Library Visit – Waterstones Bookshop

The school library received a special lunchtime visit from staff at Waterstones Braehead on Tuesday 14th March. All S1 and S2 pupils were given a World Book Day token which they exchanged for one (or more!) of the many free World Book Day titles available. Thanks very much to Waterstones Braehead and happy reading

John Byrne National Drawing Competition

I am delighted to inform you that Nicole Harvey is a runner up in the John Byrne National Drawing Competition. Nicole and Ms McGroarty from the Art department attended the opening of an exhibition of drawings by the competition winners and runners up at Paisley Museum and Art Gallery on Thursday 16 March 2017. John Byrne himself …
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Made Brave Trip – S6 Pupils

MadeBrave Office Trip – Advanced Higher Graphic Communication – Thursday 12th January 2017. Pupils met with the founder and Owner of MadeBrave, Andrew Dobbie, who are a multi Award winning Design Agency based in the East End of Glasgow. Pupils were introduced to how a Graphic Design Agency works, from meeting clients through to implementing …
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BBC Scotland Apprenticeship Opportunity

Good afternoon We’d like to let you know that applications for the BBC Scotland Apprenticeship are open until 18 April 2017.  Please could you share the attached email / pdf flyer with those you think may be interested in and eligible to apply. All relevant information can be found on the link above or in …
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Young Musician of the Year – Monday 20 March 2017

Many congratulations to our Young Musician of the Year Finalists (listed below).  The final will be held on Monday 20th March at 7pm in the Assembly Hall. All welcome, tickets available from the Music Department. Junior finalists : Kay McNidder, Abigail Thompson, Alastair Thomson, Amy Kennedy, Nathan Petrie, Holly Sinclair Senior finalists : Sophie Sparks, …
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Scholar Sessions – Additional Support for S4 to S6 Pupils

Next week’s SCHOLAR online sessions will be:   Advanced Higher Physics                                       Monday, 6 March 6.00pm Advanced Higher Modern Languages              Tuesday, 7 March 6.00pm Higher Computing Science                                    Wednesday, 8 March 6.30pm National 5 Maths                                                       Thursday, 9 Match 5.00 – 5.30pm Higher Maths                                                              Thursday, 9 Match 6.00pm     Full details can be …
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Nutshell Guides from SDS

Hi more of these nutshell guides coming out this month. This one and also some on digital media. http://www.npfs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/career_conversations_JAN17_E.pdf lIII Skills Development Scotland Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba Address: Skills Development Scotland Centre, 27 Causeyside Street , Paisley , PA1 1UL myworldofwork.co.uk – for all your work, skills and learning needs  ourskillsforce.co.uk – making skills work …
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