The Schools Immunisation team will be in school on Wednesday 23 November 2022. Starting with S1 pupils, who will then be going on their trip to Highland Wildlife Park and working through each year group throughout the morning. Pupils have already returned their consent forms, but if you think you havent returned it and would like your child to get vaccinated, please contact the school on 01479 872649 or email grantown.grammar@highland.gov.uk
Further information can be found in this leaflet
A letter has been emailed today to all parents and guardians from Nicky Grant, Executive Chief Officer Education and Learning for Highland Council regarding the Industrial Action by Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and Association of Head Teacher and Deputes in Scotland (AHDS) unions regarding their intention to take strike action on Thursday 24 November 2022.
For those looking for advice about Government Funding for Higher Education at University or College, you can get more information by joining our upcoming events which SAAS will be offering for parents and carers of a child who is considering entering higher education in Autumn 2023.
These sessions will explain the funding packages available from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for those planning to undertake higher education courses(HNC/HND/Degree courses) as well as how and when to apply and an opportunity to ask any questions.
These sessions will be online and will take place in the evening during December. Parents and carers can check the available dates and times a and book a place on these talks here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137287290983
Once booked, they will receive a booking confirmation with a link that will allow them to access the meeting.
If you have any questions relating to this offer, please email saasevents@gov.scot and we will get back to you asap.
S1 pupils will be attending the Highland Wildlife Park in Kingussie, on Wednesday 23 November. This trip offers a great opportunity for pupils as part of Grantown Grammar School’s Mandarin culture programme. Pupils have received an information letter yesterday and are asked to return their parental consent to Mrs Mackintosh or the School office before Friday 18 November.
S1 Highland Wildlife Park trip 23/11/22 – Letter issued 09/11/22
Unfortunately, due to staff illness, we need to postpone the Snowsports trip information evening. This will be rescheduled to Thursday 24 November, 7pm, at Grantown Grammar School. An email has been sent to parents, guardians and pupils registered for the trip.
In the interim, please can we request that all parents/guardians ensure that they have completed the full payment of £1100 to the school. Any additional costs for ski carriage, board hire etc will be confirmed at the meeting.
At present we have a number of outstanding payments still to be made. If you are unsure of your current balance please contact Mrs Broadhurst in the school office who will be able to give you a personalised statement of any remaining balance.
S4-6 pupils will be issued with SQA’s “Your National Qualifications” booklet during Tutor Time today. It is clear and supportive advice about the courses that are up and running and our pupils are progressing through. It also gives clear guidance on the dos and dont’s about producing work over the school year.
All S4-6 pupils should read this and discuss at home.
ttps://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/Your-National-Qualifications-22-23-school-edition.pdf
For those that like to plan well in advance, here is a link to the final exam timetable: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/nq-2023-exam-timetable.pdf
A letter from Head Teacher, Claire McGonigal has been emailed to Parents and Guardians today. Please contact grantown.grammar@highland.gov.uk if you have not received this.
This end of term newsletter has been emailed to parents and guardians today, from Head Teacher, Claire McGonigal. We all wish you a restful and enjoyable Autumn break and look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday 24 October.
As Friday 7 October is the last day of term, pupils can wear non-uniform for the day. You are asked to bring a donation for Macmillan Cancer Support, which will also contribute to the funds the school has raised at last weeks’ coffee morning.
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