We Will Rock You – KPSS School Show 2026

King’s Park Secondary School is proud to present We Will Rock You: School Edition, a high-energy musical featuring the iconic songs of Queen and a script by Ben Elton. Taking place on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th June 2026, this exciting production showcases the incredible talent and dedication of our students both on stage and behind the scenes.

With doors opening at 6:00pm and the performance starting at 6:30pm, audiences can look forward to an unforgettable evening of music, drama, and entertainment.

Tickets are available for £5 via ParentPay.

King’s Park Careers Fair- Reminder

King’s Park Careers Fair is on Tuesday 9th June between 2-4pm.

All pupils will be called down from their class to ensure that they have a chance to look at the wonderful careers that are out there.

Parents will also be welcome from 3pm onwards.

We have over 25 companies, colleges and universities represented including Rolls Royce, Zurich and EDF energy.

Week 38 – Caledonia Centre

A Week Full of Wonder and Adventure!

What an incredible week we’ve had! Our pupils have been learning, exploring, and discovering in the most amazing ways. Here’s a glimpse into what has been happening at our school.

Outdoor Learning at Pinkston

This week, we ventured out to Pinkston again for some fantastic outdoor learning experiences. Our pupils got hands-on with nature, building fires, exploring wood trails, and enjoying a special treat—toasted marshmallows!

Butterflies and Mathematics

Our butterfly topic has been soaring! We’ve woven these beautiful creatures into our numeracy lessons, exploring the concept of symmetry. It’s been wonderful to see our pupils discover how mathematics appears in nature all around us.

The Magic Release at Kings Park

The highlight of the week came when our caterpillars transformed into butterflies—and some of our pupils had the special opportunity to release them at Kings Park. Watching these magnificent creatures take flight for the first time was amazing.

A Visit from the Animal Man

On Tuesday, we welcomed the Animal Man to school! Pupils had an unforgettable experience meeting some amazing creatures and even getting the chance to hold them. The excitement and wonder on their faces was priceless.

Cooking Up Delicious Skills

In our Cooking class this week, pupils put their skills to the test, creating delicious potato wedges and a creamy avocado dip.

What a week of learning, and adventure. We can’t wait to see what next week brings!

New S5 + S6 Captain Applications are open!

Please follow this link for application form for our new S5’s (Glow is necessary) – https://forms.office.com/e/HHpypGvvWe

Available on the Satchel:one Notice Board also.

Timeline for process:

  • Monday 1st June – Applications open for S5 and S6 and close on Friday 5th June
  • Tuesday 9th June – Pitches for Captains with year group assemblies and whole school voting opens.
  • Friday 12th June – voting closes.
  • Monday 15th June – Groupwork task for applicants for School and Vice Captains.
  • Wednesday 17th June – Interview process begins.
  • Friday 19th June – All interviews including S5/6 House Captain interviews will conclude.

 

S5 Induction Day

We look forward to welcoming our new S5’s back to school on Monday at 8:50. Please see the schedule below and make your way there at the start of the day.

 

S5 INDUCTION MONDAY 1st JUNE
Workshop Work shop theme Location Lead Staff Detail ROOMS
1 Learning Walk Outside (meet at benches) Anna Gibson outside
2 Leadership 301 katie McGugan 301
3 Career Input 107 Linda + Dawn 107
4 Feedback Focus 203 Ian Samson 203
5 Mental Health & Exam Stress 302 Fiona McTaggart 302
6 Teambuilding PE Gym 1 PE Dept PE
Timings 5A 5L1 5L2 5M 5S1 5S2
8:50 – 9.15 Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 4 Workshop 3 Workshop 5 Workshop 6
Outside (meet at benches) 301 203 107 302 PE Gym 1
9:15 – 9:40 Workshop 2 Workshop 3 Workshop 5 Workshop 4 Workshop 6 Workshop 1
301 107 302 203 PE Gym 1 Outside (meet at benches)
9:40 – 10:05 Workshop 3 Workshop 4 Workshop 6 Workshop 5 Workshop 1 Workshop 2
107 203 PE Gym 1 302 Outside (meet at benches) 301
10:05 – 10:30 Workshop 4 Workshop 5 Workshop 1 Workshop 6 Workshop 2 Workshop 3
203 302 Outside (meet at benches) PE Gym 1 301 107
10:45 – 11:10 Workshop 5 Workshop 6 Workshop 2 Workshop 1 Workshop 3 Workshop 4
302 PE Gym 1 301 Outside (meet at benches) 107 203
11.10 – 11.35 Workshop 6 Workshop 1 Workshop 3 Workshop 2 Workshop 4 Workshop 5
PE Gym 1 Outside (meet at benches) 107 301 203 302
11.35 – 12.25 Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations
107 301 302 108 203 204

Winners! 2026 RSA Schools Art Awards.

