Scottish Local Council Elections take place on 5th May 2022. If you’re 16 by then, you can vote! Register here: https://t.co/UlpAbzEWHr
Senior Phase Supported Study Programme 2021-22
A reminder of Supported Study sessions which take place every week in the Social Subjects department.
These sessions run for Senior Phase pupils. A list with details of each session can be found below.
| Subject | Day & Time | Level | Staff | Location |
| Geography | Wednesdays after school | Higher | C Dale | 176 |
| Geography | Thursdays after school | National 5 | C Biggerstaff | 176 |
| Modern Studies | Tuesdays after school | National 5 | K Munro/N Conlon | 173 |
| Modern Studies | Tuesdays after school | Higher | A McPake | 182 |
| History | Thursday lunchtimes | National 5 | G Kane | 183 |
| History | Thursdays after school | Higher | H Stoutjesdyk | 180 |
Holocaust Memorial Day – 27th January 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place each year on 27th January.
This is a day dedicated to remembering the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution of other groups and in genocides that followed.
The date (27th January) marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
Holocaust Memorial Day is a time for people to come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. To mark this, two of our S6 pupils presented their Lessons from Auschwitz project to S4 History classes this week. They shared their knowledge of survivor stories and experiences.
Social Subjects Ambassadors
Introducing our Social Subjects Ambassadors!
The girls will be helping to support the department this year and promote all things Social Subjects.
We hope they enjoy this leadership opportunity!
Virtual visit to the Scottish Parliament
Our S4 Modern Studies pupils had an excellent digital visit to the Scottish Parliament.
This supported their coursework as they learned about what Parliament does, the role of MSPs and what happens at First Minister’s Questions.
Democracy in action!
Welcome To Your Vote
Scottish Local Council Elections take place on 5th May 2022.
If you are 16 by then, you can vote!
Register here: gov.uk/register-to-vo
Learn about what you can vote for and who represents you in Scotland…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3NlwHtpz0k
Social Subjects Ambassadors – Calling all S6 pupils!
Are you in S6 and interested in becoming a Social Subjects Ambassador?????? 
Can you support the department in areas such as political literacy, raising awareness of global events and 
issues 
as well as pupil voice? 
support the department in areas such as political literacy, raising awareness of global events and issues as well as pupil voice? Come and see Miss Stoutjesdyk in room 180 (in the Social Subjects Department) for more information. 
UK Parliament Virtual Tour
Our S5/6 Modern Studies pupils got a brilliant virtual tour of the UK Parliament this week. They learned about the House of Commons and House of Lords; exploring their roles, how they get to be there and how laws are made between the two. The session also covered how to get involved and make your voice heard in Parliament. This was done so whilst walking virtually around the Palace where it all happens!
As well as this, the pupils had a Q&A session with MP Marion Fellows. Thank you Marion Fellows for answering the questions asked by pupils. This was a really useful session!
Scottish Youth Parliament – Taylor High School Candidate
Scottish Youth Parliament is the democratic voice of Scotland’s young people. Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament listen to and recognise the issues that are most important to young people in every community across the country and ensure that decision-makers listen to their voices.
Here in Taylor High School, we have a candidate running to be a Member of teh Scottish Youth Parliament for the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency – Malaikah Ahmed of S4. See below the reasons below that Malaikah believes she is a good candidate:
If elected, one of my first campaigns would be to address racism within our community, as this is something, I am very passionate about. I am currently learning a range of languages to help break down any barriers that I may come across. I am a good listener, I’m enthusiastic and I will always represent the people to the best of my ability. I am also very reliable and would treat my position as MSYP with respect and give it 100%.
Interests: Equalities, Rights and Animal Rights / Cruelty
To vote go to: Welcome to the polling station for the Scottish Youth Parliament 2021 – Young Scot e-Voting and type in your Young Scot National Entitlement Card number to browse all of the candidates and cast your vote!
Scottish Youth Parliament
Voting for the Scottish Youth Parliament opens today. To vote in these elections, bring your YoungScot card to school this week. Voting will close on 21st November.
This is an opportunity to have your voice heard!
Follow the link to see who you can vote for in our area. You will see our very own Taylor High School pupil, Malaikah in S4, is running to be elected. Good luck Malaikah!
