Wednesday 1st May

S1 Interim Reports

Dear Parent/Carer

Your child’s S1 interim report has been issued to them. 

Throughout this year, I have asked all S1 pupils to follow the simple rule of respect, for staff, peers and self, striving to be the very best version of themselves. I have greatly appreciated the support from all parents and carers as we work together to navigate our young people through this important year.

Every member of staff in Holy Cross High School has, and will continue to be dedicated to the educational, spiritual and emotional development of your child or the young person in your care.

As always, may I thank you for your continued support of the school. It has been my pleasure to work with you and your families this year.

Yours sincerely

J Fearon (Mr)

Depute Head Teacher – S1

Friday 26th Apr

School Phone Lines

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a high volume of phone calls to our School Office.

If you need to contact the school, please email our School Office on gw18holycrossoffice@glow.sch.uk

Thank you for your patience.

Thursday 25th Apr

VOCATIONAL SKILLS GROUP

The S4 Vocational Skills group begins today, 25th April. The programme will run for 4 weeks. Details of the programme and times/dates will be posted on the Google Classroom. 

Google Classroom code is: slipjx3 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Hutcheson or Miss Somerville. 

gw20hutchesonaidan@glow.sch.uk

gw19somervillelaura@glow.sch.uk 

Monday 2nd Apr

France / Belgium 2024

There will be an information evening for Parents / Carers of pupils going on the trip to France and Belgium on Wednesday 15th May at 4.30pm.  This meeting will take place in the school but will also be streamed live. It is important that a Parent / Carer attend.

Thank you.

Friday 19th Apr

SQA EXAMS - LATE FINISHES/INSERVICE DAYS AND HOLIDAYS

Remember to check when all of your exams are on, plan ahead. I have attached the full SQA timetable. Students were issued with their own individual timetables in March.

Transport for Late Exams/Inservice/Holiday

• The general advice for student who have exams that finish late or take place on holidays/inservice days is to use their Young Scot card to access free bus travel

• Where this is not possible for a small number of students transport will be provided and those students have been informed

  • • Thursday 25th April LATE FINISH National 5 Physics (1-330pm)

    • Friday 26th April LATE FINISH National 5 French (315-345pm)

    • Tuesday 2nd May – INSERVICE DAY- Higher Business (9-1145am) and National 5 Business (1-3pm) NO TRANSPORT TO OR FROM SCHOOL

    • Friday 3rd May - LATE FINISH Higher Drama (1-330pm)

    • Tuesday 7th May - LATE FINISH AH English (1230-2 and 230-4pm)

    • Wednesday 8th May LATE FINISH N5 Spanish (1-230 and 3-330pm)

    • Wednesday 15th May LATE FINISH N5 Biology (1-330pm)

    • Thursday 23rd May LATE FINISH N5 Chemistry (1-330pm)

    • Monday 27th May HOLIDAY N5 Italian (1-230pm) NO TRANSPORT TO OR FROM SCHOOL

There may also be other exams where students who are entitled to extra time finish their exam beyond the end of the school day. Again, students should make their own way home

 Parent SAMH workshops

Dear Parents & Carers

Please find below details of our upcoming free online parent and carer Mental Health workshops. Each workshop provides you with the skills and knowledge required to support not only support your child’s mental health but also your own, which is particularly important when looking after others. This is your chance to connect with other parents across South Lanarkshire in a safe and supportive environment. If you have any questions please contact Catherine.knox@samh.org Space are limited so please click on the link below to book your space;

22/04/2024              Understanding & Managing Stress & Anxiety                1.00pm

23/04/2024               Mental Health Awareness                                              10.00am

24/04/2024               Managing My Wellbeing                                                 1.00pm

25/04/2024               Listening to & Supporting My Child                                 6.00pm

30/04/2024               Managing My Wellbeing                                                  12.00pm

01/05/2024                Listening to & Supporting My Child                                1.00pm

02/05/2024               Understanding & Managing Stress & Anxiety               10.00am

02/05/2024               Mental Health Awareness                                               6.00pm

 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/samh-lets-connect-hamilton-69443081513

In addition to our online workshops, we also have a series of face-to-face workshops available within the Community Links building in Blantyre and Holy Cross High School. If you would like to come along and meet other parents who want to learn more about supporting their child’s mental health in a safe and supportive environment then please click on the following links.

 Calderside Learning Community

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/calderside-learning-community-parents-carers-3213779?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

 Holy Cross Learning Community

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/holy-cross-learning-community-parent-and-carers-3209529?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb