A reminder that school is closed from Monday 14th October until Monday 21st October.  Pupils return to school on Tuesday 22nd October as Monday 21st October is an in-service day for staff. We wish everyone an enjoyable October break.

Skills Development Scotland are holding an event for parents of students in S4-S6 in Barrhead Foundry on Tuesday 29^th October. The event will run from 5pm to 8pm with parents having the option to drop in at any point. The purpose of the event is to provide information to parents about career management skills, as well as the routes and pathways into different professions.  Please find a copy of the letter here.

Thank you to everyone who attended the parent conference this week as part of our ‘Mental Health Festival’. The sessions, on managing anxiety and dealing with grief and loss, were very well attended.  For those who could not attend, we have shared some links below.  In addition, please find a copy of ‘Managing anxiety in young people’ presentation here and supporting bereavement here. 

Good luck to Mr Crawford, Roddy, Ms Ness and all the other East Renfrewshire pupils heading to China today for an exciting 2 week trip of language and culture. 

The subject presentations from the National 5 Information Evening are now available on the school website in the ‘Information’ section.

All pupils in S1/S2 and in P6/P7 at our associated primary schools have now received a letter inviting them to the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design and Maths (STEAM) fair.  This will be held on Thursday 24^th October 6pm – 8:30pm.  This event has been highly successful over the last few years engaging both pupils and parents in a variety of activities.  We are delighted to welcome back the Glasgow Science Centre with their entertaining and informative show, Future Fuels Show, as well as welcoming new partners who will be attending for the first time.  We are looking forward to an exciting and informative evening for both pupils and parents.

This week, all of the lost property is displayed in the corridor for pupils to reclaim their belongings at interval, lunchtime or after school.  If unclaimed, the items will be donated to a charity in Ghana after the October break.  Please come and collect your misisng items.

Congratulations to both Williamwood Ski Teams who were successful at the SSSA Dual Slalom Series qualifying event at the Glasgow Ski Centre on Friday 4^th October. They will now progress to the National Finals which will be held at Braehead on the Wednesday 30^th October.  Team one was made up of Eva (S2), Finlay (S1), Henry (S1) and Calvin (S2).  Team two was made up of Ross (S6), Tom (S6), Rory (S2) and Gregor (S2). Well done to both teams!

Congratulations to Louise (S2) who recently competed in two European Junior Squash Tournaments.  Louise achieved runner up in the Head Danish Open and winner in the Nordic Open.  An amazing achievement,  Well done!

Congratulations to all of the S3 girls who participated in ‘Pretty Muddy’ to celebrate Active Girls Day. The girls were encouraged to wear pink and managed to raise a considerable amount for Cancer Research.

This year’s supported study timetable has been issued to senior pupils and is also available to view on the school website in the ‘Pupils’ section as well as here.