Category Archives: Pupils

Navy STEM Learning Event – Thursday 19 November 2020

We were delighted to welcome the Navy to Lourdes Secondary today. They provided a STEM learning experience for some of our young people.

This event was fun and informative and helped increase confidence and enthusiasm across this group.

Virtual Open Evening

Lourdes Secondary school will be hosting our annual Open Evening for Parents of pupils who are currently in Primary 7 on Thursday 19th November from 7pm.

The event will be a virtual experience and can be accessed and viewed on our school app. Click here to access instructions to download the school app.

The virtual Open Evening will provide an introduction to key aspects of the school and transition from P7. You will also have the opportunity to gain a real insight into teaching and learning across the school in S1 and beyond.

Also, at this early stage, I should be grateful if you would share this information about this important event with any parents of P7 children who are or may be interested attending Lourdes Secondary from August 2021.

The virtual event will remain on the school app for the next few months.

We look forward to welcoming our P7 pupils and parents on Thursday 19th November.

Virtual Numeracy Evening for S1 Parents

Have you ever said to your child “that’s not the way I do it” or “Don’t ask me, I’m rubbish at maths”? If so, then take the opportunity to come along to our  Virtual Numeracy Event for all S1 parents and careers on Thursday 17th September at 7pm for an hour of support and help with Numeracy which will help you support your child at home with their Numeracy in the future.

 

The event will take place online and you can participate in the comfort of your own home. More details to follow. We look forward to seeing you there.

Government Update – A Message from the Head Teacher 28 August 2020

Dear Parent/Carer,

I wish to congratulate all our pupils for their willingness and support so far in making a very smooth  and safe return to school.

The Government and Council announced an update this week on the strategies to be employed in school to make us all feel safer.

From Monday all pupils and staff are required to wear a face mask or face covering when moving from class to class, in social areas and in practical workshops in Technical.

There will be some medical exemptions to this – please inform your child’s Pastoral Care Teacher if this applies to your child.

S1 – Miss Campbell gw17campbellsarahann@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

S2 – Miss Fitzpatrick gw15fitzpatrickashle@glow.sch.uk

S3 – Mrs Cassidy SHiggins@lourdes-sec.glasgow.sch.uk

S4 – Mr Blaney HBlaney@lourdes-sec.glasgow.sch.uk

S5 – Mrs Hughes ahughes@lourdes-sec.glasgow.sch.uk

S6 – Mr Downes RDownes@lourdes-sec.glasgow.sch.uk

There is no requirement for face coverings in class but all pupils and staff can wear these if it makes them feel safer.

I ask you to support us in this by ensuring that your child has a covering, is aware of the correct methodology for putting on/taking off and can safely store when not required.

Best Wishes

Mr McGuigan

S1 Parents – A Message from the Head Teacher – 25 August 2020

Dear Parent,

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of all the staff and pupils in the school to welcome you and your child to Lourdes Secondary. We are looking forward to working with you and your son/daughter in the weeks and months ahead.

I am delighted to report to you that the new pupils in S1 have made an excellent start in Lourdes Secondary. I have been impressed with the children’s general attitude, behaviour and the high standard of uniform. We have a significant number of pupils wearing the blazer in S1 and, with your support, I would like to see all S1 pupils wearing the blazer. We have a small stock of blazers in the school at a reasonable price should you wish to purchase one. Please contact the school office for further information.

Support

We are completely committed to ensuring that your child is happy, safe and working to their full potential and your support and engagement in the life and ethos of the school will be very much appreciated.

There are a number of key members of staff who are responsible for guiding and supporting your child through their S1 experience:

Mr Kerr is the Depute Head teacher responsible for your child.
Miss Campbell is the (Acting) Principal Teacher of Pastoral Care for S1 who will provide guidance and coordinate personal support for the pupils.(Mr Downes is currently supporting our S6 pupils)
Ms Cox is the Principal Teacher of Support for Learning who works with all subject staff to ensure that the pupils are being supported appropriately in their learning.
Mrs Dolan is the Principal Teacher of the ALN Provision who coordinates support for a specific group of S1 pupils
Mrs McBride is the Principal Teacher of Nurture who provides support and nurture to a specific group of pupils throughout the school

Miss Campbell is your first point of contact for all matters. Contact details are: gw17campbellsarahann@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

If you have any questions or concerns relating to your child please do not hesitate to contact Miss Campbell who will liaise with the subject teachers and deal with any issues sensitively and promptly.

Break/Lunchtime arrangements 

We are currently operating a cash less payment system in the canteen see Letter issued 17 August 2020

For pupils who have not signed-up to the new on line payment system we would encourage them to continue to bring snacks and packed lunches into school.

Calendar of events and important dates

We are currently working on a calendar of dates for the issue of pupil tracking reports to parents. This information will be passed to parents in the next few weeks.

Best wishes to you and your families,

 

Gerry McGuigan

Pupil iPad Deployment – starting 7 September 2020

The Connected Learning iPad scheme will provide every pupil with an iPad and a range of e-learning tools and resources to assist and enhance their learning at Lourdes Secondary and at home.

All parties involved (pupils, parents/carers and the school) must agree with a range of terms and conditions before an iPad can be issued.

If we were in different circumstances our Parental Information Evenings would have gone ahead in April, however we have now reverted to recording the session for you, so you are fully aware of the expectations when receiving a school iPad.

Senior school pupils (S4-6) have already completed their Home School Agreement, therefore please watch the video and complete the online form for your child if they are in:

S3 https://bit.ly/2FDdi3T

Senior School Catch up: https://bit.ly/3aKRoqV

This must be completed by Friday 28th August, at 5pm.

IPads will be issued at Lourdes Secondary from Monday 7 September until Friday 18 September.  Your child will be informed of their session by their Pastoral Care teacher. Please ensure your child has an appropriate school bag to carry the iPad (as stipulated in the Home School Agreement).

 

Should you have any questions regarding this deployment, please do not hesitate to contact headteacher@lourdes-sec.glasgow.sch.uk marking your email for the attention of Mrs McMullan.