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The OLSP News page will be updated regularly providing our community with important information from the school.
17/9/2025: S1 Parents' Evening Monday 6 October 2025
S1 Parents and carers are asked to review the details included in the letter below with information regarding the forthcoming S1 Parents' Evening scheduled to take place on Monday 6 October from 4.15pm. Thank you.
S1 PARENTS EVE OCT 2025.pdf15/9/2025: Please see the information included in the letter below regarding local consultation on the change to secondary school day structures.
33 PERIOD WEEK CONSULTATION PARENTS.pdf3/9/2025: Please see the information below regarding planned roadworks about to begin on the A814 Glasgow Road. This may impact on journeys to and from the school so please plan your route and journey accordingly.
This information is to bring to your attention planned road closures on the A814 Glasgow Road scheduled from 15th September 2025 to 17th October 2025. The closures are necessary to facilitate essential gas main works under the Exxon Development project commissioned by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The full media statement can be accessed @ https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/.../tmo-glasgow-rd.../
No access to Glasgow Road from the A82 at Dumbuck Junction.
Local access only to Glasgow Road from Greenhead Road.
Diversions via Barloan Roundabout & Greenhead Road.
Three-way lights at A82/Greenhead junction (7am–7pm).
HGVs diverted via Renton Road slip.
Access to Strowan’s Well Road via Glenpath/Barnhill Road.
3/9/2025: Parents and carers of our S1-3 young people are asked to review the information included in the letter below. Thank you.
REWARD EXCURSIONS 25_26.pdf13/8/2025: New Term Update from WDC
MORNING TUTOR TIME.pdf23/6/2025: End of term update.
Please access our end of term update below as we conclude school session 2024-25 that ends at 1pm on Thursday 26 June. Please click the 4 arrows in the top right corner to expand the window.
14/3/2025: Promoting Positive Attendance
Please see the letter below highlighting the ongoing benefits and opportunities from maintaining a positive attendance profile at school.
IN SCHOOL ABSENCE LETTER.pdf14/3/025: Final SQA Update for Senior Students and families (S4-S6)
Please see the important final update below for senior students regarding SQA examination arrangements and our leavers' mass.
SQA FINAL 2025.pdf6/3/2025: WDC Budget Update
All parents/carers are asked to review the content of the letter below with an update on the latest Budget decisions from West Dunbartonshire Council.
Secondary Parents and Carers (WDC Budget 2025-26) March 2025.pdf6/3/2025: World Book Day 2025
In celebration of World Book Day we have 2 pieces of information below for parents/carers and families to review to see the benefits that reading can bring to your child(ren).
Reading_for_mental_wellbeing_in_2023.pdfWorld Book Day 2024_Info for Parents and Carers.pdf22/1/2025: Transitions Evening Presentation (S2/4/5 Parents and carers):
The presentation being shared during our Transitions Event with parents/carers of our S2/4/5 students is now available below for accessibility purposes.
Transition Presentation Jan 2025.pptx17/12/2024: End of Term Update, Dec 2024
Please access our end of term update for December 2024 below.
9/10/2024: Black History Month 2024
We have been celebrating Black History Month by showcasing people who have excelled in their field of study.
09.10 Black History Month_LITERATURE.pptx02.10 Black History Month_ART.pptx07.10 Black History Month_Maths_Sciences.pptx9/10/2024: Communities Team Newsletter October 2024
October 2024 Communities Team Newsletter.pdf24/9/2024: BGE Information Event for Parents/Carers Presentation
The presentation shared with families during our recent BGE Information Session is now available below.
BGE Parents Info Night SEP 2024.ppt20/9/2024: S1 Parents' Evening 7 October 2024
Please see the letter below that includes details for our forthcoming S1 Parents' Evening.
S1 PARENTS EVE OCT 2024.pdf3/9/2024: Senior Phase Information Event for Parents and Carers
The presentation shared during our recent senior phase information evening is now available below.
S4_6 Parents Info Night SEP 2024.ppt19/8/2024: New school year expectations.
