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The School roll for Session 2013/2014 is expected to be as follows: First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year Sixth Year This gives a total of 225 223 216 225 226 127 1242.
the associated Primary schools are:Campie Musselburgh Burgh Pinkie St Peters Stoneyhill Wallyford Whitecraig
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good friday 18 april 2014; easter Monday 21 april 2014; term 3 All resume Spring Holiday May Day Holiday All Resume Victoria Day Staff Resume All Break staff Days Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Friday total 57 Pupil Days 22 April 14 April 5 6 May May 56 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 190 In-service Day 5 end of term 3 start of term 3
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9.50 - 10.50 Period 2 10.50 - 11.05 breaK 11.05 - 12.05 Period 3 12.05 - 1.05 1.05 - 1.50 1.50 - 2.50 2.50 - 3.50 Period 4 lunch Period 5 Period 6
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Mr R Summers DePute heaD teachers Mr S MacKinnon (Senior Depute) Mrs Y Mackie (Grange) Mr R Burns (Moray) Mr G Fruish (Caird) Mr G Gallagher (Principal Teacher Representative) Each pupil in the school is allocated to a House. There are three houses in the school: Moray, Grange and Caird. Each house is headed by a Depute head teacher who works with two Principal Teachers of Guidance. It is this teams responsibility to look after the pupils in their House, to care for them, to listen to their problems, to help resolve these problems, to give curricular and career advice, to monitor their attendance and behaviour and to liaise with staff and other external educational agencies. Mr S MacKinnon, Senior Depute Head Teacher, deputises for the Head Teacher whenever he is unavailable and is also responsible for the day to day running of the school. A major part of his job is to liaise with and support staff and pupils in the implementation of the positive behaviour policy.
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geograPhY A Chisholm (Principal Teacher) S Dias E Orsi C Taylor (NQT) historY A Chisholm (Principal Teacher) K Anderson J Bonnar R Duncan D Geary (NQT) hoMe econoMics E Howarth (Principal Teacher Health & Wellbeing Faculty) J Johnstone G Taylor (Acting PT Guidance) M Forgan M Logan J Stewart (Auxiliary: H.E) integrateD PuPil suPPort base G Forrest (Principal Teacher) M Dreon Gould Auxiliaries S Beveridge J Howie suPPort for learning C Wills (Principal Teacher) V Douglas P Glennie (Part time) S Murphy B Steel (Part time) K MacDougall J Storey Auxiliaries T Waye, B Brodie, D Little, P Sutherland, E Sweeney, M Wilson, S Dudgeon S Souter, M. Lyons, A Riding, D. Ramsay J Broomfield (Temp), D McHugh (Temp) A Tait, J Johnston MatheMatics F McLeod (Principal Teacher) V Lyall (Principal Teacher) J Connelly (Principal Teacher : J Dewar M Gebbie J Inglis A Marchant D Parker P. Goodall S Morris
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aDMinistration E Ferguson (Senior Business Support Administrator) E McLauchlan (Admin Assistant) S Murray (Reprographics) E Cullen (Clerical) L Scott (Clerical) C Owenson (Clerical) E Laidlaw (Clerical) M Stewart (SMT Clerical) Janitors N Hossack J McLelland librarians A Deas (Job Share-Part Time) G Steele (Job Share- Part Time) MeDical C Harvey (Welfare Assistant) J McLeod (School Nurse) technicians/suPPort staff C Crookston - Science Dept (Senior Technician) B Cunningham - Science Dept (Technician) S Mells - CDT (Technician) integration teaM D French S Crawford K Morris C McLaughlan-Shearer
(Integration Team Leader) (Child & Family Support Worker : Attendance) (Child & Family Support Worker) (Child & Family Support Worker)
L Fruish A McSherry M Scott K Manson A Doak W Nicholson (NQT) PhYsics J Sneddon S Dudley R Thorbjornsen E Cargill (Part Time) religious stuDies M Mohammed E MacDonald business Manager L Balmer
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Normally children attend the catchment area school known as the district school. If you wish your child to attend a non-district secondary school, information will be sent to your home address when your child is in P7. It should be noted that attendance at an associated primary school does not mean automatic transfer to the attached secondary school.
