A reminder that all parents should sign up for ParentsPortal, in order to access a range of information and online forms.  More information can be found here.

Please note that the information you enter must match exactly the information currently held in school.

If you experience any difficulties at all when logging in, please just email schoolmail@williamwood.e-renfrew.sch.uk and one of the office staff will be happy to help.

On Friday 1 September, young people in S1 will attend the Williamwood Freshers’ Fair.

This will take place during periods 5 and 6 where they will have the opportunity to find out further information regarding the many extra-curricular clubs that run at Williamwood High School.

Please see the booklet found here for information.

A reminder that all S1 pupils have to return the ICT responsible user agreement (pink) and photography consent form (blue) to the school office.  Many thanks to those who have already done so.  New copies also available at the office if you have lost these.

S1 photographs will be taken tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Pupils must wear full school uniform.

• Pupils who have PE period 1 will have their picture then.
• Pupils who have PSHE/RMPS period 1 should go to class as normal and will get their pictures taken period 2.

All pupils should register with all classes as normal throughout the morning.  Teachers will then take classes to the Street at the appropriate time.

(Just for clarification, there is no year group picture in S1 – this is taken in S3 and again in S6.  Apologies for any confusion.)

Please find here a useful guide for pupils and parents/carers regarding online learning.  There are also help videos within this guide to support with online learning. A help guide for MS Teams can also be found here (for DAT).

Last year’s S6 Charities Committee have donated £350 to the Beautiful Busby Villiage Community Group who have purchased a train planter to be placed at Busy train station.

The past 18 months have been extremely difficult for families and have caused serious disruption to family life. Different households face different challenges – but one thing everyone has in common is their mental health, and the importance of looking after it. Now it’s time to get back on track and look after your and your children’s mental health. “Boosting Family Wellbeing” will familiarise parents with principles that build children’s happiness, confidence and independence – things like empowerment, safety, choice, working together and trustworthiness. The campaign will also give parents guidance and tips for weaving these principles into everyday moments, helping them to foster confidence and sense of responsibility in their children. For more tips on simple ways to help boost your family’s wellbeing, visit ParentClub.scot.

Swimming Development Programme: Free Taster Lessons. East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Swimming Development are looking for children aged 4 to 12 years to come along to FREE Lessons. More information can be found here.

Please complete and submit the attached google form by Friday 20th August if you wish to trial.

https://forms.gle/vQNmSSwMCu7EnQ5h9

Trials will be held at Clydesdale Cricket Club MUGA on Sunday 22nd August.

U15s (under 15 on 31^st December 2021) – 1.10pm – 3.10pm

U17s (under 17 on 31^st December 2021) – 3.20pm – 5.20pm

This will be weather dependent and you will be contacted on the telephone number you provide on the trial application form.

Please ensure you are netball ready – hair tied back, nails must be short and smooth and no jewellery,

Please get in touch if you have any questions at netballerdistrict@gmail.com.

Full time modern apprenticeship opportunity 38.75 hours a week.

Based in Glasgow

Closing date 22nd August 2021

If interested please follow the link below to apply or for more information:

https://careers-robertson.icims.com/jobs/6783/apprentice-digital-systems-analyst/job

Good luck to all pupils who are receiving their SQA exam results on Tuesday 10th August.  Any pupils in S5 or S6 wishing to renegotiate their subject choices should, in the first instance, complete this short form.  More information can also be found on the S5 and S6 year group Google Classroom pages.

City of Glasgow College will host a Virtual Clearing Day event on Thursday 12th August 2021 between 2pm- 6pm.

Registration is now open! To sign up please click here. Alternatively, you can access the registration link from the College website https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/clearingday2021

Message from West College Scotland:

We are holding 3 Clearing days across the Region on the following dates:

Greenock (Finnart): 10 August 2.00pm to 7.00pm
Clydebank: 11 August 2.00pm to 7.00pm
Paisley: 12 August 2.00pm to 7.00pm

Our Clearing Days are the perfect opportunity to chat with our staff and sign up for an August Start course that’s right for you.
Over the three events we have over 25 curriculum departments attending alongside our Student Services Department, who can guide you through your application.

We’ll also have representatives from Student Funding, the Student Association, Student Wellbeing, Enabling Services and Digital Device Support, who’ll be able to give further advice and support available to you whilst you study at College

Further info can be found on the college website https://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/college/clearing-days-august-2021/