All posts by Mr Richardson

careers, leadership, S5, S6

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.

 

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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
  1. You apply via this website- www.fapglasgow.scot
  2. Select apply now (S6 applications) top right hand corner of page.
  3. Choose which course(s) you would like to apply for
  4. Don’t worry if it asks for a teacher reference, just submit and I will fill this out later.
  5. 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.
careers, S1, S2, S3

S1-S3 Pupil and Parent/ Carer Medicine Information Event

An Introduction to Medicine

WAMGCC in collaboration with the charity You Can be a Doctor and a number of other organisations we are hosting an online information evening for pupils in S1-3 and their parents who are thinking about studying medicine or simply interested in finding out more about the career.

Join us for an evening of presentations from consultant doctors, GPs, medical students, and more to learn about what it’s like to be a doctor and how you can get there. This evening is intended for any pupil in S1 – S3 at a Scottish state school who is thinking about becoming a doctor, is interested in science, or who has a passion for looking after others. We also welcome parents of any budding doctors! The talks will be packed with information but we will also have an open text chat that pupils (and parents) can use to ask questions and chat directly to doctors and medical students. As work experience is difficult to find at the moment this session is sure to provide a valuable opportunity for pupils to explore the possibilities that being a doctor can offer them!

The event is to be held on Tuesday December 15th. 7-9pm. A recording will also go online on the charity’s YouTube channel afterwards. The event is entirely free but to register for an access code please visit:

http://youcanbeadoctor.co.uk/

You Can Be A Doctor – Advice for pupils who want to study medicineYou Can Be A Doctor is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Charity number SC046620 Remember, applying to medicine is your responsibility.youcanbeadoctor.co.uk

(It is worth noting the registration system works best using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers).

For more information please email: advice@youcanbeadoctor.co.uk

careers, internet safety, S3

S3- Social Media- Fake News Project

We are delighted to be working with the University of Glasgow to create and design a project on helping young people to spot fake news, photoshopped images, etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils and will look fantastic on future university, college or employment applications.

Fake news reaches more people and spreads more quickly than the truth and is believed around 75% of the time.  Are you interested in working with academics and Instagram influencers to create a programme to teach young people about fake news? If so, please consider joining our team. We will ask you to come along to some meetings to discuss what topics you think should be covered in the programme (e.g. fake news, spotting photoshop, deepfakes) and helping us design some activities to explore the topics.  We will then package up the programme and it will be delivered in your school and other schools across the UK.  You will develop skills like teamwork and research and have the opportunity to shape a national level project

We are looking for a group of S3 pupils to be involved in this project. If you are interested please contact Mr Richardson on gw12richardsonjack@glow.sch.uk

careers

Future Pathways Evening

This year our Future Pathways Evening will take place online. Below you will find a range of resources all created to support you and your child in the transition from school to college, university, apprenticeships or employment.

On Monday the 16th of November from 6:30pm to 7:15pm Mr Richardson and Mr Neil will host a online question and answer session. Please look over the resources below and come along to the meeting if you have any questions. The meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams and joining instructions have been sent to S4, S5 and S6 Teams pages.

 

1.) Introduction Presentation- Mr Richardson

2.) S6- The Bridge- Mr Neil

3.) Skills Development Scotland (Careers Advisors)-  Pathways 2020

4.) College Transitions- School Presentation 2021

5.) University Transitions

6.) SAAS (Student Award Agency Scotland)- Student funding information.

Useful links;

Www.glasgowguarantee.org

www.apprenticeships.Scot

www.scqf.org.uk

Www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk

www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

www.ucas.com

Www.saas.gov.uk

www.fapglasgow.Scot

 

 

 

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Young Carer Grant

The Young Carer Grant is a £305.10 payment available on an annual basis for 16, 17 and 18 year olds who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for someone who receives a disability benefit.

Young people who have already had a payment are able to apply again once a year has passed since they received their money. We are encouraging young carers to check if they are entitled to further awards, and apply again if they still meet the criteria.

You can check the links below to check eligibility criteria and for more information on applying.

https://fb.watch/1ga3P3k5qL/ – link to facebook video

 

https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/stakeholder-resources/young-carer-grant – link to YCG fact sheets, available in a range of languages