Brief Updates 2020/21
Tuesday 29 September - FANTASTIC effort from Gryffe, and the many others who supported our 3k Challenge ............. over £1600 raised so far so a HUGE THANK YOU to all. Further details to follow later today.
Tuesday 29 September - A House Competition with a Twist….
Over the next month, Gryffe are looking for all pupils, staff and parents/carers to contribute to the local Foodbank collection. Items can be handed in to Guidance bases or to House Captains.
If unable to bring to school, Houston and Killellan Kirk and the local Co-ops collect all year round and would be delighted to receive any items that you can spare. More details in school via big screens and in PSE classes. The House with the largest donation will get House Points!!
Please see the attached Presentation for more detail.
Over the next month, Gryffe are looking for all pupils, staff and parents/carers to contribute to the local Foodbank collection. Items can be handed in to Guidance bases or to House Captains.
If unable to bring to school, Houston and Killellan Kirk and the local Co-ops collect all year round and would be delighted to receive any items that you can spare. More details in school via big screens and in PSE classes. The House with the largest donation will get House Points!!
Please see the attached Presentation for more detail.
| Foodbank presentation |
Tuesday 29 September - Another HUGE THANK YOU to local companies 'Professional Beauty Systems' and 'William Grant & Sons' for supporting our school. It makes it all the more special when local businesses think of our school and go that extra length in supporting us. Thank you.
Tuesday 29 September - 'Quote of the Week' - from our School Captains Rachael and Calum.
Simple but so appropriate when thinking of our 3K Challenge and our up and coming foodbank initiative.
Simple but so appropriate when thinking of our 3K Challenge and our up and coming foodbank initiative.
Friday 25 September - Gryffe High School 3K Challenge in support of the Beatson Cancer Charity.....
..... Have you done your 3K?
Mr Johnson at the school this morning, 6:50 am, for the 3K challenge........... impressive time of 11 minutes 49 seconds!!!!!!
..... Have you done your 3K?
Mr Johnson at the school this morning, 6:50 am, for the 3K challenge........... impressive time of 11 minutes 49 seconds!!!!!!
Monday 21 September - 'Quote of the Week' - from our School Captains Rachael and Calum.
Our Pupil Management Heads of Wellbeing, Carla and Simran, and Heads of Communities, Marc and Skye, will be providing updates at the Parent Council online meeting this evening 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Monday 21 September - Our annual 3 Kilometre Fun Run will take place VIRTUALLY from Thursday 24 September 2020 until 9:00 pm on Monday 28 September 2020. The theme of our event is as follows:
- Run 3 kilometres . . . or whatever you can!!!
- Recruit 3 people in your family/community
- Donate 3 pounds . . . or whatever you can!!!
Thursday 17 September - Head Teacher's brief update letter to Parents/Carers.
We STILL need your Help!!
Please consider the detail within the letter on how you can help us support your child to better effect.
Working together we strive for excellence.
Please consider the detail within the letter on how you can help us support your child to better effect.
Working together we strive for excellence.
| Letter to parents-carers |
Monday 14 September - Our Pupil Management Group, who meet every Friday morning at 8:00 am, discuss all aspects of school and community life. They lead a wide variety of initiatives and are definitely, even in these early weeks, making a difference. They have decided to start each week with their 'Quote of the Week' - this week it is from our School Captains Rachael and Calum.
Friday 11 September - We are delighted to support our local community, especially on a Friday to help the village be clean and tidy for the weekend. We have ten teams of pupils, 2 teams out each afternoon. The picture shown is one of our Friday teams ..... they call themselves the Friday Dream Team!
Friday 11 September - National 5 and Higher Dance are new courses running this year at Gryffe High School. These courses cover various Dance styles such as Hip Hop, Jazz and Contemporary. There is also an opportunity for pupils to be creative when choreographing their own routines as part of the final assessment.
Friday 11 September - A little music for your Friday. The Woodland Dance was composed by one of our AH Music pupils, Ethan Kennedy in S6. Hope it brings a moment of calm as you listen.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1304317238229561346
Wednesday 9 September - Head Teacher's brief update letter to Parents/Carers.
We need your Help!!
Please consider the detail within the letter on how you can help us support your child to better effect. Working together we can make a difference.
We need your Help!!
Please consider the detail within the letter on how you can help us support your child to better effect. Working together we can make a difference.
| September update |
Wednesday 9 September - Extra Higher Maths online support
"This session, Higher Maths candidates have a great opportunity to receive additional support online. Pupils will be issued with a question paper focusing on a specific topic from the Higher course followed, a week later, by a 1 hour meeting on Microsoft Teams where they can ask questions and explore the solutions to the paper. These meetings will be held fortnightly with the first live meeting on Thursday 10 September from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. "
All pupils have been sent the relevant materials on SMHW/Teams along with a guide with how to sign into the live meeting.
"This session, Higher Maths candidates have a great opportunity to receive additional support online. Pupils will be issued with a question paper focusing on a specific topic from the Higher course followed, a week later, by a 1 hour meeting on Microsoft Teams where they can ask questions and explore the solutions to the paper. These meetings will be held fortnightly with the first live meeting on Thursday 10 September from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. "
All pupils have been sent the relevant materials on SMHW/Teams along with a guide with how to sign into the live meeting.
Wednesday 2 September -The SEPTEMBER 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.
| September Newsletter 2020 |
Wednesday 2 September - Congratulations to Abigail, Hannah, Gregor, Esme, Alex & Kirsten who passed their Bronze level Music Leaders Scotland Award. Thank you for all your contributions to musical activities last session!!! You make us proud.
Tuesday 1 September - I must congratulate all our pupils in the maturity they have shown of late. Yesterday we had Health and Wellbeing meetings with pupils throughout the day, and their attitude and behaviour has been impressive. Our first day of wearing face masks went very well, with nearly all pupils well organised in arriving with a face mask, although we do have spares as and when needed.
Please read the attached letters from Deputy First Minister John Swinney, and from Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director.
Please read the attached letters from Deputy First Minister John Swinney, and from Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director.
| Jason Leitch on testing and common colds |
| DFM John Swinney |
Sunday 30 August - Health & Wellbeing
On Friday all pupils were informed that as of Monday 31 August they will be expected to wear a face mask on entering the school and then when walking through the corridors. Extra face masks will be available for any pupil who forgets their own mask.
Should there be a reason that any individual pupil is unable to wear a face mask for health reasons then they should speak to either their Year Head or Miss Brown in the Support Department. Pupils travelling on school buses will also be required to wear a face mask.
On Friday all pupils were informed that as of Monday 31 August they will be expected to wear a face mask on entering the school and then when walking through the corridors. Extra face masks will be available for any pupil who forgets their own mask.
