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Registered in Scotland No 177762 1 Bannerman High School Handbook 2009 CONTENTS Section 1 : Letter to Parents The School Aims of the School School Information Teaching Staff 2007 Extra Curricular Activities Pupil Enrolment Primary Secondary Transfer School Structure Equal Opportunities Assessment and Reports Prepare for Success Section 2 : General Information Letter to Pupils Support for Learning Pastoral Care Medical Information School Uniform Grants and Claims Managing Behaviour Attendance Child Safety / Child Protection School Meals Values Transport Information on Emergencies Parent Council General Communications Autism Unit (AU) Section 3 : Pupil Information Secondary Subjects Appendices Glossary Additional Information 2 Bannerman High School Handbook 2009 3 Bannerman High School Handbook 2009 INTRODUCTION BY THE HEAD TEACHER Dear Parent/Carer It gives me great pleasure to present to you the handbook of Bannerman High School . I hope you feel that the handbook provides you with useful information about the school, our aims and the educational opportunities we offer your son or daughter. The transfer from primary to secondary school is an important transition in the life of a child and we aim to make this as smooth as possible. A brief overview of this process is outlined in the handbook. As a comprehensive co-educational school, Bannerman High aims to develop the potential of every child, affording equal opportunities to all. We aim to ensure that all our young people learn the facts, techniques and skills to help them build their lives for the future. We try to cater for the common needs of all and for the special aptitudes and interests of individuals so that each child benefits fully from his/her experience in Bannerman. In so doing, we strive to help each pupil attain the very best qualifications through examination success, maintaining high standards for the individual and for the school as a whole. There is a traditional intellectual training across various subject areas but we are also concerned with the personal and social development of the child. Within a safe, caring and orderly environment we aim to encourage in each child respect for themselves and others, tolerance, responsibility and self-discipline, self-confidence, independence and ambition. Bannerman High is a community and we stress, without apology, the importance of politeness, honesty and concern for others. We want children to be happy and we believe our “Ready for Success” strategy supports this, providing a framework upon which each child may build his/her self- discipline both as a pupil and as preparation for the future. Parents and teachers share the same hope for every child- that they will emerge into adult life as good citizens, well prepared and willing to lead useful and fulfilling lives. We want them to achieve the best possible qualifications and to recognize the importance of learning as a life long process. Working together will allow us to ensure that these aspirations become realities. We welcome parents as partners in the educational process and will strive to strengthen this partnership. We need you to do the same. Yours faithfully ?VXfjZa^cZEjgY^Z Headteacher 4 Bannerman High School Handbook 2009 THE AIMS OF THE SCHOOL Bannerman High School is committed to the following aims in order to provide a suitable environment for learning to take place. They are designed to apply to everyone connected with the school. The aim of the school is to provide a safe, happy, ordered and stimulating learning community in which each individual can achieve his or her potential, socially and intellectually, in a caring climate of mutual respect. Working with parents and the wider community, we seek to develop successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. IN-SERVICE DAYS 2008 - 2009 INSET 1 Tuesday 14th August 2008 INSET 2 Wednesday 15th August 2008 INSET 3 Thursday 25th September 2008 INSET 4 Wednesday 18th February 2009 INSET 5 Friday 1st May 2009 THE SCHOOL DAY PERIOD (TUTOR TIME) 1 8.50 – 9.10 PERIOD 2 9.10 – 10.00 PERIOD 3 10.00 – 10.50 INTERVAL 10.50 – 11.05 PERIOD 4 11.05 – 11.55 PERIOD 5 11.55 – 12.45 LUNCH 12.45 – 1.25 PERIOD 6 1.25 – 2.15 PERIOD 7 2.15 – 3.05 PERIOD 8 (Mondays Only) 3.05 – 3.55 5 Bannerman High School Handbook 2009 SCHOOL INFORMATION BANNERMAN HIGH SCHOOL Glasgow Road Glasgow G69 7NS Phone no: 0141 582 0020 email: [email protected] Bannerman High School is a non-denominational, co-educational, comprehensive school taking pupils from S1 to S6. It has a capacity for 1400 pupils and a current roll of 1394 