Balfron Matters
Monday 15 January 2024
Weekly communication for staff
Morning everyone,
The prelims are underway and despite a fire alarm on Tuesday we have got off to a very positive start. Thank you to all who invigilated last week and to those involved in the whole operation. Your time, effort and attention to detail are second to none.
Another busy week ahead , as well as the prelims we have an S2 Parents Evening on Wednesday. This will be in person. We also have Andy Simpson from Stirling Inclusion Support Service delivering CPI: SI Training.
Working Group Leaders will be touching base with their groups over the next two weeks. As well as a catch-up they will be discussing February inservice at Stirling HS and networking opportunities, March Working Group whole school meet and our own Pedagogy festival at the May inservice.
Next week Elaine will be returning on a phased return. Her days over the next three week's will be as follows:-
Week beg 22 January
Tues/Thurs
Week beg 29 January
Wed/ Fri
Week beg 5 February
Tues/Thurs/Fri
We are looking forward to welcoming her back.
Have a good week everyone.
Kind regards
Claire
Link to Thankful Thursday Nomination's
This week at Balfron High:
Leadership Team meeting - postponed
Mon: H Physics
H RMPS
H Photography
N5 Biology
Tues: 16 January CPI:SI Training Lomond
AH Physics
AH/N5 Modern Studies
Wed: 17 January CPI:SI Training Campsie
N5 French
H/N5 Design & Manufacture
H/N5 Drama
H Spanish
N5 Practical Woodwork
N5 Practical Metalwork
S2 Parents Evening
Thurs: 18 January CPI:SI Training Expressive Arts/Flexible Learning
AH/H/N5 Business Management
H/N5 Engineering Science
Debating Competition (6pm)
Fri: 19 January CPI:SI Training Endrick
AH/H English
Balfron High School Prelim Examinations 2024
Invigilation Prelim Examinations 2024
Invigilation Prelims Jan 24.xlsxThe Brew Box ☕
It will be open at break & lunch to pupils as follows, staff are always welcome to come along and enjoy a coffee and the chat.
Monday S1 & S6
Tuesday S2 & S6
Wednesday S3 & S6
Thursday S4 & S6
Friday S5 & S6
Learning & Teaching Updates
Updated padlet:
L&T Resources
Lots and lots (and lots) of new links have been added to the resource padlet around the themes of our working groups. Click below to access.
BHS L&T Toolkit
GLOW tile
This is now a tile on the glow BHS landing page - look out for it!
Powering up our seniors for successful studying
Quick links for form and class resourcing
SQA Calendar for Coursework and Assignments 2023-24
Our Priorities for improvement 2023-24
Increased consistency in Learning & Teaching
Improved Wellbeing & Inclusion of all young people
Increased offer in Curriculum
Increased Attainment & Achievement
Increased influence of Pupil Voice on Improvement
Assemblies January- March 2024
CLPL opportunities
Digital CLPL
always available through the links below:
Below is a link to Dougie's Tech Tips Play list. Always worth a look - great tip on getting rid of adverts from presentations using YouTube this week.
Teacher's Guide to the BHS Study Planner.webmTeachers Guide to the BHS Study Planner - 3 min watch
Weekly Study Planner 2022BHS senior study planner
e-sgoil weekly online supported study timetable
One portal to hold all information
ERP MyPortal.pdfHealth & Wellbeing - Counselling for staff
Did you know counselling is available through Stirling Council?
Employee Counselling is available through our Occupational Health provider, People Asset Management (PAM)
There are a few ways employees can request Counselling.
Stuart Shaw on shaws@stirling.gov.uk
Contact hr@stirling.gov.uk
Call Ann at PAM on 0800 882 4102
If you want some more information about counselling, what to expect or looking for self-help resources then please pop in and see Karin Figliolini or drop her an email.
Useful Links