I attach the programme of Supported Study within the school. Pupils should speak to the relevant department regarding signing up for any sessions they wish to be involved in. Please encourage your child to take up the opportunity of participating in our supported study programme. Programme of Supported Study Feb 17
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S3 Pupils _ Paisley 2021 UWS
A massive congratulations goes to the Park Mains pupils who attended the University of the West of Scotland’s Higher Expectation event on Thursday 16th February. Ten S3 pupils had the opportunity to experience University life as they worked in small groups on an interesting project. Pupils were to come up with an idea for the …
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Rolls Royce, Inchinnan – Senior Pupil Visit
This week pupils had the privilege of visiting Rolls Royce in Inchinnan to learn a little about their engineering process and take a tour of the factory. Senior pupils enjoyed working in groups with Rolls Royce apprentices. Pupils competed to make the most working paper airplanes without any waste. After winning, and losing, millions of …
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Speaking Competition – Well Done Jay and Callum
Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service Speaking Competition Congratulations to S2 pupils, Callum Friel and Jay Taylor for entering and winning the Renfrewshire heat of the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service Speaking Competition. This competition is open to all S2 and S3 pupils in Scotland and challenges them to speak about a variety of topics in front of …
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S2 Subject Choices – SDS Details
Skills Development Scotland (careers) are here to support pupils to make subject choice decisions. As part of this we will be interviewing every S2 pupil about managing their career plans and picking subjects that will allow them to get into the career of their choice. I will be helped by a few colleagues and will …
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Well Done – Euan
Euan Crombie (S6) gained a distinction in his ABRSM Grade 5 ‘Cello. In order to achieve this he performed three pieces of music, a range of scales, aural tests and sightreading. Euan is planning on going to university to study music.
Useful Websites
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/may/07/the-way-youre-revising-may-let-you-down-in-exams-and-heres-why https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2016/apr/19/students-revise-exams-revision-science https://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/jan/08/five-secrets-of-successful-revising
Junk Kouture – Final Results
A massive well done to Emma Hammond, our S3 pupil who’s Junk Kouture design was selected for the final of the national competition. Emma and Miss Cassidy from our Art Department spent the full day at the national final in Glasgow where Louis Walsh was making the final decision. Emma’s design was 4th from 350 …
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Schools Vocational Programme
Information about opportunities available at West College Scotland can be found here: Vocational Schools Programme
Parent Council – Fundraising
Parent Council Fundraising Our target for this year is to raise £3,000 towards the cost of a 3D printer/scanner. Pupils across the school in most subject areas will benefit from this new equipment along with groups of pupils in Enterprise group, Eco group, Duke of Edinburgh and STEM. We raised £200 at the Christmas Concert, …
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