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Knightswood
Secondary

School
60 Knightswood Road
Glasgow G13 2XD

Telephone
0141 582 0160

FAX
0141 582 0161

e-mail
All e-mail addresses have been removed due to a large amount of unsolicited mail.

Current Roll: >1400
Non-Denominational
School day
8:55am - 3:50pm (Mon - Tues)
8:55am - 3:00pm (Wed - Fri)
Lunch 12:40pm - 1:20pm

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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 - Easter school timetable S4 S5/6
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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We are collecting Morrisons vouchers!

Morrisons are now issuing Let's Grow vouchers from 20th August to 28th October. If anyone uses Morrisons the school's Eco Group would appreciate your vouchers.
Bring in your vouchers and pass them to Mr Locke.

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Showcase
YOUNG SCOTTISH MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

Saturday 19th May 2012 at the SECC saw the finals of this new national award as part of The Magic of the Musicals concert.

The panel of judges (Claire Moore - West End legend. Billy Differ, representing Cameron Macintosh and Ken Alexander Director and ex Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival) and the audience awarded Ewan Black the runner up and Jennifer Neil was awaded the trophy and a cheque for £400 and the title of the Young Scottish Musical Thetare Performer of the Year.

Opposite: The four finalists and judging panel

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A four-page factfile with a handy summary of the key features of Curriculum for Excellence and the main language and terms used to describe these is available from the Parentzone of the Learning and Teaching Scotland web site. This document should help parents understand the key features of the new curriculum and also help discussions with class teachers at parents' nights.
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Knightswood Newsletters

Available editions


March 2011 All pages
June 2011 All pages
Dec 2011 page1 page2
June 2012 All pages

 
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Extra Curricular (Sport) Programme
This programme is funded by the Active Kids Budget. The programme contains a list of after school clubs which are available for pupils to attend. Please speak to the responsible member of staff for the particular club you are interested in joining.

Extra Curricular (Sport) Programme

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Absence Notes

For parents.
Save yourself having to write a note to cover for your child's absence from school. Download, print off and complete an absence form instead. A great time saving idea!
Give the completed form to your child on their first day back after an absence which should be given to the student tutor.

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MUM's recipes was launched in 2005 after a one night shift in the Simpson's Maternity Unit in Edinburgh May 2005, Linda McDonald a parent of a former pupil (Sally McDonald) heard the stories and saw photographs of one of the worst maternity hospitals in Malawi. Babies dying daily, lying on a rack in a filthy sluice, and mothers were dying weekly due to lack of resources. It was shocking in this day and age and most shocking of all knowing their deaths were avoidable. Therefore Linda set out to try and help raise money for a better chance for these mothers and babies.
MUMs Recipes is a response to a shocking situation and having an overwhelming need and determination to help try and alleviate some of the pain and suffering.

There are 3 recipe books to buy and help support the Malawi underprivilleged mothers.

Visit www.mumsrecipes.org for further information
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Annual award ceremony 2012
On Monday 18th 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 were Emeritus Professor Andrew MacMillan
Councillor Malcolm Balfour
Councillor Judith Fisher
Councillor Paul Rooney
Associated Primary Head Teachers and Primary 7 staff, members of the Parent Council and the P.T.A. and the school Chaplains.
Awards were given in the following categories:-
· Endeavour awards.
· Sporting awards.
· Subject awards.

There was entertainment provided for the parents and teachers which included a performance from the school orchestra.



See the Roll of Honour for a full list of those who received awards. 
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Fond Farewells...

Brian Grubb - Physics, 1998 - 2012 retired

Lorna Ray - Drama, 2006 - 12 retired
Helen Clegg - Science Technician, 2001 - 2012 early retirement
Helen Taylor - School Office, 2010 - 2012 retired
Suj Munir - Maths, end of probationary year
Chis Adams - Maths, Emigrating to Canada

Ian Muchan Head Teacher (2004 - 2011): Retired

Sam Tullis Geography (1987 - 1997) DHT (1997 - 2011): Retired

Duncan Johnston Duncan Johnston : Maths (1974 - 2010) : Retired

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Former Pupil Site
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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