We are constantly seeking to improve things at Harlaw Academy. School improvement is not something I do alone. Over recent years we have found new ways to involve all staff in this activity as well as parents and pupils. With that in mind I attach a very simple grid for you to give me any […]
Author Archives: David Innes
21st-26th April 2019: Highlight of the week
There were a few possible topics to speak about from the week just past: the awards event on Monday the last day of senior classes on Tuesday a newspaper article about our study leave which appeared on Tuesday the start of SQA exams on Thursday P7s visiting for a Technology day Our awards event was […]
15th -18th April 2019 – Changes and improvement
Welcome back from the Easter break. In this blog I want to update you on some of the changes and improvements we are taking forward this term. Staff: We are delighted to welcome 3 new teachers to the school – Claire Christie (Social Subjects), Greg Meldrum (English) and Gloria Duguid (supply cover Modern Languages). School […]
Change to school day Q&A sheet
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18th – 22nd March 2019: Raising awareness of discrimination and prejudice
We are in the process of holding a set of assemblies to cover themes of safety, discrimination and tolerance. The slides I am using are attached here: Special assembly March 2019 We had decided to hold these assemblies before tragic events in New Zealand last week but those events made the assemblies even more relevant. […]
11th – 15th March: Progress
Today under the banner of ‘Progress’ I want to mention; school day, internet safety and learning. School day: In my blog two weeks ago I highlighted a proposal to shorten the lunchtime. I asked pupils and parents for feedback on the proposal and had to ballot staff. In order to move forward with the proposal […]
4th – 8th March 2019: Preparing for exams
The SQA exams start in around 20 school days so this blog is for those families who are preparing for the exams. The first thing I will emphasise is to know what you are sitting and when it takes place. Over the next week teachers will be confirming with pupils which level they are being […]
25th February – 1st March 2019: Success, safe and school day
Duke of Edinburgh Awards: I attended an event at a packed Beach Ballroom on Monday evening last week. It was organised by Aberdeen City Council and was to celebrate all those youngsters who had gained their Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards. In total 77 pupils collected awards on the evening and overall […]
18th-22nd February 2018: Respect Community
Over the course of this week I have being leading assemblies with a focus on one of our 3 behaviour statements: Respect Community. The slides I used at the assembly can be accessed here Assembly February 2019 alongside the slides were some key messages which I will summarise here: we have a fantastic community which […]
28th January – 1 February 2019: Senior phase information evening
At the senior phase information evening I indicated we would try to help parents access the links to the main things they need to access when helping their children make choices in the senior school. With this in mind this blog is very short and gives the links you need. In addition, I shall “tweet” […]