All pupils received a letter today regarding ParentPay. The letter has activation instructions which are unique to your child/children and should not be shared with anyone.
ParentPay can be used to pay for school meals, trips etc. SLC have produced a video which answers some of the frequently asked questions. You can view it below, or on our Vimeo channel.
Over the last couple of months, tutors from Glasgow University have visited the school to work with our S2 and S3 pupils. They hosted sessions which revolved around subject choices and career pathways ahead of these pupils finalising their subject choices. Pupils found this helpful and were able to link various skills they develop whilst studying various different subjects. The final instalment to this program will be on 6th February, when the tutors will be working with S1 and considering their future career paths.
Some departments have been working to highlight the wide variety of pathways available to pupils within their subject areas. In particular, Music and RMPS have created displays within their departments which promote these careers. With subject choices currently being finalised with our S3s, this is an ideal time to have a look and see where each of your favourite subjects could take you. For more information, The My World of Work Website has more information for pupils and parents….
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9IuSlfyD4AIVD5ztCh2qkAAUEAAYASAAEgIlyfD_BwE
In response to news coverage from other areas of the country over the weekend, the headteacher has issued a letter to parents/carers. A copy is available here.
As of 6pm tonight, Parents/Carers will be able to make appointments for the S5/6 Parents’ Evening to be held on Monday 28th January between 4.00pm – 6.30pm. Instructions on how to access the booking system were issued to all pupils in S5 and S6 at PLP on Wednesday.
The website can be accessed at:
www.parents-booking.co.uk/hamiltongrammar
The booking system will close at 8.00pm on Sunday 27th January.
We look forward to seeing parents and carers then.
Numeracy clubs are run in room C003 from 3:35pm to 4:05pm.
Come along and join in. New members always welcome!
S1 Tuesday – Count On Me – Come along and get some extra
practice using numbers with teachers around to help you!
S2 Thursday– Sum Dog Squad – Put some time aside to use Sumdog, earn coins and buy cool stuff for your character! See Mrs Quin for more details.
Following a slightly delayed starting time, the S3 Parents’ Evening booking system is now open. Parents/Carers have until 8.00pm on Tuesday 15th January to schedule their interviews (although early booking is advised.) Full instructions on how to access the booking system site were issued to pupils today.
We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year – our December Newsletter is now available.
Remember that all previous newsletters are available through Glow.
This year we have 3 Christmas events all happening on Wednesday 19th December.
We are once again taking part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. It is not a non-uniform day and pupils should endeavour to bring in a donation (approx. £1) on that day.
Our S6 pupils will spend periods 1 to 5 dressed as Christmas Elves, offering their services to departments around the school in order to raise funds for our Charity Partner LesHoey Dreammaker Foundation.
Our S6 Christmas Lunch will be served periods 6 & 7, after Elf Day duties are complete.
On Sunday 2nd December a group of S6 pupils from Hamilton Grammar School attended the Les Hoey MBE Christmas party. This is continuing our partnership with the charity and the group of young people who attended are part of the group steering our fundraising.
The volunteers had a fantastic day as Santa’s helpers enjoying playing games and dancing with the children in attendance. This was a wonderful experience and made everyone feel that they were making a difference to the children and their families. It also gave them the opportunity to see our fundraising put to good use.
Well done to all those involved.
