Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on the link below for an update from Maureen McKenna, Executive Director of Education.
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Parental Update 15.01.21
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on the link below to see the newsletter issued via GroupCall and email on Fri 15th January. If you did not receive this then please contact our school office to check we have the most up to date contact details for you. The parental survey mentioned in the newsletter will be sent out via GroupCall and email on Monday 18th January.
Successful Proxy Authentication Connections on iPads
We know that a lot of staff and pupils have been experiencing proxy authentication issues on school iPads.
We had previously published the following help and tips page through Sway: https://sway.office.com/wRYnDRoxD3SkqV3d?ref=Link
We have updated this today (second video in the Sway presentation).
All are reminded that, even if the proxy authentication issue persists, school iPads can still be used to access Teams, Outlook and almost all mediums being used to deliver online learning.
The local authority ICT team are currently taking steps to reduce the incidence of proxy authentication problems.
Parental Update – Free School Meals 13/01/21
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on the link below for an update on payments to families whose children are entitled to free school meals. Please get in touch if you have any queries or would like some support with the application process.
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.
Parental Update – 08.01.21
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on the link below for more information on the plans for remote learning from Mon 11th January 2021.
This update has been sent out via our GroupCall Xpressions app and also via email. If you are not receiving emails, please contact or school office so we can check we have the most up to date contact information for you.
Parental Update – 05/12/21
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on attached link for an important update . This has been shared via our GroupCall Xpressions app and email. More information will follow later this week. If you are not receiving emails, please contact our school office tomorrow to check we have the most up to date details for you.
Parental Update: Arrangements for Jan 2021
Dear Parent/Carer,
You will be aware of the First Minister’s announcement on Saturday that impacts on our return to school in January. Please see the letter below from Maureen McKenna, Executive Director of Education.
There is also a letter for senior phase pupils that will be shared via year group Teams pages and can be read here:
We will also send out more information on Mon 4th January to all parents and carers via GroupCall / email and our school website.
Wishing you and your family a relaxing break.
Mrs McAlaney
Parental Update 18.12.20
Dear Parent,
Please click on the link for this week’s newsletter which contains information for end of term arrangements.
Mrs McAlaney
Parental Update – 16/12/20
Dear Parent/Carer,
A pupil at our school has tested positive for Covid-19. Those who have been in close contact with the pupil have been informed and are now isolating as per Public Health advice. The letter below is being sent to everyone else to inform you of the situation and to remind you of current guidance.
