NBHS Parent Council Survey

ALL PARENTS, please remember to fill in the NBHS Parent Council Survey. The closing date is Monday 28th May.  Many thanks to those who have already done so.  Your views can help shape your child’s school – so if you care about your child’s education, please fill it in.

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Parent Council Survey – Questionnaire

CALLING  ALL  PARENTS!

Please take the time to complete our survey, which is currently online – just follow the link below.

This is your chance to have your say about NBHS. Your views are important to us and can help shape your child’s school. The Parent Council listen to the many issues raised by parents and we now need your views to help us focus on the topics in school that are of real importance to you and your children. There are major changes underway in school: Curriculum for Excellence; staff restructuring; budget constraints; and, looking to the future, the impact of housing developments beside the school.

The Parent Council consists of parents with children in NBHS and with your assistance we can make a real difference. Last year the PC was responsible for the organisation of the Careers Fair, which was attended by 700 people. We have had major input into the development of the new homework policy. We are currently looking at ways to support the school’s outdoor learning by acquiring materials as well as looking for funding. To help us in the coming year, we would value you taking time to provide feedback.

Can you please complete this anonymous questionnaire using the link below or the link emailed to you through Feedblitz. Alternatively, you can request the school to send you a paper copy of the survey home with your child. There are comment boxes to allow you to make more detailed comments if you would like. The survey is totally anonymous and respondents cannot be tracked.

To clarify, NBHS is supporting us, The Parent Council, by facilitating this survey but we do not have access to your personal and contact details and all answers will be anonymous. No contact details are retained by the survey provider. No names of pupils or teachers should be used. If you wish to contact us about any aspect of this, or other matters, you can contact us at  parentcouncil at northberwickhigh.elcsch…. Alternatively, as always, if you wish to discuss issues personally, please contact the Head Teacher, Colin Sutherland or your child’s Guidance teacher on 01620 894661.

The survey closes on Monday 28th May 2012.

Thank you for your assistance.

The Parent Council – NBHS
 https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TT7FV62

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Spanish Exchange

THERE ARE STILL A FEW SPACES!

We are setting up an exchange with a school in Badajoz, and still have a few spaces.

The visitors will be here from 19-25 June – during the school day they will participate in a programme of activities, and spend the evening and weekend with the host family. Any family that is interested will be PVG checked – this will be paid for by the school.

The ideal year group is S4/S5, however current S3 and current S5 will be considered. Furthermore, any pupils hosting will be given the option to take part in the return leg in early October 2012.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE STUDYING SPANISH TO TAKE PART!

Please register interest by the 28TH MAY to Miss C Clarke (PT Modern Languages).

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NBHS Parent Council Survey 2012

Your Parent Council is currently working on a number of topics and would find your assistance in completing the following survey helpful in steering our focus.  It will also allow us to fully represent the whole Parent Forum – every parent at the school is a member of the Parent Forum automatically when their child joins NBHS.  It will take no more than a few minutes to complete the survey.

The link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TT7FV62

Paper copies of the Survey, should you require one, are available at the School Reception.

Please complete the Survey by Monday 28th May 2012.

Many thanks,
NBHS Parent Council

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SQA Examinations

All S4 pupils have received personal examintation timetables and a sheet of instructions S4 exam instruction 2012. The first day of S4 study leave is Thursday April 26th.

S5 and S6 pupils have received a booklet containing examination times and will receive their personal timetables when school resumes after the holiday. They will also receive a sheet of instructions S5 and S6 exam instruction 2012. The first day of S5/6 study leave is Wednesday 9th May.

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NBHS Reunion – June 2012

North Berwick High School Reunion – June 2012

Starting years 1962, 1963 and 1964

15th June – Glen Golf Club BBQ Meal

16th June – High School Buffet

For more information please click on the following North Berwick High School Reunion

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Careers

Scottish Widows Customer Services vacancies and other recruitment information is now on at http://edubuzz.org/careers/2012/05/23/scottish-widows-customer-service-adviser-vacancies/ 

Mick Burns
Careers Adviser
mick.burns@sds.co.uk

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North Berwick Cluster Olympic Torch Relay

On World Sport Day, 25 June, the North Berwick Cluster Olympic Torch Relay will start at North Berwick High School. Over the course of 5 days, it will travel 24 miles around East Lothian, visiting our 5 cluster primary schools, and local nursery.

The torch has been designed, and is being made, in our C.D.T. Department. It’s looking great already!

We’re looking for 21 inspirational senior pupils to be torch bearers.  We’d like them to apply to say how they are living the Olympic values at the moment, and what they’re going to do to continue living the Olympic values after the London 2012 games have finished.

Each torch bearer will run a 1 mile section of the route, and will be involved in a celebration event when the torch gets to the primary school at the end of their leg. We’re not looking for the 21 best runners, we’re looking for 21 senior pupils who can be role models, and inspire the younger pupils, using the Olympic values.

If you would like to apply to be one of the torch bearers, please email Miss Parry – cparry@elcschool.org.uk or come and collect an application form from the P.E. Department.

We hope that lots of members of the community can come out and cheer the runners along, as the torch makes its way along the route

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Friends of NBHS – 100 Club – May Winner

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 100 Club draw for May is:

 No 27 – Karen Wightman

Remember, the subscription for the Club is £18 per year and this allows 12 opportunities to win the monthly prize of £40.  If you, or any family and friends would like to join the Club, please complete the application form on the website or contact Anne Whiteside on 01620 890985 or at whiteside38@supanet.com.

To view the 100 Club winners for 2012 please click here

The continued support of family and friends is always greatly appreciated.

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Careers

There are a variety of vacancies currently posted on the careers blog http://edubuzz.org/careers/ and please note that some closing dates will be this week.

Mick Burns
Careers Adviser
 mick.burns at sds.co.uk

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NBHS Ukulele Orchestra Now Recruiting

The North Berwick High school Ukulele Orchestra is now looking for new players and singers. If you want to learn how to play come see Mr Roderick.

Click links below to see spring concert performence:

The Cave by Mumford & Sons – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fubfvRBfjk&feature=relmfu

Magnet by Big Hand – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJLGsFQxb6k&feature=relmfu

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Careers Update

Standard Life school leaver paid internships and other updates have been posted on the careers blog at http://edubuzz.org/careers/2012/04/13/vacancy-information-update-april-2012/

Mick Burns
Careers Adviser
mick.burns@sds.co.uk

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