A couple of months back we entered all of our Nat 4, 5 & Higher Expressive Final Outcomes into the 2026 RSA Schools Art Award and we are absolutely delighted to share our winners!

Joseph McHugh, S5 – 1st Place: New Schools Category

Leah Walker S5 – 2nd Place: Intermediate Category

With over 750 entries from pupil across Scotland the competition was fierce. Both Joseph and Leah worked tirelessly on their pieces and are absolutely deserving of the recognition.

Hopefully we’ll be heading through to Edinburgh at the end of June for them to collect their certificates and art supply vouchers.

Well done, we’re so proud!

 

Week 36 & 37 – Caledonia Centre

Weeks 36 & 37: Adventures, Learning, and Sunshine!

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful long weekend—the fabulous weather certainly made it extra special!

What a Busy two weeks it has been! Our pupils have been on quite the adventure over the last fortnight.

Paddleboarding at Pinkston

The highlight of our outdoor trips has been our continued visits to Pinkston for paddleboarding! Our pupils have been having an absolute blast on the water. The energy, the laughter, and the sense of achievement as they master their paddling skills has been brilliant to watch. It’s the perfect way to make the most of the beautiful weather!

Learning About Caterpillars in the Katrine Room

In our Katrine room, we’ve been on our own mini nature adventure—we’re learning all about caterpillars, and we even have our very own! Watching these fascinating little creatures has been both educational and captivating. Our pupils have been observing their movements and behaviours. It’s wonderful to see nature bring learning to life in such a hands-on way.

Sunshine, Fresh Air, and Local Walks

With the sun shining brightly, we’ve been taking full advantage of our local area. Regular walks and outdoor time have become a highlight of our week, giving everyone a chance to enjoy fresh air and explore our community. One of our pupils looked particularly cool sporting some stylish sunglasses during our outings!

An Exciting Trip to Amazonia

This week, we ventured to Amazonia, and our pupils absolutely loved it! Being surrounded by so many different creatures was thrilling, and the highlight? Getting the chance to hold a snake! It was a brave and memorable moment for many of our young learners.

Looking Ahead

Next week, we’re delighted to welcome back our senior pupils who have been on study leave. We look forward to having everyone back together!

 

Confucius Institute For Scotland’s Schools Newsletter

KPSS pupils feature in this year’s Confucius Institute For Scotland’s Schools Newsletter (pages 30-32)!

See photos of work they have completed in class as well as pictures from the Chinese New Year Event in which our S1s (new S2) participated!

Thank you to Mrs Grondin-Player and our Mandarin Teacher, Bingjie Zhang, for supporting our learners in learning about all things Mandarin!

 

City of Glasgow College Maritime Open Day

Not sure what to do after school? Looking for something different?
A career at sea could take you around the world while helping you earn, learn and build a future in one of the world’s most important industries.
Join us at the City of Glasgow College Maritime Open Day and discover careers in:
  • Cruise ships
  • Global shipping
  • Offshore renewables
  • Engineering and navigation
Maritime cadets are sponsored by shipping companies, meaning you get paid while you study – similar to an apprenticeship – with training costs, travel and accommodation often covered.
At the event, you can:
  • Experience Europe’s most advanced shipping simulator
  • Tour our award-winning Riverside Campus
  • Meet maritime employers and current cadets
  • Learn more about sponsorships, salaries and career opportunities
Representatives from Anglo-Eastern, Clyde Marine Training, Stream Marine, Just Be Maritime and MSC will be there to discuss careers and opportunities.
Wednesday 17 June
2:30pm – 7:00pm
Riverside Campus, Glasgow
You could earn while you train, travel the world and work towards highly paid careers without following the traditional university route.

Meet the Doctor Career Event

Medic Insight Dundee is a student‑led society that runs free events for school pupils interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or medicine. Our aim is to widen access, demystify the medical profession, and support young people as they explore their future pathways.

Medic Insight Dundee is delighted to announce the launch of our brand‑new virtual lecture series, Meet the Doctor! We would be thrilled to have you to join us for the fourth event.

Our events are usually for pupils within the tayside area however for this virtual series we are opening up to all S3-6 pupils across Scotland!

This series is designed for S3–S6 pupils who are considering a future in medicine and would like to gain a realistic insight into the day‑to‑day life of a doctor.

For our second event we will be having a talk from a Geriatric doctor , who will share their career journey, clinical experiences, and advice for aspiring medical students.

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday 3rd June
  • Time: 5:30pm
  • Location: Microsoft Teams
  • How to join: Pupils can sign up using the link provided in this email.
  • Before the event: A Teams link will be sent out the evening before or the morning of the event, along with a Padlet link where pupils can submit questions for the speaker.

