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Glasgow Parent Council Forum - 13/05/2013 23:00:07
Next meeting of the GPCF will be held Wednesday 15th May at 7pm in the City Chambers Minutes of previous meeting fyi... regards Holyrood Parent Council ... (Read more)
Road Works in and around Holyrood Secondary School - 28/03/2013 13:08:46
FYI…The Parent Council of Holyrood were advised of these proposals once approved, so not involved in any consultation process.  We have subsequently spoken with project team members and have ... (Read more)
National Parent Forum of Scotland - Feb 2013 E-News Update - 19/02/2013 10:51:10
Please find attached latest news issued from NPFS fyi... February 2013 E-News Update Regards Parent Council ... (Read more)
Art - Pupil of the Month - January 2013 - 18/02/2013 09:02:30
We are delighted to share with you the work of our selected "Pupil of the Month" from S1 - S6 for January 2013. Well done to all. S1 - S2 - S3 - Ciaran Gallagher S4 - Megan Collins ... (Read more)
S3 - Curriculum for Excellence Newsletter - 23/01/2013 08:10:28
A special newsletter with updated curriculum for excellence (CfE) information and useful references has been sent out to the parents and carers of all S3 pupils in Glasgow secondary schools. ... (Read more)
Raising Awareness - ASL - 21/01/2013 14:11:22
Enquire – the Scottish advice service for Additional Support for Learning    Enquire is funded by the Scottish Government to help parents, carers, children, young people and ... (Read more)
S5-6 Parent Information Evening and Careers Fair - 09/01/2013 08:28:57
There will be a Career's Fair and Parent information Evening on Tuesday 15th Janurary. ... (Read more)
Art - Pupil of the Month - December - 08/01/2013 10:49:34
We are delighted to share with you the work of our selected "Pupil of the Month" from S1 - S6 for December 2012. Well done to all. S1 - Emma Hill and Eve Rigley S2 - Csian Canave ... (Read more)
New School Handbook - 19/12/2012 16:22:09
The new school handbook (for next session) is available by clicking on the menu option at the right. ... (Read more)
New Scholar - 18/12/2012 09:52:46
New materials have been added to Scholar. These can be viewed through the Activities section in the main menu. Scholar is a very good resource for students at H and AH. Pupil accounts have been ... (Read more)
Christmas Frestival - 27/11/2012 13:11:55
  This year's Christmas festival will take place in school on Thursday 29th November from 7pm until 9.30pm.  There will be live music, dancing, art and drama exhibitions as well as the ... (Read more)
ART - Pupil of the Month - November - 20/11/2012 12:12:22
Recently the Art Department has implemented a 'Pupil of the Month' area where outstanding work from our excelling pupils, from S1-S6 will be presented. Click here to see some examples ... (Read more)
Viridor Information Sessions 31st Oct & 1st Nov - 20/11/2012 12:07:43
As advised to the parent community of Holyrood Secondary School, Viridor conducted Information Sessions in the school 31st Oct and 1st Nov 2012.  Please find attached full report fyi.... ... (Read more)
Fair Trade - Christmas 2012 Goodies - 08/11/2012 22:08:25
There is an opportunity to help our colleagues in Malawi while buying rare gifts for your friends and relatives this Christmas.  Please see what is on offer by clicking on the brochure link below, ... (Read more)
Viridor Drop-In Invitation - 26/10/2012 11:47:48
Following a meeting and subsequent action to arrange communication of the proposed Recycling & Renewable Energy Centre development in Polmadie, the Parent Council would like to bring awareness ... (Read more)
Parent Council Meeting with Viridor - 23/10/2012 14:12:10
On 9th October 2012 Parent Council Members met with Martin Grey of Viridor to discuss the proposed development at Polmadie.  The PC wanted to understand the background, details of the proposal, ... (Read more)
Parent Council Update - 03/10/2012 14:08:56
PROPOSED POLMADIE INCINERATOR We have recently been requested by a number of parents from the Holyrood Community to bring to your attention the proposed development of an Incinerator at Polmadie. ... (Read more)
NPFS - Online Conference - 02/10/2012 14:17:08
  The National Parent Forum of Scotland online conference is now live and can be accessed via the following link:   http://engageforeducation.org/2012/10/npfs-online-discussion/ ... (Read more)
Parent Council AGM - 25/09/2012 13:27:12
Parent Council AGM will take place in the school library tonight, 25th September  at 7.15pm.  All parents welcome. Refreshments will be served after.  See you there. ... (Read more)
New Qualifications - SQA August Update - 10/09/2012 13:22:59
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Parent's Conference: Reading - what's my role? - 10/09/2012 10:10:52
