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

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

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