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Monday May 12, 2008
Knightswood
Secondary
School
60
Knightswood Road
Glasgow G13 2XD
Telephone
0141
582 0160
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582 0161
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mail.
Current
Roll: >1300
Non-Denominational
School day 8:55am - 3:20pm
Lunch 12:54pm - 1:34pm
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The
big exams are coming!
As
the exams approach, all S4/S5/S6 pupils should now be preparing
themselves properly. There are many Supported Study classes available
after school in many subject areas. Past paper booklets are available
from any good book shop and form a vital part of exam practice.
At
the moment you should..
Make sure you have your own equipment (pencil/pen, ruler, rubber, protractor,
Scientific Calculator)
Practice past papers (available from all good book shops and on-line at
Leckie and Leckie)
Attend school as often as possible
Attend Supported Study classes after school
Do all set homework and also develop a revision technique which best suits
you
Ask teachers to explain anything you do not understand
When sitting an exam...
Arrive in good time for exams and check your seat number
Use all the time available (never leave the exam hall early, there are
always things to do and check)
Countdown to the starrt of Standard Grade Exams...
Countdown to the start of Higher Still Exams...
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Knightswood under 14's football team came close to tasting glory in the Crookston Cup Final against a tough Bannerman High side, in an intriguing encounter that went all the way to a gruelling lottery of penalties. But alas, hearts were sunk as Knightswood failed to convert two of their five penalties whilst Bannerman only failed once from the spot.Bannerman High kicked off proceedings and it was obvious even in the early stages that a goal fest was on the cards as the game quickly went into full throttle. Knightswood had the first chance of the game, narrowly missing the target with a quality free kick that just went over the woodwork. Both sides tested the defences but the back lines stood firm and the first half remained goalless.After an inspiring team talk from manager Mr. Diver, Knightswood took an early lead through David Collins after a scramble in the box but Bannerman hit back straight from the kick off to level the scoreline. Bannerman then took the lead with a goal that Knightswood disputed as an offside but the goal stood. This seemed to knock the stuffing out of Knightswood and the job was made even harder when captain Graham McKay was sent off. As they came up against the brick wall defence of Bannerman, it didn't look good for the Knightswood boys but as the dying seconds ticked away they were handed a lifeline with a last gasp penalty. Alexander Donaghy converted the spot kick to take the game into extra time. Knightswood dominated the proceedings of an energy sapping first half of extra time but failed to take advantage and as the half time whistle blew the teams were locked at 2-2.Bannerman started the second half well and took the lead with a half volley from six yards. The tired legs of Knightswood kept going and were rewarded near the end with a second penalty. Alexander Donaghy converted again to take the pulsating second half into spot kicks.As the tension grew and the drama unfolded the Knightswood boys just came up short after a fantastic effort from the whole team and just lost by the skin of their teeth and the glory of the Crookston Cup was gone. Report by: Declan O'Kane 4R11
Mr Grant of the Maths Department has teamed up with an ex-pupil to produce a web site dedicated to following the the activities of our school's football teams. Although parts of the site are still under construction, it is now complete enough to be launched. This is an entirely new site and not part of the existing official school site. The web site can be found at www.kss-sport.co.uk.
The PTA organised a Car Boot Sale on Saturday 29th September 2007. Over 20 cars turned out with a vast array of items for sale. A lot of extra activities had been set up by the PTA which included a tombola, face painting, tea and coffee stall, beat the goalie, net the netball and a Fairtrade tuck stall. There was a good turnout and the total raised was £200.
Many thanks to all the members of the PTA who gave up their Saturday to help raise funds to support the work of the school and the pupils. We look forward to the next event which is the Open Evening on Tuesday 9th of October.
We welcome new members and there will be an Annual General Meeting - date to be announced - where new members can come along and support the school - we need and value your work. See the Gallery
On the Monday 25th of June our annual award ceremony was held in the school's assembly hall. Over 160 students from all years received awards. Among the invited guest was Ronnie O'Conner (Executive director for Education). He delivered a very entertaining speech in which he highlighted how impressed he was with aspects of our school. Awards were given in the following categories:-
· Endeavour awards.
· Sporting awards.
· Achievement awards.
· Subject awards.
There was entertainment provided for the parents and teachers which included performance from the school orchestra, and a medley of Queen songs from the Musical Theatre.
Primary
Maths Quiz 2007
The annual primary maths quiz took place on 20/2/07 in our maths department.
All 7 primaries (Bankhead, Yoker, Temple, Knightswood, Garscadden, Blairdardie
and Scotstoun) took part in a fun afternoon where pupils had to try to
solve as many mathematical puzzles as possible. This will be the last
time that Temple take part as their pupils will be moving to Knightswood
primary when the school sadly closes in August.
Many congratulations to Scotstoun who won the competition for a
record 4th year running!
Thanks to all who took part and especially David Mulholland of the Maths
department who organised the competition.
Reporter: K.Rybarczyk
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Fond Farewells...
Also leaving but for a different reason is Mr. Campbell Rae. He takes up his post as Principal Teacher of PE at Coltness High in January. His contribution to sports development at Knightswood has been immense. Thanks Campbell and good luck.
After 10 years of outstanding service to Knightswood Secondary School's Drama Department and to the school in general, Mrs. Terry MacIntosh exited stage right to take up her new post as Faculty Head within Holyrood School on Glasgow's southside.
Terry has been a larger than life personality and many pupils have benefited from her quality teaching and expert leadership. The Staff will also miss Terry's convivial company and her organisational abilities, her Staff night outs were the stuff of legends (there are still some staff believed missing from her own last night performance).
Both Staff and pupils wish Terry every success in her new post. Holyrood have little idea of the impact that the blond bombshell will have them on them. Good luck and Goodnight.
Knightswood
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Feb 2008
If you are a former pupil of Knightswood Secondary I would encourage you to visit the Former Pupil Website created and maintained by Rosemary Young (herself an ex-pupil of the school). On the site you will be able to register messages and get in touch with old school pals all for no fee (unlike friends reunited). There is also a huge amount of old photograph waiting to be seen (thanks to John Lightbody for posting these images).
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