Please see the below documents which include information about timelines for university applications
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S5- Career Ready Application Now Open
Applications are now open for the Career Ready programme. Through this programme you will have the following opportunities;
- Paired with a mentor from the world of work who you will meet about 5 times in S5 and 5 times in S6.
- 6 Masterclasses in S5 and 6 Masterclasses in S6 where you will learn lots of usual information and gain important skills to prepare you for the world of work.
- Complete a 4 week paid internship in industry
- Gain an incredible experience that will look fantastic on applications forms for university, college or employment.
- The available work places are varied and come from a variety of industries- please see career ready website for more.
If you would like more information, please see here-
If you need any other information please let me know,
Mr Richardson.
gw12richardsonjack@glow.sch.uk
S4 Wider Achievement Presentations
Today, pupils in S4 watched a presentation about all of the amazing opportunities that are available for Wider Achievement.
The form for selecting wider achievement options is located at the end of the presentation.
If pupil need any support in making their choices they should contact Mr Richardson.
S5 Duke of Edinburgh Opportunity
As part of their S6 induction, all current S5 pupils will have the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Bronze Level.
This is a fantastic opportunity for them to develop their confidence, resilience and team work skills in preparation for applying to university, college or employment.
Please see this letter and PowerPoint for more information and speak to Mr Richardson if you have any questions.
Wellbeing Information Evening Presentation
Thank you to everyone who attended our Wellbeing Information Evening. We hope that you found it useful.
Here it the presentation that was shared on the night. It is full of helpful information to support wellbeing during this incredibly challenging time.
S5 Pupils- College Course Offering for S6.
There is an option to study a course at college as part of your S6 studies. This is a great opportunity to try something different and achieve a qualification that isn’t on offer in school.
Below are some videos/ links that explain more about what each course involves and also how to apply. It is very important that you let Mr Richardson know when you apply and what courses you apply for.
Registration link
The registration portal can be accessed on the link below.
Senior Phase College Course Introduction Film
List of Courses (more information attached and videos below show more about each course)
| Course | Level | College | Campus |
| Hospitality FA | 4 | City | City |
| NPA in Bakery | 4 | City | City |
| NPA Professional Cookery | 4 | City | City |
| Up in the air and on the Ground | 4/5 | City | City |
| Introduction to Your Future: Health, Child & Social Care | 5 | City | City |
| NPA Radio & Podcasting | 5 | City | City |
| NQ Introduction to Construction Skills | 5 | City | City |
| SFW Financial Services | 5 | City | City |
| Supply Chain Operations | 5 | City | City |
| Intro to Marketing, Advertising & PR | 6 | City | City |
| NPA Criminology | 6 | City | City |
| NPA Cyber Security | 6 | City | City |
| NPA Health & Social Care: Skills for Practice | 6 | City | City |
| NPA Legal Studies | 6 | City | City |
| NPA Social Services, Children & Young People | 6 | City | City |
| NPA Television Production | 6 | City | City |
| NPA Computer Games Development | 5 | Clyde | Anniesland |
| SFW Early Learning and Childcare | 5 | Clyde | Anniesland |
| Sport Through Coaching | 6 | Clyde | Anniesland |
| Construction | 4 | Clyde | Cardonald |
| Creative Beauty Skills and Hair Styling | 4 | Clyde | Cardonald |
| Fashion & Textile Technology | 5 | Clyde | Cardonald |
| Inspire Your Future | 5 | Clyde | Cardonald |
| TV Production | 5 | Clyde | Cardonald |
| Cyber Security | 6 | Clyde | Cardonald |
| Data & Artificial Intelligence | 6 | Clyde | Cardonald |
| Fashion & Textile Technology | 6 | Clyde | Cardonald |
| NPA Horticulture | 4 | Clyde | Langside |
| SFW Early Learning and Childcare | 4 | Clyde | Langside |
| Web Design | 5 | Clyde | Langside |
| Automotive Skills | 4 | Glasgow Clyde | Anniesland |
| Beauty and Complementary Therapy Skills | 4 | Glasgow Clyde | Langside |
| Automotive FA | 4 | Glasgow Kelvin | Springburn |
| Construction FA | 4 | Kelvin | East End |
| Introduction to Cafe Culture | 4 | Kelvin | East End |
| SFW Early Learning and Childcare | 4 | Kelvin | East End |
