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:

• Apply now: Registration Form
• More info: Volunteering FAQs | Volunteering Roles | Volunteering Help

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.

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.

Click here for our Instagram post.

Follow this link for most recent information re Attendance that was shared with all our Parents/carers: Attendance Update – August 25

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!

• BBC News
• Sky News
• Clyde One News

Click here to view our School Captain Team

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.

 

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.

Looking forward to seeing you at our Summer Fair on Saturday 7th June. Bring your friends and family as there’s something for everyone! 10am-12pm.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

Please find the updated calendar here given the change of SQA exam start date.

School Calendar

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