Refuweegee (ref-u-wee-gee) is a Glasgow-based charity set up in 2015 to provide a warm welcome to forcibly displaced people arriving in the city. To this date, they have provided over 10,000 community-built, personal welcome packs and emergency support packs to people all over Glasgow and across Scotland.

Williamwood’s Refugee Ambassador group are supporting the Science Department in a whole school donation drive for this charity, much in need now more than ever.

The charity are in need of the following:

– Non-perishable foods (rice, pasta, tea, coffee, UHT milk, tinned tomatoes, vegetarian soup, beans, tinned vegetables, pasta sauce, tuna, biscuits, juice etc.).

– Toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, soap, nappies, toilet roll, toothbrush & toothpaste, deodorant & sanitary or shaving items)

– Stationary

– Rucksacks

– Hat, gloves & scarf (2 of the 3 would be ideal)

– Something to read – varying reading abilities so all books are acceptable. Please do consider the content though. Books don’t need to be brand new.

– Colouring books

– Jigsaws

– Board games

– Toys that are clean, in full working order with all parts present.

If you would like to get involved, donations can be dropped off by pupils at the following locations:

• Science 13
• Science base
• Room 2.8

We are looking for items to be donated no later than Friday 8^th October.

If you would like more information about this charity, visit: https://www.refuweegee.co.uk

The events are virtual and  a good opportunity to find out more about key roles and life in the Royal Air Force.

There will also be a recruiter present to answer any questions about the RAF.

The first event is being held on Wednesday 17^th March and the second event will be held on Thursday 25^th March.

To find out more information and to take part, you will find an interactive link on each flyer below that will take you through to EventBrite to book a free ticket.

The Royal Air Force Access All Areas 17 March Event

The Royal Air Force Access All Areas 25 March Event

Skills Development Scotland would like to know what parents and carers think about Scotland’s careers services.

The aim of this research is to ask parents and carers about their awareness and use of Skills Development Scotland services and how they talk to their child about careers. This information will allow SDS to better understand the needs of parents & carers and to better shape our services. The questions should take around 10 minutes to complete.

Enter the SDS parent and carer survey on careers services: https://sdscustomerfeedback.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yzz5v0qpAkhVzv

Feedback from the parent and carer survey will be shared with partner organisations.

The survey will close at 5pm on 31 May 2021

Browne Jacobson are offering a two day virtual work experience placement during the Easter holidays.

They are a top 50 law firm with offices all over the UK. The placement aims to provide students with an insight into how a law firm works, the different departments they have, and an opportunity to talk with  different solicitors.

Placement details

• Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th April, 9am – 4pm each day
• Partner welcome talk
• An insight to law, the different departments and areas of work (including non law routes)
• Breakout rooms with solicitors talking about different areas of law
• Workshops & interactive sessions
• Open to all  S5 and S6 pupils
• FREE opportunity but limited spaces

Application Link: 

https://www.research.net/r/Law-WEX

A free webinar for parents, teachers and partners is being offered by STEM Learning on Friday 11 December 12.30-13.15.

The session will address what Nuffield Research Placements (NRP)  offer, the eligibility criteria, the application process, the logistics of the placements and what will happen if in-person placements cannot take place next year.

If you are a teacher or parent of a student in S5 who might be interested in these placements or STEM professional who are interested in having your organisation host a placement, join the webinar to find out more about the NRP programme and have your questions answered.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuffield-research-placements-for-uk-students-16-tickets-128756073883

Participants must be 18 or over and UK residents.

The webinar will take place on MS teams and you will be emailed a joining link in advance of the webinar.

Any pupil interested in applying can see Miss Mortimer or Mr Harrison for support with the application process.