17th January 2017 Cardinal Newman High School Careers Fayre
The Careers fair will be an opportunity for students in all year groups, and the parents of students in S5/6 employers/education to discuss and exchange information on employment goals and opportunities. It is hoped that the pupils will get an insight into the courses, career options and post school destinations offered.
The fayre will also look to introduce pupils to the world of work while still at school and see the potential of their coursework relating to key skills needed in order to become a successful professional.
The fayre will offer pupils the opportunity to develop skills in communication, and networking preparing them for professional interactions beyond school.
At the parents evening the parents will have the opportunity to engage with the attendees. Employers and Further education providers who will be attending include: GTG Training, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Army, RAF, Navy, Qualitas International (Hair and Childcare), Glasgow Kelvin College, UWS, NCL Foundation Apprenticeship team, Glasgow Caledonian University, City of Glasgow College, the Police and the Fire Service.
Miss McKenny’s “Junk Kouture” club have designed and produced some outstanding outfits this term. The pupils used wire, paper and plastic bags to fashion their own creations – well done.
Parents please check school bags for letters given out today containing a letter from Education Scotland and other important information. The contents of the Education Scotland letter is also available as a link at the top right of this webpage and on Education Scotland’s own website.
On Friday Dec 16 we will be having a non-uniform Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice. All pupils wishing to participate in this worthwhile cause should bring a £1 contribution. Our St Andrew’s Ambassadors will collect money period 1.
Pupil: £1 Family: £2 Staff: £3 or a charity donation
Don’t want to wear a jumper?
Why not come in a Christmas themed item instead? (t-shirt, hat or wearing tinsel).
Anyone who does not wish to get involved must attend in full school uniform.
Tonight is the S4 Parent Meeting, appointments run from 4.30 to 6.30 pm. Enter through the yellow doors, register with our senior pupils and collect helpful information leaflets.
Members of the Parent Council will also be on hand tonight to invite new members, feel free to ask any questions about the work of the PC or leave your contact details.
Tea and coffee will be available in the Green Social Area and senior pupils will be selling raffle tickets and merchandise to support our school fund and various charities.
This week is our annual “Literacy Week” with visiting authors, door displays, cross-curricular events and competitions. On Monday an S1 group from 1M1 beat a team of S6 in a Christmas Literacy Quiz – Well Done. This event is organised by the English Department and The Literacy Group to emphasise the importance of literacy in all that we do.
Congratulations to everyone involved in making this year’s Christmas Fayre a great success. This is the one fundraising event which directly benefits our pupils, and it is only possible with the support of pupils, parents, staff and our local community.
Friday Dec 2 was a non-uniform day to raise money and/or tins for the grocery stall, raffles have been ongoing for a couple of weeks and then the actual fayre took place on Saturday Dec 3 – fantastic effort from all involved.
Teaching, janitorial and office staff all worked together to ensure the stalls were set up and decorated the evening before the fayre, and, pupils, staff and members of the parent council helped out on the day.
Tomorrow (Fri 2) is a non-uniform day for all pupils. Senior pupils will come round classes period 1 to collect either £2 (£3 per family) or 4 tins for the Christmas Fayre. Lessons will run as normal so pupils must bring school bags and equipment.
Modern Languages has become the latest department to join the @CN_HS Twitter Family. Follow today for helpful advice and information. The most recent post had an informative visual aid for S2 Spanish pupils.
Tickets are now on sale for this exciting and fun event. Teachers and pupils will be performing a number of different talents to try to win this event. All the money raised will be going to Beatson Cancer Care – a very worthwhile cause. Don’t miss out as tickets are selling fast – your ticket is your vote, so your friends need you to be there.
Congratulations to Mrs McGhee and Miss Gallagher on completing the Santa Dash for St Andrew’s Hospice on Sunday morning. A freezing cold but exciting day with cyclists, dog runners and Santas galore.
Every year the school puts time and effort into raising thousands of pounds for charity and good causes. The Christmas Fayre is the main event in which we try to raise money for our own school fund. This money goes to ensure that all pupils can go educational excursions and have lots of interesting experiences.
Please get in touch with the school office if you can:
Help out
Run a stall
Donate raffle prizes and bottles
Display a poster in your place of work.
Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill, North Lanarkshire Council
