Brief updates...Tuesday 26 April - Please see the Supported Study Timetable below for Senior Pupils in preparation for their SQA Exams. Class teachers have made our young people are aware of their supported study opportunities for exam prep, however, we’ve collated them in one place for your convenience!
School Uniform should be worn and pupils must sign in and out at the desk in the main Concourse. We wish all our Senior Pupils the very best of luck. 
Friday 01 April - Please read the Head Teacher update below which reflects on the continued efforts from Pupils and Staff as our Spring Term comes to an end. It also includes details of Easter School for our Senior Pupils in preparation for their SQA Exams and confirms dates for our school show "We Will Rock You" .
We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Spring break.
Tuesday 22 March - Please read the letter below from Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director, which provides information regarding the importance of routine Covid19 protective measures and changes to the regular asymptomatic testing programme in schools from 18 April 2022.
Tuesday 8 March - Dear Parent/Carer,
In the week beginning Monday 21st March, our local authority is planning to ask all pupils in our school S1 to S6 to take part in a survey about their health and wellbeing. The findings will help our local authority to understand the needs, strengths and possible concerns of children and young people, which will help plan future improvements to local services. Please read the attached letter which will provide you with more detailed information about the Census, and provides you with the opportunity to let us know if you don’t wish your child to take part.
Friday 25 February - Please read the Head Teacher update below which provides important information regarding the changes to wearing masks in school from Monday 28 February 2022 and encourages senior phase pupils to take advantage of the Supported Study classes available in preparation for their SQA exams.
Have a great weekend.
Thursday 24 February - The Bridge of Weir School buses are parked up at the bottom of Prieston Road as unable to get up the hill due to the snow. If safe to do so, can pupils please walk down the hill to get the bus. Buses will wait until full and will do loops. Please keep safe.
Wednesday 22 December - please read the final Head Teacher update of 2021 as we come to the end of a very challenging year. We wish you all a very safe and Merry Christmas.
Friday 17 December - please read the attached leaflet which provides information regarding a new Scottish Government Scheme for free bus travel for Young People aged 5-21 living in Scotland from 31 January 2022.
Thursday 16 December - Please read the attached Test and Protect update regarding the Asymptomatic Testing Programme for School Pupils and Staff. We have also attached a Testing Information Poster and the Testing Privacy Notice. All documents have also been issued via Satchel and Social Media.
Monday 13 December - Please read the Head Teacher update below which provides very important information regarding COVID19 mitigations which will continue to keep our young people and staff safe.
Thursday 9 December - By Friday 17 December, Renfrewshire Council will make two payments to parents and carers of young people attending secondary school who are entitled to a free school meal on the basis of low income.
The first payment of £160 per child is part of the Scottish Government extending the Scottish Child Payment to children aged six to 16. The second payment of £22.50 per child is in place of free school meals over the Christmas break. That means a total of £182.50 will be paid into bank accounts in December. These payments will only be made to parents of children and young people eligible to receive a free school meal on the basis of low income. If you have already applied for free school meals this school year (August 2021 to June 2022), you do not need to apply again. If you haven’t applied for free school meals, you can do so now using the MyAccount form on the council’s website. You can also check if you qualify to apply. See free school meals payments during school holidays for more information.
Friday 26 November - Our PTA Online Christmas shop is now open and taking orders. To view the items on offer and place an order visit: bit.ly/gryffexmas
Friday 29 October - Activities Week 2022 launched today for pupils in S1, S2 and S3. We are offering a wide range of educational experiences and have tried to provide an exciting and varied programme in the hope that every pupil will be able to take part. Activities can be viewed in the booklet below.
All S1-S3 pupils in school today, have been provided with a hard copy of the pupil response form which is also in the Activities Booklet and should be returned no later than Wednesday 10th November 2021 to the Maths Department. Have a great weekend.