Reading - What's my role? Saturday 29th September 10.00am - 3.00pm, The King James Hotel, Edinburgh The Literacy Team at Education Scotland is hosting a free conference for parents and would ... (Read more)
National Parent Forum of Scotland - Conference - 6th Oct 2012 - 05/09/2012 12:42:07
The National Parent Forum of Scotland's 3rd national conference will take place on   Saturday 6 October in Bishopbriggs Academy, East Dunbartonshire. Detailed flyer is attached. ... (Read more)
Southside Theatre School Invitation - 03/09/2012 10:42:39
Insideout Theatre School launches in Glasgow 's Southside in September, supported by River City 's Gary Lamont, Pamela Byrne and many more The Insideout Theatre school ... (Read more)
Fairtrade News August 2012 - 21/08/2012 16:10:39
Holyrood Fair Trade Group are delighted to announce that the Fair Trade Foundation have renewed our Fair Trade School Status for the third year in a row!   We are also delighted to announce ... (Read more)
Parent Council Meeting - 21/08/2012 12:56:52
        Next Parent Council Meeting Scheduled Tuesday 28th August - 7.15pm - School Boardroom . All PC meetings are open forums for our wider parent community and ... (Read more)
Girls Football - Session 2011/12 - News Round-up - 20/08/2012 16:25:58
Girls Football   Season 2011/2012 has been a very successful one for the Holyrood Girls.   The S1-S2 girls defeated 20 other schools to become Youth Games 5 a side Champions in ... (Read more)
Holyrood Girls Football Team - Olympic Torch Festival - 20/08/2012 16:10:03
  Well done to the Holyrood Girls Football Team who added the Olympic Torch Festival Trophy to their Youth Games and Soccer G Summer Festival wins on Friday 8th June. This was a special ... (Read more)
PC meeting has relocated - 30th May - 30/05/2012 15:27:24
Please note that the Parent Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 30th May @ 7.15pm has been relocated.  Please contact mail@holyroodpc.co.uk  for further information.   ... (Read more)
SFA Performance School - 27/04/2012 13:01:03
Starting in session 2012-13 Holyrood will be one of 7 SFA Performance schools across Scotland. The brochure explaining the initiative can be viewed by clicking here. ... (Read more)
SQA Examination Leave - 20/04/2012 14:21:04
Examination leave for S4 pupils starts on Wednesday 25th April and for S5 and S6 on Wednesday  9th May. ... (Read more)
Malawi 2012 and backpacks - 30/03/2012 14:44:00
A great number of people have asked how they can support our Malawi 2012 project. Any contributions are very welcome and every penny goes to benefit children in Malawi. Cheques can be made out to Holyrood ... (Read more)
Holyrood Malawi Cookbook fundraiser - 29/03/2012 09:17:02
Geography teacher Miss McDonald and Geography and Modern Studies teacher Miss Wilson of Holyrood Secondary School have helped pupils create a multicultural cookbook containing over 40 recipes from ... (Read more)
HIGH SCHOOL - 16/03/2012 08:50:38
The final episode of High School, broadcast on 26th March has been exceptionally well received across the country. The school's project in Malawi, in particular, has generated lots of attention. To date ... (Read more)
S2 Choices - 10/02/2012 11:22:13
The procedures are are now underway to allow pupils in S2 to start to personalise their subject choices for S3. A summary of events is avaliable here.  Parents are also advised to look at the information ... (Read more)
Scottish Education Awards - 03/02/2012 13:12:54
Head Teacher , Tom McDonald is one of three people shortlisted for the Scottish Education Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards ceremony takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on Tuesday 12th June. ... (Read more)
Curriculum for Excellence - 31/01/2012 09:49:10
The latest information on the S3 stage of Curriculum for Excellence is now available by viewing the S3 Personalisation form in the parents' Information section of Curriculum for Excellence. There ... (Read more)
75th Anniversary Events - 25/01/2012 09:22:44
The 75th anniversay programme of events came to an end with a lunch for former pupils in No 10 Resaurant on Wednesday 2 May. Willie Haughey, former pupil was the guest speaker. ... (Read more)
International Football Honours - 24/01/2012 10:17:31
Three Holyrood boys have been selected to represent the Scottish National Football side. They are Conor McVeigh, Gary Dugan and Ryan McGeever. A fantastic success for the boys and for Holyrood. They ... (Read more)
Head Teacher's Blog - 20/01/2012 15:40:33
For some up to date information on the life of the school take a look at the head teacher's blog in the head teacher's section on the left hand menu. ... (Read more)
Malawi 2012 - 15/06/2010 12:26:56
Malawi Partnership The Holyrood / Malawi partnership continues to go from strength. The success of the 2011 project can be read about in the Malawi 2011 newsletter. Thirty seven very excited ... (Read more)