Greenfaulds Book Group
Greenfaulds Book Group had a fantastic day celebrating young adult fiction at Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 21st April. Pupils from S1 and S2 were able to listen to readings from their favourite authors as well as quiz them the challenges of becoming a published author. Authors included Kirkland Ciccone, Victoria Gemmell, Alex McCall, Estelle Maskame, Alex Nye, Martin Stewart, and Elizabeth Wein. Pupils left the event feeling inspired and excited to try creative writing!
Miss McManus, School Librarian (Picture attached)
SQA Examination Study Leave
The national examinations start on Wednesday 4th May.
Registration for most S4/5 pupils will be suspended from Tuesday 3rd of May with the exception of pupils who have been identified as sitting no national examinations. Therefore, for those sitting exams, their last day in school will be Friday 29th April. Pupils not sitting exams will be expected to attend school as normal and provision for this period will be provided. The last day of study leave for pupils sitting examinations will be Friday 3rd of June.
All pupils moving from S4 to S5 next session will collect their timetable for 5th Year at an assembly on Friday the 3rd of June at 9.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). All pupils moving from S5 to S6 next session will collect their timetable for 6th Year at an assembly on Friday 3rd of June at 11.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). The new timetable will start at 8.55am on Monday the 6th of June.
The 31st of May will be the official leaving date for any S4 pupils eligible to leave and wishing to do so. Please note any pupil wishing to leave requires to complete a leaver’s form before this can be officially approved. Leaver’s forms can be obtained from the school just prior to the 31st of May.
All pupils who are sitting SQA examinations will be issued with an individual examination timetable. Please ensure pupils keep their examination timetable safe and arrive 15 minutes before every exam begins.
Pupils must wear school uniform at all times when in the school building and deposit any mobile technology at the office prior to entering an exam or risk exclusion from the exam.
Dates for the Dairy
2nd May – School Holiday
5th May – In-service day (school closed to pupils except those with SQA examinations)
17th May – S3 Reports issued
27th May – 30th May (inclusive) School Holidays (school closed to pupils except those with SQA examinations)
2nd and 3rd June Primary 7 visits to the school
9th June – Parents’ Meeting for S3
10th June – S1 Reports issued
