School photos will be taken on Wednesday 3rd September for all our pupils. Details of when these will take place will be shared soon. Pupils will go to the assembly hall in House classes when they have been requested to do so.
Author: Mrs Kelly
Attendance Matters – Update
Follow this link for most recent information re Attendance that was shared with all our Parents/carers: Attendance Update – August 25
SQA Results Day Celebrations
Some of our seniors had a fabulous morning on 5th August when they met with the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, Ms Jenny Gilruth to talk about their plans now they have their results.
A lot of media were represented and our young people were able to share their stories. There are a few links are noted below if you’d like to catch up!
Introducing our School Captains ’25 – ’26
School Captain Voting!
Please follow the link to view the School Captain Application pitch’s:
Please check Satchel:One for your link for pupils and staff to place your vote.
Interviews will take place later on this week.
Recruitment of new School/Vice and House Captains
The recruitment process for our new School Captains will commence tomorrow (Monday 2nd June) with information shared as part of the induction programme and where the application form will be shared.
The process will involve:
- completing the short application form (links will be shared)
- presenting to year groups as to why you should be considered for School or Vice captain and pupils will be able to cast their vote thereafter.
This process will then be followed by:
- a group task
- Interview with Mrs Ayed and captains early next week.
We wish all applicants the very best of luck! Please don’t hesitate to see Mrs Kelly if you have any questions.
KPSS Summer Fair 2025
SQA Assembly – Important Information
Please read this PowerPoint for the information shared at the SQA Assembly during our final week before the break. This is for all S4-S6 pupils sitting SQA exams and details all the information they need to know.
Any learner who does not have their personalised SQA TT yet they should go to the main school office or see Mrs Kelly to get this on Tuesday.
If anyone has SQA related questions, please see Mrs Kelly on Tuesday 22nd from period 2 onwards.
SCQF Gold Ambassador School
We are delighted to have received the Gold Award for being an SCQF Ambassador school. This is due to all the hard work we have done in sharing the SCQF opportunities for our learners and their different education progression pathways.
Well done to everyone involved!
SQA – Your Guide to exams
All S4 -S6 pupils should read the SQA Guide to your exams, following the link. This is available in digital format only. We strongly encourage our young people to read this guide as it has valuable information in it regarding SQA exams.
Further details will be shared in preparation for the SQA exams including parent/carer information and an SQA assembly for our young people.
Please see Mrs Kelly if you have any questions.
Calling all S4 – S6 pupils studying towards exams!
Please make use of this excellent opportunity for free supported study online sessions!
Registration for e-Sgoil’s 2025 Senior Phase Easter Study Support is now OPEN.
This webinar programme is a key element of Scotland’s National e-Learning Offer (NeLO) comprising of live, interactive webinars delivered by experienced, GTCS registered teachers.
A total of 57 webinars are on offer, covering 27 subjects at different levels. Each webinar group will meet for three sessions during 7th – 11th April 2025. This provision is free to all learners.
The timetable, registration form, and a range of supporting documentation can all be accessed here.
Please note that our separate Evening Study Support webinar programme continues during term time until the start of the SQA exam diet.
If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch with e-Sgoil.
#FeelGoodFriday
Another busy week with sports competitions, music recitals and ongoing assessments and we are ready for the weekend! We hope everyone has the chance to enjoy, and rest also. #FeelGoodFriday
Calendar 2024 – 2025 Update
Please find the updated calendar here given the change of SQA exam start date.
In the main, it affects the Senior Phase and their end of term celebrations.
03-Apr | SP Awards Ceremony (3-4:30) |
23-Apr | S6 Graduation with S4/5 Leavers Celebration 9:15am |
24-Apr | Study Leave Starts |
25-Apr | SQA Exams Commence |
SQA Change of start date for exam diet
Please follow this link for the updated exam timetable for the SQA exams which will now start on Friday 25th April. Follow this link to get the most recent timetable and view any other amendments to dates.
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/1439.html