The school will begin the new timetable for session 2018-19 on Monday 4th June 2018. Students returning into Fifth or Sixth Year should return to school on Monday 4th June following the end of the SQA exam diet and study leave on Friday 1st June. Any questions regarding student curriculum choice for session 2018-19 for those entering the new Fifth and Sixth Year stages should be directed to Mr. G. McQuaid, acting Depute Head Teacher (Upper School). The induction day for S5 students scheduled originally for Friday will not now take place as the SQA exam diet does not end until Friday 1st June.
Easter School Information
Catholic Education Week Bulletin
Please click on the link below to access the Taylor High School Catholic Education Week Bulletin
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/taylor/files/2018/01/Catholic-Education-Week-2018.pdf
S5/6 Prelim Timetable
| TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
| S5/S6 PRELIMS – FEBRUARY 2018 | ||||
| DAY/DATE | SUBJECT | LEVEL | TIME | LOCATION |
| Monday 5 February | ||||
| Mathematics | Nat 5 (non calc) | 9.00 – 10.15 | Games Hall | |
| Nat 5 (Paper 2) | 10.40 – 12.30 | Games Hall | ||
| Mathematics | Higher (non-calc) | 9.00 – 10.10 | Games Hall | |
| Higher (Paper 2) | 10.30 – 12.00 | Games Hall | ||
| Mathematics | Advanced Higher | 9.00 – 12.00 | Games Hall | |
| Graph Comm | Higher | 1.20 – 3.20 | Games Hall | |
| Business Management | Nat 5 | 1.20 – 3.20 | Games Hall | |
| Business Management | Higher | 1.20 – 3.05 | Games Hall | |
| Tuesday 6 February | ||||
| English | N5 – Paper 1 (R.U.A.E) | 9.00 – 10.00 | Theatre | |
| N5 – Paper 2 (Crit Read) | 10.50 – 12.20 | Theatre | ||
| English | H – Paper 1 (R.U.A.E) | 9.00 – 10.30 | Games Hall | |
| H – Paper 2 (Crit Read) | 10.50 – 12.20 | Games Hall | ||
| English | Advanced Higher | 9.00 – 12.00 | Games Hall | |
| Geography | Nat 5 | 1.10.- 3.30 | Games Hall | |
| Geography | Higher | 1.10 – 3.25 | Games Hall | |
| Computing Science | Higher | 1.10 – 2.30 | Games Hall | |
| Spanish | Higher Paper 2 | 1.10 – 2.50 | Games Hall | |
| Wednesday 7 February | ||||
| Chemistry | Higher | 9.00 – 11.30 | Gymnasium | |
| Chemistry | Advanced Higher | 9.00 – 11.30 | Gymnasium | |
| Coaching of Sports | SCQF | 9.00 -10.00 | Gymnasium | |
| Computing Science | Nat 5 | 1.15 – 2.45 | Gymnasium | |
| Physical Education | Nat 5 | 1.15 – 2.45 | Gymnasium | |
| Physical Education | Higher | 1.15 – 2.45 | Gymnasium | |
| Thursday 8 February | ||||
| Biology | Nat 5 | 9.00 – 11.30 | Gymnasium | |
| Human Biology | Higher | 9.00 – 11.30 | Gymnasium40 | |
| Modern Studies | Nat 5 | 1:15 – 3.35 | Gymnasium | |
| Modern Studies | Higher | 1.15 – 3.45 | Gymnasium | |
| RMPS | Higher | 1.15 – 3.30 | Gymnasium | |
| Woodwork | Nat 5 | 1.15 – 2.15 | Gymnasium | |
| Friday 9 February | ||||
| History | Nat 5 | 9.00 – 11.20 | Gymnasium | |
| History | Higher | 9.00 – 11.20 | Gymnasium | |
| ESOL | Higher | 9.00 -9.30 | Library | |
| ESOL | Higher Paper 2 | 9.50 – 12.00 | Library | |
| Art & Design | Nat 5 | 12.30 -1.40 | Gymnasium | |
| Art & Design | Higher | 12.30 – 2.30 | Gymnasium | |
| Thursday 15 February | ||||
| Health & Food | Higher | 9.00 – 10.30 | Gymnasium | |
| Cake Craft | Nat 5 | 9.00 – 9.45 | Gymnasium | |
| Music | Higher | 9.00 – 10.00 | Theatre | |
| Music | Advanced Higher | TBC | Classroom | |
