Head Boy / Head Girl Introduction – Tuesday 6 June
Head Boy / Head Girl Application Deadline – Saturday 10 June
Head Boy / Head Girl Interviews – Monday 12 June
Head Boy / Head Girl Speeches – Tuesday 13 and Tuesday 20 June
Head Boy / Girl Voting – Opens Wednesday 21 June / Closes Friday 23 June
Head Boy / Head Girl Announcement – Monday 26 June
Welcome back to all of our new S6 pupils. Good luck on what is an exciting year ahead!
Assembly presentation can be viewed here.
There will be an initial Information Evening for aspiring Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine applicants on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at 7pm in the Lecture Theatre.
Please find attached details of a free course running at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh on Saturday 24 June 2017.
Overview
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is hosting a ‘Getting into Medical School’ school pupils interested in a career in medicine. The day will consist of presentations on the different aspects of the medical career path, from choosing a medical school through to your first year as a doctor. The event will provide a fantastic opportunity for pupils to learn about making a successful application and the options open to them beyond this.
Aims & Objectives
To advise and inform students about the medical school application process and generate interest in a surgical career.
Learning Outcomes
There will be opportunities to hear from a variety of speakers at different stages in their medical careers. Students will gain an insight into the application process from medical students, Junior Doctors, Surgeons and University admissions departments.
You can register your free place at https://www.rcsed.ac.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two apprentice to join the Engineering team based at Great Western Road, Glasgow. This is a great opportunity to re-train, you would gain skills working within the Engineering team, whilst also studying towards an Electrical Engineering SVQ Level 3 qualification.
Apprentice Opportunity
These opportunities are for a full Modern Apprenticeship programme culminating in the attainment of an SVQ level 2 and SVQ level 3 in Electrical Engineering Maintenance, and an NC in Electrical Engineering, with the expectation that candidates continue to HNC level. Full training will be given both onsite and at our training provider; East Kilbride and District Group Training Association (EKGTA) based in East Kilbride. On successful completion of the programme, candidates would receive the appropriate certification and become a fully qualified electrical engineer.
Apprentice Criteria
The successful applicant would be expected to hold 4 National 5 Grades at Level C or above, or alternatively 4 Standard Grades at Credit level in Maths, English and a Science subject (preferably Physics). Intermediate 2 or Higher qualifications would be an advantage.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply online directly to EKGTA.
https://www.ekgta.com/apprenticeships/application/
Closing date for applications – Wednesday 31 May 2017.
This gives students the unique opportunity to spend an entire week with doctors and medical students perfecting their UCAS applications.
10th – 14th July 2017 at Stirling University.
Timetable:
Monday: Medical Wider Reading (NHS structure, medical ethics, current affairs)
Tuesday: Personal Statements
Wednesday: UKCAT
Thursday: BMAT
Friday: Medical School Interview Skills
All students get 5 books included.
Medic Mentor will cover the cost of course fees for students from low-income backgrounds if you meet our student diversity criteria. These students will need to cover the cost of books only (£25 each).
All other students can get a £200 bursary towards the Summer School by using the code medicmentorstudent when registering.
That’s 5 full days of lectures and 5 textbooks for £650, and payment plans are also available.
Spaces are limited are likely to fill up quickly.
For more details, please direct your students to the Summer School webpage here.
You can also contact us on the Mentor Helpline number to speak to a doctor for some general advice: 0745470420
There will be an information evening for our new Sixth Year students (and their parents) who are prospective Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine applicants on Tuesday 13 June at 7.00pm in the Lecture Theatre.
Skills Development Scotland are running a ‘Get Connected’ event at 2pm on Wednesday 31 May at Barrhead Foundry which is aimed particularly at leavers who are unsure of their plans or do not yet have a plan in place.
Advisers will be on hand to support and advise recent leavers who attend.
If you have any questions about this please contact your Pastoral Support Teacher or Mr Fuchs.
Impact Arts has an exciting new Creative Pathways Environmentally themed project starting in Barrhead on Monday 5 June for young people between 16-19 years. It is based at the Auchenback 60 Aurs Dr, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 2LW.
Participants will be paid a £55 weekly subsistence plus travel and will gain employability skills as well as help with a CV and job searches. It is a creative art project and we hope to have a community garden space to make over within the local area.
The project is part of a UK wide environmental movement with 32 other organisations across the country taking part in various activities which is called Our Bright Future. Young people will be taught life skills as well as giving them a voice in their community to make positive changes.
If you are leaving school and are interested in applying for this please contact your Pastoral Teacher and/or Mr Fuchs.
The Diocese of Paisley is organising a conference aimed at supporting those young people who are entering S6 and are considering a vocation as a Catholic teacher (Primary teaching or Secondary in any subject).
This year’s event is scheduled for Monday 19 June beginning at 11.45am for a 12.30pm start. Evaluations from last session indicate that previous participants found the conference to be of real benefit in their decision making and in pursuing applications.
If any pupils in S5 are considering teaching as a profession they should ‘like’ the relevant post on Yammer or see Mr Fuchs.