Should there be a reason that any individual pupil is unable to wear a face mask for health reasons then they should speak to either their Year Head or Miss Brown in the Support Department. Pupils travelling on school buses will also be required to wear a face mask.
Tuesday 25 August - Gryffe High School are once again offering new S1 parents and carers an exciting opportunity to learn more about their child’s new school and be involved in the lessons they will be taught, by the teachers they will be taught by. Health and Safety is obviously our key focus at the moment, so we will follow strict procedures for parents arriving at school, and can also explain all the procedures that we have in place for pupils.
| NHS letter Covid19 testing |
One of our pupils is receiving medical treatment that puts them at greater risk from Measles, Chicken Pox and Shingles. Please read the letter below.
| Infectious disease notification letter |
| Parents in Partnership - S1 |
Thursday 20 August - Activ8 - Our weekly Wednesday after school club returned yesterday and runs from 3:00pm - 3:45pm. We offer a reduced programme this session with current restrictions. Activities on offer include drama and various outdoor sporting activities such as fitness, football, hockey, lacrosse, softball and tennis. From Wednesday 26 August we will open up this programme to both S1 and S2 and would encourage any S1/2 pupils to report to the Games Hall at the end of the school day on Wednesday to register and be set up for the session. We will monitor attendance and open to other year groups at a later stage if possible.
Wednesday 19 August - I would like to thank all parents/carers for supporting our return to full time education. The pupils have been an absolute credit to all, and I have been so impressed in how they have adapted to our new procedures and systems. There is an understanding that Health and Safety comes first, and that we compromise in other areas. Please read my update covering: Our return to school; Canteen; PE; Activ8; School Uniform; Health and Safety; SQA Results and Her Majesty's Inspection Report for Gryffe.
Wednesday 19 August - We are delighted to be accredited as a Vision School for Holocaust Education in Scotland – the first school in Renfrewshire to be awarded this accolade. As a Vision School, we are committed to ensuring that learning about and from the Holocaust is an integral part of our young people’s education. Our very positive feedback from Paula Cowan of UWS and Director of the Vision Schools for Scotland programme, included the following:
‘Your school clearly places Citizenship at the heart of the curriculum and helps pupils to learn about the events of the Holocaust through a variety of opportunities.’
‘Your school clearly places Citizenship at the heart of the curriculum and helps pupils to learn about the events of the Holocaust through a variety of opportunities.’
| Update letter to Parents-Carers |
Wednesday 12 August - We were delighted to see our S1 and S6 pupils today, and have thoroughly enjoyed talking to them and getting back into our routines. We look forward to our S4 and S5 pupils joining us tomorrow.
I have attached a 'Welcome back booklet' from the local authority.
I have attached a 'Welcome back booklet' from the local authority.
| Welcome back booklet |
Wednesday 12 August - We are REALLY looking forward to welcoming our S1 and S6 pupils back to school this morning. S1 should enter the school via door 7, the Maths/English entrance at the back of the school, and S6 via door 8, Humanities at the side of the school.
We are set up for 'grab and go' lunch bags for those that wish one, otherwise we recommend packed lunches.
With regards to the SQA Awards, in light of the Depute First Minister's announcement yesterday, our new S5 and S6 pupils will receive a letter on return to school, i.e. S6 today, with detail of any changes to their SQA Awards.
We are set up for 'grab and go' lunch bags for those that wish one, otherwise we recommend packed lunches.
With regards to the SQA Awards, in light of the Depute First Minister's announcement yesterday, our new S5 and S6 pupils will receive a letter on return to school, i.e. S6 today, with detail of any changes to their SQA Awards.
Tuesday 11 August - Staff returned to school yesterday, positive and looking forward to pupils phased return, starting with S1 and S6 on Wednesday. Today we have staff meetings, socially distanced, on Wellbeing; Tracking & Monitoring and UCAS; Learning and Teaching. We then focus on the final detail for the safe return of our pupils.
You may be interested in today's publication from the Education Scotland Inspector's visit, February 2020. To say I am proud of our pupils and staff is a complete understatement. To be the head teacher of a school where the pupils, day in day out, impress with their enthusiasm, drive and persistence is an absolute pleasure and privilege. I eagerly await the return of our pupils to school this week, and then supporting them as they pick up where we left off – supporting the wellbeing of all, striving for improvement, and keeping their focus as ambitious, but caring, young people with high aspirations - Mr Johnson
You may be interested in today's publication from the Education Scotland Inspector's visit, February 2020. To say I am proud of our pupils and staff is a complete understatement. To be the head teacher of a school where the pupils, day in day out, impress with their enthusiasm, drive and persistence is an absolute pleasure and privilege. I eagerly await the return of our pupils to school this week, and then supporting them as they pick up where we left off – supporting the wellbeing of all, striving for improvement, and keeping their focus as ambitious, but caring, young people with high aspirations - Mr Johnson
| Gryffe High Inspection Report |
| Gryffe High Summarised Inspection Findings |
| Letter to Pupils and Parents-Carers |
Friday 7 August - We look forward to our pupils returning next week having finalised all our Health & Safety checks. We have sorely missed the pupils and look forward to getting settled back into school life, with pupils being considerate of others, thinking about our collective responsibilities throughout the day, and focusing on our key values - Caring, Learning and Achieving - within a safe and nurturing environment.
Monday 3 August - All our Senior Phase pupils, including last year's S6 pupils, will receive their SQA Results tomorrow, Tuesday 4 August. Following the SQA Results some pupils make wish to change a subject(s) and we have our usual re-negotiation day on Wednesday 5 August... please see the attached detail.
| Re-negotiation of Senior Phase Timetables |
Friday 31 July - Head Teacher's Update.
| Letter to Pupils and Parents-Carers |
I have also attached an update letter from Mr Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services.
| Letter to Parents-Carers |
Friday 24 July – Following the Depute First Minister's briefing yesterday I can confirm that we continue to plan for all pupils returning in August. You can find an update from Mr Steven Quinn, Director of Children’s Services, via the following link:
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/schoolsupdate23July
Within Gryffe we continue to prepare for the return of pupils and staff. As you would expect we will have the school fully cleaned and all appropriate safety measures in place. We have also, with the support of Renfrewshire Council, just up upgraded our computer infrastructure to Windows 10, and have installed over 120 new computers to replace ones which were struggling to cope. Next Friday I will provide a further update, as well as more detail on what we have worked on and hopefully a detailed timeline for August – Mr Johnson.
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/schoolsupdate23July
Within Gryffe we continue to prepare for the return of pupils and staff. As you would expect we will have the school fully cleaned and all appropriate safety measures in place. We have also, with the support of Renfrewshire Council, just up upgraded our computer infrastructure to Windows 10, and have installed over 120 new computers to replace ones which were struggling to cope. Next Friday I will provide a further update, as well as more detail on what we have worked on and hopefully a detailed timeline for August – Mr Johnson.
