SPTA News

Challenging Perceptions of Poverty 

We’re sharing this Herald Scotland article which highlights the importance of tackling negative perceptions of poverty and promoting greater understanding in our communities. 

Link to Article

No Hot Water - Friday 15 August

Due to an ongoing Scottish Gas Network issue the school will have no hot water tomorrow. 

School will be open as normal, but hot school lunches will be unavailable with pupils instead offered sandwiches, wraps boxed salads, fruit and yoghurt.

We will provide further updates as required.

Important SQA Results day Information

Please find information on SQA Results Day/Supports and Information on Appeals.  Best of luck to all our young people for Tuesday the 5th of August  - St. Peter the Apostle High School 

Summer Holiday Helpline

Please find the below communication from Lifelink, they are continue to offer support to young people over the Summer holidays in the form of a helpline. 

SQA Exam Appeals 2025

Please note details of appeals for exams in 2025 will be released later on in June and will be placed on the school’s website.  Pupils can access the service either directly or through the school.  Exam results will be released on Tuesday 5th August.

Also find attached the EECCS Information for Centres 2025.

SQA Exam Timetable 2025

SQA informed schools yesterday that there has been some changes to the SQA timetable for 2025.  The changes affect the date of exam for the following subjects: 

Accounts, Computing, Dance, French, M. Studies, Psychology – ALL levels

ESOL H, Media H, Practical Metalwork – N5, Practical Woodwork – N5

 The following subject(s) levels have had changes to their exam timings:

 N5 Biology, N5/H Fashion & Textile

Also attached is the new timetable – as this is version 3 for this session, I don’t envisage further changes.  Please contact the school if you require any more information.

A copy of the new timetable will be placed in S4/S5 and S6 Google classrooms.

Mr. Campbell

Easter Holiday Helpline

Please find the below communication from Lifelink, they are continue to offer support to young people over the Easter holidays in the form of a helpline. 

SPTA Careers Fair 2025

Please see the below poster promoting our Careers event at SPTA for the year 2025.

Important SQA Information N5/H/AH Coursework 

Please see the below information from the SQA. Parents/Carers should note carefully warnings in regards to Plagiarism and the use of AI. 

Christmas Holiday - Togetherall

This season can feel lonely, but you don’t have to go through it alone. If you are aged 16 plus Togetherall offers a safe, supportive, anonymous community—free and available 24/7. There’s also a range of other helpful resources. Find connection whenever you need it, at togetherall.com 

Christmas Holiday Helpline

Please find the below communication from Lifelink, they are continue to offer support to young people over the Christmas holidays in the form of a helpline. 

Please find the S4 Interim Assessment Timetable for December 2024:

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice - 'A Night to Remember 2024'

‘A NIGHT TO REMEMBER’ – St Margaret of Scotland are hosting their much anticipated and exciting Midnight Walk on Saturday 7th September 2024!

We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us spread the word among your colleagues, friends, customers, service users, or anyone who might be interested in participating.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, 7th September 2024

• Check-in and Registration: Begins at 10:00 pm

• Route: A 5K walk starting from Sainsbury’s Drumchapel, along Great Western Road (A82), crossing at Kilbowie Roundabout, and returning to Sainsbury’s.

• Post-Walk Barbecue: Enjoy a barbecue immediately following the walk.

Entry Fees and Sponsorship:

• Adults: £20 entry fee with a minimum sponsorship of £50

• Ages 8 to 16: £5 entry fee with no minimum sponsorship required

• Sponsorship Deadline: All sponsorship money must be submitted to St Margaret of Scotland Hospice by Friday, 4th October 2024.

Your support would be invaluable to us, and we’re deeply grateful for any assistance you can provide in promoting this meaningful event. For more information and to sign up, please visit Midnight Walk 2024 | St Margaret of Scotland Hospice (smh.org.uk).

SQA Exams 2024 Information

Please find correspondence from SPTA in regards to information for both pupils and parents, regarding the SQA Exams that took place in 2024. Good luck to all our pupils on their results!

Local Community Supported Study Sessions

SPTA have put together a timetable of supported study sessions in the local community to help our senior pupils prepare for their upcoming SQA exams. The sessions will take place in the following locations at the stated dates and times:

1.      Saturday, 20th April in St. Eunan’s church hall (10am-1pm)

2.      Saturday, 27th April in White Hall, Duntocher (10am -1pm)

3.      Sunday, 5th of May in St Stephen’s church hall (10am-1pm)

4.      Saturday, 11th of May in the Clydebank Community Sport Hub, Whitecrook (9-12am)

There is no need to sign up as such for these events but if you require any further information, please contact Ms Dunn in the English department.

Easter Holiday Helpline

Please find the below communication from Lifelink, they are continue to offer support to young people over the Easter holidays in the form of a helpline. 

Scottish Youth Parliament Elections

Calling All St Peters the Apostle students

The SYP elections are now open! They close Wednesday 31st January at 3pm.

You should have received a link in your our cloud account, this will take you straight to the voting platform where you can cast your vote. if you stay in: Dumbarton, Alexandria, Balloch, Renton or Bowling you are the Dumbarton constituency.

If you are Bowling, Dalmuir or Clydebank you are within the Clydebank constituency.

More information on your candidates can be found below

Clydebank constituency https://elections.syp.org.uk/elections/19/constituency/83/

Dumbarton constituency https://elections.syp.org.uk/elections/19/constituency/16/

Alternatively if you are not registered within school or have lost access to your our cloud account you can register to vote here: https://app.choicevoting.co.uk/election/voting/ke8QeN484A/register

Below is information on the candidate applying from SPTA:

S5/6 Interim Assessments

Please find the below letter from our Headteacher, Mhairi McCarte, in regards to the upcoming S5/6 Interim Assessments.

Winter Holiday Helpline

Please find the below communication from Lifelink, they are continue to offer support to young people over the Christmas holidays in the form of a helpline. 

Planned Industrial Action

Please find the below communication from SPTA in regards to the Planned Industrial Action that is scheduled to take place on 26/27/28 September 2023.