Mr John Quigley professional chef and proprietor of the Glasgow Restaurant “The Red Onion” delivered an interesting presentation about career opportunities within the Hospitality Industry and owning your own business.
Thanks to John from pupils and staff who thoroughly enjoyed his presentation.
The final deadline for ALL S5/ S6 students applying to university for 2013 entry is Monday 26th November 2012.
Please ensure your form is complete, paid for and sent to your referee.
Remember the UCAS team have over 150 references to write. Any issues please see Mrs Crilley
Cosgrove is a charity that supports people with learning difficulties and they have a number of volunteer opportunities that may be of interest.
They have openings in:
Application Forms are available from Ms Lewis, Mr Dick or the Pastoral Team
More detailed information about each of these opportunities will be posted on Year Group notice boards
Mearns Castle’s annual careers convention takes place on Wednesday 24th October. Read the letter sent home inviting parents here.
Oxford University is doing a Scottish School tour this month. They will be in Williamwood High School on the 18th September 2012 at 6:30 pm.
This is a very good talk about applying to Oxford and pupils will be given some good tips. Any student who is applying this year, or indeed next year, is invited to attend.
If you are interested please give your name to Mrs Crilley as soon as possible. Cambridge students should attend this as well.
The results of this year’s SQA examination will be sent to candidates on Tuesday 7th August. Pupils who have signed up for MySQA will receive their results by text or eMail.
Here are a couple of links for pupils and parents considering next steps:
SQA – Candidate Advice
UCAS – Clearing
For all students wishing to apply to study Medicine or Dentistry for entry in 2013 (or deferred entry in 2014). You require to take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) this summer.
Details of courses for which these institutions require applicants to take the test can be found at http://www.uptilt.com/c.html?s=4h5,1nd9z,3a69,gudo,kaqz,9c77,gdek
There are still places left for next session’s vocational courses in Fashion and Design, Building Services Engineering, Energy and Vehicle Maintenance.
Any pupil interested in applying for these courses should see Mrs Gordon as soon as possible.
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