The BICT department ran Williamwood’s first ever Game Jam in the library last week.  The Game Jam involves S3 and S5 Computing Science pupils getting together to make a game in a day working in teams. They make the game, graphics, sounds, storylines etc. The Game Jam is a global event and I think we are the first high school ever to get involved.
More photographs here.

Congratulations to Rebecca Allan (S1) who will be travelling to Bulgaria to skate in the Sofia Trophy representing Great Britain.  Rebecca also competed at the British Championships in Dec 2017 and is currently ranked 12th in Britain at Novice A & 3rd in Scotland at Novice A.

Congratulations to our Higher Accounting teams who have qualified for the semi-finals of the Student Investor Challenge.  Following weeks of trading the pupils will now battle it out in a bid to reach the grand final in London later this year.  Good luck!

Congratulations to Eva (S1) and Rebecca (S1) who have achieved a place in the GB figure skating squad and has the opportunity to compete for Great Britain on an international level.  The girls will be competing at Novice A level in Sofia Bulgaria at the Winter Sports Palace in February.  Good luck girls!

Students in S5 have the opportunity to apply online for placement on a varied week programme in hospitals in Glasgow and surrounding areas. Over the course of the week students are given the opportunity to sit in on consultations, go to theatre and are exposed to a wide range of specialities and levels of clinicians.

 Medic Insight have announced on their Facebook page that they will be opening up online applications week commencing 19 February, closing date  25 February, for their week long programmes taking place in June.

 If you are thinking of applying for medicine, and have not yet secured any work experience then this programme is for you. You are advised to write this date in your planner and  set a reminder on your phone for 19 February to apply.

 Application is by means of filling out an application form online which includes providing predicted grades and short statements in support of your application. A school referee is asked to provide confirmation of statements made in all applications and applications will not be considered without it.

 For all enquiries relating to the programme, please email medicinsightglasgow@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/MedicInsightGlasgow

Parents who collect children from the school car park at the end of the day are reminded that disabled bays are for the use of badge holders only.  Please also avoid double-parking, blocking lanes or otherwise impeding access for school buses.   Thank you.

Pupils on the junior ski trip heading out for their first ski lesson earlier today with their instructors.  Pupils were eager and excited to get started.  Enjoy!

The junior ski trip have arrived safely in France and are now enjoying a nice lunch.  Happy skiing everyone!

School is open as normal today.

Congratulations to a former pupil, Zach Mercer, who has been selected for the England Rugby team.  Zach currently plays for Bath and may have his debut in the 6 Nations in Rome.  Well done Zach!

The school is open as normal today.