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Our second week of remote online learning will follow our pink timetable. Some great examples of work & engagement from students last week so let’s build on this and raise the bar again.

Click on the post for some useful tips to help with learning from home.

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With all learning being done online for the new few weeks. All online learning will be conducted through Satchel One or Microsoft Teams.  Students should ensure that they are able to access their Glow & Satchel One accounts.

Below is a reminder & guide of how to access these via a Computer, Tablet, Phone & Games Consoles.

Accessing Glow & Satchel One

Week Beginning 11th of January 2021 we will be on the Green timetable.

We hope everyone had a great Christmas and wish everyone a Happy New Year.  Following the announcement from the Scottish Government the school will move to online learning from Monday the 11th of January.  The school will be open to pupils of key workers from Wednesday the 6th of January and only those pupils should attend school.

Please be assured that we will keep everyone updated on arrangements and we will continue to support all children and families during this continued difficult period.

• Cash for Kids Activity Week
  • A massive thank you for everyone who supported our Cash for Kids Activity Week. An incredible £2500 has been raised.  Activities done throughout the week included
    • Christmas Jumper & Christmas Movie Day
    • Staff v Pupils kick rounders
    • Soak the Grinch
    • Guess the Social Distance
    • Coffee Morning
    • Quizzes
    • Raffles
  • A special thank you to to our amazing S6 Pupil Voice team who have been absolutely tremendous in organising everything. Well done everyone & thank you.
• Christmas Doors
  • After a hotly contested competition this year congratulations to Miss Donnelly who was crowned the winner of the Christmas Door competition.
• Christmas Hampers Winners
  • Congratulations to our Christmas Hamper Winners:
    • Miss McQuade – Traditional Hamper
    • Mrs Reilly – Chocolate Hamper
    • Mr Cassidy – Night-In Hamper
    • Miss McLaughlin – Cheese & Wine Hamper
• Achievement Avenue 
  • Huge congratulations to the overall Achievement Avenue Winners in Social Subjects for Numeracy.
    • S1 – Rhys Allan
    • S2 – Carly McCool
    • S3 – Rachel Holland

• St Andrew’s Day
  • Thanks to Father Ghislain who celebrated our Feast Day Mass on St Andrew’s Day.
  • To celebrate St Andrew’s Day we asked pupils and staff about some of the things they like about the school and what St Andrew’s means to them.  Check out the video at the YouTube link – St Andrew’s Day 2020
• Pupil Voice – Activity Week
  • Our Pupil Voice  Cash For Kids Charity week will run from Monday 7th – Friday 11th Dec, please support this wonderful cause for those less fortunate in our community. Lots of events for pupils & staff to sign up for over the week.  Keep an eye on Twitter for events schedule.
• Christmas Card Competition Winner
  • Congratulations to Rhys Allan, Class 1.3, for winning the school Christmas card competition in the Art Department.
• S4 Prelims
  • The first week of the S4 prelims took place this week.   The prelims continue next week, good luck to all students sitting their National 5 prelims.

• S4 Prelims
  • Ahead of their prelims, S4 students are encouraged to use our Study Skills Guide resource that will help them with their revision & study. Copies can be downloaded from the link below or on the S4 Teams page.
  • St-Andrews-Study-Skills-Guide
• S1 Confirmations
  • The latest group our S1 students received the gift of Confirmation at St James the Greater & St Mary’s Churches this week.  Thanks again to Mr Cassidy and the NET Ministries team who have prepared the students for their Confirmation.
• Book Week Scotland
  • BGE students have been continuing their reading this week in classes as we pursue improving literacy levels and reading for enjoyment.
• Library Book Week Competition Winners
  • The Library ran a prize draw competition to celebrate ‘Book Week Scotland 2020’ The winners were Liam Tominey 1C and Sophie Meek 1F. They won a Scottish themed goody bag.
• Pupil Voice Activity Week
  • Our S6 Pupil Voice Team are in the midst of organising a full week of fundraising activities. The event will take place between Monday 7th & Friday 11th December.  We are looking for donations of raffle & competition prizes. We understand this is a difficult time, however anything you could contribute, however big or small would be greatly welcomed. We want to try to make a difference to as many families in our local area as possible. All proceeds go to the Clyde1 Cash For Kids appeal.    

A copy of the November newsletter can be accessed at the link below

Newsletter Nov 2020

• Catholic Education Week 2020
• NET Ministries
  • NET will be with from Monday 16th Nov to Friday 11th December. This model of NET is based on one of their US operating models so it is something that they have experience of and are adapting to the current climate. Five members of NET will focus on; Conformandi preparation, Caritas, RE Classes and in other ways.
• Confirmations
  • Congratulations to the first group of Conformandi from St James the Greater Church this week.
• Mass
  • Thanks to Fr Ghislain for celebrating a special Mass for our former pupils and staff who have gone before us.
• New School Hoodie
  • Our new school hoodies are now available to be purchased from Scotcrest. Available in Royal Blue & Black, they are available in children’s sizes age 9-11 up to adult XXL. You can purchase them in the Airdrie store or online for £15 at the following link – Scotcrest
• PE Update
  • Following the latest Government guidance and moving into Tier 4 all PE classes will return to being done outdoors from Monday 23rd November.  Given the likelihood of poor weather we strongly encourage pupils to wear appropriate kit for being outdoors, this includes jackets & gloves.
• Achievement Avenue – Business & Administration
  • Well done to all the Achievement Avenue Winners for this Term in Business & Administration.  S1-S3 have shown amazing creativity and digital skills.  Check out the SWAY presentation here .
• Book Week Scotland
  • S1-3 pupils have been reading before each lesson this week for Book Week Scotland and to improve literacy across the school.

• Foodbank Collection
  • We were collecting for the Foodbank again in RE this week. Thanks to all pupils who have supported this collection, Father Kane from St Augustine’s sends his thanks for the collection last week & continued support.  
  • Thanks also to our Caritas pupils for packing 80 food packs for local families. These were delivered to homes this weekend, putting food on the table of those struggling at this time.
• Duke of Edinburgh
  • This weekend some of our Bronze & Silver Duke of Edinburgh pupils enjoyed training & practicing their expedition skills in Drumpellier Park. A great time was had by all.
• Book Week Scotland
  • We celebrate Book Week Scotland next week and everyone at BGE level (S1 to S3) in St Andrew’s will reading at the start of ALL (appropriate) classes for the next TWO weeks so please remember to bring your reading book with you.  
• Pupil Work Showcase
  • There are some great examples of pupils work on the Social Subjects twitter page showcasing the work done recently on US & UK Politics, The Treaty of Versailles, Historical Timelines & The Rights of Children.
• Parents As Partners
  • Our Parents As Partners group have registered St Andrew’s High School with Easy UK . Each time you shop online, you can raise a FREE donation for us. There are over 4,100 retailers to choose from and signing up is quick and easy. Register here: St Andrew’s HS Fundraising