Please see here for a letter that has been sent out to all parents/carers this morning regarding school uniform. A reminder that our school uniform is black trousers/skirt, white shirt, branded or non-branded black jumper/cardigan, black footwear and school tie.
Battlefields Tour 2024 – Day One
After a long journey our group arrived in Belgium, first going to Tyne Cott Cemetery, where they visited the grave of former Royal Academy pupil, F. M. Mackenzie, killed during the Battle of Passchendaele. We then travelled to the German war grave site of Langemark, before heading to Ypres to spend time at the ‘In Flanders Field’ Museum.
Battlefields Tour 2024 – Day Two
On the second day of the Battlefields Tour pupils visited the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 – a fascinating museum with an extensive collection of artefacts as well as a ‘Dugout Experience’ and a trench system. Following this the group laid a wreath at the Frezenberg Ridge Scottish Memorial. With free-time in the afternoon, pupils (& staff) had an opportunity to sample Belgian chocolates. Later that evening, the group attended ‘The Last Post’ ceremony at the Menin Gate, where a wreath was laid on behalf of the school.
Battlefields Tour 2024 – Day Three & Four then home…
The third day of the Battlefields Tour saw the long journey from Belgium to France an the area of the Somme. First visiting the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and Park, the group then travelled to Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park. Here the group laid a wreath at the Monument to the 51st Highland Division. The last two stops of the day were at the imposing Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme and finally, the Lochnagar Crater. The following day the pupils went to this place called ‘Disneyland’ and then it was the long trek home…
Check out our photos of the trip in our Photo Gallery.
S3 Biologists took to the shore at Fort George last week! Crabs, seagrass, lugworms and elusive dolphins and humpback whales were the order of the week. Huge thanks to the volunteers of the Marine Conservation Society, Moray Ocean Community Project and Whale and Dolphin Conservation who gave their time and talents to work alongside our students and give them an insight into Citizen Science.
Check out more photos of the Beach Clean in our photo gallery!
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Bidh cèilidh aig Roinn na Gàidhlig ann an talla na sgoile air Dimairt 25mh den Ògmhios. Cuiridh sinn fàilte air sgoilear sam bith a tha airson pàirt a ghabhail ann – na bithibh diùid!. Gheibhear barrachd fiosrachaidh, tiogaidean is eile a dh’aithghearr.
The Gaelic department will be hosting a showcase ceilidh on Tuesday 25th June at 7pm in the school theatre. All pupils are invited to take part whether as performers or helping behind the scenes – speak to a member of the Gaelic department for more information. Save the date and look out for more information to follow!
Please see here for a letter regarding Lockdown Drills that has been sent out to all parents/carers today from our Rector, Mr Engstrand.
Virtual Evening - Wednesday 22nd May – 5pm - Booking is now open!
This is your chance to meet with your child's class teachers and discuss the progress they are making in their subjects. Due to the size of the year group and the number of staff who have multiple S1 classes; you may not be able to book an appointment with every subject teacher. In a school of our size this has always been an issue. This year however we are trialling a hybrid model of a main ‘in person’ evening (taking place tonight - booking now closed) and then another opportunity to book appointments as part of a virtual evening. The virtual parents’ evening should only be used as a ‘top up’ and not the main evening for your bookings. Please refer to the criteria check list; there are three criteria for making these appointments and you must meet at least one of them so we can offer as many slots as fairly as possible.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to connect with our dedicated teaching staff.
Ready to book your slots? Click here
We are hoping to gather some information about our school community's attitudes to reading. Please could you take 5 minutes to fill in this parent survey.
S1 will receive their reports via email later this afternoon. Parents who have provided an up to date email address will also receive a copy. If you do not receive a copy, then please ask your child to share their report with you and discuss their progress.
Following a very successful Family Games Night on 19 April, our Shieling Fundraising Group were excited to present Highland Hospice with the donations they had collected. We are so proud of these students, who not only planned an amazing event for our school community but were also role models of compassion and generosity.
Halò!
Tha sinn air leth toilichte innse gum bi dà bhùth-obrach dràma tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig an teirm seo air Disathairne 18 Cèitean agus Disathairne 15 Ògmhios 11.15m – 4f airson com-pàirtichean ann am P5 – AS1. Ma tha thu airson àite a ghlèidheadh feumaidh tu seo a dhèanamh tron box office againn air loidhne neo air 01463 234 234 (agus chan ann tro phost-d mar a b’ àbhaist dhuinn). ‘S e bùthan-obrach ‘drop-in’ a th’ annta agus ’s urrainn dhut àite a ghlèidheadh airson aon bhùth-obrach no an dà chuid. Chan eil cosgais ann airson na bùthan-obrach seo. Feumaidh com-pàirtichean bosga-bìdh a thoirt leotha air an latha agus aodach is brògan a tha freagarrach airson gluasad mu chuairt gu furasta. Tha glè bheag àitean ri fhaighinn agus mar sin feuch an glèidh thu àite gu sgiobalta ma tha ùidh agad.
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Hallo!
We are delighted to announce that there will be two Gaelic medium drama workshops this term on Sat 18 May and Sat 15 June 11.15am – 4pm for participants in P5 – S1. We are now taking bookings for the workshops through our box office online or on 01463 234 234 (and not via email like we have done previously). They are drop-in workshops so you can book for one workshop or both. There is no charge but participants must book a place. Participants will need to take a pack-lunch with them on the day and clothes and shoes suitable for moving around easily. Places are very limited so please do book quickly if you are interested.
Please also keep an eye out in coming weeks for information about our 3 day Gaelic medium musical theatre summer course which will be happening during the summer holidays. Please see here for details.
A reminder that tomorrow is an In-Service Day and school will not be open to pupils (other than those sitting an exam).
Monday 6th May is a holiday and school will be closed.
📅 Tuesday 14th May - 5pm - 7pm
This is your chance to meet with your child's class teachers and discuss the progress they are making in their subjects. Due to the size of the year group and the number of staff who have multiple S1 classes; you may not be able to book an appointment with every subject teacher. In a school of our size this has always been an issue. This year however we are trialling a hybrid model of a main ‘in person’ evening and then another opportunity to book appointments as part of a virtual evening. The virtual parents’ evening should only be used as a ‘top up’ and not the main evening for your bookings.
📆 Virtual Evening - Wednesday 22nd May – 5pm.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to connect with our dedicated teaching staff.
Ready to book your slots? Click here
Virtual slots will open for booking on Wednesday 14th May.
Need a guide? Check out this Parental Guide for instructions.
Coffee, tea and cakes will be on sale in the atrium for a small donation – all proceeds to Blythswood 
🅿️ Parking is expected to be very busy from 4.30pm onwards. If parents/carers are able to find alternative means to travel to the event, possibly car share, or be dropped-off and collected, this would help to ease any congestion. All support appreciated.
For any issues or questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school office (01463 667800). We're here to help!