Dalziel High School Handbook
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I N D E X Item 1 Introduction by Rector 2 School Information 3 Teaching Staff 4 School Hours 5 The School Year 6 School Running Costs 7 Transfer/Enrolment 8 Pupil Support Structure 9 Equal Opportunities 10 A Curriculum for Excellence 11 Additional Support Needs 12 Improvement Plan 13 Homework 14 Spiritual, Social, Moral and Cultural Values 15 Extra-Curricular Activities 16 Freedom of Information 17 Data Protection 18 Child Protection 19 School Discipline 20 Home and School Links 21 Attendance at School 22 Clothing and Uniform 23 Meals 24 Placing Requests 25 Education Maintenance Allowance 26 Transport 27 Medical and Health Care 28 Information in Emergencies 29 The Parent Forum 30 Attainment and Achievement 31 School Leaver Destinations 32 Names and Addresses 33 Glossary of Specialist Terms Used In The Handbook 34 Qualifying Statements 1 INTRODUCTION BY HEAD TEACHER The information contained in this booklet should provide you with a fairly full picture of the work of Dalziel High School but it may be of further help if, in addition to the above mentioned aim, I list the objectives of the school as an educational establishment. 1 To make the best possible educational provision for the whole range of ability of the pupils entrusted to our care and to provide the means, through a wide range of educational experiences, by which pupils will be able to realise their maximum potential - personally, academically, culturally and physically. 2 To promote knowledge and understanding and the development of a wide range of skills. 3 To provide a curriculum which is in accord with national, regional and divisional guidelines, and which at all times, ensures that the needs and aspirations of the pupils are met. 4 To instil a sense of responsibility and respect and to encourage the development of good habits such as honesty, punctuality and genuine effort. 5 To provide a well-ordered environment in which effective teaching and learning can take place. 6 To make the best use of staff and resources. 7 To provide an effective communication and reporting system. 8 To provide courses, formal and informal (where resources allow) for adults. 9 To ensure equality of opportunity for all. 10 To have a high expectation of pupil performance and to identify, and correct, reasons for under-achievement. Most former pupils have fond memories of Dalziel High School and are particularly proud of the school, its traditions and the fact that they were, and always will be, 'Dalzielians'. I hope that you will have a similar feeling and I extend a cordial welcome to you and your sons and daughters as prospective members and partners of Dalziel High School. Yours faithfully ROBERT BIRCH Rector 2 SCHOOL INFORMATION The capacity of the school depends on a variety of factors. Due to the pressure for places, the number of places available is decided annually - given the circumstances prevailing at the time for the oncoming year. At September 2011, the roll was 962. This was made up as follows:- S1 - 180 S4 - 180 S2 - 159 S5 - 170 S3 - 184 S6 - 104 Dalziel also has its own playing fields set in beautiful surroundings at Dalziel Park Estate, (formerly called Cleland Estate) some 3 miles away. This has recently undergone a multi million pound redevelopment and means that Dalziel now has the best facilities in the country. The school is also conveniently placed in relation to Strathclyde Country Park. Much use is made of the school facilities outwith school hours by a variety of groups, clubs, etc., in the community. The use made is in accordance with normal letting procedure and enquiries regarding this should be directed to the Community Education Officer, Motherwell Area Resource Office, c/o Our Lady’s High School, Dalzell Drive, MOTHERWELL - ML1 2DG 3 TEACHING STAFF Rector - Robert Birch Depute Head Teachers - Pauline Allison (Admin) - Marc Fleming (S5/6 and Pupil Support) - Jaclyn Lennon (S3/4) - Jennifer Di Mambro (S1/2) - Ruby Davidson (Support for Learning) ART, DESIGN AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kirsty Houston - Principal Teacher Dorothy M Coyle/Susan MacKay - Job Sharing Allison Emery - 0.6 fte Jennifer Di Mambro - Depute Headteacher BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ICT AWARENESS Sylvia Dickson - Principal Teacher Donna McCann - Principal Teacher of Pupil Support Louise Kerr - Jaclyn Lennon - Depute Headteacher DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES Linda M Begg - Principal Teacher (Part-time) Claire Kelly - Acting Principal Teacher (Part-time) Jennifer Bradshaw - ENGLISH Kareen Lawrie - Principal Teacher Pamela Airlie - Corinne Blackstock - Jennifer Bradshaw - Jennifer Craig - Gillian Douglas - 0.8 fte Judith Kazeminia - Louise McCarron - Brian McDermott - Alana O’Neill - Raymond Townsley - Media course Co-ordinator GEOGRAPHY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM