Article Date: Friday 11th January 2008
Preliminary Examinations for S5/6 will take place between Monday 4th Febraury and Friday 15th February. Some practical exams will take place outwith these dates.Although there will be no exams during the holidays of 11th and 12th February, there are exams scheduled for the In-Service Day, Friday 8th February. Exam timetables have been issued to pupils.
Article Date: Friday 11th January 2008
S4 Reports are due to be issued on Friday 25th January with the Parents` Evening being held on Tuesday 5th February.
Article Date: Friday 11th January 2008
Eastwood High School PTA are holding a Careers Event on Monday 21st January from 7pm to 8.30pm. All pupils and parents are invited to this event and information has been sent home to parents.
Article Date: Friday 11th January 2008
The S5/6 Parents` Evening will take place at 7pm on Monday 14th January.
Article Date: Wednesday 28th November 2007
The School`s Annual Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday night 12th December.
Article Date: Wednesday 28th November 2007
These exams are underway. Pupils are reminded that study facilities are available between exams in the rear section of the Dining Hall or by negotiation with Departments.
Article Date: Thursday 04th October 2007
All S2 pupils will be taking part in the SCI-FUN Roadshow at the school run by Edinburgh University on Wednesday 24th October.
Article Date: Thursday 27th September 2007
East Renfrewshire Council are inviting interested parents to an Innovation Showcase to view examples of enterprising activities developed by schools in Woodfarm High School on Thursday 4th October from 4-6pm. Tea and coffee will be served.
Article Date: Friday 07th September 2007
All S4 pupils will be taking part in a half day Study and Learning Skills seminar in the school on Wednesday 19th September.The seminars will be taken by visiting lecturers who are specialists in the field of study skills and exam success.
On the evening of Wednesday 19th September at 7pm a one hour session will be held in the school for parents so that they can hear about the techniques that pupils are being encouraged to develop.
Letters regarding this event have been given to pupils.
Article Date: Friday 31st August 2007
This takes place on Thursday 6th September at Eastwood Golf Club. All competitors should collect their consent forms from Mrs Anderson
Article Date: Wednesday 25th April 2007
S3 pupils have now received their S3 reports. Pupils should be making appointments with their teachers for the Parents` Evening on Monday 30th April.
Article Date: Tuesday 06th February 2007
All S3 pupils have been with a timetable of examinations for the week beginning Monday 19th February.
Article Date: Friday 19th January 2007
Any pupil who would like to learn to sail on a 72foot Sail Training Vessel through "Ocean Youth Trust Scotland", should see Mrs Anderson.
Article Date: Friday 19th January 2007
There will be Pupil Council Meetings for S2, S3 and S5/6 the week beginning 22/1/07.
Article Date: Friday 19th January 2007
There will be assemblies on Monday 22 January for S4 and Friday 26 January for S2 to outline the options process. The S4 Assembly will also detail arrangements for Work Experience.
Article Date: Tuesday 19th December 2006
Reports for all S4 pupils should be issued to pupils on or around Friday 26th January with the Parents` Evening taking place on Tuesday 6th February.
Article Date: Tuesday 19th December 2006
All senior pupils should now be preparing for their preliminary examinations which begin on Monday 5th February 2007 and last approximately twp weeks. It should be noted that there will be examinations on Friday 9th February which is a staff In-Service Day.
Article Date: Tuesday 29th August 2006
Scottish Opera is looking for 15 talented S4-S6 students to work with specialised staff at the Theatre Royal. See Mrs Regan for details.
Anyone interested in auditioning for any of the Scottish National Youth Orchestras should see Mrs Regan.
Any pupil wishing to attend a classical orchestra concert on Friday 1st September in the City Halls should see Mrs Regan. Tickets only £2.
Article Date: Monday 26th June 2006
On the second last day of term many of our pupils will be enjoying excursions to the Waterfront Centre in Greenock and to Alton Towers Theme Park in England..
