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1C1 and 1N1 Bannockburn Trip

This week, 1C1 and 1N1 embarked on an unforgettable journey into Scotland’s storied past with a visit to the Battle of Bannockburn Experience.

The day began with weapons handling, where pupils got hands-on with replica medieval arms and armour. Guided by the expert instructors, they learned how warriors prepared for battle and the skill it took to wield a sword or shield.

Next came the immersive battle experience, plunging pupils into the heart of the 1314 conflict. Through cutting-edge technology and dramatic storytelling, they witnessed the clash between Robert the Bruce and Edward II, gaining a deeper appreciation for the bravery and strategy that shaped Scottish history

To round off the day, pupils took part in an outdoor trail quiz, exploring the grounds while solving clues and testing their knowledge. It was a brilliant blend of learning, teamwork and fresh air!

The trip sparked curiosity, camaraderie and a whole lot of fun! The pupils were a credit to Taylor High School.

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Geography – Important Links

🗺️ National 5 Geography

  • Course Specification: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/n5-course-spec-geography.pdf
  • Assignment Guidance: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/n5-cat-geography.pdf
  • Course Overview & Resources: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47446.html
  • Past Papers & Marking Instructions: https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Geography&level=N5

🌍 Higher Geography

  • Course Specification: https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/HigherCourseSpecGeography.pdf
  • Assignment Guidance: https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/HigherCATGeography.pdf
  • Course Overview & Resources: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47922.html
  • Past Papers & Marking Instructions: https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Geography&level=NH
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History – Important Links

📘 National 5 History

  • Course Specification: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/n5-course-spec-history.pdf
  •  Outlines course structure, aims, and assessment requirements.
  • Assignment Guidance: https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/N5HistoryCAT.pdf
  • Includes instructions for candidates and marking guidance.
  • Course Overview & Resources: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47447.html
  • Central hub for all N5 History documents and updates.
  • Past Papers & Marking Instructions: https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=history
  •  Includes question papers and marking instructions from recent years.

📗 Higher History

  • Course Specification: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/h-history-course-specification.pdf
  • Details course content, skills, and assessment structure.
  • Assignment Guidance: https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/HigherCATHistory.pdf
  • Instructions for coursework and candidate support.
  • Assignment Q&A Document: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/2024-25-h-history-qp-1-assignment-q-and-a-document.pdf
  •  Clarifies common questions about assignment formatting and expectations.
  • Course Overview & Resources: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47923.html
  • Access to all Higher-level documents and updates.
  • Past Papers & Marking Instructions: https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=history
  • Includes Paper 1 and Paper 2 with marking schemes.

 

📘 Advanced Higher History

  • Course Specification: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/ah-course-spec-history.pdf
  • Explains course structure, aims, and assessment requirements including skills and knowledge to be developed.
  • Assignment / Dissertation Guidance: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/ah-cat-history.pdf
  • Includes instructions for candidates and marking guidance for the project-dissertation.
  • https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/AdvancedHigherHistoryApprovedListOfDissertations.pdf
  • Offers pre-approved topics to help guide your dissertation choice.
  • https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/ProjectDissertationTitleFeedbackForm.docx
  • Use this to get feedback on your proposed dissertation title.

📚 Past Papers & Marking Instructions

  • https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=History&level=NAH Includes question papers and marking instructions from recent years.

📖 Course Overview & Resources

  • https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48466.html Central hub for all Advanced Higher History documents, updates, and support materials.
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Modern Studies – Important Links

📘 National 5 Modern Studies

  • Course Specification: https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/ModernStudiesCourseSpecN5.pdf
  • Explains course structure, aims and assessment requirements.
  • Assignment Guidance: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa//files_ccc/n5-cat-modern-studies.pdf
  •  Includes instructions for candidates and marking guidance.
  • Course Overview & Resources: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47448.html
  •  Central hub for all N5 Modern Studies documents.
  • Past Papers & Marking Instructions: https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Modern%20Studies&level=N5
  • Includes papers from recent years and specimen questions.

