Category: News
**Recruiting New S3 DYW Ambassadors**
We are recruiting a new cohort of S3 Youth Ambassadors as part of the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow programme. This initiative gives pupils the chance to develop leadership skills, represent their peers, and play an active role in shaping employer engagement across the school.
The programme requires 4 meetings throughout the year; however, you will also be invited along to optional events throughout. This programme is aimed at the new S3 pupils (26/27) who are eager to make a difference!
If you are interested and would to put yourself forward for this opportunity, please come see me in the partner room or email me at gw23linningclaireest@glow.sch.uk
Claire Linning, DYW Coordinator
QS Exams
We are delighted to say that our exams have got off to a great start and we’d like to remind our students of the following things:
- Be at the meeting point 30mins before the start time of the exam
- Full uniform should be worn
- Check the notice board in the main foyer for room/seat number
- Meet in dining hall and remain there until advised to go to exam room
- Register with teacher in dining hall
- Mobile phones stored in envelopes provided for safe keeping
If attending study/masterclasses, full uniform should be worn.
If you need a reminder of what exams are on what days, please read below:
Week 32 – Caledonia Centre
Welcome Back!
We hope you all had a wonderful Easter break! It’s been fantastic to have everyone back, and what a week it’s been.
Exciting Activities for Our Senior Pupils
Our senior students have had an action-packed week experiencing some brilliant activities. Several pupils visited the local police station and speaking to different police officers. They also took part in the MAAP programme at Pinkston. The highlight for many was getting outdoors—the beautiful weather this week made these experiences even more special!
Mrs Murray is Back!
We’re delighted to welcome back Mrs Murray, who has now returned. It’s wonderful to have her back with the children.
Creative Talents on Display
One of our S3 pupils has been showcasing some impressive creativity this week, designing and creating his own board games. We hear he’s been unbeatable—even our staff members have struggled to beat him! A fantastic effort.
Save the Date: Summer Festival
Mark your calendars! Planning is underway for this year’s Summer Festival, and we’re excited to announce a new date and time:
Friday, 29th May | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
More details coming soon!
It’s been a great week back, and the lovely weather has made it even better. We’re looking forward to what’s ahead!
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 – KPSS S4 – S6 Assembly
Parent/Carer Letter – Exam Diet ’26
Please follow this link to read the parent/carer letter regarding the up-coming exam diet starting on 20th April 2026.
