At first sight, the Scottish qualifications system might seem confusing, but it is really very straightforward.

SQA  have developed a Guide to Scottish Qualifications (PDF, 691KB) to help everyone understand how qualifications fit together.

Getting into university is a huge milestone in a young person’s life with so much to consider and information to sort through and it can be overwhelming for parents too.

This guide to getting into university is written from a parent’s point of view: with thanks to Jacqui Stark, a parent at James Gillespie’s High School, Edinburgh for this Dummy’s Guide:

Getting into university – A dummy’s guide for parents written by a parent

If you don’t know your UCAS from your SAAS then this is the guide for you.

S6 is a rollercoaster of a year not just for the students but for parents too, there are forthcoming financial implications for parents to consider as well as coming to terms with fact that your child maybe leaving home and could be studying anywhere from Exeter to Aberdeen! Plus, there is a whole lot of new information, jargon and deadlines to get your head around as well as dealing with the emotional fallout from your son/daughter going through this process – so hold on tight!

http://jamesgillespies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Gettting-in-to-uni-parents-guide.pdf

Please view the Activities for pupils 2017-18 (PDF, 199KB)

Today the Breakfast Club had its inspection from FareShare, which is the organisation that will mainly be supplying us with food.  As we passed this inspection and have all the resources in place, our aim is to launch the club on Wednesday 25^th October 2017.

The staffroom has changed a bit with the addition of bistro tables, a lockable fridge and freezer, new microwave etc.

The creation of the Breakfast Club is part of the schools Nurture approach and will be funded by some of the PEF money.  All students are welcome to attend free of charge from 7:40am to 8:20am as of Wednesday 25^th October.

In order for this to run smoothly we would like to ask for any staff volunteers that could commit to a day a week from now until December, this will enable us to create a rota.

Staff would be required to set up from 7.30am and then fulfil a range of jobs- making the toast, microwaving porridge, welcoming/nurturing students, replenishing stock, clearing/washing dishes.

Please find attached the latest Programmes, Activities and Groups for parents and carers in North East Edinburgh:

• Programme, Activities and Groups for Parents/Carers in North East Edinburgh booklet (PDF, 575KB)
• At a glance for parents/carers in North East Edinburgh – Autumn 2017 (PDF, 304KB)
• At a glance for parents/carers in and around Leith – Autumn 2017 (PDF, 292KB)

Please view the Mathematics Assessment Dates 2017-18 (PDF, 188KB)

These dates can also be found in the Mathematics section of the website.

Please view the Reports and Parents Evening Calendar 2017-2018 (PDF, 122KB)

Muaaz, Alizah and Ryan are presenting their level one Design Engineer Construct work at the opening of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre on Monday 11th September. You can view their presentation slides here:

• Muaaz’s DEC Presentation (PDF, 1808KB)
• Alizah’s DEC Presentation (PDF, 1603KB)
• Ryan’s DEC Presentation (PDF, 818KB)

Please view the Parent Council Information (PDF, 118KB)

Our first meeting is on Wednesday 6th September 2017 from 6.30pm to 8pm.

A group of Drummond’s senior girls attended the YPI Final National event in Perth on the 21st June 2017.