Congratulations to Williamwood’s Lego Robotics team who competed in the First Lego League Glasgow regional tournament in West College Scotland, Clydebank. Both teams performed extremely well throughout the day with the teams winning the robot challenge and robot design elements. Following their success, the teams will now progress to compete in the Scottish final next year. Well done to Mahad, Roddy, Rahul, Ross, Cosmas, Jiabao, Lee, Matthew, Manthan, James, Bhavya, Akhilesh, Charlie, Callum, Omar and Ibrahium.

Congratulations to all those who competed at the SSSA Indoor Secondary Skier Cross Championships this week at Snowsport.  Gregor Chalmers-Thompson (S2) finished 7^th in the S1-S3 category and Ross Nesbitt (S6) finished 2^nd place in the S4-S6 category.  Well done!

Congratulations to S1 pupils who won the Social Subjects quiz today at St Luke’s High School.  Pupils had a great experience.  Well done!

Congratulations to Severin and Sofia who won gold in the S6 and S2 event at the Scottish Schools Indoor Championship on Friday 22nd November. Also, a massive well done to all pupils who participated in the event.

BAE Systems Naval Ships

·         Apprentice Burner – Two National 4s to include Maths and English

·         Apprentice Electrician – Five National 4s  to include English, Maths and a Science or Technical Subject  

·         Apprentice Engineering Technician – Five National 5s at grade C or above including English, Maths and Physics plus three Highers at grade C or above in English, Maths and a Science subject 

·         Apprentice Joiner – Five National 4s to include English, Maths and a Science or Technical Subject

·         Apprentice Mechanical Fitter  – Five National 4s to include English, Maths and a Science or Technical Subject  

·         Apprentice Pipe Fitter  – Five National 4s to include English, Maths and a Science or Technical Subject  

·         Apprentice Sheet Metal  – Five National 4s to include English, Maths and a Science or Technical Subject or equivalent 

·         Apprentice Steelworker – Five National 4s to include English, Maths and a Science or Technical Subject or equivalent 

·         Apprentice Supply Chain To apply, you’ll need to have Five National 5s at grade C or above; including English and Maths plus 2 Highers at C or above in English and Maths.

https://baesystems.gti.co.uk/Vacancy/Search/PreLogonSearchPostedCriteria.asp

Closing date 28 February 2020

Clark Contracts

·         Trainee Quantity Surveyor

·         Trainee Finance Assistant

https://clarkcontracts.com/job/trainee-quantity-surveyor-95/

No set closing date

Morgan Stanley 

·         Four  Year Graduate Apprenticeship   Business Management: Financial Services BA Hons delivered in Partnership with Strathclyde University.   Minimum criteria 4 Highers BBBB including Maths and English.

·         Three year Finance Apprentice Programme supported to attain ACCA Foundation Diploma.  Minimum entry criteria 4 Highers grade BBBC 1 SITTING or BBBB 2 sittings.  Including Maths and English.  Maths at a B.

·         Four  Year Graduate Technology Apprenticeship.  Software Development BSc (Hons) delivered in Partnership with Strathclyde University. Minimum criteria is 4 Highers BBBB including computing or physics or maths plus English.

https://morganstanley.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/brand-2/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/1/adv/

Closing date 1 March 2020

THALES 

Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Candidates will need 5 Standard Grades (Level 1-2) or 5 National Level 5 Grades including English and Maths are essential. Technical/design and/or Physics is desirable.

Electrical Engineering Apprentice

Candidates will need at least four Higher qualifications grades AABB including Maths and another STEM based subject

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Candidates will need at least four Higher qualifications grades AABB including Maths and another STEM based subject.

https://jobs.thalesgroup.com/search-jobs/apprenticeship/United%20Kingdom?orgIds=1766-23141-23081-23007-27280&kt=1&alp=2635167&alt=2

Closing date 3 January 2020

Campbell Dallas Finance 

A minimum of four or five A or B level at Scottish Higher grade (or equivalent) – this should include English and Mathematics.

https://www.campbelldallas.co.uk/careers/graduate-trainee/#1477055910742-6f83c2cf-4134

Closing date 31January 2020

GTG Arnold Clark

Forklift Maintenance Technician

National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or a Craft subject

Body Repair Apprentice

National 4 or above in Maths, English and a Science or Craft subject

Apprentice Vehicle Refinisher

National 4 or above in English, Maths, and a Science or Craft subject

https://apprenticeships.gtg.co.uk/

Coca- Cola East Kilbride

Engineering Apprenticeship

https://www.ccep.jobs/job/-/-/26309/13565277?jobPipeline=Indeed&utm_source=germany_emplify&utm_medium=Indeed_organic

Congratulations to Ben Dickinson (S3) who has been offered a place in the horn section of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.  This is an incredible achievement.  Well done!

Congratulations to Andrew (S5) who won his final points to receive his black belt.  Andrew is now a Judo 1^st Dan at 16 years old.  This is an amazing achievement Andrew.  Well done!

Congratulations to Louisa (S2) won the squash Irish Junior Open in Dublin on 24^th November.  Well done Louisa!

Congratulations to Euan (S6) and Shay (S5) who represented Paisley & District School Select and qualified to the quarter final stage of the National Trophy Finals.

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Swimming Development are looking for children aged 4 to 12 years to come along to FREE Lessons.  The existing swimming teachers are upskilling to a higher level of swimming qualification run by the National Governing Body Scottish Swimming.  If you are interested in bringing your children along to our free taster swimming lessons at Barrhead Foundry, being taught by our probationary teachers, more information can be found here.

Congratulations to Tara Finnie and Ruby Burns(S1) who organised a sponsored cake sale on Friday for Children in Need.  Tara and Ruby raised £116.60.  Well done!

Congratulations to ex-pupil Robert who was awarded the WorkEastRen “Foundation Apprenticeship” of the year award.  An amazing achievement.  Well done Robert!