Friday 26 June - The last day of term and what a strange day it is with no pupils in sight. I cannot praise the pupils, and staff, highly enough for how they have coped over the past few months, and I thank parents/carers of all your support. We look forward to August, and are excited at the thought of all pupils being back in school with all appropriate health and safety measures in place.
I received a poem from one of our S6 pupils, Esme James, and I feel this is the appropriate final message of term, and sums up recent times.
I received a poem from one of our S6 pupils, Esme James, and I feel this is the appropriate final message of term, and sums up recent times.
Thursday 25 June - Update from Renfrewshire Council for parents/carers regarding refunds for Activities Week/School Meals
Refunds for school trips
We apologise to our parents and carers who are waiting for a refund for any day and residential school trips that have been cancelled. It has been a complex process and our staff have worked incredibly hard to resolve matters to ensure refunds can be paid. All refunds should be made by the middle of July.
Refunds for school meals
All refunds for school meals, whether paid into our ParentPay system or paid directly to the school, have now been refunded.
Refunds for school trips
We apologise to our parents and carers who are waiting for a refund for any day and residential school trips that have been cancelled. It has been a complex process and our staff have worked incredibly hard to resolve matters to ensure refunds can be paid. All refunds should be made by the middle of July.
Refunds for school meals
All refunds for school meals, whether paid into our ParentPay system or paid directly to the school, have now been refunded.
Thursday 25 June - Hello everyone, I’m an S6 pupil at Gryffe High School and we are happy to share a project that has been undertook by two of our new S6 pupils along, with the Houston Killellan church team. We have created a virtual hub space to post activities, challenges etc. We hope this is helpful. https://m.facebook.com/HoustonCommunityConnections/
Thursday 25 June - Welcome to our two new Wellbeing Leaders, Carla Dinnie and Simran Kaur. Both pupils have already had their first meeting with Mrs Costello and Miss Brown and helped with the list of Wellbeing Ambassador roles. We are all hoping for another 'award winning' year from our Wellbeing Team!
Thursday 25 June - We are delighted to say that after submitting documentation and supporting evidence for RNRA (Renfrewshire's Nurturing Relationships Approach), we received the good news that the accreditation panel awarded us with Jade level accreditation. A great start to our RNRA Accreditation journey - well done to all staff and pupils on this wonderful achievement.
Wednesday 24 June -The June/July NEWSLETTER has been uploaded and can be found as usual under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Newsletters'. Please enjoy the 'normality' of 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.
| June-July Newsletter |
Wednesday 24 June - Parent Teacher Association Information (PTA). The PTA work tirelessly to support the school and provide funds for a variety of extra resources to help pupils. They would value your feedback on proposed virtual fundraisers to gauge interest.
Please email your thoughts to the PTA Chair Mrs Sheila McHarg (s_mcharg@hotmail.com)
- Bonus Ball (pay for a numbered ball once a month & bonus ball drawn from national lottery is the winner. Half funds raised to PTA & half to the winner)….similar to our 100 club.
- Virtual Quiz
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt
- Bake-off Competition (videos /pics submitted for visual judging only…sadly!!!)
- Socially Distanced Saturday morning car wash
- Socially distanced family treasure hunt around Houston village
The PTA run the 100 club which costs just £1 per month and you have the chance of winning a cash prize of £25 or £50.
If you would like to join the 100 club please download & complete the attached form & send into the school. We would prefer you pay by direct debit, £12 per year.
If you would like to join the 100 club please download & complete the attached form & send into the school. We would prefer you pay by direct debit, £12 per year.
| 100 Club Form |
Wednesday 24 June - Update from Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services
| Update letter |
Tuesday 23 June - It's amazing how quickly things can change. Full-time education from August announced. We will provide further updates in due course, meanwhile please see a brief update from Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services in Renfrewshire.
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/latestupdate23June
Transcript of DFM speech: https://www.gov.scot/publications/re-opening-schools/
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/latestupdate23June
Transcript of DFM speech: https://www.gov.scot/publications/re-opening-schools/
Monday 22 June - Please find attached the Head Teacher's update, which includes detail of our curricular provision for the pupils starting back to school in August 2020.
| Update letter to pupils and parents-carers |
Friday 19 June - Gryffe Digital Learning would like to know how you have got on with the various Digital Learning Platforms.
Please help them help you by answering a few quick questions. This one is for Parents/Carers.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKWEwMQr1a6pGqB6mmeOiNM9UQldHQ08yRFdCWVFUWlFDS1RESFlYM0pHUC4u
Please help them help you by answering a few quick questions. This one is for Parents/Carers.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKWEwMQr1a6pGqB6mmeOiNM9UQldHQ08yRFdCWVFUWlFDS1RESFlYM0pHUC4u
Friday 19 June School Uniform for session 2020/2021
We would ask all pupils and parents/carers to support our School Uniform for the coming session. All pupils will be expected to be in school uniform, with the possible exception on days that pupils have PE. More detail on this will be provided in my Parent/Carer update on Monday 22 June.
School Uniform can be purchased from our main supplier - SchoolWear Made Easy, details attached.
We would ask all pupils and parents/carers to support our School Uniform for the coming session. All pupils will be expected to be in school uniform, with the possible exception on days that pupils have PE. More detail on this will be provided in my Parent/Carer update on Monday 22 June.
School Uniform can be purchased from our main supplier - SchoolWear Made Easy, details attached.
| Uniform Procedures June 2020 |
| Gryffe High School Uniform from SchoolWear Made Easy |
Friday 19 June - I would like to thank all 24 parents/carers who attended our Parent Council Zoom Conference Call last night. I provided updates, and we had discussion, on a variety of topics:
- Overview of establishing blended learning since last meeting
- SQA estimated grading work / tracking
- Transition of new S1
- Blended learning S1-S3, overview and future work
- Senior phase 2020/21, overview and update
- Returning to school planning for August 2020
- Support for Learning, meeting Additional Support Needs
- Future challenges
Thursday 18 June - It was great to see our first group of P7 pupils visit the school to find all about 'life in Gryffe'. We welcomed Burns House, 1B and 1Bn, and had a really enjoyable time giving detail of the focus points for S1 pupils - including a welcome form the Burns House Captains Hannah and Aaron, the setting of standards from Mr Johnson, detail about S1 from Year Head Mrs Brown, an explanation about the support provided from Pupil Support Staff and an explanation on our house system form Mrs Carmichael, Principal Teacher Pupil Support for Burns House. This was followed up with some class lessons from a range of subjects: ABC(Administration, Business and Computing), English, Mathematics and Physical Education. The P7 Visits are an extension to our comprehensive P7 Transition Programme which has been running every day since Monday 1 June, with daily work issued via Teams; video clip introductions from a wide variety of staff and pupils; tasks set; and 2 lessons a day from a mixture of subjects offered in S1. Pictures to follow once all permissions have been given.
