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Law Society of Scotland – Virtual Summer School

We are pleased to be running our Virtual Summer School again this year. This programme offers students interested in studying law the opportunity to learn more about the subject and ask questions about legal careers.

 

This year, rather than running the Summer School over four consecutive days, sessions will take place across four mornings over two separate weeks:

  • Monday 8 June
  • Tuesday 9 June
  • Thursday 18 June
  • Friday 19 June

 

Students can register their interest by emailing careers@lawscot.org.uk. We will then circulate an MS Form for formal registration. Once registered, participants will receive two Zoom links: one for the sessions on 8 and 9 June, and another for 18 and 19 June.

 

What we’ll cover

Our programme is currently being finalised, but the first session, Introduction to Law and University Applications, will be of particular interest to your students. We’ll cover UCAS applications, SAAS, and more!

 

The other days will have a focus on what is happening now in the legal profession, taking students on a career journey exploring the unexpected and interesting areas you can practice law in Scotland.

 

Logistics

If multiple students from your institution are participating, we have found in previous years that reserving a classroom or suitable shared space is helpful. This supports accessibility (whether joining via a shared device or interactive screen) and allows students to take part in breakout discussions together.

 

Class of 2026

What a fantastic day celebrating our incredible Class of 2026. We would like to wish all of our leavers every success as they begin the next chapter of their journey. We are so proud of how far you have come and excited to see all that you will go on to achieve in the future.

We also want to say a very happy holiday to all our young people, staff, partners, and families. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved rest and some relaxation. Best of luck to our seniors who will be spending the coming weeks preparing for their Qualifications Scotland exams.

We look forward to welcoming S1–S3 pupils and staff back to school on Monday 20th April.

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful term at KPSS, and once again, congratulations to the King’s Park Secondary Class of 2026!

Week 30 & 31 – Caledonia Centre

Two Weeks of Fun, Fitness & Fresh Air!

It’s been an absolutely brilliant couple of weeks here at the Caledonia Centre! Our pupils have been making the most of Week 30 and 31 with some fantastic activities that have kept everyone engaged, active, and smiling.

Boxing with Southside Boxing Academy

We’re absolutely thrilled to continue our boxing programme with the amazing team from Southside Boxing Academy & Community Hub. Over these two weeks, our pupils have been learning valuable boxing techniques, building confidence, and developing real friendships with their instructors.

Fun in the Sun at Kings Park

When the weather has been kind, we’ve ventured out to the beautiful Kings Park for some well-deserved outdoor fun! Fresh air, sunshine, and open spaces have done wonders for our pupils’ wellbeing.

Gym Hall Games Fun

Our pupils have been having a brilliant time in the gym hall, playing a variety of games and enjoying themselves while staying active and energised.

Radio Club Fun

One of our pupils has been having an absolute blast at his radio club over these past two weeks, enhancing his interests and making brilliant connections with like-minded enthusiasts. It’s fantastic to see our young people exploring their passions and developing new skills outside the centre!

S4 School Car Wash

Well done to our S4 pupils who have been working hard on a school car wash! Their hard work, enthusiasm, and teamwork have been brilliant to witness. Great effort, team!

Design & Manufacture Success

One of our S3 pupils has created a beautiful handmade candle during their Design and Manufacture class—a fantastic example of creativity and practical skill-building in action!

A Special Message to Our S6 Pupils

Today is a bittersweet day as we say goodbye to our S6 pupils who are leaving us for the final time. As you move forward into the next chapter of your lives, we wish you every success and happiness.

🐰 Happy Easter! 🌷

As we break up for the Easter holidays, we hope you have a wonderful, restful time with family and friends. Enjoy the break, recharge your batteries, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for more adventures and learning.

CV & Job Application Easter Drop In Session

I will be hosting a CV, job application & interview support drop in session on Wednesday 15th April, 1PM-3PM in the Partner Room. If you can not attend this session but would like support, please email me at gw23linningclaireest@glow.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

***Please remember to sign in at main office on arrival***

 

King’s Trust Enterprise Challenge

On Friday 27th March we welcomed the King’s Trust to the Business & Computing faculty.

