Curriculum

Faculty News

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2019

Published: 05 April 2019

The S2 Battle of the Bands took place on 3 April 2019. This was a new initiative from our music staff (Mrs Loughrey and Mrs Martin) .  Each class picked a song they all agreed on and individuals chose an instrument they were comfortable with and wanted to play. Everybody had been practising for a number of weeks prior to the big battle. A wide range of songs were performed, from country to 80's pop. There were various instruments chosen including: Keyboard, Bass, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Saxophone, Violin, Vocals, Xylophone and Drums.

  • Dancing Queen - 2G1 
  • Sweet Home Alabama - 2G2 
  • Mamma Mia - 2L1 
  • Take On Me - 2L2 
  • Pompeii - 2L3 
  • September Song - 2T1
  • Five Hundred Miles - 2T2
  • Valerie - 2T3

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S1-S3: MATHLETICS - PARENT/CARER LOGIN

Published: 14 March 2019

The Mathematics Department has been using Mathletics since December to set home learning tasks and also promote independent learning. So far, results look positive with increasing usage, engagement and improvement.

All parents/carers can create a parent account which they can use to monitor their child's progress. You can create this account using the steps found in this parent letter. ​You will need your child's  login details to create the account.

S4-S6: NATIONAL 5 & HIGHER MATHEMATICS

Published: 10 March 2019

Maths Department Masterclasses continue this week. So at lunchtime or after school we have:

  • Solving Trig Equations for National 5; and
  • Composite and Inverse Functions for Higher.

In addition we are running our second Friday afternoon study session from 12.30-1.30pm this week.

  • National 5 will focus on quadratic equations and graphs (factorised form) in Mr Wren's room; and
  • Higher will focus on Area under a curve/ between two curves in Mr Tait's room.

Click here to view the timetable of masterclasses up until Study Leave.

S4-S6: NATIONAL 5 & HIGHER MATHEMATICS

Published: 04 March 2019

This week's revision is as follows;

  • NATIONAL 5: Simultaneous Equations
  • HIGHER: Differentiate/ Integrate Trig. Functions

In addition we also have our first Friday afternoon study session from 12.30-2pm. The National 5 Masterclass will focus on factorising/ completing the square and the Higher will focus on Double Angle & Addition Formulae.

 

Click here to view the timetable of masterclasses up until Study Leave.

Mr Blair

 

S4-S6: NATIONAL 5 & HIGHER MATHEMATICS

Published: 27 February 2019

With Exams fast approaching we want to help make sure that you are aware of the Supported Study the Mathematics Department offers.

In addition to lunchtime and after-school opportunities Monday to Thursday we are offering some Friday afternoon sessions starting from 1230. National 5 and Higher groups will participate in separate workshop Masterclasses we've specifically chosen based on Curriculum Quiz/ Prelim results and also our knowledge of the Exam. All are welcome to attend!

Click here to view the timetable of topic specific sessions.

We also have an 'open door' policy so please do come and ask us questions about anything you are unsure about! You may also find our '...

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