Please find some information regarding S4 – S6 Assisted Study Sessions below:
Letter – Click here
Timetable – Click 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 |
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.
Closing date 24th October.
If you wish to apply for either of these posts please speak to your Pupil Support Teacher for support.
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
Part Time Job Opportunities – Marriott Hotels
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
After school clubs will commence from the week beginning Monday 20 September 2021. Please click here to find out more information about the extra curricular opportunities on offer to pupils.
Clubs will be allocated on a first come, first served basis as numbers are limited. If your child would like to sign up for any clubs please complete the following form.
S2 Parents Evening
Please click here to view information regarding the upcoming S2 parents evening.
