The Lourdes Computer Games Club is starting again at lunchtime Monday 9 September. If you are interesting in joining us to play a wide selection of new and retro games on a variety of consoles, please come along to a short meeting in Mrs Connelly’s room 231 at 1pm on Monday 2 September to find out more. Places are limited, so don’t be late. S6 Leadership Group
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Justice and Peace Group
The Justice and Peace Group will meet on Mondays at 12.55pm in Room 137, starting 2nd September.
A Justice and Peace group encourages study and reflection and promotes action in 5 broad areas. These are International Peace, Social Justice, Concern for the Environment, World Development and Human Rights.
New S5/6 members are welcome and if you are considering joining the group but cannot manage to the first meeting, please give your name to Mr Durkan or Mr Raeburn.
School Open Tomorrow
Just a reminder that Lourdes Secondary will be open from 10am on Wednesday 7 August for those pupils’ wishing to discuss their option choices for the new term.
Should you wish to clarify times please do not hesitate to contact the School Office from 9am on 0141 582 0180.
Preparing for School
As the time ticks by on another Summer Holiday please remember that the Lourdes Secondary uniform is as follows:
School Blazer
Skirts and Trousers: Black without any other coloured inserts or slogans on them. (no leggings or jeans)
Blouses and Shirts: White. All should have a collar and should not have any colour inserts.
School Ties: The School Tie should be worn at all times. Ties are available to purchase from the School Office. Junior – £4.00, Senior £5.00
Parentzone Website
Parentzone –Tell us what you think about the Parentzone website.
Parentzone is a website dedicated to providing you as a parent or carer, with the most up to date information about your child’s education.
It provides practical advice and ideas of how you can be involved in your child’s learning as well as essential information on features of Curriculum for Excellence.
If you are a parent of a child aged 3 – 18 we would be grateful if you would complete our short survey to help us ensure that Parentzone reflects the needs of all parents and carers.
The survey should take about 5 – 10 minutes to complete and all responses are confidential.
The survey will close on 30 August 2013
Activities Day Information S1-3
Can pupils now make contact with the Activity Leader for their allocated activity. Activities taking place out of school will have additional paperwork to complete (permission form). All Activity Leaders were detailed in the information booklet distributed prior to the May holiday.
5 a side footballers: You DO NOT have to contact a staff member as the Sports Leaders will be taking charge of this activity. You should organise your teams for the competition. All 5 a side teams should report to the PE Dept on Monday 24th June after registration.
If you are not on a list and would like to be please contact Mrs Cullen in Home Economics. Any changes to Activities must be completed via Mrs Cullen and the specific Activity Leader.
BBC Schools News Report
Please make sure you have a look at the fantastic articles produced by our reporting team today – click here to access the site or click on the right side of this page. Some excellent entries from Scotlands Independence, Scottish Hydros development, Bullying and Weather to name a few.
Pupils turned one of the rooms in the school into a reporting room for this National event. Some budding journalists, camera crew and editors in the making – Well done to all involved.
Rolls Royce – Engineering Modern Apprenticeship – Inchinnan & East Kilbride
Opening Date – 28 Jan 2013 – Closing Date – 22 Feb 2013
If you’re looking for an engineering career that’s all about getting hands-on and making things happen our Practical Apprenticeships are a great way to go. They put you at the cut and thrust of one of the world’s most prestigious, dynamic businesses – building, testing and fixing incredible, world-changing products.
What we need
Articulate, numerate, driven individuals who can learn quickly and work well with others.
Standard grades (Band 3, Intermediate 2 Band C or Intermediate 1 Band A) in Maths and English, plus Chemistry, Physics or another technical subject, and one other subject (achieved or expected).
Evidence that you’re genuinely enthusiastic about developing a career in engineering
For more information and to apply:
http://www.rolls-royce.com/careers/what_can_do/graduates/apprenticeships/
SCHOOL LEAVER PLACES STILL AVAILABLE APPLY ASAP
KPMG Audit School Leaver Programme
Locations: Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Glasgow
Salary £20,000 (depending on location)
Tuition fees paid
University accommodation paid
KPMG have designed an innovative, 6-year programme that gives you the opportunity to join their fantastic Audit team, gain an accounting degree, and become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).
Interested? Great, let’s see if it’s for you.
Entry Requirements
Grades ABB at A Level (or equivalent)
B in GCSE Maths and a B in GCSE English Language (or equivalent)
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE
BAE Systems Apprenticeships
Craft Apprenticeships
Entry Requirements: Five Standard Grades including English, Maths and a science or craft/technical subject at Level 4 or above (or equivalent)
Engineering Technician Apprenticeships
Entry requirements: 5 Standard Grades including English, Mathematics and Physics at Level 3 or above – as well as 3 Highers in English, Mathematics and Physics at grade C or above or equivalent.
To apply go to: http://baesystems.gti.co.uk/index.asp –
closing date is 28th February 2013
See noticeboard outside Careers office for more information
Mr Urquhart
