Final funding for ‘Young Applicants in Schools’ short course scheme
This is the last year that the Scottish Government will fund full-time students in secondary education to study additional short courses, such as those offered by the Open University.
What should you do if you’re interested in securing funding for one of these?
Apply for an ILA £200 account NOW. You can phone 0808 100 1090 to request an application form. Or you can apply online. If you are applying online, you need to let them know that you are working but earning less than £22,000 per annum.
You’ll need to move quickly. After 18th June, the ILA will not issue any more application forms. Yours should be completed and returned to them by 28th July at the very latest. Application forms received after this date will not be considered.
climber William Bosi triumphs again
The year’s first European Youth Cup for young climbers was held at EICA Ratho, Edinburgh, over the weekend of 18 – 20 May. William Bosi in 1N1 competed and was delighted to finish in 6th place. As he qualified for a European final he is now an elite GB Team member. William then successfully defended his Scottish Youth Bouldering Champion title during the weekend of 26-27 May in Glasgow. Well done William! Watch his final climb here.
next PC meeting
The next Parent Council meeting is Wednesday, 6th June, at 6:30, at the school. The agenda is here.
read the notes of the PC’s meeting with Councillors yesterday
The Parent Council’s Management Support Group had a very good meeting yesterday evening with catchment ward Councillors. The proceedings of that meeting you can read here.
upcoming in-service days
Here is a note circulated this week by Graham Douglas, Administrative Officer in the Parental Involvement Unit, Schools and Community Services, City of Edinburgh Council:
‘On 21 March 2012, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning announced additional support for secondary schools, reached in agreement with the EIS, around preparation for the new National Qualifications. Included in this support is provision of two additional In-Service Days.
Following discussion with secondary Head Teachers and teaching unions, the following dates were agreed as the additional In-Service Days for secondary schools:
Tuesday 23 October 2012
Monday 18 February 2013’
Link directly to the Council’s revised calendar here.
Broughton High School Parent Council 