We had a field visit from Education Scotland today and a number of meetings took place. Fiona Robertson from Education Scotland met with the Senior Management Team for two periods and we discussed aspects of information which I had submitted previously. Ms Robertson later spent one period with staff from the English department to …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – Busy week in PMHS
It has been a really busy week in PMHS with a number of visitors coming in to work with pupils and also pupils out of school at events. On Tuesday we had two visitors from HP who met with S3 pupils. In each session they spoke to our pupils about the value of being able …
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Head Teachers’ Blog – Assemblies
This week the Depute Head Teachers are having assemblies with their year groups. I have asked them to remind pupils of our expectations in a number of areas. Time keeping – Pupils are expected to be at all their classes on time. If we see a pattern of a pupil arriving late to class on …
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Head Teacher’s blog – INSET day and long weekend
This is just reminder that pupils are not in school next Friday (12.2.16) as we have an in-service day for staff and the school is closed for the mid-term break on Monday (15.2.16) and Tuesday (16.2.16). I hope all staff, pupils and their families enjoy their break.
Head Teacher’s blog – S5/6 prelim exams
This week saw the start of the S5/6 prelim diet for pupils being presented at National 5, 6 and 7 level. So far the diet has run smoothly with pupils turning up on time and appearing well prepared for their examinations. Pupils are reminded that when not in an exam they should attend …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – Communications with staff
I hope you are all aware that we encourage parents to communicate with key staff when they feel this is required. I would always advise parents that if there is something on your mind and you are wondering whether to ‘phone us, then please do. Even it turns out not to be …
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Head Teacher’s blog – S6 Geography students shaping the future of Erskine
Shaping the future of Erskine Our National 7 (Advanced Higher) Geography students have been helping to design the future of the town centre and riverside area, as part of a Council-led plan to give the town a better centre. Local town planner Nick Wright came into run a session in PMHS and …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – Dancers’ success
In PMHS we have many very talented pupils who are involved in wide range of sports and activities. Some pupils represent the school at local events while others compete at national or international level. This week I was informed about some of our pupils who competed in a prestigious dancing competition called ‘That’s …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – Police links
At assemblies this week the Depute Head Teachers and I have been informing pupils of the following information about the school’s links with local police. At a recent secondary Head Teachers’ meeting a local Police Inspector addressed the meeting exploring how schools and the Police can work together. All Renfrewshire schools have …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – Happy New Year
I hope all pupils and their families had an enjoyable break and I wish you all well for 2016. As a school we have a busy term ahead of us and I look forward to informing you of school highlights through my blog.
