Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on the link below to see this week’s newsletter.
You can find information on all of the clubs taking place at the moment here:
Letter from Maureen McKenna – Free School Meal Update
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on link below for an update on Free School Meals. This has also been sent out via GroupCall and email to parents.
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.
Parental Newsletter – 18.02.01
Dear Parent/Carer,
Here is this week’s newsletter which was sent out via GroupCall Xpressions app and email this morning. If you are not receiving information this way please do get in touch so we can check we have the most up to date information for you.
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
Children’s Mental Health Week 1st-7th February 2021
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week and Mr Dochety has put together an online Wellbeing Support Pack that has been shared with pupils and families which can also be found here:
Wellbeing Support Pack – Hillhead (Complete) (1)
You will see a number of examples on our school Twitter account @HillheadHSÂ of how mental health is being covered in our curriculum.
All of the senior leadership team have been sharing information and tips on wellbeing at virtual assemblies on Friday afternoons and also at our two online parent information sessions over the past week. Wellbeing Drop-In Sessions continue this week for pupils – all information is on year group Teams pages. Please contact Miss McGuire or Miss Black for more information. Our school counsellors also continue to work with pupils via phone calls at present. Please get in touch with Pastoral Care if this is something you wish to know more about.
Letter from Maureen McKenna to Senior Phase pupils – 01.02.21
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on the link below from Maureen McKenna, Executive Director of Education, to senior pupils, This letter has also been added to S4-S6 Teams pages by Mr Neil and Ms Higgins.
MMcK – senior phase pupils.doc
Parental Weekly Update 01.02.21
Dear Parent/Carer,
Here is this week’s newsletter which has already been issued via GroupCall app and email.
Supporting Your Child With Online Learning
Dear Parent/Carer,
Thank you to all who completed the parental survey on remote learning. All of your feedback was read and discussed as part of ongoing review of remote learning. Key messages have been shared in weekly parental bulletins but you can also see the full report here:
Parental Survey on Remote Learning – Report and Action Plan
A copy of the support booklet issued last week to all parents/carers and pupils can also be found below.
Remote Learning Support Guide Jan 2021
Please find below a copy of the PowerPoint presentation from the Information Session for parents/carers of S1-S3 pupils on Thursday 28th January on supporting your child with online learning.
Online Learning Information Evening
A copy of the presentation shown at the Information Session for parents/carers of S4-S6 pupils on Tues 2nd February can be found here:
Supporting Your Child with Online Learning S4-S6
Pupils were invited to complete a survey on their experiences of remote learning during the third week of term. The survey was open from Mon 25th-Thurs 28th January. The report below was shared with pupils on Friday 12th February.
Latest Update from Maureen McKenna – 27.01.21
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on the link below for an update from Maureen McKenna, Executive Director of Education.
