Easter School Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th April

National Digital Academy Survey

The user researchers attached to the National Digital Academy work to evolve the NeLO to expand the subject and course choice for learners have gone live with an online survey for learners aged S3-S6.

Education Scotland is exploring what a National Digital Academy might look like                                                                                                                

It’s really important that the voices and needs of young people are considered as part of this work.

We want to hear from young people in S3-S6 about:

  • how they choose their subjects
  • any occasions where they haven’t been able to take a subject
  • the ways they currently access support with their studies

Click this link to view the survey.

The survey will close on Thursday 29 February.

Tonight at Fir Park

Tonight some of our S5 students and staff will be holding a bucket collection at the Motherwell FC vs Ross County match at Fir Park to support the family of one of our S5 students who suffered a serious injury while playing football 2 weeks ago. Please dig deep for a great cause.

Weather

Dear Parent/Carer/Pupil,

Further storms are forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning.

We plan to be open as normal.

 If that changes, we will be in touch directly with you in the morning.

If you don’t hear from us, assume that the school is open.

S5&6 PROGRESS ASSESSMENT TIMETABLE

January 2024

  • Assessments begin on Tuesday 9th January 2024.
  • Candidates must attend school as normal during the assessments. There is NO study leave.
  • Candidates will follow their normal timetable when they do not have assessments.
  • Candidates must attend assessments promptly, with equipment, etc.

 

Please Note:

  • You will be notified of class-based/practical assessments by teacher
  • Please highlight/underline all your assessments
  • Bags must be left at front – no pencil cases on desk
  • Seats will be allocated by number – check canteen wall
  • Bring 2 or 3 pens – NO PENCILS ALLOWED
  • Do not leave the assessment room until permission given by invigilator

 

NB – Music Progress Assessments will take place throughout the diet as well as on the allocated day. Students will be timetabled at points when they are not involved with other assessments.

 

DATE Subject Level Start Finish
Tuesday 9th Jan 2024

 

English Paper 1

English Paper 2

 

 

Computing Studies

Art & Design

Art & Design

Higher

Higher

 

 

Higher

Higher

Nat 5

9.00

11.00

 

 

1.20

1.20

1.20

10.30

12.30

 

 

3.00

2.20

2.05

Wednesday 10th Jan 2024

 

 

 

Chemistry Paper 1

Chemistry Paper 2

Chemistry

 

Spanish Paper 1

Spanish Listening

Practical Metalwork

Health & Food

Higher

Higher

Adv Higher

 

Higher

Higher

Nat 5

Higher

9.00

10.00

9.00

 

1.00

3.15

1.20

1.20

9.40

12.20

12.00

 

3.00

3.45

2.20

3.20

Thursday 11th Jan 2024

 

Modern Studies Paper 1

Modern Studies Paper 2

Modern Studies

English Paper 1

English Paper 2

 

Physical Education

Practical Cake (written paper)

Photography

 

Higher

Higher

Nat 5

Nat 5

Nat 5

 

Higher

Nat 5

Higher

9.00

11.15

9.00

9.00

11.00

 

1.15

1.20

1.20

10.45

12.30

11:20

10.00

12.30

 

3.45

2.05

2.20

Friday 12th Jan 2024 History Paper 1

History Paper 2

History

Higher

Higher

Nat 5

9.00

11.00

9.00

10.30

12.30

11.20

Monday 15th Jan 2024

 

Maths Paper 1

Maths Paper 2

Maths Paper 1

Maths Paper 2

 

 

App of Maths Paper 1

App of Maths Paper 2

Maths Paper 1

Maths Paper 2

Higher

Higher

Adv Higher

Adv Higher

 

 

Nat 5

Nat 5

Nat 5

Nat 5

9.00

10.30

9.00

10.30

 

 

1.00

2.05

1.00

2.15

10.15

12.00

10.00

12.30

 

 

1.50

3.45

2.00

3.45

Tuesday 16th Jan 2024

 

Physics Paper 1

Physics Paper 2

Physics

RMPS

 

Admin

Practical Electronics

Higher

Higher

Adv. Higher

Higher

 

Higher

Nat 5

9.00

10.00

9.00

9.00

 

1.20

1.20

9.45

12.15

12.00

11.15

 

2.50

2.20

Wednesday 17th Jan 2024

 

Geography Paper 1

Geography Paper 2

Geography

 

Graphic Communication

Graphic Communication

Business Management

Business Management

Higher

Higher

Nat 5

 

Higher

Nat 5

Higher

Nat 5

9.00

11.05

9.00

 

1.20

1.20

1.20

1.20

10.50

12.20

11.20

 

3.20

2.50

2.55

3.20

Thursday 18th Jan 2024 Human Biology Paper 1

Human Biology Paper 2

Biology

 

Higher

Higher

National 5

 

9.00

10.00

9.00

 

9.40

12.00

11.30

Friday 19th Jan 2024 Admin (Department)

Music (Department)

Nat 5

Higher

9.00

AM

10.50

AM

Exam Results – Tuesday 8th August

Good luck to all our young people who will be receiving their exam results tomorrow.

For some pupils in the new S5/6 Year Groups, the SQA Results can provide a disappointment. In these exceptional circumstances the school can consider necessary course timetable changes. (Please note, re-coursing for the majority of pupils cannot be considered.) If any new S5/6 pupil experiences a disappointing result and has a question regarding their curriculum or timetable, there will be the opportunity to meet with staff for re-coursing on Wednesday 9th August. See times below:

New S5 – 9.00am – 11.00 noon

New S6 – 11.30 pm – 1.00 pm

Expressive Arts Showcase on Thursday 15th June

The Expressive Arts faculty would like to cordially invite you to our first Expressive Arts Showcase on Thursday 15th June in the Theatre.  

Whilst viewing and bidding on Art and Photography work in a silent auction, you will be served canapes made by pupils from the Home Economics department and enjoy Music items from our wonderful musicians at Taylor High School. The Barista bar will be in full swing alongside a tuck shop to purchase some refreshments. Our raffle hamper is also looking like it will be full of fancy goodies for a lucky winner. If you can’t make it along for the main event in the evening, don’t despair, the silent auction begins at 4 pm.