| Physics | Nat 5 | 12.15 – 2.45 | Gymnasium | |
| Physics | Higher | 12.15 – 2.45 | Gymnasium | |
Taylor High School Diary Dates
- Thursday 31 August – S3 – S6 Celebrating Success Ceremony 7pm
- Wednesday 20 September – P7/S6 Welcome Mass 7pm
- Friday 22 September to Monday 25 September Bank Holiday Weekend
- Friday 6 October – Patron’s Day Mass
- Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October (Inc) Winter Break
- Thursday 2 November – S4 Parents’ Meeting 4-6:30pm
- Tuesday 14 November – S3 Parents’ Meeting 4-6:30pm
- Monday 20 November – Inset Day
- Thursday 23 November – S5/S6 Parents’ Meeting 4-6:30pm
- Tuesday 28 November to Wednesday 6 December (Inc) – S4 Progress Assessments
- Thursday 7 December – School Christmas Fayre 4:30-7:30pm
- Friday 22 December – End of Term 2:30pm
- Monday 25 December to Friday 5 January (Inc) Christmas Break
- Thursday 25 January – S4 Options Info Evening 7 – 8pm (For S3 Parents)
- Monday 5 February to Thursday 15 February (Inc) – S5/6 Prelims
- Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 February (Mid-Term Break)
- Wednesday 14 February – Inset Day
- Thursday 1 March – S5/S6 Options Info Meeting 7- 8pm (For S4/ S5 Parents)
- Thursday 15 March – S3 Options Info Meeting 7 – 9pm (For S2 Parents)
- Tuesday 27 March – S2 Parents’ Meeting 4-6:30pm
- Thursday 29 March – End of Term 2:30pm
- Friday 30 March to Friday 13 April (Inc) Spring Break
- Thursday 26 April – S6 Leavers’ Mass – 2:00pm
- Monday 30 April to 1 June (Inc) SQA Exams
- Monday 7 May – Bank Holiday
- Tuesday 8 May – Inset Day
- Thursday 17 May – S1 Parents’ Meeting 4-6:30pm
- Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 May – P7 Induction Days
- Friday 25 May & Monday 28 May – Bank Holiday Weekend
- Friday 1 June – S5 Induction Day
- Monday 4 June – New Timetable Begins
- Wednesday 6 June S5/S6 Prom (TBC)
- Thursday 14 June – S1/S2 Celebrating Success Ceremony 7-9pm
- Thursday 28 June – End of Session 1pm
Morning Mass celebrated every Monday and Thursday at 8.40pm
Twitter Account @TaylorHS1982
School Website blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/taylor/
SQA Exam Results 2017
Good luck to all our pupils receiving their SQA exam results tomorrow – we wish you all the best 🤞
Please note that the following helplines are available from 8am on Tuesday 8 August should you wish to discuss anything about your results:
SQA advice line – 0345 279 1000
Skills Development Scotland advice line – 0808 100 8000
Options
Teaching staff will be available on Wednesday 9 August for any pupils who wish to discuss their option choices for next session:
S5 pupils – 10 to 12pm
S6 pupils – 12 to 2pm
Uniform Letter
New S5: Induction Day Friday 2 June
All S4 pupils who intend returning to school for S5 must attend an ‘S5 Induction Day’ on Friday 2 June.
Pupils should report to the school theatre for a 9 am start.
Consultation on the Proposed Alteration of the school name
SQA Exams 2017
Attached is a copy of the SQA Exam Timetable for students at Taylor High School.
Please note that all students in S4 to S6 have now been issued with their own personalised exam timetable.
Study leave will begin on Tuesday 2 May, with new S6 returning to school on Monday 5 June.
*Please note that all students moving into S5 are required to return for a one day induction prior to the start of the new timetable on Friday 2 June.

