Term started on Tuesday 11th August for staff with pupils returning on Thursday 13th. We held assemblies with all year groups on day one to remind pupils of a number of points including –
School values
Respect
Opportunity
Commitment
Community
Each value was explained and used as a reminder of our expectations for all pupils.
Dress code
I was delighted to see the vast majority of our pupils returning to school in immaculate dress code. Some pupils had to be reminded of some expectations ie footwear should be all black, leggings/jeggings are not allowed and all S5 and 6 pupils should be wearing blazers. Should parents have any queries regarding dress code I would ask that they contact their child’s Year Head (S1 – Mr Gillen, S2 & 3 – Mrs Nicholls, S4 – Mr Young and S5 &6 – Mrs Mather).
Senior pupils’ timetables
Some S5 and 6 pupils are requesting or are being advised to change the options they chose last term in light of their SQA results. Following meetings with Guidance staff and Mrs Mather these requests/changes are being processed. Mrs Mather hopes to have all S5 and 6 pupils’ timetables finalised by the end of week beginning 17th August.
The year ahead
I informed the staff and pupils that as Mr Dewar’s secondment is on-going I will be continuing in the role as Acting Head Teacher. I am delighted to be continuing in this role and look forward to working with staff, pupils and parents in the year ahead.