Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people, and to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively. Safer Internet Day 2022 is on 8th February and will be celebrated with the theme ‘All fun and games?

As a parent or carer you can find lots of useful information on the UK Safer Internet Centre Website which will give tips, advice and resources to help you keep your family safe online.

Videos

Below are a few videos to support when having conversations about online safety

https://player.vimeo.com/video/642669832?h=a28708a3a1

https://player.vimeo.com/video/642670484?h=0316d20661

The SQA has issued this document regarding your national qualifications this year. Please take some time to read through this as it contains information on exams and coursework.

Voting is now open for the Scottish Youth Parliament elections. From 8th to 21st November, Scotland’s young people have the opportunity to vote for the MSYPs that will represent them for the next two years.

The votes of young people give the Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament their democratic mandate to represent the views of Scotland’s young people.

Our S4 pupil Malaikah Ahmed is running to be elected for the Motherwell and Wishaw area. Follow the link to read her and the other candidates’ election promises .

https://elections.syp.org.uk/elections/7/constituency/75/

Young people will need their ‘Young Scot’ Card to take part in the vote.

We are looking forward to welcoming along to our online event this evening the parents/carers of our S5/6 pupils.

Also please click on the link below for access to the supported study programme being offered

Supported Study Programme 2021-22

Further support can be found here Virtual Parents’ Meetings | Taylor High School (glowscotland.org.uk)

A reminder to our S1 parents and guardians that the Maths Department are hosting a Maths and Numeracy Information Evening on Tuesday 2nd November at 6.30pm via webex – a link has been emailed out to access this.

We hope that the information evening will give you an insight into the learning your child experiences in Mathematics. As well as this, we hope to provide you with guidance and advice to help best support your child with maths and numeracy at home in preparation for their upcoming assessment.