All early years and schools will be closed to children and young people on Thursday 24 November due to industrial action with the exception of family learning centres and 52-week nurseries.

All establishments open as normal on Friday 25 November.

www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/industrial-action

The Wee Mobile Foodbank has asked for our support on the lead up to Christmas. To support this group, Friday 11th November will be a non-uniform day where pupils and parents who are able, can donate to the foodbank. They are looking for the following donations;

• tinned food
• tea/coffee
• Biscuits
• UHT milk
• fruit juice
• Toiletries
• cash donations are also welcome

Please find below a copy of the Parent Involvement and Engagement Letter that has been e-mailed to all parent today.

Wednesday 2nd November will see the first in-person Parents’ Night for a number of years. This occasion will be for all S5/6 parents to review and discuss learning progress with their children’s teachers. This is a crucial activity to ensure that pupils are fully supported to attain their best through good communication and planning between home and the school.

All S5/6 parents/carers are invited to make appointments here: https://parents- booking.co.uk/taylorhigh

To login you will need to enter your name, your child’s name ([First Name] [Last Name]) and your child’s date of birth. The login details you enter must match those we have on record for you. Appointments will be available to book until 12.00 on 02/11/2022.

If you are having any difficulty with this system, please call the school office.

All young people will have the opportunity to have their photograph taken on Wednesday 26^th Oct when photographers Colorfoto visit the school. Individual photographs will be offered to all S1-S6 and there will also be year group photographs for both S5 and S6. Photo packages will then be available to purchase online.

Timetable for photo times to follow.

Taylor High School – Preparing for SQA Exams 2023 (padlet.com)