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News & Information
- Scottish School’s Young Writer of the Year Award
A number of our Higher and Advanced Higher English pupils entered the Scottish Schools’ Young Writer of the Year Award again this year. We were delighted to find out that Amina Akhtar S5 was Highly Commended, meaning that her work is published on their website and she receives a book token prize. The competition is run… Read more: Scottish School’s Young Writer of the Year Award - Understanding Scotland’s Qualifications
The SCQF is the qualifications framework for Scotland. It is used to compare and understand our country’s wide range of qualifications. The SCQF has 12 levels, ranging from basic introductory skills (level 1) to doctoral degrees (level 12). Each level signifies the complexity of the learning outcomes. It is important for our young people to… Read more: Understanding Scotland’s Qualifications - Bulletin Highlights 23rd March – 3rd April 26
Dear all families, In the absence of our use of X and still confirming our communications platform, please see as agreed with parent council some highlights from the staff bulletin, this will be distributed fortnightly for parents and carers. Bulletin Board – 23.3.26 - Spring Chamber ConcertOur annual Chamber Concert is at 7 pm this Thursday evening at Broomhill Parish Church. Pupils have worked very hard to be able to present a wonderful programme of a wide variety of music – there is something for everyone! It would be lovely to see you there. Thanks, Lorna
- S6 Key Dates and Information
Dear all S6 families, As the last academic term of learning comes to an end for our S6 students, I thought it may be helpful to share some important information about the final events we have planned, please have a look through the document attached below which gives details on the key events coming up… Read more: S6 Key Dates and Information - S5/S6 Skills & Leadership Options
There are 5 skills and leadership bundles. Higher Leadership, Subject Ambassador together with either: • Level 6 Creative Thinking • Level 6 Powering Futures and Level 7 STEM • Level 5 Effective Now and Level 6 Sports Leaders • Level 6 Global Challenge Diploma in Sustainability • Level 7 Refereeing and Level 6 NPA Sports… Read more: S5/S6 Skills & Leadership Options - Qualifications Scotland – ‘Your Exams’ Document
Dear Parents/Carers, This morning, Qualifications Scotland have published this year’s ‘Your Exams’ document. This contains important rules and guidance for learners preparing for and sitting their exams. It is therefore essential that all learners who are due to sit Qualifications Scotland exams this year read and understand the rules before sitting their exams. Please ensure… Read more: Qualifications Scotland – ‘Your Exams’ Document - S5 to S6 Options Presentation
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to the S5 to S6 Options Information Event last night on Teams. You can find attached the presentation used which discusses the upcoming process if you missed it or wish to have a look through it again. Please get in touch if you have any… Read more: S5 to S6 Options Presentation - HMIe 1 Year Follow Up
Dear all Parents/Carers, As you may be aware, Hyndland Secondary was inspected by Education Scotland in November 2024 as part of the national inspection programme. As a result of the excellent performance, the outstanding levels of attainment across the school and the strong strategic leadership of the establishment, Education Scotland advised that they did not… Read more: HMIe 1 Year Follow Up - S5 to S6 Options
For the attention of all S5 families. It’s almost that time again! Your young person will soon have the opportunity to choose their subjects for the next school year. Please have a read through the attached booklet which goes into detail about the S5 to S6 Options process. Many thanks Mrs Forrester DHT S6 Full… Read more: S5 to S6 Options - Senior Phase Options Information Evening
A huge thank you to all parents/carers who were able to attend the S4 Senior Options Information Evening on Thursday 26th February. For those who missed it, please have a read through the attached documents which go into detail about the Senior Phase Options Process. Many thanks, Mrs Hayes DHT S5 Full Options Booklet S4… Read more: Senior Phase Options Information Evening - S2 Course Choice Information Evening
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our S2 Course Choice Information Evening on 26th February. Please have a look through the attached presentation if you missed it. Thanks, Ms Letford DHT S2 Information evening 26.2.26 - Maths Supported Study – S4-S6 support
The Maths Department are keen to share details of the supported study that is running in the school for pupils in S4, S5 and S6 as we prepare for the final SQA exam diet which commences in April 2026. Details are below: - HMI Inspection Report PublicationDear Parents and Carers, Please find attached the letter prepared by HM Inspectors following the inspection of our school in November. We are so delighted and very proud of the young people and staff in our school contributing to something so special. This has been a real whole team effort. Two ratings of excellence is… Read more: HMI Inspection Report Publication
