The latest issue of the Supported Learning Newsletter – “The Termly Grammar” can be found here.
Very important publication today for all of our families.
Enjoy!
Today we launched a new nutshell highlighting the Importance of Parents within Scotland's #EmpoweredSystem
đEmpowering Parents and Carersđhttps://t.co/fuOswjUvCa
Read our press release, including a quote from the NPFS Chair and Deputy First Minister đhttps://t.co/opa9EBpsgV pic.twitter.com/0x3xWMd9Oh
— National Parent Forum of Scotland (@parentforumscot) December 5, 2019
Over the last couple of weeks, 20 pupils from S6 have formed a cluster group with pupils from St John Ogilvie HS to work with tutors from Glasgow University on the Widening Participation Top- Up Program. This will allow them to complete an academic study program over 5 sessions and a campus day early next year. Pupils have been working hard during these sessions and are looking forward to completing this program next year.
     
Over the last month, 35 S3 pupils have worked with the S5 My World of Work Ambassadors. They have explored career aspirations, options choices and career pathways upon leaving Hamilton Grammar. This will allow these pupils to make better choices during the options process and have developed their confidence in their career goals! 
In the ESU Senior Public Speaking Competition at the High School of Glasgow, Rebecca Grainger dusted down her Morrison Cup-winning speech from June and produced another great performance to reach the 2nd round ahead of pupils from Wellington School, Bearsden Academy and HSOG. A big thank you to Mrs Mackenzie for her help with preparation and planning.
Meanwhile over at Uddingston Grammar, S4 pupils Laura Ford and Faith Downie were the youngest competitiors and had to speak twice (when one team pulled out) but produced an impressive set of performances to storm into the 2nd round of the prestigious Donald Dewar Debating Competition.
Our S2 Parentsâ Evening takes place on Wednesday 4th December.
Parentsâ Evening bookings are now completed electronically;Â a letter explaining the booking process was handed out to S2 pupils on Friday. The booking system opens at 6pm on Friday 22nd November and all appointments must be booked by 8pm on Tuesday 3rd December at the latest. We recommend you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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 âAutomated Bookingâ wizard to make your appointments. There is a help-sheet attached or you can watch the tutorial video on the automated wizard below.
There are only 2 weeks left of prelim supported study. Click the link below to view the timetable.
Our S1 Parentsâ Evening takes place on Thursday 14th November.
Parentsâ Evening bookings are now completed electronically;Â a letter explaining the booking process was handed out to S1 pupils on Friday. The booking system opens at 6pm on Sunday 3rd November and all appointments must be booked by 8pm on Wednesday 13th November at the latest. We recommend you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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 âAutomated Bookingâ wizard to make your appointments. There is a help-sheet attached or you can watch the tutorial video on the automated wizard below.
S3- S6 Pupils
The Annual Careers Convention will be held in the Octagon on Thursday 7th November. This event will run from 7-9pm and will include a host of Universities, colleges, training providers and employers!
This is an excellent opportunity for you to come along and find out more about your chosen career, or get some ideas for the future if you are still undecided!!
There will be around 30 different contributors so well worth coming along and finding out the most up to date careers advice.
Dear parent / guardian
The Home Economics department are starting to roll out the cashless e-payment system â ParentPay. This will start with the S2 year group.
Home Economics contributions (S2)
Payment can be paid up or in one instalment however we would require the ÂŁ15 to be paid by the 4th of November.
A detailed ParentPay user guide can be downloaded from the ParentPay website.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you need assistance.