Winners of the IMPACT scheme will be taken to M&Ds Theme Park early in the new term in August.
Article Date: Tuesday 30th May 2006
All S3 pupils will be taking part in our Industry Awareness Event as part of the School`s Enterprise Programme on Thursday 1st June. The event is designed to help pupils develop critical team working skills as well as their business acumen and creative skills.The School is very grateful of the contribution from various businesses and organisations which include Young Enterprise Scotland, Student Loans Company, East Renfrewshire Council, Scottish Power, the Armed Forces, Royal Bank of Scotland and Careers Scotland who will all be providing advisers for the day.
As we are always looking for new business partners for this and other enterprise ventures, please get in touch with Graeme Gardner, DHT, if you and your business would like to be involved. The School`s telephone number is 0141 577 2200.
Article Date: Friday 12th May 2006
There will be Council Meetings for the following year groups:
S1 and S2 Monday 15 May Period 4 in Room 320
S3 Monday 15 May Period 1 in Room 320
Article Date: Thursday 04th May 2006
Just a brief reminder to all pupils that a number of different extra curricular activities begin this week including athletics, tennis, trampolining and sailing. Futher details from Mrs Anderson and on the activities noticebard.
Article Date: Thursday 04th May 2006
The recent bag pack at Sainsbury`s Braehead raised a total of £992. Combined with the £129 from our recent raffle and £250 from the recent dress as you please, the current total stands at £4178. A big thank you to all the organisers of the events and all those who contributed. The money will be donated to this year`s chosen charity, Childline Scotland.
Article Date: Thursday 20th April 2006
East Renfrewshire Council has purchased a licence for one year for access to the Atomic Learning website for pupils and parents as well as staff. The website has over 2000 short tutorials on a variety of computer applications, including Word Excel, Access, Front Page, Powerpoint and many others.
The site is http://www.atomiclearning.co.uk/
The pupil username and password is:
username: ERCpupil password: education
The parent password and username is:
username: ERCparent password: ictskills
Article Date: Friday 24th March 2006
Any club athletes wishing to enter the above championships on 9/10th June should see Mrs Anderson as soon as possible. Entries have to be in by 10th May.
Article Date: Friday 24th March 2006
Any S5 pupils wishing to go on this trip on 28th June should see Mr Gibson as soon as possible.
Article Date: Friday 24th March 2006
The school has booked 16 places at the National Watersports Centre on Cumbrae for 26th June for S4 - S6 pupils. If you wish to take part please contact Mrs Anderson as soon as possible.
Article Date: Friday 24th March 2006
The school has been awarded a place on the kits for kids scheme and will be collecting tokens over the next few weeks. Any tokens should be brought to the collection box in room 207 or handed in to Miss Boyle. Please help support this.
Article Date: Sunday 12th March 2006
S2 pupils are reminded that consent forms for the Make It In Scotland Exhibition at the Normandy Hotel must be returned by Friday 10th March.
Article Date: Sunday 12th March 2006
The S2 Parents Evening takes place on Wednesday 15th March.
Article Date: Monday 06th March 2006
Pupils will be issued with letters regarding the above trip on 13th March. Pupils will have only one week to return money and activity request slips to their registration teacher.
Article Date: Monday 06th March 2006
Any S4, S5 and S6 pupils interested in finding out about a career with Strathclyde Police should see the Careers Adviser as soon as possible.
Article Date: Monday 06th March 2006
As part of the school`s `Promoting Health Education`, the Home Economics Department are holding a Food Roadshow on Friday 10th March for all S1 pupils.
Article Date: Monday 20th February 2006
Scotland`s Careers and Jobs Fair takes place from Friday 24th February until Sunday 26th February from 10.00am until 4.00pm at the SECC. Entry is free. The event is designed for school leavers and their parents (although pupils should not take Friday off school to attend).
