Don’t forget, you can check your PC calendar online!
Just a reminder to busy parents and carers, that you can check all dates of Parent Council meetings (and many school functions) in the ‘Diary‘ calendar within our blog! You’ll find Septemberfest listed there, for example, the S1 parents social, and the AGM and all the other meetings (with agendas and minutes).
This being a Google tool, you can overlay it with your own online private calendar, to help avoid double-bookings! It’s hectic helping a youngster through the school years. We aim to make it that much easier.
budget cuts: what would they mean to education?
Schools are at considerable risk in the coming public-sector budget cuts, many teachers worry. So reports the Scotsman today, referring to a survey by watchdog organization Children in Scotland, the results of which are to be published tomorrow. Teachers, and families too, observe that cuts to education would greatly impede young people’s social mobility, particularly those children in deprived circumstances. Budget discussions will be underway soon, so this is good reading for every parent and carer.
it’s the countdown to Septemberfest!
Remember, it’s Saturday the 21st, from 11:00 to 4:00, at the school, and admission is FREE! There’s lots of things to do and see, and there are many ways to get involved and help, too. If you’d like to be a part, let us know, at intouch@broughtonhighpc.org!
Parent Council AGM on 25 September — with an S1 parents social
Please come to this year’s Parent Council General Meeting, at the school on Wednesday 25th September, 7-8 pm, for reports on prior-year activities, elections, and lots of opportunities to join the Council or one of its sub-groups, like Management Support, the Broughton Association, or Communications.
Prior to the meeting, for S1 parents, is a wine-and-cheese social, from 6-7 pm. It’s very informal, but very useful for getting to know the school and all your fellow parents!
See you there!
5 Top tips for 4th, 5th, and 6th-year students and their families planning ahead
4th year sees you working toward your first set of SQA qualifications, the result of which will influence your future work and study options. 5th year sees the reality of last year’s exams kick in; with your first set of results now under your belt, you will have a clearer picture of how hard you will have to work to achieve more grades at Higher level. It’s a tough time and can feel overwhelming. Hopefully you will feel that you have had good support from school to help you make your course choices and have settled into the new school year comfortably. Here are some top tips for you this year. Do be aware, of course, that entry requirements to universities and training programmes may change before you actually apply. Keep an eye on these.
1. If you are considering university in the future start researching now. Look up university websites and search for Open Days. You can book in throughout the year to visit some and learn about the application process and get a feel for what university life might be like.
2. UCAS: http://www.ucas.com is the organisation at the heart of connecting people to higher education. You generally apply to university through this body. You can sign up to student and parent e-mails on their website and learn lots this year about the things you will have to decide and the timings of when you are in 5th or 6th year. It’s quite helpful to give yourself a trial year to see what types of decisions have to be made.
3. Follow a variety of universities, colleges and employers on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This will give you a regular opportunity to learn more about them and often the work experience opportunities or open days that they run.
4. If you begin to regret a course choice decision or are struggling with a subject, speak to your Pupil Support Teacher — every member of staff wants to help you achieve as much as you can. They sooner they know of a problem, the better.
5. Consider joining after school clubs to add more strings to your bow. When you apply to university, college or an employer you are in competition with hundreds of others for an opportunity. Imagine if you were neck in neck with grades on an application – what other skills or experience would make you stand out. Balance sport with music, art or debating. Sign up for the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. There are many opportunities in our school, so speak to your Pupil Support Teacher for some guidance.
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