Monthly Archives: November 2020

S2 Tracking Reports

S2 tracking reports can now be viewed through ParentsPortal.  Please find below a letter regarding reports. If you have not yet registered with Parentsportal, you can do so by following the instructions contained in the second letter below from East Renfrewshire Council. The system can also be accessed through a link on the school website.
S2 Reports

Parentsportal

 

Remembrance Day

Today, all of Williamwood remembered the heroes from the past and the present. Due to the current circumstances, we paid tribute with a virtual presentation from the school chaplains, played across all classes, honouring those who fought in the wars and those on the front line of today’s crisis, before the whole school fell into reflective silence for two minutes.  Thank you to former pupil, Asra, who crafted the beautiful poppies on display.

Digital Platforms – Homework Planners

All pupils received a presentation in PSHE lessons last week on the digital platforms that are currently being used by teachers across the school. Thin includes Google Classroom, school wifi and also digital calendars/planners.  You may find this useful when supporting your child with online learning.
https://youtu.be/xm-h_NRi8fI

If you require any additional support in helping your child to access online learning, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully

Ross McLeish
Principal Teacher of Development

#BeKind Campaign

As you will be aware, we have launched the #BeKind campaign. We have met with students from each year group in focus groups as well as meeting with a variety of teachers and parents. All pupils were shown a presentation last week (view here) and this week we are launching nominations for kindness postcards. These postcards will be delivered to the individual pupils and a copy will be sent home as well as being on display in The Street area.  Postcards can be found in classrooms G.3, 1.3 and 2.3. and there is also a Google Classroom (code – naw3hkk) where pupils can nominate online if they wish.

Education Recovery Youth Panel

Recruitment is now underway by Young Scot and Children in Scotland for the Education Recovery Youth Panel.  Information can be found here.

Young Scot, in partnership with Children in Scotland, are looking for 15 young people from across Scotland, from different cultures and communities, to be part of the Education Recovery Youth Panel.

The panel – a successor to the earlier Scottish Learner Panel project – will provide a group of approximately 15 young learners, aged 9 to 18 years old (primary 5 – secondary 6) from across Scotland. The Panel will help shape the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 education recovery work, ensuring young people from a range of backgrounds and experiences are included in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery plans for education.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8th November and this will be followed by a selection workshop on Thursday 12th November.

We would be very grateful if you can share this widely with any stakeholders or networks who may have an interest.