Week 5 in the Caledonia Centre

This week in Katrine Room, our learners explored 2D shapes, developing their understanding of geometry through hands-on activities. Using a variety of materials, they enhanced their creativity and problem-solving skills while making different shapes.

Our S2 pupil demonstrated leadership and teamwork as team captains in basketball, applying his physical skills and working collaboratively in a fast-paced game.

In Design and Technology, an S3 pupil showed practical skills and creativity by completing a fantastic egg holder project, reflecting the CfE focus on designing, making, and evaluating.

Meanwhile, our S1 students brought energy and enthusiasm to the Friday lunchtime radio  skills through music and broadcasting.

Other news

The Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living is inviting young disabled and neurodivergent people to complete a short survey to share their experiences. Your feedback will help them improve their support and future work.

The survey is anonymous and secure. Participants can enter a prize draw to win a £50 gift voucher.

https://forms.office.com/e/29SC5X8hM0

If you are keen to help out please ask young people to complete survey above by 30th September.

More informational about Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living can be found here Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL)

Glasgow Disability Alliance provides wonderful support to many of our families. They are offering a range of activities specifically for young disabled people during the October week.

Please see the details here.

GDA YDP October Activities

Royal Navy STEM Event

Staff from the Royal Navy came in to school on Monday to work with 2M1, 2L and 2S pupils.

Pupils worked on their teamwork, problem solving and engineering skills as they participated in a number of STEM challenges.

We look forward to welcoming them back in to school on the 22nd September to work with 2M2 and 2A pupils.

Pupil Voice – You Said, We Did!

Every week we will be looking to capture your views in a variety of ways. You voice is important and will help us drive change. Below is an overview of updates from August. Look out for opportunities in September too!

 

Young Driver – S6 Driving Experience

What a great Day 1 for our S6 Young Driver experience. Almost half of our S6 pupils received a 15 minute driving lesson today from Raymond, Myra or Roberta from Young Driver. We’re looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow where the rest of S6 will get their chance to drive one of the cars on our pitches.

An amazing experience for our senior pupils and we’re so grateful to Young Driver for coming back to us for 2025.

Week 4 at the Caledonia Centre

This week, one of our pupils began a placement at the Clay Cafe, attending one day a week for the next seven weeks. They enjoyed making brownies from scratch, using the dishwasher, and helping with customer service by taking orders. Well done!

Two of our pupils have been working on a self-directed LEGO project during lunch and break times. They were excited to proudly showcase their creative LEGO design  today.

Another pupil completed a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle over the week during lunch and break times this week—an impressive achievement!

A massive thank you to the Chemistry department for inviting our S1 pupils to join the Shimadzu Science class this week. They had the opportunity to take part in spectrometry and chromatography—a truly enjoyable experience for all involved.

Believe Achieve – August Update!

A huge well done to Arran House for winning our merit competition for August! 20 points for your total!!

Our badge focus for September is Ready to Learn and these are our August winners for excellent school uniform!

Keep collecting your merits and badges!!

Who done it?

King’s Park Secondary School were excited to welcome the analytical company Shimadzu in to school today.

They worked with our S3 Chemists and a few of our Caledonia Centre pupils. Pupils participated in a “Who done it?” activity and completed a number of experiments to determine who the suspect was.

Forth Bridge Education Centre

A group of 42 pupils from S2 and S3 recently enjoyed an exciting trip with their Graphics, Design & Manufacture, and Practical Woodworking classes to the Forth Bridge Education Centre.

The day focused on a team engineering challenge, where pupils worked in groups to design and build sections of a bridge. Once completed, the individual sections were carefully joined together to create the final structure. This hands-on activity encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity, with pupils seeing their hard work come together in an impressive finished design.

The trip was organised by Mr O’Donnelly, with fantastic support from Miss Linning, Mr McKenzie, and Miss Stevens. A big thank you goes to the staff for making the experience possible.

One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to walk the bridges together in beautiful sunshine, giving everyone a chance to admire their achievement as a group.

Well done to all of the pupils involved – a fantastic day of learning, collaboration, and fun!

New iPads – 2.0!

Exciting news!! Connected Learning 2.0 is with us and very soon all young people will have a new iPad!

Please have a look at this letter to find out all the information you should need to know. Speak with Mrs McVey or Ms Cook if you have any questions.

 

Senior Phase College Courses Still Available

There are still senior phase college courses available in the courses detailed below. Courses run on a Tuesday and Thursday P5-7.

If you are interested please let your pastoral care teacher know as there will be a change in courses to accommodate.

Clyde College spaces in:

  • Games development (Anniesland),
  • Childcare Level 5 (Anniesland),
  • Intro to Nursing (Anniesland),
  • Higher Psychology (Anniesland)
  • Sports (Cardonald)
  • Practical Electronics (Cardonald)
  • Construction (Cardonald)
  • Cosmetology (Cardonald)
  • ESOL 4/5 (Cardonald)
  • Media and Content (Cardonald)
  • FA Software (Langside)
  • Childcare Level 4 (Langside)
  • Creative Beauty (Langside)
  • PDA Criminology and Law (Level 7 ) Langside
  • PDA Psychology (Level 7) Langside
  • Acting and Performance (Langside)

City of Glasgow spaces:

  • Level 4 NPA Bakery (SCQF Level 4) (Sch)
  • Level 4 NPA Professional Cookery (SP)
  • Level 4 NQ Introduction To Barbering (SP)
  • Level 5 NPA Introduction To Graphic Design (Sch)
  • Level 5 Hospitality and Cookery Skills
  • Level 5 Up In The Air And On The Ground (Sch)
  • Level 5 NPA Jewellery (SP) (Level 5)
  • Level 5 NQ Introduction Building, Design and Civil Engineering (Built Environment) (Level 5) (SP)
  • Level 6 Fashion Retail Branding
  • Level 6 NPA Social Services, Children and Young People (SP)
  • Level 6 NPA Cyber Security (Sch)
  • Level 6 NPA Esports
  • Level 6 NPA Computer Games Development (Senior Phase) (Level 6)
  • Level 6 NPA Events/NPA International Events and Enterprise (SP)
  • Level 6 NPA Legal Studies (SP)
  • Level 6 NPA Criminology (Sch) (Senior Phase)

Week 3 In the Caledonia Centre

 

This week, our S1 pupils had their photographs taken for their NEC cards. The NEC card  provides free bus travel and various discounts in shops. If any parents need assistance with lost NEC cards, please feel free to contact us.

At the Caledonia Centre, we proudly watched our senior pupils take an important step in their post-16 transition as they began their weekly college placements. The courses included Professional Cookery, Creative Arts, and Hotel Skills. Our pupils have already formed new friendships, and we look forward to hearing more about their college experiences throughout the year.

Finally, we were delighted to welcome Kirsty from the Marine Conservation Society as part of their Education Road Show. We learned a great deal and had a fantastic time.

To find out more about this opportunity please visit https://www.mcsuk.org/news/the-ongoing-success-of-scotlands-marine-education-roadshow/