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!

Summer Programme – Week 1

We’ve wrapped up the first week of our Summer Programme, and it’s been a fantastic start! We have had a brilliant time exploring the Riverside Museum and enjoying visits to Pollok Park and the Burrell Collection.

If you’d like to join us for next week’s activities, there’s still time to get involved. Simply complete our Microsoft Form using the link below, and we’ll be in touch.

Sign up here: Summer Holiday Club – Fill in form

UWS Announcements

UWS Clearing 2026

With results day approaching, we want to remind you that UWS is open for Clearing across a wide range of courses.

Our team is here to support you, your students, and their parents/supporters throughout the process — whether that’s guidance on options, application support, or answering questions.

Alongside Clearing, we’ll be running online and on-campus events to support prospective students.

👉 You can find full details about Clearing, events, and information on how to apply and what to expect, here.

Please feel free to share this with students who may benefit.

Autumn Open Days

Our Autumn Open Days are a great opportunity for prospective students to explore #LifeatUWS, speak to academic staff and students, and get a feel for our campuses and courses.

  • Lanarkshire Campus – Saturday 26th September
  • Ayr Campus – Wednesday 7th October
  • Dumfries Capus – Thursday 8th October
  • Paisley Campus – Saturday 17th October

👉 Book Now: UWS Autumn Undergraduate Open Days 2026

UCAS Discover Days

UCAS discovery days provide applicants with an excellent opportunity to meet universities and colleges under the one roof, and to find out about applying to university.

👉 To find out more about these events, and to book please click here.

Final Week- Caledonia Centre

🌞 Summer Sendoff 🌞

What a year it’s been! This week we’re celebrating the end of term with some wonderful memories.

A heartfelt goodbye to our two senior pupils moving on to college—we wish you all the best on your next adventure! 🎓

Celebrating the final week, the sun brought us together for an epic rounders match in the park with the whole department. Nothing beats fresh air, friendly competition, and lots of laughs! ⚾☀️

Our junior pupils had a blast at the LEGO store this week, creating their own awesome characters. The creativity was incredible! 🧱✨

We also want to take a moment and say a massive thank you to Mrs McAuley! We’re so grateful for everything you’ve brought to our department. Best of luck on your teacher probation year—you’ve got this! 👏

Don’t forget: Summer Holiday Programme ! 📬 See the leaflet for full details.

Lastly, enjoy a fantastic summer break! 🌞🏝️ We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on August 12th for another great year together. 🎆

 

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