In response to Covid-19, Speakers for Schools launched our Virtual Talks (VTalks) and Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) programmes to help speakers continue to engage and support young people studying at home and those still attending school across the UK.

Since our first VTalk two months ago, Speakers for Schools has delivered over 50 VTalks to almost 55,000 young people. We continue to deliver insightful and engaging talks from some of today’s most inspiring figures across business, arts, politics, journalism, STEM and more, to help young people fuel their ambitions and open their minds to different ideas and career paths. Speakers coming soon include Britbox Group Launch Director Reemah Sakaan, Oscar Nominee Writer / Director Armando Iannucci, Tik Tok General Manager Richard Waterworth and John Frieda Creative Director Zoe Irwin.

Our VWEX now works with 56 leading employers to offer Virtual Work Experience to young people across the UK. These include PwC, Bank of England, Google, Spotify and Cisco.  We were thrilled to hear that Gatsby now recognises Virtual Work Experience toward Gatsby 5 & 6.

View the full Vtalk schedule here

Various departments within Taylor High School have been working hard to create Microsoft Teams, for each year group, for the upcoming academic session beginning in August.

Below you will find a link containing codes for the following subjects:

Mathematics, English, Languages, Music, Science, Social Subjects and Art.

Accessing Microsoft Teams can be achieved via login to GLOW, please join the appropriate teams only.

Microsoft Teams Codes 2020-21

We welcome all pupils to collect a range of stationery and other resources from our scheduled ‘Drive-thru’ at Taylor High School’s car park.

The ‘Drive-thru’ will take place on:

Wed 17th June, 1.30 – 3.30pm, New S2-S3
Thur 18th June, 1.30 – 3.30pm, New S4-S6

At the Drive Thru, the Mathematics  and Science Departments will collect books from all SQA candidates and the Science Department will distribute notes for Higher and Advanced Higher for all 3 sciences.

There will be socially distanced collection points for parents and pupils to access what they need. There will also be a cleansing station with hand sanitiser available.

A text message has been sent out to all parents regarding this.

We encourage pupils to collect stationery packs and subject specific materials that they may require. We hope to see many of you there!

The Science Department have created Microsoft Teams for their upcoming classes for pupils to access resources, revision materials and updated work.

You can access Microsoft Teams via login to GLOW. The Microsoft Teams codes are available by clicking the link below. Please join the course relevant to you.

Sciences Microsoft Teams Codes

We are proud to present our delicious recipes in our doughtastic Taylor High School Lockdown Cookbook! We have been working on our best quarantine recipes to share with you. Many thanks to both teachers and pupils who contributed their recipes to the cookbook. We hope you are ready to cook up a storm!

We have attached our Lockdown Cookbook below. Click on the front page to see what’s inside!

There are starters, mains, sides and sweet treats to choose from. We would love to see your creations, please tag us on twitter @TaylorHS1982       @taylorlibrary       @HETaylorHigh.

Many thanks to Mr Russell and Mrs Leslie for their time and effort in collating these wonderful recipes!

Ready, Steady, Cook!

The Music department have put together a video containing many memorable moments throughout this year. We hope this video will bring a smile to many of you during these difficult times.

This is just a small selection of pupils who have rewarded us with their perseverance, tenacity and support. Remember that we will be back soon to create more innovative ideas and have some fun!

Everyone at Taylor is really missing the opportunities to  work with pupils to achieve success. We hope you are all staying safe and looking forward to returning to school.

T- together

E – everyone

A- achieves

M- more

Enjoy the memories and look out for Miss Kane’s teeth!

 

Pupils entering Fifth and Sixth Year with intentions of working through the National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Mathematics courses can now join Microsoft Teams created by the Maths Department.

You can access the teams via login to GLOW. Each team contains revision materials to help you prepare for the courses.

The Microsoft Teams codes are available by clicking the link below. Please join the course relevant to you.

Mathematics Microsoft Teams Codes

The Social Subjects Department have been working hard to create Microsoft Teams for all upcoming classes. You will be able to access Teams by logging into your GLOW account.