Wednesday 17 June - Delighted to see past Captains, Lauren and Lewis, meet up with present Captains, Rachael and Calum, to discuss all the 'do's and don'ts' in management. They discussed a variety of initiatives from last year, and some possible initiatives over the coming year.
Wednesday 17 June - PRIMARY 7 Transition June 2020. Please read the attached update from Mrs Brown, S1 Year Head, regarding our up and coming P7 visits. We are really looking forward to welcoming our P7 pupils, by House Group, to 'life in Gryffe'.
| P7 Transition Visits June 2020 |
Tuesday 16 June - This week should have been show week. We are sad but hopeful our show will go on at a later date, however we will bring you news next session, hopefully indicating that we will be able to show all the hard work of pupils and staff. In the meantime here is a lovely memory from the pupils in rehearsal.
Tuesday 16 June - Head Teacher's Update
| Letter to pupils and parents-carers |
Friday 12 June - We are delighted to announce our School Captains for session 2020/2021 - Rachael Bell and Calum Robertson.
Earlier today we had 24 S6 pupils, socially distanced, in our school theatre as we announced the leadership positions for session 2020/2021. We will give more detail on this next week, however I cannot express how good a feeling it was to be talking to some of our pupils, in school, and discussing how we will make a difference in the session to come - this is the first steps on the way back to a 'norm', where we look forward to getting our pupils back into school.
Our new Pupil Management Team have already taken on and organised two tasks:
- Every day from Monday 15 June, from 10:00 - 11:00 am, pupils in our Pupil Management Team will be available, from the outside door leading into the S6 social area/canteen, to issue jotters, paper, pens, pencils, allocated course work.....etc. We would ask that if any pupil needs any additional resources then please go there to pick up whatever is required.
- Rachael and Calum have also created a rota where pupils in the Pupil Management Team will support our P7 Visits on Thursday 18, Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 June. We are providing the opportunity for our soon to be S1 pupils to visit the school in small groups, by House Groups, and we will provide an in school induction on top of our extensive online transition programme which has been running every school day since Monday 1 June.
Earlier today we had 24 S6 pupils, socially distanced, in our school theatre as we announced the leadership positions for session 2020/2021. We will give more detail on this next week, however I cannot express how good a feeling it was to be talking to some of our pupils, in school, and discussing how we will make a difference in the session to come - this is the first steps on the way back to a 'norm', where we look forward to getting our pupils back into school.
Our new Pupil Management Team have already taken on and organised two tasks:
- Every day from Monday 15 June, from 10:00 - 11:00 am, pupils in our Pupil Management Team will be available, from the outside door leading into the S6 social area/canteen, to issue jotters, paper, pens, pencils, allocated course work.....etc. We would ask that if any pupil needs any additional resources then please go there to pick up whatever is required.
- Rachael and Calum have also created a rota where pupils in the Pupil Management Team will support our P7 Visits on Thursday 18, Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 June. We are providing the opportunity for our soon to be S1 pupils to visit the school in small groups, by House Groups, and we will provide an in school induction on top of our extensive online transition programme which has been running every school day since Monday 1 June.
Friday 12 June - Update from Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services
| Parent-Carer update letter |
Friday 12 June - Gryffe High School are once again offering new S1 parents and carers an exciting opportunity to learn more about their child’s new school and be involved in the lessons they will be taught, by the teachers they will be taught by. Please read the attached letter for further information.
| PiP initial contact 2020 |
Thursday 11 June - Sally Campbell (S4) is in the U16 Scotland basketball squad. She represented Scotland at a tri-nations competition in Manchester at Christmas. She should have been representing her country in both Copenhagen and Gibraltar this summer however due to Covid19 this has been cancelled.
To represent the country at such a young age is a fantastic achievement⭐ We are looking forward to a time when sporting fixtures can go ahead again and hearing how Sally (#14 in the picture) gets on in future competitions🏀
To represent the country at such a young age is a fantastic achievement⭐ We are looking forward to a time when sporting fixtures can go ahead again and hearing how Sally (#14 in the picture) gets on in future competitions🏀
Thursday 11 June - Leo Downes (new S4) had been all set to take part in the Trampoline and Tumbling NDP Individual & Regional Team Finals last weekend. This would have been held at the Arena Birmingham.
The event was cancelled due to the current situation, but that did not stop the competition going ahead and Leo was still able to compete from a distance as the event took place online.
Leo performed very well and came 1st in DMT (Double Mini Trampoline) and 6th in Trampolining. Leo was also one of the highest scoring gymnasts. Well done Leo! Another amazing achievement!
The event was cancelled due to the current situation, but that did not stop the competition going ahead and Leo was still able to compete from a distance as the event took place online.
Leo performed very well and came 1st in DMT (Double Mini Trampoline) and 6th in Trampolining. Leo was also one of the highest scoring gymnasts. Well done Leo! Another amazing achievement!
Tuesday 9 June - Well done to Katie Peters (new S2) on completing 3 weeks of virtual violin sessions with the Nicola Benedetti Foundation. After learning three challenging pieces, Katie took part in a Celebration concert that was broadcast live on Youtube.
Monday 8 June - Head Teacher's updates for new S4, new S5 and new S6 pupils and parents/carers
| Letter to pupils and parents-carers |
Friday 5 June - Wonderful news ....... Well done to all our Wellbeing Ambassadors... Change started with them.
A tweet from Respect Me:
'We are delighted to announce the winners of our 'Change Starts With Us' Award!
Huge congratulations to Gryffe High School, Renfrewshire, whose impressive youth-led work has won them £250 towards future anti-bullying activity! We can't wait to see your work develop!'
More detail from Gryffe Wellbeing @GryffeWellbeing
A tweet from Respect Me:
'We are delighted to announce the winners of our 'Change Starts With Us' Award!
Huge congratulations to Gryffe High School, Renfrewshire, whose impressive youth-led work has won them £250 towards future anti-bullying activity! We can't wait to see your work develop!'
More detail from Gryffe Wellbeing @GryffeWellbeing
Wednesday 3 June - Update from Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services
| Letter to parents-carers |
Monday 1 June - Just some of the pupils who have helped to create welcome videos for the P7 pupils who will be joining Gryffe High School after the summer. Their thoughtful and caring words are helping to ensure that our new S1 have the best possible start to their virtual induction #gryffecares
Monday 1 June - Earlier this month, Renfrewshire Council asked parents and carers to submit their questions on schools and nurseries. Thank you to everyone who took part, there was a phenomenal response with more than 1,000 questions.
