I write to remind you that today is a holiday for pupils, details as follows:
Monday 16th November – In-service Day (Pupil Holiday)
School re-opens as normal on Tuesday 17th November at 8.55am.
Stay Safe Everyone!
S1 Microsoft Teams Codes
If pupils are struggling to access teams through their glow account, they can still access teams via the Microsoft teams app or online app. You will need to add @glow.sch.uk to the end of your username like this example:
gw10example@glow.sch.uk
If any S1 pupil is struggling to access teams or find the codes for certain subjects, click the PDF file below to access all subject codes.
Scottish Government Updated Guidance on Wearing Face Coverings in Schools
The Scottish Government has announced that from Monday November 2nd all S4-S6 pupils are required to wear face coverings in classrooms as well as corridors and communal areas. Please ensure your child has a face covering when coming to school and please discuss with them that these must now be worn in classes for S4-S6 young people.
Your co-operation with this latest Scottish Government guidance for schools is appreciated.
For more information please contact the school. Tel. 01698 274976.
2021-26 Manifesto ‘From Scotland’s Young People’
Hey Scotland’s young people,
@OfficialSYP’s Manifesto consultation is your opportunity to express your views on important issues impacting you.
Let us know what you need: #FromScotlandsYoungPeople: https://bit.ly/3axhgqt
P.S You’ll get 150 @YoungScot reward points too!
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) would like your views to inform their 2021-26 Manifesto ‘From Scotland’s Young People’. The survey is open to young people aged 12-25 who live in Scotland and will close on 12th October 2020.
LONG WEEKEND – SEPTEMBER 2020
I write to remind you that the long weekend for pupils begins now, details as follows:
Thursday 24th September – In-service Day 2 (Pupil Holiday)
Friday 25th and Monday 28th September – Local Holidays.
School re-opens as normal on Tuesday 29th September at 8.55am. We hope you enjoy a relaxing few days over the weekend.
Stay safe everyone.
Microsoft Teams Codes
Dear Parent/Carer, below are S4 codes and S1 to S6 Science codes for pupils to access Microsoft Teams in order to obtain school work in the event that they have to self-isolate and cannot attend school.
These teams are in the process of being populated with content at present. 
We are working round the clock to gather all updated department codes for all year groups to access. Thank you for your co-operation on this matter.
St Andrews Hospice Schools 6K
This Sunday would have been the annual Hospice 6K. Taylor High School have participated in this race for many years. The money raised goes to St Andrew’s Hospice, which this year, will not happen as a result of the current restrictions due to the pandemic.
St Andrew’s Hospice provide specialist palliative care to people living with life-limiting illnesses. Their goal is to provide physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients in a calm, peaceful and welcoming environment.
If you wish to donate during this difficult time, you can do so via the link below:
Thank you on behalf of Taylor High School for contributing to one of our main charities.
Papal Mass Reflection
This week marks a very poignant moment in the history of Taylor High, the 10 year anniversary of the Papal Mass held in Bellahouston Park.
Our Performing Arts Vocal Ensemble represented not only NLC, but Scotland, as the only secondary school to perform a piece of original music composed by the students. Behind us now are the wonderful reflections of outstanding teamwork, beside us are solidified friendships and shared memories that will endure forever.
This was a momentous occasion for the pupils of Taylor High.
S6 Leavers 2019/20
After a very different end of term this year, our amazing class of 2020 returned to school last Friday to collect their leavers hoodies and Caritas awards.
On behalf of all the staff at Taylor High, we would like to congratulate the class of 2020 and wish them all the best on their future journeys.
…it’s not Goodbye, It’s a ‘see you later’
Common Cold/COVID-19 Symptoms – for Parents/Carers
Common Cold and COVID-19 Symptoms
Please see attached letter from Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director, Scottish Government to all parents and carers.
Coronavirus – Jason Leitch Letter
This letter provides advice to parents and carers on key differences between symptoms of the coronavirus and the common cold and how to manage minor illnesses which are common at this time of year.
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among school age children remains very low. The Government believes that slots for testing for COVID-19 maybe being used by children who are self-isolating with the common cold, a virus which often circulates when schools return.
The letter from the National Clinical Director, Jason Leitch, is designed to provide reassurance to parents and carers and to help them avoid unnecessary absences from school on the part of their children. We hope you find it helpful.
Thank you for you cooperation and understanding.