Please note: Pupils’ cameras and microphones will remain switched off throughout the session. To make sure everyone can still take part, we will provide a Padlet link where pupils can submit any questions they would like the speaker to answer.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/medic-insight-talk-4-mini-lecture-series

KPSS Community Vlog 18.05.26

We’re pleased to share our latest KPSS Community Vlog, featuring updates on the exciting things happening this term, along with important news regarding our Campus Police Officer.

We’d love to hear your thoughts. If you have any suggestions for future vlogs or topics you’d like us to cover, please feel free to share them with us.

Kind regards,

KPSS

 

Recent trip to the All Energy Exhibition & Conference @SEC Glasgow

A group of our new S4 Physics pupils recently attended the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, who were celebrating their 25th anniversary. During the visit, pupils took part in a range of STEM tabletop activities within the Skill Zone and enjoyed the exciting Hydrogen Racing challenge delivered by Glasgow Science Centre. They also had the opportunity to engage with a wide variety of exhibitors and industry vendors, learning more about renewable energy, sustainability, and future careers in science and engineering.

Winners! Trade House School Craft Competition 2026

Earlier this month we entered our S5 & 5 pupils Design Final Outcomes into Trade House’s School Craft Competition 2026, alongside the Design & Technology Department.
The judging panel came out to the school and shortlisted a number of our pupils.
We are absolutely delighted to share the names of our King’s Park prize winners, who were chosen from amongst 28 Glasgow schools!

We are so proud of our candidates and all of their hard work to produce the fantastic art and design work that has won them their prizes. We have included links to the S3 Graphics folios and photographs of Brooke, Megan & Navlyn’s pieces.

Mr O’Donnelly & I will be escorting our fabulous winners to the ceremony where they will be awarded their prizes in a couple of weeks time!

Brooke Fraser – 1ST PRIZE – Higher Art & Design
Megan Glover – JOINT 2ND PRIZE – National 5 Art & Design
Navlyn Perika – 2ND PRIZE – National 5 Product Design & Manufacturing
Leah Walker – Commended – National 5 Graphic Commucations  https://sway.cloud.microsoft/PiPQWpkFsjiBqTwk?ref=Link
Elodie Smith – 1ST PRIZE – S3 Graphic Communications https://sway.cloud.microsoft/oWOFN13EDrgfWdu2?ref=Link
Aniela Smith – 2ND PRIZE – S3 Graphic Comunications https://sway.cloud.microsoft/WWwZUAxrsU8F3feX?ref=Link
Nathanael Arthur – 3RD PRIZE – S3 Graphic Communications https://sway.cloud.microsoft/0zvhoOLJHEpBUxc1?ref=Link

Week 35 – Caledonia Centre

Pinkston Water Sports Begins! 🚣

Our pupils have kicked off an exciting week at Pinkston! Students have been enjoying canoeing sessions and making the most of this opportunity with free time in the water—jumping, splashing, and having an absolute blast. A huge shout-out to some of our staff members who got stuck in too, joining in on all the fun. It’s brilliant to see our pupils having fun together!

Local Radio Success! 🎙️

One of our talented S1 pupils was given the fantastic opportunity to visit Go Radio last Friday, and they absolutely loved the experience! He had so much fun during the tour and the chance to have a go at some of the radio equipment.

New Timetables in Full Flow 📚

Our new timetables are now in full swing, and we’re delighted to see pupils thriving in their subject choices:

  • One of our pupils is making creative 2D models in Business and Computing.
  • Another pupil is thoroughly enjoying their new Health and Food Technology class and already impressing with their enthusiasm.

📢 Important Reminder: Four-Day Week Ahead

Next week is a four-day week due to our long May weekend.

Week 34 – Caledonia Centre

A Short Week Full of Learning and Fun

This week was a shorter one with Monday off and an in-service day for pupils on Thursday. Despite the condensed schedule, our students and staff made the most of every moment!

S4 Sports Success

Our S4 students had a fantastic time during the final week of our MAP programme. A massive thank you to Mr. Hayworth for organising such an engaging and well-run 3-week programme. The students’ enthusiasm and sportsmanship were wonderful to see!

P7 Transition Programme

We also continued with our P7 Transition Programme, where the children explored different activities, made new friends, and met more of their future class teachers. This ongoing programme helps our incoming pupils settle in and get excited about joining us!

Staff Professional Development

On Thursday’s in-service day, several members of our staff completed a training course on LGBT Inclusive Education. This professional development opportunity helps our team create a more welcoming and supportive environment for all students.

Next week, all our pupils will be moving on to their new timetables, marking an exciting new chapter in the school year📖 👥⭐