Friday Study School

Parents Information, Pupil Information, Upper School

A new programme for S4, S5 & S6 that will run every Friday between 10th February and 24th March from 1.30 – 2.30

Supported study – An opportunity to build and extend on classroom learning in a more relaxed environment

Opt in basis – All pupils welcome. Most, if not all, subjects involved in the programme. Pupils choose on a weekly basis which subject they wish to attend.

A full list of the subjects, levels and topics on offer, as well as the staff who will delivering each session are here. Many departments are running National 5 & Higher or different subjects areas on a rotational basis, please make sure you check the PDF before signing up as both forms will be live each rotation.

If you have any questions please contact fridaystudyschool@hamilton.s-lanark.sch.uk

 Rotation 1  Rotation 2
10/2, 24/2, 10/3, 24/3 17/2, 3/3, 17/3
 Maths  n5  higher English  n5  higher
 English  n5  higher Maths  n5  higher
 Computing  n5  higher Modern Languages  n5  higher
 Hospitality  n5  higher
 Biology  n5  higher RMPS  higher
 Geography  n5  higher Chemistry  higher
Modern Studies  n5  higher Drama  n5  higher
 Accounting  higher Art / Photography  n5  higher
Art / Photography  n5  higher Graphics / Woodwork
Design & Manufacture		  n5  higher
Graphics / Woodwork
Design & Manufacture		  n5  higher Physics  n5  higher
 PE  n5  higher
Modern Languages  n5  higher

Business Breakfast

Parents Information

Hamilton Grammar- Open for Business!

Hamilton Grammar is hosting its’ very own Business Breakfast on Tuesday 21st February from 8:30am until 9:30am.

Why?

Addressing the action points highlighted from the Wood Report which has led to The Developing Young Workforce initiative, we are currently looking to strengthen existing links with our current business partners as well as expanding and nurturing new links. This is an exciting opportunity for local businesses to engage with the young people of Hamilton Grammar School and encourage them to pursue a career within your industry.

We realise that your time is precious and as such there is a leaflet attached which highlights various ways in which employers can enhance the experiences of our pupils as well as the benefits to yourselves.

Attending our business breakfast will be an opportunity for you to find out more and to share your ideas as to how we can continue to establish and build on our existing employer partnerships.

If you are interested in attending our event then please contact:

Miss Monica Horn via the school office.
Developing Young Workforce Lead

Employer-Partnership-online-frontSLC leaflet2

Options Information

Lower School, Parents Information, Pupil Information, Upper School, , , ,

Our Options Choices booklets are currently being updated for the new term. They’ll be made available below as they are finalised.

Click here to see the S2-S3 Options Choices Booklet

Click here to see the Senior Phase Options Guidance notes

Click here to see the Senior Phase Options Choices Booklet for National 4 and National 5 Qualifications

Click here to see the Senior Phase Options Choices Booklet for Higher Qualifications

Click here to see the Senior Phase Options Choices Booklet for Advanced Higher and Baccalaureates Qualifications

Click here to see the Senior Phase Bundle Options booklet

2016-2017 Prelim Diet

Exam Information, Parents Information, Upper School, ,

On Wednesday 14th December all S4-S6 pupils were issued with their individual prelim timetables. A copy of the entire timetable is available to download here. It crucial that all pupils know the subject and level that they’re being presented for. Rooming and seating information will be available in the Front Hall after school on the day before each prelim.

Supported Study is available from a number of departments in the run up to the prelims and main exams should pupils wish to attend. This information is being collated centrally and will be available as soon as possible. Pupils should check with individual staff until the list is published.

YPI Final

Parents Information, Pupil Achievement

Monday afternoon saw Hamilton Grammar host another hugely successful YPI Final, part of our S5 Citizenship programme.

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is an active citizenship programme that raises awareness amongst young people about philanthropy and their local community. Each participating school, each year is responsible for directing a £3000 YPI Grant to a local charity through a unique programme of team work, research and competition. YPI Scotland is all about creativity and passion, leaving the four walls of the classroom behind, and supporting the issues young people care most about.

CzfSy2CXgAI_ce4This year we had some high calibre presentations to consider on behalf of

  • Hamilton Drop-In
  • Scottish Autism
  • The Have
  • Ups and Downs
  • Pathfinder Dogs

This year’s winning presentation was delivered by Abbie, Heather and Sarah on behalf of Hamilton Sound who provide audio news stories linked to the Hamilton Advertiser.

Thanks to Miss Lynch for running the event, and for all involved in the Citizenship inputs which prepared the whole year group to take part.

S2 Parents’ Evening

Letters Issued, Parents Information

We have organised for a new online booking system for our Parents’ Evenings and letters were handed out to all S2 pupils today; a copy is available here.

You can make your appointments online at https://www.parents-booking.co.uk/hamiltongrammar.

Only the main emergency contact’s name will be accepted; Mr Richardson, Ms McCabe, Mrs Jones etc. If you are having difficulties please try known emergency contacts. If you are still having difficulties then please contact the school office.

A full set of instructions were also handed out and is available here.

Once you have logged in, we suggest you use the ‘Automated Booking’ wizard to make your appointments. There is a help-sheet attached or you can watch the tutorial video on the automated wizard below.

Day of the Dead Themed Day

Parents Information, Pupil Information

This year we are celebrating Day of the Dead – Día de Muertos!

Throughout the day staff across the school will be delivering Day of the Dead themed activities, pupils will be invited to dress up in theme with prizes for the best costumes and proceeds being donated to local charities.

The canteen has arranged for a special, one off menu which is advertised around the school and anyone purchasing items from the canteen on the day will be entered into a free prize raffle.

Photos will be available after the event on November 2nd.