Pupils Shine in National EE Advertising Campaign

We’re delighted to share some fantastic news about a group of our talented young people who recently took part in auditions with MTP for a national EE advertising campaign promoting safer mobile phone use for young people.

After initial auditions back in June, an incredible 18 pupils were recalled for second and third auditions — and many of them can now be spotted in the final advert!

Our amazing pupils involved were:
C McLaughlan, N Ayordine, J Olatunji, K Bader, M Idriss, M Haider, J McHugh, I McHugh, L Brennan, A Smith, I Cheung, R Stanbridge, M Afeez, M Williamson, A Coburn, C Byrne, A Milliken, A Kyle, T Christie, E Fitzgerald, M Gracie and S Barrie.

A special shout-out goes to L Brennan, who was a natural on camera and one of the standout stars of the advert! He’s absolutely delighted and has even caught the attention of a talent agency following his performance.

A huge well done to all of our pupils who took part and represented King’s Park so brilliantly. We’re so proud of your confidence, creativity and professionalism throughout this experience.

Break a leg, and who knows where this could lead next!

S1 Fancy Dress afternoon party 31st October

Our senior School Captains are organising our annual S1 Fancy Dress party on Friday 31st October in the afternoon during periods 5 and 6. This time will be filled with games, dancing and competition.  There will be a prize for the best dressed too!

Any S1 pupil who would like to change out of their uniform into their fancy dress should do so during lunchtime. All pupils should wear their full uniform to school and during morning classes. All S1 pupils should report to their class at the start of period 5 as normal and they will be directed to the assembly hall at the right time. Arrangements will put in place for pupils who cannot attend the party for any reason.

The captains are looking forward to hosting this event so please listen out for further instruction.

Senior SQA Guide

Primary 7 Literacy Event

On Wednesday morning, King’s Park Secondary welcomed our future S1s to a Literacy Event prepared by the English and Modern Languages Departments. They were treated to a carousel of different activities including examples of English literature they may come across in S1, as well as French and Spanish themed word puzzles – not to mention a tasty French Breakfast with chocolate croissants and jus d’orange!

A special thank you to our S2 helpers and Dr Marchidanu, Miss Bateman and Mrs Grondin-Player for creating such a wonderful set-up!

Raising Attainment – Parent/Carer session

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback through our recent parent/carer surveys. You told us that an information session on supporting your child’s attainment would be helpful, so we’re pleased to announce that one is being planned.

Please add the date to your diary — further information will follow shortly.

For parents/carers of all S4-6 pupils.

Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education

As part of their Personal and Social Education (PSE) programme, all pupils across all year groups will be learning about Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP).

All of the learning materials used in school are available to view at www.rshp.scot, allowing parents and carers to see the full range of age-appropriate resources and topics covered.

You can also find an informative PowerPoint presentation below, which explains the purpose and importance of RSHP education in supporting young people’s wellbeing and understanding of healthy relationships.

If you would prefer to deliver this learning at home and do not wish your child to take part in the school lessons, please contact your child’s Pastoral Care teacher via email.

Arran – Ms Armour
Lewis – Miss McTaggart
Mull – Ms Gibson
Skye – Mr Samson
All – Ms Bertolini
Caledonia Centre – Mrs Ogilvie

King’s Park Pupils Gain Insight into Morgan Stanley

During the October holidays, two pupils from King’s Park Secondary School, Max Jagielka (S5) and Harry Grant (S6), took part in the Morgan Stanley Insight Week, a programme designed to give young people a closer look at the world of finance, technology, and professional careers.

Throughout the week, pupils took part in a range of workshops and activities that encouraged teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Participants also heard from a variety of speakers at different career stages — from pre-graduates to experienced professionals — who offered valuable advice on preparing for interviews, developing employability skills, and exploring career pathways in technology.

This inspiring experience has motivated our pupils to consider future opportunities such as graduate apprenticeships in areas including Information Security, Technology Risk, and Cyber Security.

We’re very proud of our pupils for representing King’s Park Secondary so well and for taking such enthusiasm into this fantastic learning opportunity.

Pupils Attend Hackathon in Edinburgh

During the October holidays, three of our pupils, Iqra Sarwar(S6), Mirren McDonald(S6) and Rita McVey(S6), took the initiative to attend an exciting Next Tech Girls x Motability Operations Hackathon held at Motability Operations’ Edinburgh office.

The event brought together 19 young women aged 16–25 from across Scotland to take on real-world business challenges and develop creative, tech-based solutions. Participants collaborated in teams, exploring problem-solving, coding, and presenting their ideas — all while gaining valuable insight into careers in technology.

One of our pupils, Mirren McDonald, shared her experience:

“It was honestly one of the best work experiences I’ve attended yet because it gave us all an insight into real-life problems and let us propose solutions to them. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is thinking of attending one in the future!”

The Hackathon provided a fantastic opportunity for participants to build confidence, teamwork, and digital skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. As shared by the event organisers, an incredible 94% of attendees left more interested in pursuing a career in tech.

We’re incredibly proud of our pupils for choosing to spend part of their holidays developing their skills, meeting like-minded young women, and representing our school community so positively.

Well done to all involved — and thank you to Next Tech Girls and Motability Operations Ltd for hosting such an empowering and inspiring event!

Pupil Voice – You Said, We Did!

Feedback Fridays – September Feedback

Attached is a summary of all your feedback in September. many of you will contribute to sharing your views with our inspection team in October and we look forward to sharing that in November!

 

YPI Launch for S3

Our S3 pupils have been working hard this term as part of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) – a national programme that empowers young people to make a difference in their communities. Through YPI, students learn about the needs of their local area by researching and selecting a social issue that matters to them. They then identify a local charity that supports that cause and prepare a powerful presentation to advocate on its behalf.

Each class works in teams, developing their research, teamwork, and presentation skills along the way. The programme not only helps students build confidence and empathy but also deepens their understanding of real-life challenges faced by people in their communities.

By Christmas, all teams will have completed their projects, and the best team from each S3 class will be chosen to compete in the school final. The stakes are high – the winning team will secure a £3,000 grant for their chosen charity, generously provided by the YPI programme.

This initiative offers a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage with real-world issues, take meaningful action, and see firsthand the impact their voice and effort can have. We look forward to seeing the creativity and passion they bring to the final presentations!

BAE Systems Women in Engineering programme

The four day hybrid event will introduce candidates to the exciting world of engineering and what it is like to work for BAE Systems. Opportunities are available for school and college leavers, as well as individuals seeking a new challenge. The programme will be delivered virtually and with some on-site activity, spread across four separate days in January and February 2026. To be eligible for the experience, please refer to the entry requirements on the website.

Upon successful completion of the experience, candidates may be offered an interview for a full time position on one of BAE Systems Engineering Apprenticeships, starting in August 2026.

Applications: Women in Engineering or via the QR code on the attached flyer

Applications close 10 November (or earlier, depending on the volume of applications)