Category Archives: Pupils

College, IMPORTANT, information, Parents, Pupils, vocational

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
clubs, Communication, information, Parents, Pupils

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
Careers, Education & Training, Pupils, Training

Young Persons Guarantee Traineeship Opportunities with East Renfrewshire Council

The Young Person’s Guarantee traineeships at Housing and Neighbourhood Services are now open on My Jobs Scotland.

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-renfrewshire-council/jobs/ypg-environmental-trainee-neighbourhood-services-239384

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-renfrewshire-council/jobs/ypg-environmental-trainee-mts-decoration-squad-239383

Closing date 24th October.

If you wish to apply for either of these posts please speak to your Pupil Support Teacher for support.

Careers, Pupils, Veterinary Medicine, Virtual Fair

BVA & Scottish SPCA Vetastic Adventure

Interested in a Career as a Vet/Vet Nurse:

On Thursday 9 December the BVA and Scottish SPCA are opening their ‘virtual’ doors to young people, schools and families across Scotland. Join in to find out more about veterinary careers and where a career working with animals can take you.

Find out more about the ‘Vetastic’ sessions and to book a free spot now by clicking on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vetastic-adventures-tickets-168092185251