Your most-asked questions were put to Steven Quinn, Director of Children’s Services, which you can see at http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-schools
You can also find answers to many more questions there too. Thank you for your continued patience and support for our school/nursery during this difficult time.
Your most-asked questions were put to Steven Quinn, Director of Children’s Services, which you can see at http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-schools
You can also find answers to many more questions there too. Thank you for your continued patience and support for our school/nursery during this difficult time.
Tuesday 26 May - Something a little different ..... Have a listen to 2 soundtracks written and performed by our very own singer/songwriter Sasha Kaloheris. Sasha is in (new) S5 and she was our Young Musician of the Year (Intermediate Category) in 2019. Sasha has taken part in many concerts and school shows throughout her years in Gryffe High. Sasha was due to perform at 'Gig in the Goil' this year as well as several other music festivals. With this not working to plan due to the current circumstances, Sasha has maximised her time by working on more original material and recordings. Well done Sasha!
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| Letter to pupils and parents-carers |
Tuesday 26 May - Head Teacher's update for pupils and parents/carers, with detail on the start of our new timetable 2020/2021.
Tuesday 26 May - Scottish Government has set out the route map for schools and nurseries to reopen for children and young people across Scotland. You can read a statement from Director of Children’s Services, Steven Quinn, about the route map on the council’s website. http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-educationroutemap
Thursday 21 May - I am delighted to say that our second lot of wellbeing packs got delivered to households today by staff. This time Senior packs - next lot of packs will go out next week.
Thursday 21 May - You may have heard Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, give an update in regard to COVID-19 Pandemic and a strategic framework for reopening schools, early learning and childcare provision in Scotland. I would like to assure you that we had no surprises within the statement and that we are well underway in our planning for the weeks and months ahead, with, as always, our key focus being on the safety and wellbeing of our pupils, staff, parents/carers and the wider community. Enjoy the long weekend and I will provide further updates next week.
Thursday 21 May – Please take a little time to watch our video, which shows a few of our pupils achievements over the past session. When watching we would suggest you click on full screen to see the video clip in its full splendour - https://youtu.be/KkuxvvwdeOw
We've enjoyed hearing about your child's fantastic achievements from home. We know there will be a range of different ways in which they will be demonstrating our key values of Caring, Learning and Achieving. During this period of home learning we would like you to continue to support our achievements programme by letting us know via an achievement nomination form about your child's successes. Completion of the form wins your child 10 house points.
http://gryffehighachievements.weebly.com/
We've enjoyed hearing about your child's fantastic achievements from home. We know there will be a range of different ways in which they will be demonstrating our key values of Caring, Learning and Achieving. During this period of home learning we would like you to continue to support our achievements programme by letting us know via an achievement nomination form about your child's successes. Completion of the form wins your child 10 house points.
http://gryffehighachievements.weebly.com/
Thursday 21 May - Calling all PRIMARY 7 pupils and parents - we will be sharing information at the beginning of June, on what you need to know about starting S1 at Gryffe High School. If you have a question you’d like to ask our S1 or S6 pupils please complete the form
https://bit.ly/gryffep7
https://bit.ly/gryffep7
Thursday 21 May - We are delighted that we are about to welcome and get to know our PRIMARY 7 pupils, soon to be our new S1 pupils. Please read a welcome letter from Depute Head Teacher Mrs Brown, who will be the Year Head for the new S1 pupils.
| Letter to P7 pupils and parents_carers |
Monday 18 May - Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week at Gryffe.
To support and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week Mrs Costello has put together different ways that we can bring awareness to this key issue in a virtual world!
To support and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week Mrs Costello has put together different ways that we can bring awareness to this key issue in a virtual world!
| Mental Health Awareness Week |
Monday 18 May - At our Senior Pupil Council Skype Meeting last week, it was suggested that we provide some detail in regard to what social media sites we are using in Gryffe.
If we have missed any then please contact Mrs Costello in order that we can update as appropriate.
If we have missed any then please contact Mrs Costello in order that we can update as appropriate.
Monday 11 May -The May NEWSLETTER has been uploaded and can be found as usual under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Newsletters'. Please enjoy the 'normality' of 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.
| May Newsletter |
Monday 11 May - Head Teacher's updates for pupils and parents/carers
| Letter for new S5 and new S6 |
| Letter S1, S2 & S3 |
Monday 11 May - Contact details of Senior Managers and Pupil Support staff ..... it's good to talk.
| Contact details |
Monday 11 May - If you, or anyone else you are aware of, are unable to access on-line resources for your child then please pick up ready made packs which we have left at Houston and Killellan Church, Houston, 01505 612 569 or email gnoonan@churchofscotland.org.uk
Jotters – plain, lined, square – are also available from the Church, as well as a variety of other resources, including scales for HF&T work. More packs, with fresh materials, can be also made on request – via your Pupil Support Guidance Teacher.
We also have an ‘Emergency Mobile’ number 07709525951 that is in use between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on any school day.
Jotters – plain, lined, square – are also available from the Church, as well as a variety of other resources, including scales for HF&T work. More packs, with fresh materials, can be also made on request – via your Pupil Support Guidance Teacher.
We also have an ‘Emergency Mobile’ number 07709525951 that is in use between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on any school day.
Friday 8 May - Just a small reminder of such a significant day in History.
We celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Please feel free to watch this little trailer to travel back in time to May 8th 1945, as two young people are waiting to hear Winston Churchill announce the end of WW2.
https://www.facebook.com/Poppyscotland/videos/226113901778265/
Then there were street parties, today we can be at home, safe, and think of what it would have been like. The trailer features our very own Roma and Calum.
We celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Please feel free to watch this little trailer to travel back in time to May 8th 1945, as two young people are waiting to hear Winston Churchill announce the end of WW2.
https://www.facebook.com/Poppyscotland/videos/226113901778265/
Then there were street parties, today we can be at home, safe, and think of what it would have been like. The trailer features our very own Roma and Calum.
Friday 1 May - Head Teacher's update for all pupils and parents/carers.
Following the unprecedented times in March and April, we remain hopeful that the month of May will bring a little hope, and some happiness and stability back to life. We are all learning new ways to cope, however we are also reminding ourselves of how important we are to each other - even when having 'little fall outs'!. Take care.
Following the unprecedented times in March and April, we remain hopeful that the month of May will bring a little hope, and some happiness and stability back to life. We are all learning new ways to cope, however we are also reminding ourselves of how important we are to each other - even when having 'little fall outs'!. Take care.
| Letter to pupils and parents-carers |
Friday 24 April - Head Teacher's update for new S5 and new S6 pupils and parents/carers. We appreciate these surreal times, and as such routines and normality can be so important. We now focus on our preparations for our new session, and that entails new S5 and new S6 pupils starting our work now.
I would also ask all new S5 and new S6 pupils to show the lead as we move forward, and demonstrate your CARING and consideration for others - what are you doing that is genuinely helping others?
