Good afternoon,
What a pleasure to see the weather improve and I hope any exams sat this week have gone well.
Information for all parents and carers
Information specifically for S1/2/3
Information specifically for S4/5/6
No specific updates this week
Information for all parents and carers
RRSA Film Award
I am delighted to share that the film UNICEF created with us last year has won an award at The Brand Film Awards for Best Progressive Social Change film.
The Brand Film Awards recognises the top films from organisations spanning business, lifestyle, third sector, agency and media production. The Awards are organised by PR Week and Campaign, which are big names in the marketing and communications industry and recognise outstanding creativity, storytelling and production across branded content. UNICEF wants to thank all the pupils involved.
UNCRC Article 28 Aims of Education, Article 42 Everyone must know children’s rights
RRSA Article of the Month – April 2024
This month’s Sway focuses on Article 31 every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities, we hope you enjoy it.
UNCRC Article 28 Aims of Education, Article 31 Rest, Play, Culture, Arts
Information specifically for S1/2/3
S3 – Silver Duke of Edinburgh Information
The presentation from the information evening this week is available of the padlet.
It is located in Year Group Information / S3 Balerno Community High School (padlet.com)
UNCRC Article 28 Aims of Education, Article 31 Rest, Play, Culture, Arts
Maths Engagement with Heriot Watt University
Ms Gormley, a professor from Heriot Watt University’s Actuarial Maths Department met with a focus group of 16, S1-3 students on Tuesday.
As part of our broad general education course in S1-3, we have previously engaged in workshops including estimation and probability. In the Senior Phase we have taken our Higher students down to the Campus to engage with lecturers and find out more about Uni life.
The focus group engaged in discussions around what they enjoy about Maths, what they find challenging and career pathways. Ms Gormley was very impressed with the positivity from all of our students regarding Maths. They discussed the range of activities they complete as part of their lessons and positive relationships they have with staff. We then discussed ideas for engagement going forward, and they ranked their favourite ideas. Favourites included: escape room, treasure hunt, group maths challenges and a carnival.
We are looking forward to working in partnership with Heriot Watt University and build a variety of experiences based on our student voice.
UNCRC Article 28 Aims of Education, Article 13 Sharing thoughts freely
Information specifically for S4/5/6
No updates this week
‘Our Balerno Way’ – Communications Padlet
We hope you are finding the Padlet available on the school website helpful Balerno High School | 0131 477 7788 (wordpress.com) Balerno Community High School (padlet.com)
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I hope you have a restful weekend,
Kind regards,
Ros Ranger
Head Teacher
Balerno High School 