The Glasgow Careers Fair takes place at Hampden Park on Wednesday 15 October 2025, from 10 am – 2 pm.
It’s a great opportunity for pupils to explore career options, meet employers, and learn more about apprenticeships, training, and future pathways.
Anyone interested can find full details and register for free here:
Get free ticket here: https://www.ukcareersfair.com/event/glasgow-careers-fair
The Silverburn Job Fair takes place on Friday 10 October 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm at Silverburn Shopping Centre.
It’s a great opportunity to meet employers, find out about seasonal and part-time jobs, and explore future career options.
More information here: www.shopsilverburn.com/news/job-fair
As we approach World Mental Health day on Friday 10th October, we wanted to remind young people and families of supports available outside of school.
For more information visit:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day
Please do not hesitate to contact your Pupil Support teacher if you would like to discuss further.
We are delighted to announce that Max Jagielka (S5, Mull) and Harry Grant (S6, Lewis) have been successfully accepted into the Morgan Stanley High School Insight Week in Glasgow during the October break.
This is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to their hard work, ambition, and potential. The insight week will give both of them a unique opportunity to experience first-hand what industry is like — from the day-to-day of a corporate environment to exposure to technology, business operations, and professional networks.
Over the course of the programme, Max and Harry will:
Please join me in wishing them every success as they embark on this exciting week. We look forward to hearing their reflections and learning from their experiences when they return.
Dear Year S6 students (Aged 17 or 18 on 22nd Oct)
As you come to the end of your time in education, it can be tricky to know what steps to take next. We really get that here at the BBC – how, for example, unless you’ve had actually had a chance to see it, do you know that working in a creative, exciting media organisation, like ours, could be your dream job …? And if you do already know it’s your dream job, you might be wondering how you go about ‘getting in’!
Whichever point you’re at, our work taster programme could be the opportunity you need to help you with those next steps and decisions. You don’t need any previous experience to apply, but you’re going to get a great experience while you’re with us! Our ‘Get In’ taster day is designed to help you find out a bit more about the variety of career paths on offer and give you a first-hand feel of what the BBC is like as a place to work in your local area.
You will get the chance to spend the day with us at BBC Scotland and see in person what it’s really like working in a media environment. It’s also an opportunity find out about a variety of jobs across the BBC, and hear from people who do some of those roles in the area in and around where you live.
If you like what you find, we hope you might consider one of our apprenticeships as the first step into your future media career. During your visit, we will show you what a BBC apprenticeship looks like and we’ll talk about the other opportunities open to you and walk you through the application process.
We’re all really excited about finding bright new talent to work at the BBC. So, go on, think about this chance to find out more and press that ‘apply’ button below! We’d love to hear from you!
It has been a lively and rewarding two weeks here at the Caledonia Centre! We recently set up two new BGE classes, and it’s wonderful to see all our pupils feeling much more positive and engaged with the new arrangements. A special moment was when one of our S1 pupils was joyfully reunited with a friend from S2—having spent lots of time together in primary school, their reunion brought smiles all around.
In the BGE Katrine room, pupils have been combining creativity and learning by using playdough to explore French numbers. It’s great to see hands-on activities making language learning fun and interactive!
Last week, we were delighted to welcome a visit from our QIO, Mrs. Sim, who recognized many of our S1 pupils from their primary schools. It was a lovely chance to catch up and share progress.
Our cooking sessions are back in full swing, and this week the pupils made some delicious fruit breads. We’ll be sharing photos soon—stay tuned!
Meanwhile, our S3 pupil has been leading an exciting project, building a bridge as part of pupil-led learning. The big question now is: How many bricks can it hold? We can’t wait to find out! Our S4 English class have been developing skills in communicating straightforward information through letter writing, focusing on clarity and purpose. This practical work helps pupils express ideas clearly in everyday situations.
Thank you to Gillian, Tomisin & Jess from the John Doe Group, for bringing the Unlocked Programme to our National 5 Business Class on Tuesday!
Our pupils were given an insight into careers within the creative industry, including PR and marketing.
Our pupils then tackled their own creative brief — designing events to promote products & showcase their creativity 👏
We are very excited to offer work experience Placements to senior pupils in S5 and S6 at the end of November. This will be based on the Workit system and will be tailored to suit you career pathway (where possible, pilot may be a stretch!)
Below is a link to work it for more information for parents and pupils, if you are interested please see Mr Samson in pastoral care.
Our Learner Participation group had a great teambuilding day out at pinkston – discussing all things learning and classrooms! the came up with their plan for the year a tag line too!
EMPOWERING VOICES – SHAPING CHANGE – TRANSFORMING OUR CLASSROOMS
Their action plan can be found below for the year ahead and we’re excited about what we’ll bring together!
In this episode we hear how some of our S1 pupils have settled into King’s Park Secondary and learn about some of the places young people can get support if they need it. Enjoy!
Mrs Hill’s S3 pupils recently took part in a lively Build an Atom competition, showcasing their understanding of atomic structure through creative and accurate models. Judged by A Thyne, the event celebrated teamwork, scientific thinking, and a touch of friendly rivalry.
Congratulations to Katia Pankova and XinChen Wang who were the winning team!
Well done to all pupils for their enthusiasm and brilliant efforts.
In this week’s KPSS Community Vlog, young people, parents, and staff discuss the importance of attendance and share tips on encouraging young people to attend school as much as possible. We also hear about our Maximising Attainment and Achievement Programme – a programme specifically designed to support young people who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend their timetabled classes. If this is something you think your child would benefit from, please contact their Pupil Support teacher.
To see more episode of our Video Blog please visit the KPSS Video Blog page.
Applications are now open for more than 3,000 volunteers to help bring the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to life (23 July – 2 August).
Anyone aged 16+ (by 1 Sept 2025) can apply – no experience needed, full training provided. Volunteers will support athletes, welcome spectators, and be at the heart of the action.
Follow the links below:
Don’t miss out – applications are only open for a short time!
Read our latest bulletin called ‘Safety at home’, featuring our very own PC O’Neil giving some top tips and advice.
Welcome to our new thread where we will share exciting writing opportunities and competitions for young writers.
Below you will find links to competitions which are ongoing or have October deadlines. If you click the link you will find the details of each competition and how to enter.
October Deadlines
How to enter The 2020 Prize – The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction
Other Ongoing Opportunities
Opportunities for young writers – Scottish Book Trust
If you do enter, please let your English teacher or Mrs Greer know – we can’t wait to hear about the stories you create!
