Our Learner Participation group had a great teambuilding day out at pinkston – discussing all things learning and classrooms! the came up with their plan for the year a tag line too!
EMPOWERING VOICES – SHAPING CHANGE – TRANSFORMING OUR CLASSROOMS
Their action plan can be found below for the year ahead and we’re excited about what we’ll bring together!
In this episode we hear how some of our S1 pupils have settled into King’s Park Secondary and learn about some of the places young people can get support if they need it. Enjoy!
Mrs Hill’s S3 pupils recently took part in a lively Build an Atom competition, showcasing their understanding of atomic structure through creative and accurate models. Judged by A Thyne, the event celebrated teamwork, scientific thinking, and a touch of friendly rivalry.
Congratulations to Katia Pankova and XinChen Wang who were the winning team!
Well done to all pupils for their enthusiasm and brilliant efforts.
In this week’s KPSS Community Vlog, young people, parents, and staff discuss the importance of attendance and share tips on encouraging young people to attend school as much as possible. We also hear about our Maximising Attainment and Achievement Programme – a programme specifically designed to support young people who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend their timetabled classes. If this is something you think your child would benefit from, please contact their Pupil Support teacher.
To see more episode of our Video Blog please visit the KPSS Video Blog page.
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:
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.
Welcome to our new thread where we will share exciting writing opportunities and competitions for young writers.
Below you will find links to competitions which are ongoing or have October deadlines. If you click the link you will find the details of each competition and how to enter.
October Deadlines
How to enter The 2020 Prize – The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction
Other Ongoing Opportunities
Opportunities for young writers – Scottish Book Trust
If you do enter, please let your English teacher or Mrs Greer know – we can’t wait to hear about the stories you create!
Every year as a school, we receive funding from the Scottish Government to positively improve outcomes for young people. In particular this funding should be used to reduce any equity gap caused by poverty in families and our community. This info-graphic share some information on our spend last session. We would love your suggestions for this session.
If you have ideas, please use this glow form to share your thoughts – https://forms.office.com/e/dyLFxLwYH8
Thank you!
This week in Katrine Room, our learners explored 2D shapes, developing their understanding of geometry through hands-on activities. Using a variety of materials, they enhanced their creativity and problem-solving skills while making different shapes.
Our S2 pupil demonstrated leadership and teamwork as team captains in basketball, applying his physical skills and working collaboratively in a fast-paced game.
In Design and Technology, an S3 pupil showed practical skills and creativity by completing a fantastic egg holder project, reflecting the CfE focus on designing, making, and evaluating.
Meanwhile, our S1 students brought energy and enthusiasm to the Friday lunchtime radio skills through music and broadcasting.
Staff from the Royal Navy came in to school on Monday to work with 2M1, 2L and 2S pupils.
Pupils worked on their teamwork, problem solving and engineering skills as they participated in a number of STEM challenges.
We look forward to welcoming them back in to school on the 22nd September to work with 2M2 and 2A pupils.
Every week we will be looking to capture your views in a variety of ways. You voice is important and will help us drive change. Below is an overview of updates from August. Look out for opportunities in September too!
What a great Day 1 for our S6 Young Driver experience. Almost half of our S6 pupils received a 15 minute driving lesson today from Raymond, Myra or Roberta from Young Driver. We’re looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow where the rest of S6 will get their chance to drive one of the cars on our pitches.
An amazing experience for our senior pupils and we’re so grateful to Young Driver for coming back to us for 2025.
This week, one of our pupils began a placement at the Clay Cafe, attending one day a week for the next seven weeks. They enjoyed making brownies from scratch, using the dishwasher, and helping with customer service by taking orders. Well done!
Two of our pupils have been working on a self-directed LEGO project during lunch and break times. They were excited to proudly showcase their creative LEGO design today.
Another pupil completed a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle over the week during lunch and break times this week—an impressive achievement!
A massive thank you to the Chemistry department for inviting our S1 pupils to join the Shimadzu Science class this week. They had the opportunity to take part in spectrometry and chromatography—a truly enjoyable experience for all involved.
A huge well done to Arran House for winning our merit competition for August! 20 points for your total!!
Our badge focus for September is Ready to Learn and these are our August winners for excellent school uniform!
Keep collecting your merits and badges!!
King’s Park Secondary School were excited to welcome the analytical company Shimadzu in to school today.
They worked with our S3 Chemists and a few of our Caledonia Centre pupils. Pupils participated in a “Who done it?” activity and completed a number of experiments to determine who the suspect was.