| Current Trends in Hairdressing & Make-up | 4 | Kelvin | Easterhouse |
| SFW Early Learning and Childcare | 4 | Kelvin | Easterhouse |
| Sound Production:Recording | 5 | Kelvin | Easterhouse |
| Higher Dance | 6 | Kelvin | Easterhouse |
| Professional Theatre Preparation | 6 | Kelvin | Easterhouse |
| Construction FA | 4 | Kelvin | Springburn |
| Intro to Adventure Sport & Fitness | 4 | Kelvin | Springburn |
| Uniformed and Emergency Services | 4 | Kelvin | Springburn |
| National 5 Psychology | 5 | Kelvin | Springburn |
| NPA Building Services Engineering | 5 | Kelvin | Springburn |
| NPA Construction | 5 | Kelvin | Springburn |
| SFW Early Learning and Childcare | 5 | Kelvin | Springburn |
| HNC Mechanical Engineering | 7 | Kelvin | Springburn |
Courses in more detail
Senior Phase Automotive and Engineering Glasgow Clyde College
Senior Phase Beauty and Complementary Therapy Skills Glasgow Clyde College
Senior Phase Early Learning and Childcare Glasgow Clyde College
Senior Phase Hairdressing Glasgow Kelvin College
Senior Phase NPA Construction Kelvin College
Senior Phase NPA Television Production City of Glasgow College
Senior Phase Professional Theatre Preparation Glasgow Kelvin College
Senior Phase 4-7 Recruitment Event 21 Feb 2019 City of Glasgow College
Senior Phase SFW Sport and Recreation Glasgow Clyde College
Senior Phase Skills for Work Automotive Skills Glasgow Kelvin College
Senior Phase Up in the Air and Down on the Ground City of Glasgow College
Senior Phase Young Women into Construction City of Glasgow College
COP26 Volunteer Programme
The UK will host the international summit at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow on 1 – 12 November 2021 and Glasgow City Council is looking for a team of around 1000 friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to support the staging of this globally significant event.
Anyone interested in volunteering is invited to step forward and submit their application at www.ukcop26.org/volunteer. Applications are open now until Wednesday, 31 March.
These vital climate talks are expected to bring together the largest gathering of heads of state ever hosted in the UK, alongside climate experts and campaigners, to agree coordinated action to tackle the climate emergency.
A variety of volunteer roles will be available in both Glasgow and Edinburgh, including providing information on the conference and the venues, supporting delegates staying in and travelling around the city, and promoting the best of what Glasgow and Scotland has to offer.
Foundation Apprenticeship Applications Open-11/01/21
Applications for Foundation Apprenticeships open today 11/01/21 for pupils in S5 who are returning to school for S6.
Please see below message shared with S5 pupils today via Teams
Foundation Apprenticeship applications for S6 open today. You should have recently seen a presentation from Tracey Parker about Foundation Apprenticeships, I have attached it below for anyone who would like to revisit it.
Foundation Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity to experience college/ the work place before you leave school. They allow you to achieve a Level 6 qualification which is equivalent to a Higher. They take place all day on a Tuesday and a Thursday which means you will have to think carefully about your subject commitments for next year. Below is the process for applying
- You apply via this website- www.fapglasgow.scot
- Select apply now (S6 applications) top right hand corner of page.
- Choose which course(s) you would like to apply for
- Don’t worry if it asks for a teacher reference, just submit and I will fill this out later.
- Send me an email once you have applied. gw12richardsonjack@glow.sch.uk
If you have any questions at all please let me know. Spaces fill up fast and are first come, first served so I would recommend applying quickly. Even if you are not 100% sure you want to do it, it is easier to withdraw from the course than to be accepted at a later date so just go for it.
Kind regards,
Mr Richardson.
Support for Learning
Dear Parents/Carers,
Support for Learning have created a blog providing information on SfL, EAL and Nurture. We have also created an iPad support booklet explaining the Accessibility feature to support a variety of learning needs. Copies are available in the SfL and on the blog. To access the website, please click here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/hillheadsupportforlearning/
HPV Vaccine- S1
All pupils in S1, and some pupils from other year groups who have not already received the vaccine, will be posted out a letter about getting their HPV vaccine.
Here is a short video with more information.