Below you will find a link to the list of Teams codes that you will require in order to join your relevant classes.

Social Subjects Microsoft Teams Codes

The schedule for the Speakers for Schools virtual talks for this week is below. The interesting talk subjects range from apprenticeships to film and animation. Don’t miss out!

DATE	SPEAKER	INFO
Mon 15th June 10am	Baroness Lola Young, Independent Life Peer & Consultant	Baroness Lola Young is joining SFS to share her life lessons and advice with a KS3/S1-3 audience and to discuss the importance of the arts in society.
Mon 15th June 2pm	Julian Baggini, Editor-in-Chief, The Philosophers’ Magazine	Join Julian Baggini, Editor-in-Chief, The Philosophers’ Magazine to explore the philosophy of personal identity – what makes us who we are. This VTalk would suit KS5/ S5-6 students and students who are interested in Philosophy.
Tues 16th June 10am	Dan Snow, Historian and Broadcaster	Why History matters? Join us as historian, author and broadcaster Dan Snow discusses the importance of studying history and the lessons you can learn.
Wed 17th June 2pm	Dean Beswick, Film and animation company founder, Gorilla Gorilla!	Film and animation company founder Dean Beswick is joining us for this virtual talk to discuss his career as a producer and commercial filmmaker, sharing his top 3 life lessons to help you prepare for your future.
Thurs 18th June 2pm	In collaboration with Penguin Talks: Mohsin Zaidi & Jessica Kellgren-Fozard	How to embrace your Intersectionality
Fri 19th June 10am	Charlotte Stacey, Head of UK Apprenticeships Programme, BP	Interested in learning about apprenticeships? Join us as Charlotte Stacey, Head of UK Apprenticeships Programme with BP discusses the practicalities of apprenticeships, how they’re structured, the benefits of completing an apprenticeship and the opportunities that exist at BP.

• Join 10 minutes before the VTALK to be ready
• You can join without needing an account –Watch how here
• For full speaker descriptions visit the VTALK Schedule here

We hope you enjoy some more inspirational talks this week!

 

We are preparing for our P7 transitions visit next week. All pupils will know their class and practical section by then. The dates and timings for the visits are listed below.

Class 1.1 – Tuesday 16^th June (9.30 – 10.30)

Class 1.2 – Tuesday 16^th June (11.30 – 12.30)

Class 1.3 – Wednesday 17^th June (9.30-10.30)

Class 1.4 – Wednesday 17^th June (11.30 – 12.30)

Class 1.5 – Thursday 18^th June (9.30 – 10.30)

Class 1.6 – Thursday 18^th June (11.30 – 12.30)

Pupil are asked to arrive at the main entrance at the time stated and will leave again from here. Socially distanced markings will be visible in the yard in 3 groups of 10.  Pupils will be escorted into the building by a member of staff.  On entering the building each pupil must use the hand sanitiser provided.

**ALL pupils should wear casual clothes that are easy to wash**

Please remind your child to maintain a 2m distance as they move towards the school theatre. Pupils will hear from Mr McCormick (HT), Mr McQuaid, DHT and Mr McPake (PTPS).  They will be provided with a stationery pack and a transition booklet.

Pupils will then tour the school in small groups and will be introduced to the health and safety procedures which will be implemented in August in line with COVID-19 advice. They will then have an opportunity to meet with their new classmates and socialise with them in the school canteen (the canteen will have markings to ensure social distancing). They will be provided with a hot snack, drink and a treat free of charge.

Parents / Carers should wait outside in the car park to collect their child (they must not enter the school building). Pupils will be escorted again in small groups to the front entrance and will remain in socially distanced lines until collected by a parent/carer.

If you wish your child to walk home please provide them with a note to confirm this.

If your child is displaying any of the extended list of symptoms associated with COVID-19 they must remain at home. Please contact the school (Tel. 01698 274976) and arrangements will be made to send the transition booklet and pack home.

We look forward to meeting you all.