Future Fridays

Our Future Fridays programme continues to develop. We have a range of activities on offer every week. These include:

– Badminton

– Table Tennis

– S1 Football training

– 7 a-side outdoor football

– Dancing

– Comic club

– Debating

– Movie club

– Cooking club

– Self Defence

We have provided opportunities for pupils to develop skills and knowledge through running an Introduction to Criminology college course, sports leadership training and putting pupils through the Construction Site Certification Scheme card. We are offering a college course in Make-up Artistry, starting after the Easter break and an industry recognised Customer Service certification. Senior pupils can achieve additional awards, such as the Saltire award for volunteering to lead activities.

Pupils can sign up to activities by completing the weekly sign-up MS form, posted on the whole school community MS Teams page. A link to this is posted on the school’s twitter feed every week. Further information is displayed in school on the Future Fridays noticeboard. Pupils can find out more information or sign-up to clubs by speaking to Mr Dale, our Principal Teacher responsible for implementing the Future Fridays initiative.

SENIOR PHASE SUPPORTED STUDY PROGRAMME 2021/22

Safer Internet Day 2022 is next week!

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

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Returning to school safely

Our pupils & staff can reduce COVID-19 risks by taking a lateral flow test the night before or on the morning of their return to school after the festive break.

Pupils & staff should also take regular tests twice a week. All results should be recorded.

SQA – National Examination Guide

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.

Scottish Youth Parliament elections

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.

S5&6 Parents meeting Booklet

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)

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