JD Sports in Silverburn are recruiting for their new Flagship Store which opens on 2nd December 17. They are recruiting 80 temporary sales staff and the store manager will be retaining approximately 40 temporary staff for permanent roles in the New Year.
For further information please visit https://www.workeastren.co.uk/portal/jobs/
SCHOLAR’s upcoming Online Sessions are:
Higher Physics Monday, 06 Nov @ 6:00 pm
Higher English Tuesday, 07 Nov @ 6:00 pm
Higher Computing Science Wednesday, 08 Nov @ 6:30 pm
National 5 Maths Thursday, 09 Nov @ 6:00 pm
For more information on how to take part in our Online Sessions as well as upcoming sessions, please visit: SCHOLAR’s Live Online Sessions
Please note that worksheets will be available and should be attempted before some sessions.
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On Thursday 2 November we held our 3rd annual Health and Wellbeing Lecture with Keynote Speakers Rose Marie Parr (Scotland’s Chief Pharmaceutical Officer) and Dr Gayle Davis (Senior Lecturer in the History of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh).
Rose Marie Parr discussed why she embarked on a career in Pharmacy as well as topical issues in her field such as ethics and over prescribing of drugs that were highly beneficial for our students considering studying Pharmacy but also all science and health related fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Biomedical Science.
Dr Gayle Davis offered an alternative view for people who are interested in Science. She gave an extremely interesting presentation on the History of Medicine, making clear why it’s a worthwhile exercise to look backwards as well as forwards when we consider health, disease and its treatment, and how that might benefit both patients and the people who treat them.
Both talks were highly inspirational and pupils were able to ask questions at the end.
The S6 Year Group Photograph will take place on Friday 17 November during Period 3.
On Tuesday 31 October we held our first Information Evening for pupils who are considering applying for teaching.
We are extremely grateful to the staff and visitors for their participation and passing on their vast experience that will help our pupils with their applications and interviews.
Keynote Speakers
Workshops
The Skills and Abilities of a Teacher
Helena Docherty (Teacher of Modern Languages), Dorothy Graham (Teacher of Modern Languages) & Christopher Docherty (Principal Teacher of English)
Becoming a Teacher
Jade Murphy (Newly Qualified Teacher of Physical Education), Victoria Gray (Student Teacher of Physical Education), Caitlin McCrorie (Newly Qualified Primary Teacher, St Cadoc’s Primary School) and Christina Thompson (Newly Qualified Primary Teacher, Our Lady of the Missions Primary School)
Applications, Interviews and Admissions
Jill Tait and Sandra Hynes, Glasgow University
Teaching as a Vocation
Natalie Finnigan (Secondary Religious Education Adviser for Archdiocese of Glasgow) and Carol Scott (Head Teacher St Brigid’s Primary School)
Presentations
On Tuesday 24 October we held our first ever Law, Business and Accountancy Information Evening. This was a resounding success and many thanks to all of the pupils, parents, staff and visiting speakers for participating.
A vast array of industry professionals spoke to our pupils and parents about the type of course they intend on studying and gave them advice about their applications and potential interviews.
We have information evenings coming up for the following subjects:
We have an extensive and on going programme to support all applicants in processing their application. This includes advice on course choice, personal statements and guidance on how to complete the electronic application. We will also prepare a school reference.
All pupils will be given a paper copy of this booklet to help them write their personal statement.
S6 UCAS Information Guide 2017-18
Well done to Megan Gordon (1a5), Vincent Kelly (1a6) and Dominic Kelly (6a1) who all represented St Ninian’s in the Renfrewshire Schools’ Swimming Championships on Saturday 21 October.
Dominic won Gold in both the 100m Butterly and 200m Freestyle. Vincent came 4th in the 100m Freestyle and 7th in the 200m Freestyle. Megan came 6th in both the 100m Freestyle and 200m Freestyle.
There will be an LNAT workshop for all prospective Law Students on Tuesday 24 October, 3:30pm in ICT 10.
Mr Matthews has also kindly offered to work with students on 1:1 basis by arrangement.
Please see attached minutes from recent meeting of the S6 Pupil Council:
