Head Teacher Update 19/10/20
Dear Parents and Students Many thanks to staff, students and parents for their hard work, in the toughest of circumstances, during this first half term. Thank you to our staff for digging deep, and for being flexible and creative whilst working under extremely demanding conditions. Special thanks to our students for maintaining a positive outlook […]
North West News Events 15/10/20
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Head Teacher Update 6/10/20
Dear Parent It has been a couple of weeks since my last update and things have continued to move quickly in the wrong direction with regard to the suppression of COVID-19 and the impact this is having on all of our lives. It may well be the case that this update is superseded by events […]
P7 Virtual Information Open Afternoon
It is at this time of the year that we, the staff at Forrester High School open our doors and invite the parents and young people looking to join us in the next school session, August 2021, to have a tour of the school, meet the staff and get an opportunity to see our school […]
UCAS Guide – applying to University
Please click on the link below to access an extremely useful resource for parents of students applying to University. The guide has been written by one of the Parent Council members at James Gillespie’s High School and they are happy to share for the benefit of others. UCAS Guide – getting into University, a guide […]
Head Teacher Update 18 September 2020
Dear Parent The first holiday of the term is upon us already, and staff and students are looking forward to a well-earned long weekend. There is no doubt that working in the way we are at the moment is exhausting and the energy levels are lower than we would normally see at this time of […]
S2-6 Student iPad Application Form – Round 3
Round 3 is now open for anyone in S2-6 who have not yet applied for a school iPad. If you don’t have one and would like to apply, please complete the application form using the link below. Please be aware, the form will close again on Tuesday 22nd September at 11.45pm to allow us to […]
Head Teacher Update 11 September 2020
Dear Parent Despite the great effort of everyone here at school and all of you at home, the progress being made in suppressing the COVID-19 virus is moving more slowly than we would all like. With an increase in the restrictions on our lives, we were reminded this week that we must continue to be […]
Head Teacher Update 5/9/20
Dear Parent Another busy week passes for everyone at school, as we settle into the rhythm of the new term. On Monday, we implemented updated guidance on the wearing of face coverings in school, and I wrote to you on Monday afternoon to thank you for your support and to say how impressed we […]