We are aware that pupils will be preparing for prelims, assessments and final exams. We have compiled some tips and strategies on how to support your child at home, including study advice from different departments.
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Category Archives: Parents
Skills Development Scotland Subject Choices Webinar (for parents of S2 pupils):
If you are a parent of children in S2 who will be supporting them to make option choices in the coming year Skills Development Scotland would love you to join their parent/carer webinar on Wednesday 1 December at 6.30-7.15pm.
Click on the link below for further information and to register for the event:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/s23-option-choices-tickets-208641972757
Individual School Photographs Reminder
Gillman & Soame took S1, S3, S5 & S6 portrait photographs at the start of term. If you haven’t already, please order these photographs as soon as possible (but by Friday 26th November if you would like them for Christmas). If details have been mislaid, please contact Gillman & Soame directly at enquiries@gillmanandsoame.co.uk or on 01869 328200 quoting the security password mearnscastle749pnrtw2021 and they can assist.
S4 Virtual Parents’ Evening
The S4 Virtual Parents’ Evening takes place on Thursday 4th November.
You can access the booking system by clicking here.
Vocational Course Delivery During Cop26
Please see the planned course delivery due to Cop26 traffic disruption, road closures, strikes, etc. (1st – 12th November).
All Glasgow Foundation Apprenticeships’ will be online. West College Scotland Foundation Apprenticeships’ will be delivered as usual.
Please note – all students who’s courses are moving online during this period and who are over 16 should work from home during this time.
Those students who are under 16 or cannot work from home should report to Mrs Hamilton or Miss Crosby in Pupil Support.
Please ensure you have clarified these arrangements with your child prior to next weeks’ college sessions.
| Course | College | Day | Delivery between 1st – 12th November |
| Up in the Air and on the Ground – SCQF Level 4/5 | (CoG) City Campus | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Construction Skills – Carpentry and Joinery – City & Guilds – SCQF Level 4 | (GCC) Barrhead Vocational Facilities | Tue/Thu | Face to Face on Campus |
| Early Education and Childcare – Skills for Work – SCQF Level 5 | (GCC) Barrhead Vocational Facilities | Tue/Thur | Face to Face on Campus |
| Introduction to Barista Skills – SCQF Level 5 – Tuesday am | (GCC) Barrhead Vocational Facilities | Tue (am) | Face to Face on Campus |
| Introduction to Barista Skills – SCQF Level 5 – Friday am | (GCC) Barrhead Vocational Facilities | Fri (am) | Face to Face on Campus |
| Professional Cookery – National Progression Awards – SCQF Level 4 | (GCC) Barrhead Vocational Facilities | Tue/Thur | Face to Face on Campus |
| Construction Foundation Apprenticeship Level 5 – SCQF Level 5 | (WCS) Barrhead Vocational Facilities | Tue/Thur | Face to Face on Campus |
| Childcare Development – Steps to Work – SCQF Level 4 | Cardonald Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Face to Face on Campus |
| Cyber Security – National Progression Award – SCQF Level 6 | Cardonald Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Fashion Textile Technology – National 5 – SCQF Level 5 | Cardonald Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Fashion Textile Technology – Higher – SCQF Level 6 | Cardonald Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Hairdressing – Skills for Work – SCQF Level 4 | Cardonald Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Introduction to Nursing – SCQF level 5 | Cardonald Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| T.V. Production – National Progression Award – SCQF Level 5 | Cardonald Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Pool Lifeguarding – IQL Level 2 Award – SCQF Level 5 | ERC Culture and Leisure | Fri (am) | Face to Face on Campus |
| Fashion Brand Retailing – SCQF Level 7 | Glasgow Caledonian University | Tue/Thu | online |
| Beauty and Complementary Therapy skills – SCQF Level 4 | Langside Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Legal Studies – National Progression Award – SCQF Level 6 | Langside Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Psychology – Personal Development Award (PDA) – SCQF Level 7 | Langside Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Face to Face on Campus |
| Sport Coaching Through Play – National Progression Award – SCQF Level 6 | Cardonald Campus (GCC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Automotive Skills – Green Power – Skills for Work – SCQF Level 4 | Paisley Campus (WCS) | Tuesday all day | Face to Face on Campus |
| Computer Games Development – National Progression Award – SCQF Level 5 | Paisley Campus (WCS) | Tue/Thur | online on Tuesday 2nd November, via Teams. Face to Face on Campus 4th/9th & 11th November |
| Construction Crafts – Skills for Work – SCQF Level 5 – WCS | Paisley Campus (WCS) | Tue/Thur | Face to Face on Campus |
| Grow, Cook and Eat – SCQF Level 1 | Paisley Campus (WCS) | Wed | Face to Face at allotment |
| Business – Higher National Certificate – SCQF Level 7/8 | South Lanarkshire College | Monday and Wednesday all day (9.30am to 4pm) | Online |
| Human Resource Management – Higher National Certificate – SCQF Level 7 | South Lanarkshire College | Monday and Wednesday all day (9.30am to 4pm) | Online |
| Police Studies – Higher National Certificate SCQF Level 7/8 | South Lanarkshire College | Tailored to pupils timetable | Online |
| Quantity Surveying – Higher National Certificate – SCQF Level 7 | South Lanarkshire College | Mon/Wed* All day | Online |
| Building Services Engineering – National Progression Award – SCQF Level 5 | Springburn Campus (GKC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Building Services Engineering – National Certificate – SCQF Level 6 | Springburn Campus (GKC) | Mon/Wed* All day | Online |
| Building Services Engineering – Higher National Certificate – SCQF Level 7 | Springburn Campus (GKC) | Mon/Wed* All day | Online |
| Construction Foundation Apprenticeship Level 4 – SCQF Level 4 | Springburn Campus (GKC) | Tue/Thur | Online |
| Construction Management – Higher National Certificate – SCQF Level 7 | Springburn Campus (GKC) | Mon/Tues* All day | Online |
| Mechanical Engineering – Higher National Certificate – SCQF Level 7 | Springburn Campus (GKC) | Mon/Tue* All day | Online |
| Introduction to Teacher Education | Strathclyde University | Tue/Thu | Online |
| Human Body Structure and Function – SCQF Level 8 | WCS – *outreach | Fri | Online |
School Social Media Accounts
Did you know that some of our departments and clubs have their own twitter accounts?
Follow along for updates and pupil work:
| Subject/Faculty/School Area | Twitter Account |
| Main School Account | @mearnshigh |
| Performing Arts (Drama & Music) | @MCHSP_Arts |
| Debating | @MCHSDebating |
| Design (Art & Design, Design & Technology) | @MCHSDesign |
| Extra-Curricular Clubs | @MCHSClubs |
| Maths | @MCHSMathsDept |
| Modern Languages | @MCHSModLang |
| Pastoral Support | @MCHSPastoral |
| Personal Development | @MCHS_PD |
| RMPS (Religious, Moral & Philosophical Education) | @MCHS_RMPS |
| Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) | @MCHS_Science |
| Law Society | @MCHSLawSociety |
S2 Parents Evening
Please click here to view information regarding the upcoming S2 parents evening.
P7 Transition Parents Evening
Click here to view the P7 transition parents evening presentation.
