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

At today’s virtual year group assembly,  all S3 pupils were provided with information about the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh programme which is organised by Mr Morton. A copy of the video can be viewed here and additional information in this letter. Pupils can also view this on their year group Google Classroom page.

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

The school chaplaincy team will meet every Thursday during lunchtime in the Conference Room.   All pupils are welcome to visit the chaplains during these times.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr Madden.

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.