Firstly apologies for a few weeks without a blog towards the end of term. \u00a0Had I managed to keep it going I would have reported on a dozen remarkable successes and events including;<\/p>\n
Alongside all of this staff and senior pupils were working full on to ensure all of the internal assessment evidence was complete and in order (as this needs to be completed by the easter break). \u00a0It really was a busy but highly rewarding end to the term and after two weeks off we have returned to a very busy time – particularly in relation to preparing senior pupils for their exams.<\/p>\n
We also had a number of stand out activities in our first week back;<\/p>\n
All of the P7s from Hanover, Ferryhill, Broomhill and Kaimhill cane through for a Literacy morning and it was great to welcome them and help the transition to Harlaw.<\/p>\n
We also welcomed back Fiona – a member of team GB at the London paralympics and Team Scotland at the Commonwealth games. \u00a0Fiona is working with us on a project now known as ‘champions in Scotland’. \u00a0We are using the project to help around 24 pupils – some who are very good and with help could be excellent and some who with help could turn round their fortunes. \u00a0Each pupil has had two sessions and are now working towards their individual targets prior to a celebration event in June.<\/p>\n
One of our S4s who had won through to the finals of a cookery event organised by Entier (a major employer in the catering industry). \u00a0We were all very proud of Scott Wilson Moody for reaching the finals and although he did not win he showed courage to go along to compete, held in a commercial kitchen in Westhill, and great skill\/craft in the finals. \u00a0 Scott plans to go to college to study catering and has also been invited to attend further training with Entier.<\/p>\n
The final rehearsals and preparations were held for the Global Rock Challenge which take place this evening. Rock Challenge is a major music\/dance\/performance event held at AECC. \u00a0It is the second year we have taken part and really motivates and inspires the youngsters taking part (and the parents and teachers who watch on with nervous excitement).<\/p>\n
The parent council also met this week and heard plans Catherine and Keir have for an awards ceremony on 9 June. \u00a0I also outlined what I felt had been the significant changes in the school over my first 3 years in the post of Head Teacher at Harlaw and ideas for ambitious plans we need to set for the next 3 years. \u00a0I want to produce two documents – one about the changes over the last 3 years the other describing the plans for the next 3 years. \u00a0I want these two documents to belong to all parents, pupils and staff and, following discussions at the Parent Council, will be sharing ideas more widely over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n
Off to see a football match this morning and the Rock challenge tonight.<\/p>\n
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