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There are composite classes in most schools across East Lothian. They help us to deliver effectively within the schools budget and are based on pupil age. All classes whether composite or not, contain pupils of different abilities and levels of development. Teachers are expert in how to structure learning for pupils of differing abilities and composite classes dont pose any greater challenge than single-year classes. We know that friendship groups are important and we encourage children to mix with their friends at break, through whole-school or stage events. Parents should also create opportunities to maintain friendships and encourage new ones. 13
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curriculuM s5 anD s6
In s5 almost all pupils study English and Mathematics and select a further three subjects and an elective period to study at either Intermediate 1 or 2 or Higher level. Pupils also have one period of PSE. The course choice sheet in the appendices gives an indication of the wide range of choice and the progression routes available to pupils going into S5. In s6 pupils select four or more subjects for study depending upon the level of course being studied, previous performance and/or further education requirements. Pupils studying 3 Advanced Highers will not be expected to choose additional subjects. S6 pupils also have one period of PSE and usually have some private study on their timetable where they can carry out additional work in greater depth. The timetabled S5/S6 provision is also shown in the appendices.
curriculuM flexibilitY
Although all pupils follow a broad general education in S1-S3 some pupils are unable to access the whole curriculum and are given additional support with their learning. Selected pupils in S1 enjoy time out for paired reading to improve their reading skills while others attend Successmaker a computerised learning package to promote mathematical and linguistic skills. In S5 and S6 there is greater flexibility with some pupils opting for a work experience placement and others to attend college for part of the week. Parents/guardians are asked to note that the arrangements described above are those currently available. The options are only those currently available and may change according to changes in roll, staffing or policy. Current courses may not be available when a pupil enters S5 and options presently offered at later stages may not still be provided when a pupil reaches these stages in due course. For S5 and S6 classes, it may not be possible to pursue all subjects through all grades.
hiDDen curriculuM
Pupils also learn through the day-to-day experiences of the life of the school community, with its values and social contact, and from out of school activities, events and celebrations. Many pupils take on positions of responsibility e.g. Prefects, Pupil Council, House Councils and assisting at Parents Evenings.
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These dates may change from August 2013. Exact dates of Parents Evenings will be notified to parents in information posted to home addresses in August 2013. In addition letters inviting parents to attend Parents Evenings will be distributed 7 days before the date of the Parents Evening. Finally, parents are free at any time during the session to ask to see Guidance Staff, who can give them an update on pupil progress.
rePorting
Pupil Reports enable pupils to have a clear idea of their progress in all subjects being undertaken; Pupil Reports clearly describe the strengths and development needs required of pupils; Pupil Reports convey accurate information to colleagues working with pupils within the school; Pupil Reports are effective in passing on information pertaining to pupils, to other schools, when and if required; Pupil Reports are useful and informative to parents / guardians.
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Educational Psychologists work collaboratively with other professionals, parents and carers, to help children and young people overcome barriers to learning. They support school staff to enhance learning environments, to ensure they are effective for all children and young people, whatever their learning needs.
If you have any concerns about how your child is getting on at school, the first thing to do is share them with school staff. If staff feel that an Educational Psychologist may be able to help, they will contact their link Educational Psychologist for a consultation or invite them to a staged assessment meeting in school. If the Educational Psychologist is going to become formally involved with your child, then parental permission for this will always be sought. You are also welcome to contact the Educational Psychology Service directly if you would prefer.
You can find out more at our web pages on the East Lothian Council website or you can contact on : telephone: 01620 827944 or write to East Lothian Council Educational Psychology Service, John Muir House, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3HA
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Under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 the views of children should be taken into account when major decisions are being made which will affect their lives. Generally children over 12 are presumed in law to have a view but younger children may also be mature enough to have a view and should be given the opportunity to express it. While the school may not be bound by this we do consult with our pupils usually through discussion between the pupil and the Guidance Teacher. Other forms of consultation can take place through the Pupil Council, Pupil representation on the Parent Council, questionnaires and interviews prior to subject choice. The school has an active Pupil Council run by the Senior Prefects. It has representation from all year groups and convenes six times per year.