Friday 22 October - please read the Head Teacher update below which includes details of our Non-Uniform/Halloween Themed Day on Friday 29 October 2021 in support of Renfrewshire Food Bank, our nominated charity for the day.
Have a lovely weekend.
Monday 18 October - URGENT – Bus contract 5965A operated by Marbill Coaches will be affected by further roadworks. Details of the road closure are confirmed below and have been communicated via Satchel, Facebook and by text message to the pupils affected.
Houston Road, Bridge of Weir, will be closed from Elm Road to Old Bridge of Weir Road commencing Monday 18 October 2021 for 1 week for carriageway patching. Gryffe High Bus 1 & 2 – pupils should board at their normal pickup points however, due to possible traffic congestion, all pupils must be at their pickup points 10 minutes earlier. Both Bridge of Weir school buses will travel to Gryffe HS via Brookfield due to the road closure. SPT and Marbill Coaches will assess travel time on Tuesday, and we will communicate any further changes where necessary. The good news is that the three-way lights at Magnus Road/Barochan Road have been lifted. The school are aware of potential travel issues from Tuesday. Any pupil arriving late must sign in at the school office to be registered, avoiding unnecessary text messages home to Parents/Carers. Thank you for your continued support. Monday 18 October - A reminder that S3 Parent's Evening is Thursday 21st October. Parents/Carers are invited to make appointments by booking online, and meetings will take place via video rather than in person at the school. For more details, please read this letter bit.ly/s3meeting. Further instructions for setting up and making appointments can also be found at bit.ly/s3vidstep. If you have any issues, please contact our School Office on 0300 300 1323.
Friday 08 October - please read the Head Teacher update below which provides detail of a very successful first term.
We wish all our young people and their families an enjoyable October break, it has been well earned by all! We look forward to welcoming you all back on Tuesday 19 October 2021.
Thursday 23 September - Our annual 3K Fun Run is taking place virtually again this year from today, Thursday 23rd until Monday 27th September 2021. We'd like as many pupils, parents/carers and staff to get involved. Do what you can - run, walk, cycle or swim. Don't forget to take a selfie and share it with us on social media.
The event will raise funds for this year's chosen local charity - Lisa's Gift https://lisasgift.org.uk/ To donate visit our Justgiving page https://justgiving.com/fundraising/gryffehs Friday 17 September - Please read the Head Teacher Gryffestyles Week letter below, which provides details of all activities available throughout next week building up to our virtual 3K Fun Run from Thursday 23 - Monday 27 September 2021. Have a good weekend.
Friday 10 September - URGENT – Bus contract 5965A operated by Marbill Coaches will be affected by further roadworks from Monday 13 September 2021. Please see the changes below which have been communicated via Satchel, Facebook and by text message to the pupils affected.
There is a road closure commencing Monday 13 September 2021 on A761, Bridge of Weir Main Street, from Torr Road to Lintwhite Crescent for approximately 2 weeks. Gryffe High Bus 1 & 2 – pupils should board at their normal pickup points however, due to possible traffic congestion, all pupils must be at their pickup points 10 minutes earlier. Both Bridge of Weir school buses will travel to Gryffe HS via Brookfield due to the road closure. SPT and Marbill Coaches will assess travel time on Monday and we will communicate any further changes where necessary. The school are aware of potential travel issues from Monday. Any pupil arriving late must sign in at the school office to be registered, avoiding unnecessary text messages home to Parents/Carers. Thank you for your continued support and have a great weekend. Friday 03 September - please read the Head Teacher's letter below, which provides and update three weeks into our new term and important information for the coming weeks. Have a great weekend.
Friday 03 September - URGENT – Bus contract 5965A operated by Marbill Coaches will be affected by further roadworks from Monday 06 September 2021 for approximately 10 days. Please see the changes below which have been communicated via Satchel, Facebook and by text message to the pupils affected.