Article Date: Friday 10th February 2006
Just a reminder to all S4 to S6 pupils that supported study classes have either started or will start in a number of subjects from Standard Grade to Advanced Higher. Pupils will be informed of the availability of these classes by their class teachers.
It is hoped to run extra supported study classes in some subjects during the Easter Holidays.
Article Date: Thursday 09th February 2006
S4 pupils are currently being interviewed by their Pupil Support Teachers regarding possible options for S5. Pupils have been given an option booklet to discuss with their parents/guardians at home.
S2 pupils will begin to be interviewed by their Pupil Support Teacher regarding their course choice for next year towards the end of February once their report cards have been issued on 15th February. They have already been given their option booklets again to take home and discuss with parents/guardians. Talks from the Careers Adviser have also been organised during Social Education classes. There will be a Parents` Evening on Wednesday 15th March.
The school very much appreciates all parents and guardians engaging with their children in this process to ensure that pupils choose the subjects that are best suited to them.
Article Date: Thursday 09th February 2006
At present the school is undertaking a consultation with regard to important changes to the school day and curriculum. Pupils have been given letters regarding this to take home but if you failed to receive this you can read the content of the letter which has been put under the Policy section of the website.
Article Date: Thursday 02nd February 2006
Over the next two weeks Eastwood High School welcomes Business Advisers from Young Enterprise Scotland who will be giving a number of our pupils in S2 and S3 important training in becoming more enterprising pupils. This is part of the school`s `Determined to Succeed` strategy which aims to help young people develop their own strengths and talents and the skills, attitudes and knowledge to become more successful in life.
Article Date: Tuesday 31st January 2006
S4 Reports were issue to pupils on Friday27th February. The S4 Parents` Evening will take place on Tuesday 7th February from 7.00pm until 9.30pm.
Article Date: Tuesday 17th January 2006
The Eco Committee are looking for new members to join their existing team. Please see Miss McGeough.
Article Date: Tuesday 17th January 2006
New rehearsal schedules are now available from Music and Drama. Please check at the Performing Arts noticeboard.
Article Date: Tuesday 20th December 2005
The Eastwood High School Contemporary Dance Group performed at the Carmichael Hall this week as part of a Dance Showcase. The school has a vibrant dance scene and anyone interested should contact Miss Stewart via Mrs Anderson.
Article Date: Tuesday 20th December 2005
The annual Christmas senior citizens` party organised by S5/6 pupils was held on 16th December in the school assembly hall. Over 180 guets attended from all over East Renfrewshire and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the festive fayre and entertainment provided by pupils from the full range of year groups.
Article Date: Tuesday 20th December 2005
The next meeting of the PTA will be held on Wednesday 11th January at 7.15pm in the school. The main item on the agenda will be the organisational arragements for the PTA Quiz which is scheduled for the 2nd February. Details will be issued to pupils in the New Year.
Article Date: Tuesday 20th December 2005
The next meeting of the School Board will be held in the school on Wednesday 25th January 2006 at 7.30pm.. Everyone on the Board would like to wish all parents, pupils and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Article Date: Tuesday 20th December 2005
A new Human Rights Group of senior pupils has been set up to look at international human rights issues. The group is being registered with Amnesty International and is trying to raise its profile within the school. One of its aims is to set up `fair trade` stalls offering for sale items promoting the fair trade cause.. The group has already sold Christmas Tradecraft items to staff recently.
Article Date: Thursday 08th December 2005
Some members of the Ethnic Minority Parents Forum have organised a staff lunch on 23rd December for the Asian Earthquake Disaster.
Article Date: Thursday 08th December 2005
A big thank you to Miss De`ath, the school librarian, and the library monitors who ran a wide variety of events to mark Book Week, including talks from authors, a scolastic book fair and a series of competitions.
