Dear Parent/Carer,

As you will be aware there have been various modifications and changes made to SQA courses and exams for session 2020/2021.  This booklet will provide you with subject specific information, which will help you to engage in conversation with your child regarding the changes in each of the subjects they are studying.

SQA Modifications for 2020-2021

Miss Black (DHT and SQA co-ordinator) has also produced a useful infographic of the changes that can be found here:

SQA Exams 2020-21 Infographic

The SQA Exam diet for Higher and Advanced Higher courses can be found here:

exam-timetable-2021

The SQA  document for pupils on preparing coursework has already been shared with S5&S6 and can also be found here:

Your-coursework-2020-21

If you are unsure about anything contained in this you can contact me by phoning the school or emailing me at gw10neilsteven@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

On Monday 9^th November there will be an online SQA Information Session for S5 & S6 parents on Microsoft Teams from 6.30pm-7.30pm. You will be able to access this online event from your child’s iPad and click on the “join” button. S5/S6 Pupils are also welcome to attend. If you have any questions you wish to submit in advance of the evening, please contact me at the email address above.

Mr Neil (DHT for S5 &S6)

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please click on the link below for an important update from Maureen McKenna, Executive Director of Education. This has already been shared via our Groupcall Xpressions app and via email. If you did not receive it this way then it may be that we do not have a current email address for you. You can contact our school office on 0141 582 0100 to check this and/or get guidance on how to download our school app.

MMcK – Parents&Carers(Nov).doc

Dear Parent/Carer.

Please see the attached information from Glasgow City Council (GCC), Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue in relation to Bonfire events on 5th November.

Bonfire – Community Update 2020

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please click on link below to see this week’s newsletter.

Parental Update 29.10.20

Mrs McAlaney

As well as ongoing assessment in classes, S5 and S6 pupils will be engaged in formal assessments this term.  This is an important part of gathering evidence of progress. Formal assessment information has been shared with pupils and Mr Neil is also sending out reminders before each assessment.

S5 Formal Assessments Oct-Dec 2020

S6 Formal Assessments Oct-Dec 2020

Any questions, please contact Mr Neil.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please click on the link below to read an important update from Maureen McKenna. More information will follow from the school next week about plans for a range of virtual information evenings over the next few months. Our Parent Council are also meeting with members of the senior leadership team on Monday to discuss.

MMcK – ParentsCarers

Mrs McAlaney

Dear Parent/Carer,

Below is a copy of this week’s newsletter which was sent out yesterday via our GroupCallXpressions app or via email for those without the app. If you did not receive it, please contact our school office so we can check your details are up to date.

Parental Update 08.10.20

Also sent out yesterday was a summary of the work undertaken as part of our Recovery Plan during this term.

Hillhead High Recovery Graphic – September Update

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please find attached this week’s newsletter. This is sent out electronically via our GroupCall Xpressions app or by email for those without the app. If you are not receiving it, please contact the school office so we can check your details are up to date.

Parental Update 29.09.20

Dear Parent/Carer,

This week’s Newsletter was sent out via GroupCall Xpressions app and email this morning along with an updated summary of our Risk Assessment.

HHS Risk Assessment Summary 13.09.20

Parental Update 14.09.20

Below is a copy of information sent out via GroupCall Xpressions app and email on 27.08.20. If you have not already done so, please download the free app or ensure we have an email address on file for you so you receive important updates.

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you will be aware the advice around wearing facemasks is changing and from Monday 31st we need everyone (except those with exemptions) to wear a mask in those busy areas. Many pupils are already wearing them when moving around school and you may have seen picture we shared on Twitter last week of staff wearing them as they move around school.  Others will be used to wearing them on public transport or in local shops. We will go over the advice again during registration classes tomorrow and produce some resources for our website. There is some really useful material on the Young Scot website to help support pupils and you can find it here. https://young.scot/get-informed/national/facts-at-secondary-school

Face Coverings in School | Young Scot It is recommended that pupils at secondary school wear face coverings from 31st August. Find out when you have to wear them, how to access face coverings and some top tips. young.scot

Pupil Support staff will also have a small supply of masks for next week in case any pupil requires one.