Category Archives: Opportunity

Legal Services, Opportunity, Pupils

Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure – distance learning

City of Glasgow College is now offer a ‘Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure’ distance learning.

The course is designed for anyone wishing to enhance their current professional learning portfolio, or perhaps simply learn more about Scottish Criminal Law and the Procedure. The course could also be potentially useful for any school students currently looking to enter a career in Legal Services, it could assist them to ‘stand out from the crowd’ and may enhance their future applications.

Full details on the distance learning course are found here and a flyer is attached. Please feel free to forward this onto anyone you feel may be interested.

https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/courses/certificate-criminal-law-and-procedure-ol-jan-2021-01-04

Careers, Opportunity, Pupils, Vocational

Building Craft Programme 2020 – 2021

The Prince’s Foundation Building Craft Programme 2020-21 is currently open for applications.

Application Deadline March 9th 2020.

Programme start date 13th July 2020 (8 months, full time)

https://princes-foundation.org/education/building-craft-programme-heritage-skills-nvq-level-3

The Building Craft Programme is aimed at craftspeople looking to bridge the gap between basic qualifications and becoming a master craftsperson working in the heritage sector. The programme is suitable for participants who have experience in their trade of choice, either via college or on-site experience, but are looking to focus more specifically on heritage and traditional building crafts. It is a full time, 8 month course which gives practical experience in traditional building crafts and an opportunity to gain a Heritage Skills NVQ Level 3.

The course structure consists of the following:

  • 3 week Summer School in London and Scotland.
  • 10 week live build project providing first-hand experience on site.
  • 4 months of work placements with master craftspeople working on traditional new building schemes and conservation projects across the UK.

Students will be awarded a full scholarship covering the course fees and will receive a monthly bursary of £1,000 to cover travel expenses and living costs. Accommodation is provided during the Summer School, Live Build and Placements.

This is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to expand their knowledge of traditional building methods and conservation.

Careers, Childcare, Opportunity, Pupils

Are you interested in a Childcare career?

College not for you? No day release or night studies.

Would like a competitive rate of pay while you learn?

MACS may have the answer!

MACS provide before and after school care for P1 – P7 children in a number of primary schools in Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Barrhead and Scotstoun. If you are looking to start a career in Childcare, we are currently recruiting for Care & Playful learning Support Workers. MACS is an SQA approved centre, providing In-House Training and support to allow you to gain an SQA certified Qualification.

Your career path doesn’t stop there, you can then go on to complete your SSCYP SCQF L7, progressing on to a supervisory position, management and university to undertake your B.A. Childhood practice.

To apply, visit the recruitment page on our website www.macs.uk.com to complete an online application.

For further details including answers to commonly asked questions please click here.

Activities, Opportunity, S5, Science

SCOTTISH SPACE SCHOOL @ STRATHCLYDE 2020

The 2020 Scottish Space School @ Strathclyde residential summer school will be held at the University of Strathclyde from 15-19 June 2020 and applications are now being invited via the online application system.

Now in its 17th year at the University, the Scottish Space School continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists and is aimed at S5 pupils in Scotland currently studying Maths and Science subjects at Higher level. 

http://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/scottishspaceschool/

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 January 2020.

House Captains, Opportunity, Pupils

S6 PUPILS: House Captain Applications

Looking for a leadership opportunity? Interested in representing your house in your final year at MCHS? Apply to be a House Captain!


Application forms can be found in Pupil Support office (make sure you take the correct colour).  Applications should be handed to your Pupil Support teacher by 23rd August.

Speeches will be made during PSE on Monday 26th August.
If you have any questions, see Miss McCafferty.