There is a road closure commencing Monday 6 September 2021 on Donaldfield Road between the junctions of Clevans Road and St Andrews Drive. Gryffe High Bus 2 – Pupils who normally board the school bus at Donaldfield Road and Dalmahoy Crescent should now board at St Andrew’s Drive. All pupils should be at their pickup points 10 minutes earlier than normal for the duration of the works. Thank you. Tuesday 31 August - URGENT – Bus contract 5965A operated by Marbill Coaches has been affected by road works on Prietson Road, Bridge of Weir since Monday 30 August 2021. Please see advice from operator below for the period of the works which was sent out on Friday as an Announcement via Satchel.
As a result of the above road works, we can confirm the following changes. Gryffe High Bus 1 - pickup normally at the top of Ranfurly Place - will move to the junction at Watt Road. Gryffe High Bus 2 - pickup normally on Prieston Road - will move to the start of Clevans Road. Due to potential traffic issues, can all pupils please be at pickup points 10 minutes earlier than normal. Thank you. Tuesday 24 August - Please read the letter below which relates to a number of initiatives used by the school to communicate with parent/carers.
Monday 23 August - unfortunately the school photographer did not come in today due to circumstances out with our control. The good news is that they will be in school tomorrow, Tuesday 24 August 2021 to take individual photographs of S1/S3/S5 and individual and a group photograph of S6. Pupils should report to the theatre at the times they were given for today. Another early rise tomorrow to get the hair looking fabulous and to make sure all pupils are in full school uniform with their best smile! We apologise for any inconvenience.
Monday 23 August - our Activ8 programme starts on Wednesday 25 August and will run every week until Wednesday 06 October 2021. The sessions are from 3:00-4:00pm and some of the activities on offer are in the attachment below. If you wish to do "Licence to Cook" you must sign up with Miss Marshall in advance as food needs to be ordered. For all other activities, simply go to the Games Hall at 2:55pm on Wednesday to register and bring a PE kit for sporting activities. We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.
Friday 20 August - please read the Head Teacher's update letter below, which provides important information for next week and the new school session. Have a great weekend.
Thursday 19 August - the school photographer will be in school on Monday 23 August 2021 to take individual photographs of all S1, S3, S5 and S6 pupils plus an S6 group photograph. S1/S3/S5 photographs will take place periods 1-5 in the Theatre and times will be confirmed in the pupil bulletin. S6 photographs will be periods 6 and 7 in the Games Hall. Please ensure pupils come to school in full uniform with their best smile.
Saturday 14 August - School Bus (Houston Service). For those pupils who have been granted bus passes, please note that due to roadworks on Fulton Drive from Monday 16 - Friday 20 August 2021, the first pickup point at Hillfoot will be out of service. Please go to the second pickup point opposite Gryfebank Avenue.
Friday 13 August - please read the documents below which confirm Secondary Schools Nutritional Standards, Menus and Prices for session 2021 - 2022.
Friday 13 August - We are excited to welcome our young people back to Gryffe High School on Monday. We're ready...
Monday 9 August - Please read the Head Teacher's Update which contains some information in respect of pupils' return to school on Monday 16 August 2021. We look forward to welcoming our young people for session 2021 - 22.
Wednesday 30 June - The July NEWSLETTER has been uploaded and can be found as usual under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Newsletters'. Please enjoy reading about the work of the school and the many achievements and successes of our pupils. Due to current circumstances I have also put the newsletter file here for quick access.
Wednesday 30 June - PTA Uniform Upcycling Shop is ready.
Opening hours are Thursday 1 July 1-2.30pm & Friday 2 July 10 - 11.30am Boys blazers sizes 30" -37 " , 42" & 44" S6 38" Girls blazers sizes 29"-33" S6 36" Selection of jumpers & trousers ages 10-11, 12-13, 13-14. Short sleeve blouses 12-13 ×2 Size 8 girls Lipsy skirts ×4 Please hand in any more laundered uniform in good condition to school at any of the above times. Friday 25 June - We had an incredible afternoon yesterday in Gryffe. What would have been last year's Under 18 Football Team returned to play the staff. It was a close fought game, but there was only ever going to be one winner
Staff 2 - Pupils 0 officiated by Rev Gary Noonan Scorers - Findlay, Johnson The former S6 pupils returned for their leavers day, in the rain, and they had a great time. What a fun way to finish having missed so much. During period 7 all pupils and staff watched some amazing videos. Please take time to look at the achievements video in particular. Our pupils and staff are simply the best ......... excellent and outstanding.