Article Date: Thursday 08th December 2005
Our team of S3 and S4 physicists under the guidance of Mr Thomson was fianlly knocked out of the Strathclyde University West of Scotland Physics Quiz after earlier round success. Well done to Charlotte McLean, Pooja Mehta, James MacDonald and Andrew Campbell.
Article Date: Thursday 08th December 2005
Well done to the large number of pupils from S3 to S6 who took part and did so well in the recent Scottish Mathematical Council`s Enterprising Maths Competition and the UK Senior Maths Challenge where eleven pupils gained awards.
Article Date: Thursday 08th December 2005
The PTA are to be congratulated for all their recent hard work on behalf of the school. With the S1/2 Disco, the Christmas Fayre and the Grand Raffle combined the PTA have been able to raise almost £2000 for the school. Thanks too to all who contributed to and supported these events.
Article Date: Thursday 08th December 2005
Congratulations to the S5 Hospitality Students who recently completed a work experience programme organised with Strathclyde University and led by Mrs Telford their teacher. The intensive programme culminated with a VIP banquet prepared and served by the students at the Strathclyde University Barony Hall.
Article Date: Monday 05th December 2005
The first meetiing of the new School Board took place on Wednesday 16th November. The new Office Bearers are - P Kedslie (Chair), V Christison (Vice Chair), I Lithgow (Treasurer), and J Malloy (Secretary). The next meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 25th January 2006. The school woud like to thank the previous Office Bearers - D Lowson, M Spicer and P Anderson - for their sterling service to the School Board.
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
Eastwood High School has won the prestigious Clarkston Speakers Competition for the second year running thank to a fantastic performance by KarenWatson of S3.
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
Our highly successful girls footbal team have secured sponsorship and a set of strips for their Canadian tour from ReMax Giffnock. The manager has also offered to donate 25% of the commission on any Eastwood parents/pupils house sale towards the tour`s cost.
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
Two of our S2 French classes recently prepared and enjoyed a typical French breakfast. Pupils acted as waiters, waitresses and customers with a few special guests from the management team. The other French classes will be doing this later in the session.
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
The school has recently received thanks and photographs of the football gear donated by our pupils from the children at Kibera School in Nairobi Kenya with whom we work in an International Citizenship project. We will be launching a new appeal for more football kit in the new year.
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
Artist in Residence, Helen McVey, has been working with the Art Staff, S3 Eastwood pupils and Primary 7 pupils from our aasociated Primary Scxhools to produce a mural entitled "Rhythms in Music" located in the Music Department. This is one of our ERC Enterprise Innovation Fund Projects.
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
A number of pupils will be out of school on Thursday afternoon to carol sing in Princess Square in Glasgow.
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
All S1 pupils taking part in the Big Sing should report to the Drama Studio at 2.15 on Friday 9th December. We are attempting to be part of a World Record for the biggest simultaneous sing throughout the country being broadcast on radio. The purpose of the event is to raise money for the CLIC Sergeant Children`s Cancer Charity.
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
This year`s Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday 14th December at 7pm. Tickets will be on sale in registration every day this week - £3 Adults; £2 Children/Concession
Article Date: Friday 02nd December 2005
There will be Pupil Council meetings on the week beginning 5th December in the Conference Room as follows:
Tuesday S1; Wednesday S2; Thursday S5/6; Friday S3
Article Date: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Urdu classes will be starting this Tuesday 6th December from 4 to 5pm in Room 105. Any pupil interested in attending these classes should give their names to Mr Gardner as soon as possible.
Article Date: Wednesday 30th November 2005
As Eastwood High School congratulates Mrs Sharp, our senior Depute Head Teacher, as she starts her new job as Head Teacher at Renfrew High, there have been a number of important changes in the roles and personnel of the senior management team. Pupils and parents should please note the change in year group responsibilities:
Mr Jamieson (Acting DHT) is responsible for S1
Mr Hood (DHT) is responsible for S2
Mrs Haggarty (DHT) is responsible for S3
Mr Gardner (DHT) is responsible for S4
Mrs McCartney (DHT) is responsible for S5/6
While Mr Jamieson is acting DHT, Mr Griffin will take over his role as P.T. of Behaviour Support and also his pastoral support pupils.
