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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Charities Week
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the two evenings of Look Back in Laughter last week. Thanks also to those who bought tickets and came along to support our charity fundraising.
As a result of all our activities this year, we have raised the magnificent sum of £7,550.56, which is some £800 more than last year’s total and the highest amount raised in Charities Week since 2008. So well done to everyone.
S3 Curricular Evening
The S3 Curricular Evening took place last night.
Mr McKenna led parents through a presentation about courses, levels, assessments and NAB schedules. He then went on to offer support and advice on study skills for S3 pupils.
The presentation is available here or in the Curriculum section of the Parents Page.
Nuffield Foundation Summer Placements
A great opportunity for S5 science students.
A paid summer job researching science! Places are limited to 3-4 per school. If you wish to find out more then you should look at the websites listed below and speak with Mr McGarry (Lab A14). The closing date for applications is late January.
Balloon Race
You’ve Bought the Balloon. Now See it Set Off on its Journey!
The release of the balloons for the Mearns Castle High School annual Balloon Race will take place on Friday 25th Nov at the top of the steps behind the school at 12.45pm.
If you have bought a ticket then come wish your balloon well as it sets off on its journey into the unknown! Even if you haven’t bought a ticket, come take part in the Big Countdown and then watch the awesome sight of 500 balloons being released into the sky.
Remember if your Balloon is found furthest from the school it will be you that is flying “Up, Up and Away” with 2 return tickets to one of the fantastic destinations courtesy of British Airways.
S3 Curricular Evening
This is to remind parents that the S3 Curricula Evening takes place tonight. It starts at 7:00pm and will last approximately one hour.
Day of Industrial Action
Mr Wilson, Director of Education, has sent a letter home to all parents in East Renfrewshire informing them that all schools will be closed on Wednesday 30th November.
Click here to read the letter.
Unsolicited Tech Support From Microsoft
The head teacher has sent a letter home regarding a scam where a virus alert appears on your computer while using GLOW at home.
Click here to read the letter.