I am sure there are lots of examples, of which I have read about a few on Facebook, so please go that extra mile.
I would also ask all new S5 and new S6 pupils to show the lead as we move forward, and demonstrate your CARING and consideration for others - what are you doing that is genuinely helping others?
I am sure there are lots of examples, of which I have read about a few on Facebook, so please go that extra mile.
| Update letter to new S5 and new S6 pupils and parents-carers |
Friday 24 April - Head Teacher's update for S1, S2 and S3 pupils and parents/carers.
We have now had one week back after a strange 'Spring Break', but hopefully we are back into routines of school work..... and dare I say being helpful at home. As much as our school work is important, we all must remember that we are in difficult times, and that extra bit of CARING and consideration for others goes a long way.
We have now had one week back after a strange 'Spring Break', but hopefully we are back into routines of school work..... and dare I say being helpful at home. As much as our school work is important, we all must remember that we are in difficult times, and that extra bit of CARING and consideration for others goes a long way.
| Update letter to S1, S2 and S3 pupils and parents-carers |
| Letter to Pupils and Parents-Carers |
Friday 17 April - I hope this first update, following the Spring Break, finds all pupils, parents/carers and wider families well. We remain in unprecedented times and have had a Spring Break like never before, however we must look ahead and plan for the time when we can get back to the 'norm' of a school life. I hope all our families remain safe and sound, and look forward to fully embracing and enjoying the joys and experiences, and normality, that school life can bring.
Friday 3 April - A letter for Parents/Carers from Mr Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services, regarding SQA Awards.
I am confident we have moved forward in Gryffe, as always, in supporting our pupils to the very best of our ability and we will continue to do so. Please take care over the Spring break, be safe and keep healthy in body and mind.
I am confident we have moved forward in Gryffe, as always, in supporting our pupils to the very best of our ability and we will continue to do so. Please take care over the Spring break, be safe and keep healthy in body and mind.
| SQA Awards |
Thursday 2 April - Head Teacher's update for Pupils and Parents/Carers, as well as supporting at home - daily online and TV activities for fun learning. Some departments have also sent fun activities out.
| Letter to pupils and parents-carers |
| Supporting at home - daily online and tv activities for fun learning |
Tuesday 31 March - Please click on the link, to our school YouTube channel, for a guide to help pupils completing work in 'Teams' https://youtu.be/gB-j4ivtpK8
We hope this is helpful.
We hope this is helpful.
Monday 30 March - Autism Awareness Week
| Autism Awareness 2020 |
Sunday 29 March - Head Teacher's update
| Update letter to pupils and parents-carers |
Thursday 26 March - Head Teacher's update for S1, S2 and S3 Parents/Carers.
| Update letter to S1 S2 and S3 pupils and parents-carers |
| Ways to wellness |
Thursday 26 March - During these unusual and challenging times our priority is keeping our loved ones, colleagues and community physically safe. Along with physical health we must also focus on mental and emotional health.
Tuesday 24 March - Helpful hint/reminderAll pupils can download Microsoft Office free on up to 5 devices from their Glow account. It is fairly easy to download, as pupils just need to log into Glow and then click on 'Download Office Now' and follow the instructions.
Monday 23 March - Further update letter for Parents/Carers from Mr Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services.
For the remainder of this week, starting tomorrow Tuesday, I and some colleagues will be in Gryffe in order to support the children of parents/carers who are in the front line services.
For the remainder of this week, starting tomorrow Tuesday, I and some colleagues will be in Gryffe in order to support the children of parents/carers who are in the front line services.
| Childcare arrangements as of Monday 23 March |
Monday 23 March - Update letter for Parents/Carers of S4, S5 and S6 pupils from Mr Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services
| Update letter from Mr Steven Quinn |
Sunday 22 March - Head Teacher's update for S4, S5 and S6 pupils. This update also has a statement from Mr Steven Quinn, Director of Children's Services.
| Update letter to S4 S5 and S6 Parents-Carers |
Sunday 22 March - I will be providing a Head Teacher's update for S4, S5 and S6 Parents/Carers this evening. I had an update ready to be uploaded at 1:00 pm this afternoon, however Mr John Swinney, I believe, is giving a further update himself this afternoon, and as such I may need to change some of my original detail. Please bear with me as I try and keep you up to date.
Sunday 22 March - Head Teacher's update for S1, S2 and S3 Parents/Carers.
| Update letter to S1 S2 and S3 Parents-Carers |
Sunday 22 March - Young people who feel that they would benefit from accessing counsellor or for those who currently see a counsellor in school or were waiting to see a counsellor can gain access to the new Telephone/ Video sessions available.
There are also helpful phone numbers and apps.
There are also helpful phone numbers and apps.
| Lifelink school counselling |
Thursday 19 March -
Head Teacher's update for S4, S5 and S6 Parents/Carers. There is also further detail on the Renfrewshire Council's website.
Head Teacher's update for S4, S5 and S6 Parents/Carers. There is also further detail on the Renfrewshire Council's website.
| Letter to S4 S5 and S6 Parents-Carers |
Head Teacher's update for S1, S2 and S3 Parents/Carers. There is also further detail on the Renfrewshire Council's website.
| Letter to S1 S2 and S3 Parents-Carers |
Wednesday 18 March - Head Teacher's additional update
| Head Teacher additional update |
Wednesday 18 March - Head Teacher's brief update.
| Head Teacher update |
Tuesday 17 March - Coronavirus update for parents/carers
Please find opposite an update letter for parents/carers.
Please find opposite an update letter for parents/carers.
| Coronavirus update Tuesday 17 March |
Monday 16 March - Coronavirus update for parents/carers
Please find opposite an update letter for parents/carers.
Please find opposite an update letter for parents/carers.
| Coronavirus update Monday 16 March |
Coronavirus – information for parents and carers
The government has announced that the response to coronavirus is moving from ‘Contain’ to ‘Delay’. The advice right now is that schools and nurseries will remain open.
We are continuing to follow national guidance and our school remains open with business as usual. If this changes, we will inform you as soon as possible.
Please follow the council on Twitter @RenCouncil or visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus for the latest updates. For health advice, visit www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus.
Thursday 12 March - Congratulations to Ewan Mitchell and Ethan Kennedy in S5 who have been successful in achieving a place at Scottish Space School in June. S5 pupils attend a week-long residential summer school at University of Strathclyde. The programme for the week is made up of a mix of lectures, labs, and workshops on a space theme and it is delivered by academics and researchers from the Faculty of Engineering, as well as visiting NASA representatives.
Thursday 12 March - A message from the Simon Community - 'A huge Thank You to the teachers, staff, parents and most importantly the students at Gryffe High School who organised a winter donation appeal for Nightstop Glasgow. There was so much we almost couldn't get it all in our van! Well Done Gryffe High School!'