Grant Cowie - Principal Teacher Linda Francis - HISTORY/MODERN STUDIES and CITIZENSHIP Margaret Ann Docherty - Principal Teacher Laura Carrick - DESIGN, FOOD and TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY Catherine Muir - Principal Teacher Marc Fleming - Depute Headteacher Pauline Gemmell - Susan McMurdie - Maureen Scognamiglio - MATHEMATICS Fiona Kinstrie - Principal Teacher Pauline Allison - Depute Headteacher Jacqueline Donnachie - Kenneth MacLellan - Gary Withey - Anne Marie Smillie - Alasdair Bell MODERN LANGUAGES and EUROPEAN AWARENESS Elisabeth J K Grieve - Principal Teacher Amanda Mori - MUSIC and SOUND TECHNOLOGY Dominic Farr - Principal Teacher Gael Keogh - Ross Cowan - Bagpipes Ross McQueen - Brass Instructor Janet Laird Woodwind Sharon Murray - Woodwind Fiona McLachlan - Cello Michael Bryans - Percussion Instructor Billy Young - Guitar Instructor Ross Cowan - Bagpipes Instructor Steven Nelson - Pipe Band Drumming Instructor DEPARTMENT OF HEARING IMPAIRMENT Jacqui Agnew - Fiona Boyle - Robert R Browning - Sadie Donnelly - Rosaline Skirka - Janette Watson - Yvonne Murray PHYSICAL EDUCATION, FITNESS AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT Alistair Stewart - Principal Teacher Caroline Bleach - Principal Teacher Pupil Support Polly Campbell - Lorna Dyett - Principal Teacher of Work, Enterprise and Vocational David Masters - Bruce Rankin - Donna Spence - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Chris Rewhorn - Ruth Scott SUPPORT FOR LEARNING Rosemary McIntyre - Gillian Douglas 0.2 fte SCIENCES BIOLOGICAL STUDIES and RELATED APPLICATIONS Wendy Walker - Principal Teacher Nicola Lewis - Alan Tweedie - CHEMISTRY AND RELATED APPLICATIONS John Buchan - Principal Teacher Katie Toner - PHYSICS AND RELATED APPLICATIONS Jim Monaghan - Principal Teacher Margaret Craw - Anne Marie Smillie - CRAFT, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS Gordon Barrie - Principal Teacher William Veitch - Dawn Whitelaw - COMPUTING AND ICT DEVELOPMENT Derek Park - Principal Teacher Jacqueline Donnachie - Donna McCann - Principal Teacher of Pupil Support Louise Kerr - Jean Moore - PSHE Patti Owens - Principal Teacher of Pupil Support Donna McCann - Principal Teacher of Pupil Support Caroline Bleach - Principal Teacher of Pupil Support Total Number of Teaching Staff – 72 (Full-time Equivalent) NON TEACHING STAFF CATERING Rosanna Ferguson - Manageress LIBRARIAN Catrina Allan - HOME SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP OFFICER Arthur McKeown - TECHNICIANS Kenneth Wallace - Senior Technician Kerry Cahill - Laboratory Technician (Job-Share) Lynn Felvus - Laboratory Technician Donna Simpson - Laboratory Technician (Job-Share) Robert Wilson - Technical Technician OFFICE STAFF Irene Crombie - Administration and Financial Assistant Rosemary Sinclair - Senior Clerical Assistant Frances Caullay - Clerical Assistant Mary Docherty - Clerical Assistant Lindsey Finlayson - Clerical Assistant Margaret Kerr - Clerical Assistant Yvonne McCaffery - Clerical Assistant Jean Paterson - Clerical Assistant JANITORIAL STAFF John McDevitt - Senior Janitor Fraser Lawson - Janitor Jane Lynn - Janitor Carol Ann Daly - Day Cleaner CLASSROOM ASSISTANT Irene Donaghy - Anne Walker - Rona Whittaker - SEN Irene Boyd - Yvonne Hill - Joanne Rice - Christine Sneddon - Elaine Stark - Anne Walker - 4 THE SCHOOL DAY Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Interval Lunch Interval 8.55 – 9.50 – 10.45 – 11.00 – 11.55 - 12.45 – 1.40 – 2.35 – 2.50 – 9.50 10.45 11.00 11.55 12.45 1.40 2.35 2.50 3.45 5 THE SCHOOL YEAR North Lanarkshire Council proposed holiday arrangements. Incorporating local holidays and in service days. Term Break Dates of Attendance (In-service day) Monday 13 August 2012 First (In-service day) Tuesday 14 August 2012 Pupils return Wednesday 15 August 2012 Close on Re-open In-service day all Thursday 20 September 2012 September Close on Friday 21 September 2012 Weekend Re-open Tuesday 25 September 2012 Mid-term Close on Friday 12 October 2012 Re-open Monday 22 October 2012 In-service day Monday 19 November 2012 Christmas Friday 21 December 2012 Second Christmas Re-open Monday 7 January 2013 Mid-term Close on Friday 8 February 2013 Re-open Thursday 14 February 2013 In-service day In-service day all Wednesday 13 February 2013 Easter Close-on Thursday 28 March 2013 Third Easter Re-open on Monday 15 April 2013 May Day Monday 6 May 2013 In service day In-service day all Tuesday 7 May May week-end Close on Thursday 23 May 2013 Re-open Tuesday 28 May 2013 Close Wednesday 26 June Teachers Return Monday 12 August 6 Budgeting Running Costs for Financial Year 2011-12 Dalziel High North National School Lanarkshire Data Council Roll at September 2010 956 21,645 299,616 Total School Running Costs at April (£) 2011 4,739,422 114,017,277 1,702,108,639 Cost per Pupil (£) 4,958 5,268 5,681 7 TRANSFER/ENROLMENT Parents wishing to enrol their child in Dalziel are requested to write