Also with the departure of Mrs Martin, Mr Keogh is acting P.T. of Support for Learning.
Article Date: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Any pupil considering leaving school at Christmas or who would like to attend College Open Days should see the Careers Adviser Mrs Griffith as soon as possible.
Article Date: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Thanks to the staff multi-cultural lunch (£110) and the bag pack at Braehead Marks and Spencers (£1012) the Charities Committee total stands at approximately £2200.
Article Date: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Congratulations to the Eastwood teams who represented the school in recent enterprise competitions run by Careers Scotland, the Stock Market Challenge and the Great Expectations Challenge.
Article Date: Wednesday 30th November 2005
S3 Progress Letters have now been issued to all S3 pupils detailing levels of behaviour, effort and homework in all subjects.
Article Date: Monday 14th November 2005
The Baldy Bane Theatre Company will be presenting a drama on domestic violence to S4 pupils on Friday 18th November.
Article Date: Monday 14th November 2005
The charities committee are proposing to host a multicultural lunch on Friday 18th November. The buffet style lunch will take place in the Home Economics Department starting at 1.00pm.
Article Date: Monday 14th November 2005
Talent Show Auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday 14th and 15th November. Entry is open to all pupils and will take place in the Assembly Hall from 1.00pm onwards. The Talent Show itself will be held on Friday 25th November at 1.00pm.
Article Date: Monday 31st October 2005
On Tuesday 1st November pupils of Hindu and Sikh faiths will celebrate the religious festival of Divali. At the end of the week the month of Ramadan ends and pupils of the Muslim faith will celebrate Eid. We hope that pupils enjoy these celebrations.
Article Date: Monday 31st October 2005
Just a reminder to parents that the Primary 6/7 Parents` Evening takes place on Tuesday 1st November and the S1 Parents Evening tales place on Thursday 10th November.
Article Date: Monday 31st October 2005
Congratulations to the team of S3 pupils who were highly commended at the Sci-Tech Experience at the Glasgow Science Centre on Tuesday 25th October.
Article Date: Monday 31st October 2005
Congratulations to the pupils of S3 Home Economics who put on an excellent Coffee Morning for staff on Friday 28th October.
This week` volunteers include:
Senior Pupils who are preparing the S1 Assembly on Divali
Senior Pupils who are assisting at the P6/7 Open Evening
Staff who are supervising at the Halloween Disco
Charities Committee who are running the auditions for the Talent Show
Article Date: Monday 31st October 2005
Netball and Volleyball Clubs have now started and are looking for new members. These clubs along with the Badminton and Basketball Clubs will now be using the new Games Hall.
Article Date: Monday 31st October 2005
Congratulations to the S3/4 Maths Enterprise Team who finished second in the East Renfrewshire Competition and now progress to the next round at Glasgow University.
Article Date: Friday 14th October 2005
A big thank you to all pupils, staff and parents who donated £765.46 for the Earthquake Appeal.
Article Date: Wednesday 12th October 2005
SCI-FUN, the Scottish Science Technology Roadshow organised by Edinburgh University, arrives again at Eastwood High School on Wednesday 26th October. All S2 classes will be attending the event which will include special science presentations as well as `hands on` workshops and demonstrations.
Article Date: Wednesday 12th October 2005
There will be a special Dress As You Please Day on Thursday 13th October to raise funds for the disaster relief in South Asia. Money will be donated to Islamic Relief who held an Assembly in the school very recently.
Article Date: Friday 07th October 2005
S4 Progress Letters have now been issued to all pupils. S4 pupils are reminded that their preliminary examinations start at the beginning of December and revision at home by pupils should have commenced.