A child or young person who has additional support needs, and also his/her parents or carers, should be involved in any decisions-making. They can have a supporter with them at meetings or have an advocate present to present their case for them. A young persons views must be taken into account for post-school transitions. Young people and parents/carers should be provided with information and advice about their own, or their childs additional support needs. They can also request, at any time, an assessment to establish additional support needs or if a Co-ordinated Support Plan (CSP) is required, or for a CSP to be reviewed. A young person who has additional support needs or his/her parent or carer can make a placing request to another education authority or an independent school. The local authority is required to prove a free mediation. Common Ground Mediation is East Lothian Councils provider. It promotes collaboration between parents, children, school and education services. Anyone involved in a disagreement can access this service. Information is available from Inclusion & Equality. Young people and parents or carers can make an application to use the free, national Dispute Resolution process to resolve certain types of dispute. Information is available from Inclusion & Equality. Young people and parents or carers can appeal to the national Additional Support Needs Tribunal to challenge a decision about a CSP and certain other matters relating to additional support needs. Free advocacy can be provided for this. Information is available from Inclusion & Equality. 22
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The school is divided vertically into three houses: Caird, Grange and Moray. Each house is staffed by a Guidance Team consisting of a Depute Head Teacher (Head of House) and two Principal Teachers of Guidance, assisted by a group of Register Teachers. Pupils will remain in the same house throughout their school career, enabling them to build up a relationship with their Register Teacher and the House Guidance Team. As far as possible brothers and sisters will be allocated to the same House in order that parents need only contact one House Guidance Team. Outwith Parents Evenings, Guidance Staff are the point of contact between parents and school. Guidance Staff will meet parents by appointment in school during nonteaching time or at times mutually convenient to both parents and Guidance Staff. Each House Guidance Team is responsible for the pastoral care of all the pupils in their charge. They will provide personal, vocational and curricular guidance and counselling. Guidance teachers give support to every pupil in their case load; through constantly monitoring attendance, through teaching their case load in social education classes, through one to one interviews and Pupil Profiles, and through reviewing reports and monitoring attainment. Each team will liaise closely and there will be a timetabled weekly meeting to discuss the pupils under their care. The Guidance staff have a significant role to play at times of transition e.g. Primary/Secondary transfer, course choice in S2 and course choices made at the end of S4, S5 and S6. They also write references for potential work places, Colleges and Universities. Where a pupil requires additional support, the Guidance teacher will use a number of strategies to try to resolve any difficulties. There is an open door policy and pupils are encouraged to self-refer to discuss any problems they may be having. If the Guidance teacher is not immediately available they will make an appointment to meet with the pupil later. Parents are also asked to contact their childs Guidance teacher if they have any concerns.
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inclusion strategY
The council has implemented a Strategy for Inclusion to support children with Special Needs and additional staff have been allocated to the school for this purpose. A behaviour support base has been set up in the school, is staffed at all times and is managed by a Principal Teacher. A joint project with Barnardos to develop East Lothian Inclusion Service was implemented in January 2000. This multi-disciplinary team of 5 staff will support children and young people who are at risk of being excluded. The Council has a policy of promoting the inclusion of pupils with special needs, including pupils with significant special needs. Additional support may be given to the school to enable it to support the needs of pupils with learning difficulties.
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If you are unable to attend school you must, on return, bring a note of explanation from your parent/guardian. be Punctual You are allowed in the Dining Room from 8.20a.m. You are not allowed into the other parts of the building until the warning bell at 8.40a.m. You must always be in time for Registration at 8.45a.m. and for your first afternoon class at 1.50p.m. Between periods you are expected to go promptly to your next class. remain in school You must remain in the school grounds during normal school hours, including interval, unless you have permission from a teacher to be elsewhere. take Pride in Your school Musselburgh Grammar is your school. Always look after the buildings, furniture, and the materials you use. When moving between classrooms take the shortest route, walk quietly, and keep to the left. avoid Dangerous Practices (you owe it to yourself) Smoking, use of solvents, drugs and alcohol are forbidden. Fireworks, matches, lighters and knives are dangerous and are not allowed in school. Shell suits are highly flammable and must not be worn in school. respect the community The school is part of the community and we want our pupils to earn its respect. You can do this by: Behaving sensibly on the way to and from school including on the buses; Showing consideration for our neighbours and their property; Entering and leaving by the school gates; Keeping our surroundings clean and litter free; Behaving sensibly in Musselburgh Town Centre at lunchtimes and disposing of all litter properly.
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school transPort
School Bus Passes are issued to those pupils attending the district school from within its catchment area who live more than two miles from the school. This is a generous allowance by East Lothian Council, as its legal figure is more than 3 miles. Pupils living in Wallyford and Whitecraig are transported to and from school by bus. Pupils travelling to/from Wallyford will use public service vehicles while pupils travelling to/from Whitecraig will be transported by a private hired bus At present there is no suitable public transport provision to allow pupils from Wallyford and Whitecraig to go home for lunch. Travelling expenses are also met in the case of any pupil whom the Council requires to attend a school other than the district school, if the pupil meets the distance qualification. Consideration may also be given to requests for assistance with travelling in exceptional circumstances, e.g. where the Council deems the road between home and school dangerous, and where there is no public transport available. Parents who choose to send their children to a school other than the district school will not receive assistance in relation to travel to and from school.
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Educational Excursions are designed and organised in accordance with the East Lothian Councils comprehensive Guidelines.
outDoor eDucation
Outdoor Education is provided to the school through the East Lothian Outdoor Education Service based in Unit 3, Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Road, Goosegreen Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 7SR. The aim of the service is to provide first class experiences of Outdoor Education for schools and other groups and to offer a support and advice service for outdoor activity in East Lothian.