Nightstop in Glasgow places young people who have nowhere to stay in trained volunteers' spare rooms
Nightstop in Glasgow places young people who have nowhere to stay in trained volunteers' spare rooms
Wednesday 11 March - With 6 great presentations to choose from, the judges of the YPI Finals this afternoon had a hard task to pick one winner. After much deliberation, the 'Youth Interventions' team won. Well done to the winning group Rachel Hill, Ava Swanson, Alisha Asare, Morgan McKenzie (all S4). Youth Interventions will now receive a cheque for £3000. Thank you to our judges and well done to all presenting teams.
Wednesday 11 March - Well done to a team from the Digital Ninjas group who have made it to the final of the #DigiInventors competition with their app that aims to tackle bullying and mental health issues in young people. The team members are Calum Johnson, Robert Craig, Sam McPhee (all S2) and Euan Rennie (S3).
Tuesday 10 March - Impressive skills on show from Advanced Higher Spanish candidates during a talking session with our visiting neighbours from St Columba’s School in Kilmacolm. Good luck to all of the pupils in their upcoming SQA Speaking examination.
Friday 6 March - Thank you to everyone who supported our Fairtrade events this week. We had a fabulous finale to the fortnight with our bake off! Amazing baking and all with Fairtrade ingredients.
Friday 6 March - An exciting weekend ahead for S3 pupil Ellie Shaw as she takes part in the Rotary Club Scottish Finals of the Young Chef Competition in Stirling. We wish you lots of luck Ellie!
https://www.facebook.com/GryffeValleyRotary/photos/a.831388853578934/3103455133038950/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/GryffeValleyRotary/photos/a.831388853578934/3103455133038950/?type=3&theater
| Coronavirus |
Thursday 5 March - Please find opposite detail from the Local Authority on coronavirus, which allows parents/carers to be directed to NHS Inform page.
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
Wednesday 4 March -The March NEWSLETTER has been uploaded and can be found under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Newsletters'. Enjoy reading about the work of the school and the many achievements and successes of our pupils.
Friday 28 February - Under the 'CURRICULUM' tab, then Broad General Education S2/3 there is information for Parents/Carers regarding the S3 Scottish Standardised Assessments which are scheduled for next week.
Thursday 27 February - S6 had the opportunity to hear from Paul Devlin from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Paul represents Anthony Nolan, a Stem Cell donation charity.
The pupils were educated on the benefits of stem cell donation and how to volunteer to be part of the register. Paul will return for the donation event on Friday 13 March
The pupils were educated on the benefits of stem cell donation and how to volunteer to be part of the register. Paul will return for the donation event on Friday 13 March
Tuesday 25 February - The S2 into S3 and S3 into S4 Parents'/Carers' Information Evening presentation has been uploaded under the 'CURRICULUM' tab, then the 'Broad General Education' tab, S2/3
Monday 24 February - REMINDER to S2 into S3 and S3 into S4 Parents/Carers....
Our Information Evening, Monday 24 February for a 7:00 pm start, will discuss key aspects of 3rd Year and 4th Year including general advice, curriculum on offer and views of current pupils.
Our Information Evening, Monday 24 February for a 7:00 pm start, will discuss key aspects of 3rd Year and 4th Year including general advice, curriculum on offer and views of current pupils.
Thursday 20 February - What a fabulous display of talent, skills and sheer hard work! There was something for everyone at last night's MADD Show. Music, Art, Dance and Drama. A huge thank you to the many pupils involved in what was a spectacular performance. Very well done!
Have a look at our Gallery of Pictures here -
https://www.facebook.com/pg/gryffehighschool/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2605831112985114
and a video of highlights has been uploaded to our school YouTube channel - enjoy!
https://youtu.be/SDipNym4BtE
Have a look at our Gallery of Pictures here -
https://www.facebook.com/pg/gryffehighschool/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2605831112985114
and a video of highlights has been uploaded to our school YouTube channel - enjoy!
https://youtu.be/SDipNym4BtE
Wednesday 19 February - Taster of the fabulous Art on Display for tonight's MADD Show. 7pm tonight in the school. Come along - it is FREE!!
Tuesday 18 February - Four of our S4 pupils were out visiting their chosen YPI charity - 'Alive and Kicking'. Showing off their moves to some of the young ladies at the centre!
Wednesday 12 February - Some very hardy 'World Challenge Vietnam 2021' pupils are outside today washing staff cars, to help towards raising money for their trip. A perfect example of resilience!
Friday 7 February - During our In-Service day today, there was whole school training for both teaching and support staff delivered by LGBT Youth Scotland. An important part of our journey towards the LGBT Charter award.
Thursday 6 February - A fun-filled week for #scotlandloveslanguages; a new P5 1+2 transition event led by our S6 Language Ambassadors, informative talks on languages pathways including a visit from guest speaker Ms Aslett for S2/3 and a French themed breakfast... a huge well done to all involved!
Wednesday 5 February - Well done to S3 pupils Tylar Pollock and Ellie Shaw for participating in the District Round of the Rotary Young Chef Competition 2020. Special congratulations to Ellie as runner up!
We wish her well as she prepares for the Area Final on 7th March
We wish her well as she prepares for the Area Final on 7th March
Wednesday 5 February - We have just achieved 1500 followers on Twitter. Remember to follow us on @GryffeHighSch. Also follow @gryffe_sports for all the latest sports news and results.
Wednesday 5 February -The February NEWSLETTER has been uploaded and can be found under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Newsletters'. Enjoy reading about the work of the school and the many achievements and successes of our pupils.
Tuesday 4 February - Please remember and complete the survey return requested by HM Inspectors. A reminder text message will be sent this morning, with the link to the survey.
A letter regarding the upcoming HM Inspectors visit and requested survey return has been uploaded and can be found under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Letters'. The letter has also been sent out via SMHW.
Friday 31 January - Well done Alex on your Baccalaureate presentation on Hyperthyroidism to your peers today. Alex is one of many Baccalaureate pupils presenting this week. A fantastic achievement for everyone involved.
Watch on the school Youtube channel here... https://t.co/BRZ2naRzaY
Watch on the school Youtube channel here... https://t.co/BRZ2naRzaY
Friday 31 January - MADD Swap Shop
Do you want something new and exciting in your wardrobe but worry about the effect fast fashion has on the environment?Do you have clothes you no longer wear but they are still in good condition?
Then swap shop is for you! All you need to do is bring the old items into school and swap them for a Swap Shop Token. Then on the night of the MADD show you can swap the token for something new.
Come and see the Eco Committee in the canteen on Wednesday 5th Feb with your unwanted clothes.
