Hello from Williamwood PTA

The school environment may have changed but fundraising is still essential and the school needs this support more than ever. The money raised by the PTA can really make a big difference, to enhance the experience for all the pupils.

We don’t just pay for football strips. The money raised is distributed right across the whole school. Over the last year we’ve contributed towards, New Furniture for the Nurture Room, Wireless Tablets for the Maths Department, the Chess Club was able to purchase New Chess Sets and Clocks, a Keyboard and Guitar for the Music Department, Computing needed Raspberry Pis, we purchased a Digital Camera for the Art Department, made contribution to the Be Kind Campaign and the Car Park Improvement Project.

Fundraising needs to continue and although we won’t be present at parents’ evenings or fayres in the near future you can still donate and get involved. Last year all our fundraising was successfully done through ParentPay.

So we’re starting the new term with voluntary PTA donation of £5 per child through ParentPay. If you choose to donate you’ll be entered each month (September to June) into a monthly draw with the chance to win great prizes such as vouchers for local shops and restaurants.

We’re always looking for new members and if you’d like to get involved, have a fundraising idea or would just like some more information please email williamwoodpta@gmail.com or contact us via our Facebook page WilliamwoodPTA

Dear Parent/Carer,

We are setting up this year’s support groups for our young people. These support groups are designed to help build confidence, manage anxiety and improve resilience. There are also groups that would help with social and emotional interaction.

Our support groups promote our school values of Fairness, Ambition, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility.

If you think this is something that would be beneficial to your child, please follow the link here which will give you a bit more information about each of the support groups on offer as well as how to sign your child up.

Please make sure you have a discussion with your child before signing them up to any group, so that they are in agreement to signing up.

If you require any more information on this please contact Mrs Macphee, Principal Teacher of Pupil Support.

Hays Travel are the UK’s largest independently-owned travel agent and our
branch in Newton Mearns serves our local community in providing good value,
quality holidays alongside excellent customer service.

For over 41 years we have invested in training and developing our people
though our apprenticeship programmes and would like to work with you to help
promote our current and future apprenticeship opportunities to your pupils.

We have modern apprenticeship vacancies currently available throughout
Scotland, head to www.apprenticeships.scot <http://www.apprenticeships.scot>
and click, “Find a Vacancy” to view our opportunities. You can also head to
our careers website www.haystravelcareers.co.uk
<http://www.haystravelcareers.co.uk>

Please feel free to contact us with any other opportunities as to how we can
assist you in providing career information, advice and guidance to your
pupils.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Lorraine Stairmand
Branch manager

Congratulations to all pupils who participated in Williamwood’s first S1 Sudoku competition, run by the maths department. It was a great event at lunchtime and was attended by many of our new S1 pupils. A special congratulations to our three prize winners who managed to complete their Sudoku challenges in the quickest time.  Our third prize winner, who received a pencil set, was Ella with an incredible time of 5mins 40secs.  Our second prize winner, who received a pencil set and scented pen set, was Mya with an impressive 5mins and 19secs.  Our first prize winner, who received a £10 Silverburn voucher, was Sampriti with an unbelievable time of 4mins and 1 secs.  Well done girls and we hope you enjoy your prizes.  Look out for more challenges and competitions happening throughout the year and hopefully you will be seeing your name posted soon as one of our lucky prize winners.

An NHS COVID-19 information letter for the new school term can be found here

New Decathlon store opening at Tesco Silverburn and are recruiting for staff. You can apply using the link below:

https://www.workeastren.co.uk/wer-884-sports-advisor

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.

Congratulations to Elliot, Rory, Noah, Elias and Eden (S6) who were presented with their Industrial Cadetship Gold award by Ciara Duffy, Scotland Director of the Engineering Development Trust.  Under the guidance of their mentor, Colin McCreath from ARUP, their project to implement Autonomous Vehicles into the Central Business District of Glasgow was awarded the Best Overall Project for Scotland  with particular recognition given to their presentation, technical and project management skills.  In addition to winning first place, the pupils were also awarded Young STEM Leader Level 6 and gained additional SCQF points at Level 6.  Their project was also awarded a CREST Gold award after meeting all 15 success criteria.  Well done!  The pupils leave Williamwood High School in the coming days to start STEM based courses at university.  All have agreed to return to Williamwood in the future for our STEM evening to showcase their project.