Wednesday 23 June - Our thanks to the PTA for their continued support of the school throughout the year. They have been creative in their ideas on how to fundraise with the current restrictions in place.
Their Annual Raffle was moved online and the PTA Chair (Mrs Sheila McHarg - pictured with Mr Christie) is delighted to announce the winners as follows - Raffle winners ..... 1st prize £300 Luca Smith Hampers .. Ian McPherson Paul Miller Millie Chisholm Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle. Look out for further details on the website on the PTA Uniform Upcycling. 
Wednesday 23 June - Congratulations to Katie Peters (new 3B) and Ana Linton (new 3Fm) who both achieved their gold award at the Scouts, this is the highest award within the scout section which is a great achievement.
From the old to the new........... a serious chat between two Head Teachers on the direction of the great ship Gryffe and what great times lie ahead 
Tuesday 22 June - Huge congratulations to Alexander Farmer (new S5), the winner of the 2021 Freedman Trophy. This makes Alexander the Junior County Golf Champion. A superb achievement. The final was held at Kilmacolm Golf Club. Thanks to the club for allowing us to use Alexander's photograph.
Thursday 17 June - PE tops on offer for 2 for £15 from Thursday 17th June to the end of term (while stocks last) and can be purchased from the PE base with cash/cheque payments only. With limited access to indoor facilities for PE lessons this session, a reminder to pupils that our PE kit expectations will return when we can hopefully return to more indoor PE lessons in the new session. Pictured are our new S6 year group during a recent Hockey assessment all with their Gryffe PE tops on.
Thursday 17 June - We would like to thank all parents/carers who attended our online P7 Information Evening. We enjoyed having the opportunity to tell you about Gryffe High School, and all that we have prepared for our P7 Transition visits and for the pupils in August. The full presentation can be found under the 'Curriculum' tab, then 'Broad General Education', then 'P7/S1'. You will also find the link to PiP (Parents in Partnership) in the same area - please consider signing up. If you have any further questions then please feel free to contact us.
Thursday 17 June - 11 S6 pupils completed their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award after their Qualifying Expedition on 13-15 June. Pupils walked from Lochearnhead to Brig O’Turk, walking a distance of over 50km during the 3 days. Pupils camped for 2 nights in beautiful countryside and were commended by the DofE Supervisors. Congratulations to all 11 pupils:-
Lindsay Turner; Aaron Plater; Amy Mitchell; Jack Mitchell; Shona Colman; Fergus Noble; Callum Farmer; Morven Sanderson; Kirsten Berry; Rachel Hopkins; Ben Furniss. 
Wednesday 16 June - Only 2 days left to enter the PTA online raffle to be in with a chance of winning 1st prize of £300 or 3 runners up prizes ....one of these fabulous hampers . Thank you to those parents who donated items for the hampers. Draw will take place in school on Friday 18 June at 1:00pm. Deadline for entries midnight on Thursday 17 June.
Tuesday 15 June - We would like to invite all new P7 Parents/Carers to a Parents/Carers Information Evening on Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 7:00pm via Teams. The meeting will provide information regarding your child’s transition to Gryffe High School in August 2021 and can be accessed via the link below. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and a PowerPoint presentation will be available for Parents/Carers who are unable to attend.
Monday 14 June - It was a lovely atmosphere around the school today as we looked forward to the football, and albeit a disappointing result we can stay positive and hope for a better result on Friday!
Back to the new timetable tomorrow!
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