📗 Higher Modern Studies

  • Course Specification: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa//files_ccc/h-course-spec-modern-studies.pdf
  •  Details course content, skills, and assessment structure.
  • Assignment Guidance: https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/HigherCATModernStudies.pdf
  •  Instructions for coursework and candidate support.
  • Course Overview & Resources: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47924.html
  •  Access to all Higher-level documents and updates.
  • Past Papers & Marking Instructions: https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Modern+Studies&level=NH
  • Includes Paper 1 and Paper 2 with marking schemes.
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Supported Study 2025-2026

 

Subject Level When Location Start Date
History N5 Mondays After School

(Fortnightly)

 Room 182 6/10/2025
History Higher Wednesdays After School

(Monthly)

 Room 180 24/09/2025
Modern Studies N5 Mondays After School

(Monthly)

 Room 183 6/10/2025
Modern Studies Higher Tuesdays After School

(Monthly)

 Room 178 6/10/2025
Geography N5 Thursdays After School

(Weekly)

 Room 176 25/09/2025
Geography Higher Fridays After School

(Alternate Weeks)

 Room 176 12/09/2025
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Public Speaking Workshop

This week, groups of our S2 and S3 pupils had the opportunity to take part in Speak Up Scotland debating workshops, hosted by Young Speakers Scotland. These sessions provided pupils with skills in public speaking, critical thinking and structured argumentation.
With expert guidance from Jordan, pupils explored the fundamentals of debate, built confidence in expressing their viewpoints and sharpened their ability to think on their feet.
We look forward to continuing to encourage our pupils to speak up, think critically and engage with the world around them!
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Design the Future You Choose – Sustainable Development Goals T-Shirt Competition

Three of our S1 pupils have been selected as finalists in the “Design the Future You Choose” SDG T-Shirt Competition. Congratulations to Ninaa, Michelle and Jessica W!

The competition was highly competitive, with nearly 200 unique submissions that showcased impressive creativity and thoughtfulness. The girls’ designs stood out for their originality and meaningful representation of the SDGs.

The girls will attend an online awards ceremony on Friday 30th May 2025, during which the winners of each category will be announced.

We look forward to supporting the finalists and celebrating their achievements.

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The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) 2026-2031 Manifesto

Every five years, in line with Scottish Parliament elections, SYP produces and publishes a new manifesto. It is a document, created by young people for young people, which includes a list of ideas which young people think the next Scottish Government, and other decision makers, need to implement to meet the needs and uphold the rights of Scotland’s young people.
To create the manifesto, SYP consult young people across Scotland on the issues most relevant to them. There are two parts to the consultation, a digital nationwide survey, and a series of focus groups, both of which will find out which of our shortlisted policies should be included in our manifesto for 2026-2031.
The Scottish Youth Parliament is a youth-led and rights-based organisation that is passionate about making young people aware of their rights and ensuring that local and national governments uphold their rights. In North Lanarkshire, we have 9 Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) from all over the authority that represent the views of our young people at a national level.
The MSYPs are working hard to share the current manifesto consultation and would greatly appreciate your support by sharing the survey within all our schools.
Anyone aged 12 to 25 can complete the survey and the more responses we receive, the more representative the manifesto will be, making it easier for our MSYPs to advocate for change on behalf of Scotland’s young people!
You can access the survey here:
 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/P6OZ65/
The consultation is open to all young people aged between 12 and 25. The closing date for the consultation is Sunday 27 April 2025.
 
The final manifesto will be launched later this year, and SYP will be using it to ask the decision makers and political parties running for election to include ideas from young people in their plans.
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Supported Study Timetable

Subject Level Time
Geography N5 Weekly, Thursday after school
Geography Higher Weekly, Wednesday after school
History N5 Weekly, Friday after school (pupils can use FF transport if they are entitled to school bus provision)
History Higher Weekly – Wednesday after school
Modern Studies N5 Weekly – Wednesday after school
Modern Studies Higher Fortnightly – Monday after school
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Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Public Speaking Competition – 26th February 2025

Our S3 pupils, Krystabel and Cyrus, showcased their remarkable talents this week in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Public Speaking Competition. Their informative speeches on the topic “If you owned a social media platform, what rules would you have for users and why?” truly impressed the audience and judges alike. The team won their heat and they have progressed to the next round in March.

Congratulations to Krystabel and Cyrus for their excellent performance. Well done! 🎉

 

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