Dear Parent/Carer,
Please click on link below to see this week’s newsletter.
Mrs McAlaney
S5 & S6 Formal Assessments
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.
Update from Executive Director of Education
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.
Mrs McAlaney
Parental Newsletter – 08.10.20
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.
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
University of Strathclyde Events
Virtual Open Days
Our Undergraduate Open Days will be taking place virtually this year on:
Wednesday 28th October 1.30pm – 6pm
Saturday 14th November 10am – 2.30pm
More information will be posted as and when it becomes available on our website here.
Higher Education Information Evenings
At this time of year we would ordinarily be visiting many schools to provide information to parents as well as pupils about the UCAS process. In recognition of this we have scheduled Information Evenings which will be particularly useful for parents. Our first one of these was very successful and well attended. Please pass this information on to your students. You and your students can register for one of the dates provided here:
Thursday 8th October 6pm
https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWuvzM51TQixuRyWoO80ug
Monday 19th October 6pm
https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgQoOIK8Qg6G2F5awLWpbA
As always you contact us on ugenquiries@strath.ac.uk and we may be able to arrange an alternative date for your school.
UCAS Events
UCAS are running a number of subject specific virtual events over the coming weeks. Strathclyde will be in attendance along with a wide selection of other Universities from across the UK. The details are as follows:
16th October Biological and Physical Sciences
23rd October Social Sciences, Humanities and Teaching
2nd November Maths, Engineering and Computing
For further information please visit the UCAS site: www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/type/exhibition
UK University Search Fair
UK University Search are holding a virtual fair on Wednesday 11th November. Strathclyde will be in attendance along with a number of other Universities. For further information please see here.
Business Apprenticeship Information Evening
Ernest Young are hosting a virtual information evening for anyone interested in a business apprenticeship in the finance industry.
This is a great opportunity to find out more information and some hints and tips that will be useful when applying for apprenticeships.
More information is available in the below link
Please speak to Mr Richardson once you have registered or if you need any more information.
Parental Newsletter 29.09.20
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please find attached this week’s newsletter. This is sent out electronically via our GroupCall Xpressions app or by email for those without the app. If you are not receiving it, please contact the school office so we can check your details are up to date.
Business, Law, Finance Virtual Exhibition
It will provide you with an opportunity to:
- Chat to subject teachers and admissions specialists, and start comparing unis and courses.
- Meet current students to find out what uni life’s really like.
- Get advice on applying to uni through UCAS, and making your personal statement stand out.
- Discover apprenticeships, what they are exactly, how to apply, and the careers you could achieve.
- Find out about student finance, what you’re entitled to, and how to apply.
- Explore over 100 unis and colleges.
Parental Update – 14.09.20
Dear Parent/Carer,
This week’s Newsletter was sent out via GroupCall Xpressions app and email this morning along with an updated summary of our Risk Assessment.
Education Maintenance Allowance
An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly allowance payable to eligible students who have achieved 100% of their agreed attendance each week at school. It is payable on a 2 weekly basis.
You can find out more information via this link- https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17025