We had a group of 40 S1’s participating in the King’s Enterprise Challenge where groups of young people were introduced to the concept of entrepreneurship, practicing business-style pitches and culminating in the opportunity to compete in the Business Simulation game. There were lots of really interesting business ideas from our fantastic group of students and definitely some fierce competition during the Business Simulation game.

The winning team with a whopping 18,771 points were: Leah Gold (Skye), Katie Murray (Skye)  and Shauna Fulton (Arran). Well done girls!

We are eagerly waiting to hear if the girls will make it to the National Finals where they would compete for £1000 to bring their business idea to life!

Thank you to the King’s Trust for coming in and giving out young people such a wonderful experience.

 

 

Senior Phase Awards Ceremony

We are looking forward to our Senior Phase Awards Ceremony. This is taking place in King’s Park Parish Church on Tuesday 31st March with a 4pm start.

Please use the link to access the digital programme for this ceremony –

We hope our Award winners along with their parents/carers can join us for this fantastic celebration.

DYW Newsletter 30/03/26

 

Please see DYW Glasgow weekly newsletter attached for lots of brand new opportunities!

Download pdf to access URL links.

KPSS VLOG 27.03.26

We’re pleased to share our latest KPSS Community Vlog, where staff and young people talk about their curricular choices as we prepare for the next session.

 

We’d love to hear your thoughts—if you have any suggestions for future vlogs, please feel free to share them with us!

Qualifications Scotland – Your Exams 2026

Upcoming S5/6 STEM Opportunities

In2STEM S5/6 STEM Summer Programme
The 2026 programme takes place between 20 July – 21 August and consists of work experience placements, online workshops, competitions and events.

  • The placements take place over 1 or 2 weeks during the programme period at a volunteer host’s STEM place of work.
  • Students are matched to a placement based on their subject interest, availability and location.

Students can apply here – the deadline is 5 April 2026


We have some wonderful placements currently available in the following areas:

  • Physics in Edinburgh
  • General Engineering in Edinburgh
  • General Engineering Glasgow

For more information, see our websiteeligibility criteria and FAQs.


The Engineering Development Trust – Victual Summer Into University programme

Here at The Engineering Development Trust we are excited to let you know that APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for our hugely popular 2026 Summer Virtual into University course.

This unique course is for pupils in S5-S6 and can be completed flexibly over the summer (approx. 30 hours of study).

The course will allow students to explore STEM studies at TOP UNIVERSITIES, including degree apprenticeships, and the career opportunities that that these subjects lead to.  It will provide access to information on student life, STEM projects and activities set up leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academic, admission tutors, employers, and current students.

Upon completion students will gain a Silver Industrial Cadets Award Inspired by its Patron, His Majesty, King Charles III, Industrial Cadets is a nationally recognised award which students can use as evidence of their experience and to support future applications and careers journeys.

Week 29 – Caledonia Centre

Welcome to another week of exciting activities and community engagement!

This week, we continued our fantastic boxing program at Southside Boxing Academy & Community Hub. This incredible local facility is dedicated to empowering young people through sport, fitness, and personal development. Beyond teaching boxing skills, they foster confidence, discipline, and resilience in a supportive environment. We’re grateful for their commitment to our students’ physical and mental well-being!


This week we also marked and celebrated Neurodiversity Week. Our school hosted a Coffee Morning where staff and students came together to learn more about neurodiversity and the importance of creating inclusive spaces for everyone.

Our coffee morning was a wonderful opportunity for our community to connect, share conversations, and reflect on how we can continue building a more inclusive and accepting school for all.


Finally, a huge shout-out to our wonderful students who took on a challenge this week to make a positive impact! A couple of our young people headed out into our school grounds and local area to litter pick and remove rubbish, showing real environmental responsibility and care for the spaces we share.

Keep an eye out for more updates and happy first day of Spring! 

Powering Futures Hampden Park Showcase

What a fantastic morning at Hampden Park with our S5&6 Powering Futures class. Both teams delivered brilliant presentations on how they have tackled a real-world challenge, worked collaboratively and developed their meta-skills – all in front of a panel of industry experts. Well done to Team Go Remote and Team Second Chance – your feedback from the judges was impressive and we are very proud of you all!