We will be hosting a Study Skills Evening on Monday, March 18^th 2019!!

The workshop will begin at 6:00 pm and run for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

The workshop will be active and we invite you to come along with your child so that you can learn together.

click on our school website for the details:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/hillheadhigh/news/

We have added more revision materials to our blog

Click on Senior Phase: Revision and then choose!

Also, remember to check out our Hillhead Study blog for study materials, studying advice, strategies and more! https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/hillheadstudyskills/

REMINDER! H&N5 English candidates: folios are due by 28th Feb.

Find the template under ‘Coursework’ at: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47904.html 

Submit 1 document only.

Creative/Reflective response followed by Discursive / Persuasive response.

We are entered in the First Minister’s Reading Challenge!

Check out our plans and progress under the tab!

It’s that time of year to cosy up with a cup of tea and a captivating new book! If you’re looking for something new, here are some of our recommendations!! Happy Reading!!

This week we have had Primary 7  pupils and parents visit HHS. We have thoroughly enjoyed showing them a variety of activities and skills they can experience when they start in S1. Here are some photographs of our showcase- a range of projects and, of course, a sample of our favourite books!!

S5 Supported Study for English prelims will take place Monday-Thursday. Remember to bring your orange attendance card to be signed by your teacher each session!

MONDAY                                                  
(after school) Ms Cunningham

TUESDAY  
(after school)  Miss Rothery  (Higher Close Reading)
(after school)  Miss Lawrie    (N5/Higher Scottish Set Text)

WEDNESDAY
(after school) Miss Lawrie (N5/Higher Close Reading/Scottish Set Text)

THURSDAY
(lunch) Miss Rothery  (Higher Close Reading / Higher Critical Essay)
(after school) Ms Logan (N5 Close Reading)
(after school) Ms McGlone  (N5 Scottish Set Text/ Critical Essay)

My class have been reading (and loving!) the book, The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon. Here are some examples of a setting project in which pupils created examples of the refugee detention centre. If you haven’t read the book, we strongly recommend it!

We thoroughly enjoyed the launch of War Horse at the SEC Glasgow! It was so impressive to learn about the incredible creation of this production especially the massive horse puppet, music and sound!

Follow the English department on Twitter for quick updates!

https://twitter.com/englishdept_hhs?lang=en-gb