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the school health service
Throughout their years at primary and secondary school, all children will be seen from time to time by a team of specialist Health Service and Education Department staff to make sure that they benefit as much as possible from all that school has to offer, and to help them prepare for life after leaving school. The School Health Service is part of the Community Child Health Service and has direct links with those who carry out health checks on children before they start school. Many different services are provided. The issue of maintaining confidentiality is taken seriously by the School Health Team at all times. The staff involved make every effort to work closely with parents and with others who are caring for your child, both at school and in other branches of the Health Service. Some of the services, e.g. testing for vision, hearing or speech, are provided to all children on a routine basis to discover which children may need further tests or treatment. Since August 2000 there has been a change in the School Nurse programme for vision Screening carried out in Secondary Schools. The Lothian Hospital NHS Trust change affected routine vision screening of all pupils at S3 level. This decision was made by the Vision Link Group at Community Child Health following a Study of S3 vision screening which showed that very few cases of vision defects were picked up on screening and most of those were of a minor nature which did not affect their vision. The School Nurse offers vision screening to S3 pupils where there are concerns about their vision, and those who meet the selection criteria. Parents are not notified of these screening tests, and any parent who does not want a child to be included should notify the school at the beginning of the session.
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The Service is committed to facilitating access to the widest range of creative and learning opportunities and supports a broad range of information services and access.
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Parent/teacher association
In September 2007, the PTA formally dissolved itself as it considered its interests could be represented as part of the Parent Council.
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unaccePtable behaviour
East Lothian Council does not tolerate physical or verbal abuse towards staff. Such abuse is a criminal offence and may lead to prosecution.
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EXAMINATION STATISTICS
For Information:
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school ethos
Creating a Positive Ethos East Lothian Council schools endeavour to create a positive learning ethos in a variety of ways. Some schools have taken on initiatives such as UNICEFs accredited scheme which promotes the learning of the UNs Convention of Rights for the Child. Some schools have taken on approaches to promoting positive behaviour such as restorative practice and/or the Nurturing Classroom/School. Being Cool in School is an Authority-wide initiative in schools which encourages pupils to assert themselves appropriately as they face everyday situations. These are just some examples of good practice in East Lothian. More information can be found from the Scottish Governments website on Improving relationships and promoting positive behaviour in Scotlands schools at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/15100117/1
Parental involveMent
Head Teachers now have a legal obligation to consult with their Parent Council to see what they would like included in the School Handbook and ensure it is incorporated. However, the Scottish Government are aware of the tight timescale for the 2013-2014 School Handbook, but discussions must take place at Parent Council meetings and any decisions taken reflected in the handbook. It is anticipated that there will be greater opportunity for parental involvement in future years. Further information can be found at: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/parentcouncils
the curriculuM
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The Standards in Scotlands Schools Act (2000) requires that every local authority aims to secure improvement in the quality of school education which is provided in the schools managed by them. As part of East Lothian Councils legislative duty to ensure that schools are supported in improving standards for pupils each year, evaluation visits are carried out in every school twice during each school session. By focusing on improvements in performance during these visits, schools are supported in ensuring high standards are achieved and maintained. A Quality Improvement Officer carries out each of these visits. The Role of Quality Improvement Officers Currently there are five Quality Improvement Officers, two of whom are seconded until August 2013. The two seconded Quality Improvement Officers have a remit that encompasses authority and school developments relating to Curriculum for Excellence, while the permanent Quality Improvement Officers have responsibility for support and challenge across all schools, but there is overlap between the roles. Responsibilities to individual schools include the following for Quality Improvement Officers: Provide support pre, during and post Education Scotland Inspection Support and monitor development planning ensuring links to How Good Is Our School? Child at the Centre and Service Improvement Framework outcomes Provide advice on staffing/finance/resources issues Support development/progression of Curriculum for Excellence Analyse and use data to challenge schools to raise attainment and achievement Participate in the appointment of senior members of school based staff Provide support in the resolution of disciplinary matters; complaints; and other school based issues Devise and promote strategies to address areas where performance should be improved; monitor and report on progress Undertake evaluation visits to all schools and provide reports as appropriate. The three substantive Quality Improvement Officers each have two clusters of schools within their remits: 1) Dunbar & Tranent 2) Haddington & Prestonpans 3) Musselburgh & North Berwick The Quality Improvement Officer also supports a range of cluster activities, e.g.
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The undernoted staff are based at Randall House, Macmerry Service Manager (Childrens Services) Integration Team Area Resources Manager, Childrens Services Service Development Manager, Development Team (Planning) Marion Wood Raymy Boyle Celia Borland Gill McMillan 01620-827881 01620-829909 01620 827930 01620-829910
school session Dates School Session dates can also be found at: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/sessiondates The Scottish Government can be contacted at: Scottish Government Education Department Victoria Quay EDINBURGH, EH6 6QQ Telephone Number 0131-556-8400 http://home.scotland.gov.uk Accuracy of Information The information contained in this booklet was accurate as at November 2012. november 2012
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