The presentation below has been shared with all students during their assembly times and is now available for our families and wider community. We are grateful for your continued support.
NEW SESSION PRESENTATION FOR REG_ASSEMBLY AUG 24.pptx14/5/2024: Senior Student School Uniform
Please see the letter below for our parents and carers of S3 pupils regarding school uniform items.
SENIOR UNIFORM 2024.pdf30/4/2024: S3 Parents' Evening
Please see the letter below for parent sand carers of our S3 pupils in readiness for their parents' evening taking place on Monday 20 May.
S3 PARENTS EVE MAY 2024.pdf17/4/2024: New Term Update, April 2024
Please see our new term update below issued to all families via Groupcall SMS and Xpressions.
NEW TERM UPDATE APRIL 2024.pdf22/3/2024: OLSP Final SQA Update 2024
Please see our final SQA update below for senior phase students and their families.
SQA FINAL 2024.pdf7/3/2024: WDC Budget Updates, March 2024
Following the recent West Dunbartonshire Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 March, please see the update below from Laura Mason, Chief Education Officer.
Budget Education Letter MARCH 24.pdf6/3/2024: World Book Day 2024
In celebration of World Book Day 2024 taking place on Thursday 7 March, please see the useful guide below highlighting the benefits of reading for positive wellbeing. A range of activities will be taking place in school for World Book Day and we hope you will take the opportunity to highlight the importance of reading for your child at home.
Reading_for_mental_wellbeing_in_2023.pdf12/1/2024: Maximising Attendance at School
Please see the visuals below to further highlight the importance of maximising attendance at school and the subsequent benefits. As always, please contact the school office before 8.30am each day should your child be absent from school for any reason to allow us to maintain accurate records.
1 WDC Attendance for regular display.pptx9/1/2024: Transitions Event - Wednesday 24 January
Please see the letter below detailing arrangements for our forthcoming transitions event taking place at the school on Wednesday 14 January from 6.00pm.
TRANSITIONS EVENING 2024.pdf8/1/2024: S2 Parents' Evening - Monday 29 January, 2024
Pleae see the letter below for our S2 families re the forthcoming S2 Parents' Evening taking place from 4.15pm on Monday 29 January.
S2 PARENTS EVE JAN 2024.pdf22/12/2023: WDC Budget Update December 2023
Please see the letter below issued by Laura Mason, Chief Education Officer.
Budget Update - December 2023 L MASON.pdf6/12/2023: WDC Budget Update December 2023
Please see the letter below issued by Laura Mason, Chief Education Officer.
Budget Update - December 2023.pdf28/11/2023: OLSP Advent Charity Efforts 2023
Please see the information below regarding our charity efforts at OLSP for 2023.
REGISTRATION Advent Charities 2023.pdf18/5/2023: Use of vapes in school and the wider community
All parents and carers are directed to the details included in the letter below and we ask for your continuing support with this important matter.
VAPES NOV 21.pdf26/11/2021: Groupcall Xpressions App
From January 2022 the school will be introducing the Xpressions App for parents and carers. This system will support our ongoing commuications with you in a simpler and easier way than our current text message system. Please see the letter with details below and we ask that you download and install the app ready for use for our return to school in January 2022. A hard copy of this letter has also been issued to pupils during registration on Friday 26 November so please check schoolbags. Thank you.
Xpressions letter.pdf3/5/2017: Please visit our new Online Safety page on our website by clicking on the link below for helpful information and tips on how to ensure that your social media accounts are kept safe and secure. Be mindful of your online behaviour and ensure the safe and responsible use of social media at all times. We encourage our parents/carers to maintain regular checks on your child's social media accounts on their phones and devices to ensure their safe and responsible use.
https://sites.google.com/ourcloud.buzz/olsp-highschool/online-safety
21/3/2017: Our Parent Council have launched their new Facebook page that can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandstpatricks/ Please visit the page for regular updates, news and information from their meetings held in the school.
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