Article Date: Friday 07th October 2005
S3 SVS class are having a Halloween Coffee Morning in aid of Childline at the interval on Friday 28th October in the Home Economics Department. Tickets cost £2. BUY ONE IF YOU DARE!
Article Date: Friday 07th October 2005
The Careers Adviser, Mrs Griffiths, will be running personal statement clinics for any S5/6 UCAS applicants on Monday lunchtimes in the Careers Library.
Article Date: Monday 03rd October 2005
Pupil Councils meet the week beginning 3rd October as follows:
Monday S4; Tuesday S1; Wednesday S2; Thursday S5/6; Friday S3
All meetings take place in the Conference Room as usual.
Article Date: Monday 03rd October 2005
Special arrangements have been made for pupils who wish to observe Ramadan which starts on Tuesday 4th October. This includes lunchtime prayer rooms and special dispensation to attend the Mosque on Friday afternoons.
Article Date: Tuesday 20th September 2005
Dyslexia Scotland are holding their Annual One Day Conference on Saturday 24th September at the Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University from 9.00am until 4.30pm. Keynote Speakers include Sir Jackie Stewart.
Article Date: Friday 16th September 2005
Meetings of the Pupil Councils take place the week beginning 19th September at 12.40 in the Conference Room -
Monday S4; Tuesday S1; Wednesday S2; Thursday S5
Article Date: Friday 16th September 2005
Thanks to all who contributed to the success of the first fundraising event, the coffee morning, which raised over £100.
Article Date: Friday 16th September 2005
Drama auditions will take place in the Drama Studio on Monday 19th September at 1.20pm. Vocal auditions will take place in Music Room 2 on Tuesday 20th September at 1.20pm.
Article Date: Monday 12th September 2005
On Monday 19th September there will be a presentation in the Careers Library from the Royal Navy / Royal Marines for any pupil in S4/5/6 interested in a career in this branch of the services.
Article Date: Monday 12th September 2005
This year`s chosen charity is Childline Scotland
Article Date: Monday 12th September 2005
All prefects will attend a half day training session on Friday 16th September.
Article Date: Monday 12th September 2005
All S1 pupils will take part in our annual Enterprise Event on Thursday 6th October 2005. This is part of the school`s programme to boost pupil skills and awareness of enterprise and creativity as part of the Scottish Executive`s `Determined to Succeed` Initiative. We look forward to John McPherson of Careers Scotland chairing another successful event.
Article Date: Monday 05th September 2005
All S4 pupils will undergo training in developing their study skills prior to their preliminary examinations. This Study Skills Day will take place on Thursday 15th September with a Parents Evening for S4 parents at 7.00pm the same evening.
Article Date: Friday 02nd September 2005
The new House System will be launched at Assemblies on 5th and 6th September.
The new Houses are Auldhouse, Duncarnock, Capelrig and Balgray.
Pupils and staff can consult the lists on the first floor noticeboards to see what House they are in.
Article Date: Friday 02nd September 2005
Citizenship Assemblies will be held for all year groups on Friday 9th September.
Article Date: Friday 02nd September 2005
Fifty 5/6 pupils will be attending the annual Careers Scotland Careers Convention on Thursday 15th September.
Article Date: Friday 02nd September 2005
There will be a meeting for all staff and pupils interested in being involved with the proposed School Show in June in the assembly hall on Monday 5th September
Article Date: Friday 26th August 2005
Congratulations to Marc Bull, Khirsty Campbell, Miriam Rashid and Stephen Milligan who all won awards at this year`s Annual Art Competition, Kelvingrove.
Article Date: Friday 26th August 2005
On 15th August Eastwood High received the prestigious Al-Maktoum Award for the school`s outstanding contribution to Scottish multi-culturalism. Pupils and staff attended a ceremony in Dundee where his excellency Mirza Al-Sayegh, Chairman of the Al-Maktoum Institute Board, presented them with a plaque and cash prize.
