and time of their examinations and ensure they arrive in school at least 30 minutes prior to their examination starting to allow for registration.
This means registering before 8.30am if your exam starts at 9am!
Exam success at Barrhead High
This year saw the largest number of S5 students achieving passes in all 5 of their Higher subjects. Congratulations to the ei
ghteen pupils (some of which are pictured below) who passed all five of their Higher exams: Mark Addie, Righard Barr, Fraser Black, Conor Coogan-Horne, Daniel Cunningham, Holly, Cunningham, Max Curran, Liam Easson-Brausch, Richard Halligan, Jamie MacKenzie, Andrew McDougall, Craig Wallace, Ross McFarlane, Ross Paton, Cameron Ritchie, Kieran Scott, Nicholas Scott and Michael Slater.
