In the July edition of the Firrhill News there are a wide range of topics and subjects covered including: The S3 Photography Portfolio and the introduction of Higher Photography The S2 Outdoor Learning activities S3/S4 Duke of Edinburgh Awards Kira Noble, Rotary Young Citizen Award Winner S3 Hockey Club The S2 trip to Berlin An
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Welcome to a belated June Edition of the Firrhill News. In this jam-packed edition we cover: The S1 Paris Trip Orienteering Success! Kale Crisps – a tasty snack Watersports News The Young Philanthropy Initiative Orla’s Hockey Success The Hair Show Extravaganza The Advanced Higher Art Exhibition The Parkour Club PTA Noticeboard Music Exam Success The
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Dear S4/5/6 Parent/Carer, The summer brings the promise of warm, sunny days but it also brings the slightly nervous wait for the arrival of SQA results for those pupils (and their parents) who sat examinations back in May. Many of you will be familiar with what happens once results are published on Tuesday August
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Dear Parent/Carer, The end of the school year usually brings with it a number of staff departures and this year is no exception. Departures Mr Hall, the school Business Manager, retires from his role after 17 years at Firrhill. He leaves us with thanks for all his work and best wishes for a long and
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Dear Parent/Carer, Here we are again. Another term and another school year are drawing to a close. As I say every year, in one form or another, I don’t know where the time has gone. The school year, in the way that is cuts across the calendar year, provides two obvious opportunities to pause
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Here is the Firrhill Bumper Edition 2019, with useful information for new pupils to the school, along with extracts from past editions of the Firrhill News.
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Welcome to the May Edition of the Firrhill News. It covers a wide range of topics including: Gold Rights Respecting Award Peru Expedition in 2020 Vision Aid Overseas The Anne Frank Garden Under 16’s Football “Vegan Leather” pencil case Healthy Vegan Curry Recipe Finlay’s Running Success The Environment Group Resonate Concerts PTA Quiz Night at
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Dear Parent/Carer, In my end of term message, just before the holiday, I mentioned we were awaiting the outcome of our assessment visit for Gold Rights Respecting Schools status that took place in mid-March. I am delighted to let you know we have now received the assessors’ report and the decision of the Accreditation and
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Dear Parent/Carer, Time passes. Quicker than ever, it would seem. The Easter break is upon us. It seems that way to others too. I completed my 1:1 meetings with the S6 pupils earlier this week and many of them commented on how fast S6 has gone. I tried to break it to them gently that
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Welcome to the April Edition of the Firrhill News. This month’s edition covers a wide range of topics including: The Book swap/give event. Road Safety Improvements around Firrhill. The Environment Award Rural and Urban Training Mountain Bike Award Climate Demonstration at the Scottish Parliament Earth Hour and International Polar Bear Day Attending the Developing Young
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