Do you want something new and exciting in your wardrobe but worry about the effect fast fashion has on the environment?Do you have clothes you no longer wear but they are still in good condition?
Then swap shop is for you! All you need to do is bring the old items into school and swap them for a Swap Shop Token. Then on the night of the MADD show you can swap the token for something new.
Come and see the Eco Committee in the canteen on Wednesday 5th Feb with your unwanted clothes.
Thursday 30 January - Gryffe High School has had the privilege of being involved in the West Partnership Collaborative Learning Network. As a result, Mrs Costello and Miss O'Hara have been conducting research in the form of parental engagement workshops, with a focus on improving pupil resilience through family learning. The third of five family learning workshops on resilience was delivered this evening. Miss O’Hara facilitated a fabulous workshop all about resilience and self-esteem.
Thursday 30 January - Holocaust Memorial Day marked the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz Birkenau. There were two ways that we marked this remembrance. Firstly, each year group received a Holocaust assembly organised by pupils who visited Poland in September 2019. Secondly, we had a reflections room where pupils got the chance to discuss different issues around the Holocaust. As we prepare to visit Poland again in September 2020, pupils have been thoroughly engaged and have gained a strong understanding of the need to learning and engage with Holocaust education.
Thursday 30 January - Well done to fifty two S3 Health, Food and Technology pupils who were presented with their 'Elementary Food Hygiene' certificates after successfully completing and passing the course!
This nationally recognised qualification from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) was emphasised to be a worthwhile certificate to have and one that is highly valued by employers.
This nationally recognised qualification from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) was emphasised to be a worthwhile certificate to have and one that is highly valued by employers.
Thursday 30 January - A letter regarding the upcoming HM Inspectors visit and requested survey return, has been uploaded and can be found under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Letters'. The letter has also been sent out via SMHW.
Thursday 30 January - The music department continue to enjoy partnerships with Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra. Three jazz musicians have been working with all our S3 pupils teaching them popular jazz songs on pupils’ chosen instruments. Pupils have been engaged and inspired through Performance, Listening and Improvisation activities. We would like to thank SYJO for their continued input into our S3 music curriculum.
Wednesday 29 January - The MADD Show is coming! Join us on Wednesday 19 February at 7:00 pm for an immersive evening celebrating all things creative. This year we are honouring our beautiful planet with our “Eco” theme.
Tuesday 28 January - A copy of the 'Consultation on Admissions to Schools and Placing Request Policy' has been uploaded under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Letters'. A copy of the Consultation Letter will also be sent to all parents/carers via SMHW (Show My Homework), with paper copies available from the school office.
Tuesday 28 January - Parents/Carers of pupils in S4,S5 & S6 can find detail on our updated Gryffe High Supported Study January/February 2020 under the 'PUPIL ZONE' tab, then 'Study Support'
Monday 27 January - Parents/Carers of pupils about to consider their option choices for moving from S4 into S5 and S5 into S6 enjoyed very informative presentations in regard to the curriculum we follow, hints and tips, and careers advice leading to positive destinations. We had explanations from some of our pupils on their experiences in moving from S4 into S5, their thoughts and reasoning, and then likewise on their journey in moving from S5 into S6. The full presentation, and our Options Booklet and West College Scotland Senior Phase Programmes, can be found under the 'CURRICULUM' tab, then 'Senior Phase'.
Saturday 25 January - Last night was our first ever Burns Night Supper celebration, organised by our Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Mrs Strong and Mr Christie. Throughout the day a group of our Health, Food and Technology pupils worked on preparing a 3 course meal for the evening, including serving on the night - Soup and roll, followed by Haggis Neeps and Tatties, then trifle or ice cream... and finished with tea/coffee and shortbread. The evening was led by pupils including a wide variety of 'performances', with a guest appearance from Mr Heron, and finished with ceilidh dancing. A fantastic night .... more detail will be in the February Newsletter.
Friday 24 January - REMINDER to S4 into S5 and S5 into S6 Parents/Carers....
Our Information Evening, Monday 27 January for a 7:00 pm start, will discuss key aspects of 5th Year and 6th Year including general advice, curriculum on offer, views of current pupils and finishing with careers advice.
Our Information Evening, Monday 27 January for a 7:00 pm start, will discuss key aspects of 5th Year and 6th Year including general advice, curriculum on offer, views of current pupils and finishing with careers advice.
Wednesday 22 January - All of S4 were involved in the YPI (Youth and Philanthropy Initiative) launch today. This will lead to pupils presenting on their chosen charity which will receive £3000 if the pupils win on Finals Day. Guest speakers from various charities came in and told pupils a bit more about the purpose and work of their charities. Pupils then had the opportunity to ask more detailed questions in a smaller group setting. Decisions were made about charities and time spent in teams making a very good start to compiling their presentations. More details to follow as the project progresses.
Wednesday 22 January - Our thanks to 12 amazing musicians who made the Young Musicians Final 2020 such a wonderful evening last night, with Mr David Murray as Adjudicator. Congratulations to Glenn McFarlane (S1), Rebecca Graham (S4) and Esme James (S5) who won in their category (Junior, Intermediate and Senior). The audience were treated to a range of musical talent on piano, trumpet, voice, saxophone and drum kit.
Friday 10 January - The January LETTER, has been uploaded and can be found under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Letters'. The letter will also be sent out via SMHW.
Wednesday 8 January -The January NEWSLETTER and the Mid-Season SPORTS REPORT, have been uploaded and can be found under the 'NEWS' tab, then 'Newsletters'.
Wednesday 8 January - The Advanced Higher Chemists enjoyed a visit to the University of Strathclyde today where they had a tour of the Chemistry Undergraduate teaching laboratories and carried out analysis of samples they had collected as part of their Advanced Higher Chemistry project work.
Wednesday 8 January
Upcoming Event
....Friday 24th January....
Please support the PTA Burns Supper & Ceilidh
Please get your tickets from the school office by Friday 17 January.
Wednesday 8 January
Upcoming Event
....Friday 24th January....
Please support the PTA Burns Supper & Ceilidh
Please get your tickets from the school office by Friday 17 January.
Sunday 5 January 2020 - We hope that all pupils, parents/carers and members of the local community have had an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas and New Year. As we move into this new decade we set our aims and ambitions, as ever, to providing an excellent learning experience for our pupils, and to forge closer partnerships with our parent body and our local community. We look forward to an exciting year ahead, where we work together in confidence and support our young people to thrive in all aspects of their life, holding true to our key values of Caring, Learning and Achieving. This starts with a prompt 8:50am start tomorrow morning.
| Adv Higher-Higher Prelim Timetable with letter - January 2020 |
Advanced Higher and Higher Preliminary Examinations start on Friday 10 January 2020. A paper copy of examination timetables was given to pupils prior to the holidays, and an electronic copy is attached here.
