For all in S4, S5 and S6 – ‘Your National Qualifications’ booklet now available to view

This booklet published by Qualifications Scotland provides learners and partetns/carers with all information regarding the coursework that is necessary part of the Qualifications that your child is working towards.  Please take the time to read this alogn with your child to ensure they are aware of the expectations.

 

 

 

KPMG Audit, Tax & Corporate Apprenticeships 2027 Applications Open

British Transport Police – Glasgow Work Experience 2027

Date: 5 July 2027

Location: Glasgow

Age: 14–17 years

Interested in policing and making a difference in your community? British Transport Police (BTP) offers an exciting opportunity to explore careers in railway policing and learn how officers and staff help keep Britain’s railways safe.

You will meet people from different policing teams and take part in presentations, demonstrations, discussions and interactive activities.

You may learn about:

  • Police officers and detectives
  • Police dogs and forensics
  • Intelligence and CCTV
  • Contact centres and control rooms
  • Custody, courts and the criminal justice system

What You’ll Gain

  • Explore careers in policing
  • Develop confidence and communication skills
  • Learn about railway safety and crime prevention
  • Gain valuable experience for your CV

Who Can Apply?

  • Aged 14–17 when the placement begins
  • Currently attending secondary school or college
  • Have a personal email address
  • Able to travel to Glasgow and attend the full programme

Important Information

  • Date: 5 July 2027 (one-day placement)
  • Applications are competitive and places are limited.
  • Applicants must complete their own application, with parent/guardian awareness.
  • Full attendance is required; alternative dates cannot be offered.
  • Successful applicants will be notified in early 2027.
  • Do not arrange travel until your place is confirmed.
  • Please mention any accessibility requirements when applying.

Interested in applying? More info & application: 

Work Experience – Student Placement 2027 | 18 December, 2026 | Jobs and careers with BTP

A Parent’s Guide to Apprenticeships (Scotland)

Thursday 19 November, 6:00–7:30pm, online and free

Details and sign-up

Parents are often the biggest influence on a young person’s next step, but many aren’t sure how apprenticeships work in Scotland or how they compare with university. This session gives them a clear picture of:

  • How the Scottish apprenticeship system works, from Foundation to Graduate Apprenticeships
  • What employers look for and when applications open
  • How they can support their child’s decision-making at home

Parents will hear directly from employers who hire apprentices. We’ll have multiple employers on board, with Deloitte and AtkinsRéalis already signed up to present.

Equity Day- Free School Meals and EMA

This Monday we will be running an equity morning to support parents and carers apply for Free School Meals and EMA.

The event will be held in the Conference room, please bring any proof of address or documents you may need.

The event will be attended by our partners from FARE, Castlemilk Youth Complex and Skills Development Scotland.

  • Where: King’s Park Conference Room
  • When Monday 7th September
  • Time: 9am to 10:30

Any questions please email: Isamson@kingspark-sec.glasgow.sch.uk

House Assembly – August 2026

Please see below to view the school House Assembly that took place this week, sharing some key information wiht our young people as we start this new session.

 

Weeks 4 & 5 of our Summer Programme are complete, bringing another fantastic summer to an end! 🔬🍕💦

We finished the programme with plenty of fun activities, including a water fight and creating our own giant outdoor Snakes and Ladders game.

We also visited the Science Centre and Planetarium, where pupils explored interactive exhibits and learned more about space and science, before rounding off the summer with a trip to Pizza Hut.

Thank you to everyone who took part over the past five weeks. It has been a brilliant summer filled with creativity, teamwork, new experiences and lots of great memories!

Thales Summer of STEM Webinars 2026

Week 3 of our Summer Programme is complete! 🎥🚒

This week, we visited BBC Scotland to learn more about careers in broadcasting and media, and enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at how programmes are produced.

We also visited Polmadie Fire Station, where pupils learned about fire safety, explored the fire engines and gained an insight into the role of firefighters.

Another great week of learning and new experiences!

Summer Programme – Week 2

This week, we enjoyed a trip to Ayr Beach, taking in the views while treating ourselves to an ice cream and some chippy chips.

We also visited Kelvin Hall, where we learned about the history of animation by exploring Victorian inventions like stereoscopes, zoetropes and magic lantern projectors. We then got creative by making our own thaumatropes and zoetrope strips to see how moving images were created.

Another week filled with new experiences, creativity and lots of fun!