made up of:- S1 - 269 S2 - 273 S3 - 274 S4 - 260 S5 - 202 S6 - 116 The school was opened in 1973 and is essentially composed of 3 linked buildings - a 2-level classroom block, a single level Administration/Physical Education/Technical and Music block and a dining and pupil support block to the rear of the school. The school is attractively set in its own grounds, including playing fields. The school has its own Workshop Theatre and a large games hall, as well as the usual academic and practical classroom areas. All areas of the school have undergone a major refurbishment during the year 2001. The safety and security of all who attend the school is enhanced by a video camera surveillance system and a security entry system which became fully operational during session 2000-2001. Facilities for pupils with physical disabilities are in place. The school was fully refurbished and upgraded during the course of 2002, as part of a City wide PFI project. A Unit for young people on the Autistic Spectrum opened in the school in August 2000. A self-service cafeteria operates pre-school, at morning intervals and at lunchtimes . BANNERMAN NEW LEARNING COMMUNITY Together with our six partner primary schools and two pre-5 establishments, Bannerman High is part of the Bannerman New Learning Community. Eastmuir Primary, Bannerman AU and Caledonia LU are our associated SEN establishments. By working together and with our colleagues in Health, Social Work, Culture & Leisure, The Police and the wider community we aim to: 1. Raise attainment, achievement and ambition and 2. Increase social inclusion Irene Matier is the Principal of the New Learning Community and can be contacted either in the NLC office (located in Bannerman High) or in Caledonia Primary. The NLC Business Manager is Lynn Dickson. 6 Bannerman High School Handbook 2009 STAFF LIST DECEMBER 2008 Head Teacher Drama Ms J Purdie Mrs K Borland, PT Mr T Gemmell (0.8) Depute Heads Mrs K Breen (0 8) Mrs O King, Formal Depute Mrs S Campbell Mr I Forrest Ms S Black English Mr R Miller PT Miss M Smalls Mr R Duncanson Mrs M van de Gevel Mrs M Perry (J 0.5) Mrs C Taggart (J 0.5) NLC Business Manager Mr P Swann Mrs L Dickson Miss S Doran Mrs F Wilson Art Ms C Donohoe Ms G Forrester, PT Mr S DeSmith Mrs C McCain Ms L Cairney Ms G Thomson Mrs E Gardner Miss A McCulloch Ms K Mattock Ms G Grant Ms S Black Ms C Kelly (0.5) Biology Geography Mr J Hall, PT Mrs M Easton, PT Mrs S Shah, PT(PC) Mrs P Bennet Mrs J Hay Ms G Reid Mrs I Kennedy History Business Studies Mrs A Roberts, PT Mrs M Campbell, PT Mrs L Hanning Mrs C Shields Mrs P Fitzpatrick Mr W Reynolds Mr S Boyle Mrs E Brogan (J 0.5) Home Economics Mrs J Sturrock (J 0.5) Mrs E Gardiner, PT Mrs M Wares (0.5) Mrs A Bain Ms S Scott Chemistry Ms L Templeton Mr W Perrie Mr G Beck Mathematics Mr A Kiloh Ms S Grant PT Miss N Ibrahim Mr R Mayes Mrs L Peoples PT(PC) Mrs L Kirwan PT(PC) Mrs R Young Computing Mrs P Coyle Mr F Frame, PT Ms C Hutcheson Mr K Scott Mr W Wallace Mr S Cahill Mr A Welsh Mr J Wilson Mr A McFarlane Mr K Krievs Mrs M Wares (0.5) Ms E Hunter Mr L Donnelly Mr N Balakrishnan 7 Bannerman High School Handbook 2009 STAFF LIST 2008 (CONT.) Modern Studies Technical Education Mr H Reilly Mr J Marshall, PT Mr S Boyle Mr D Curtin Mr D Jones Mr D McKiddie, PT(Work & Life) Modern Languages Mrs M Lindsay, PT(PC) Mr J Houldsworth, PT Mr S Creighton Mrs A Wallace Mr S Atkins Mr H Shields Mrs J Findlay Music Instructors Mrs P Black Ms V Sanchez Mr R Harvey Ms C Kelly (0.5) Mr S Don Ms K Howley Music Mr C McDonald, PT Autism Unit Mr R Statham PT Miss A Purdie Ms L Guthrie Ms F Ramsay Ms J Winsborough Ms I Allan Physics Ms L Higgins Mrs M Gavienas, PT Ms A Benyon Ms R Woods Ms M Burke Mr D White Mr D Bell Mr A Ogilvie Clerical /Support Staff and Technicians Mr W Feeney, AFA Physical Education Ms L Hart, Senior Clerical Assistant Ms J Pearson, PT Mrs J McGregor, Clerical Assistant Mrs M Clark, Clerical Assistant Mr J McGillivray PT(PC) Mrs E Clarke, Clerical Assistant Miss J Frew, PT(PC) Mrs L Hendry, Clerical Assistant Mr P Harvey Miss L Marshall, Clerical Assistant Miss A Kelly Mrs P Coletta, Clerical Assistant Mr J Duguid Ms M Evans, Clerical Assistant Mr S Douglas Miss F Stevenson, Librarian Mr T Kirk Ms L Shankland Mr T Cooper, Technician Ms H Daniel, Technician Religious Education Mrs N Forbes, Technician Miss M Martin Ms C Toner, Technician (J 0.5) (Till Oct) Mrs D Guy, Technician ( J 0.5) Ms T Panaretou Mr J McJimpsey, Technician Support for Learning Mrs L Hay, Education Liaison Officer Mrs E McCormick Mr R Ross Mrs A Sweeney, School Nurse Miss K Lawless Ms D O’Dowd, School Nurse Mr E Caskie (0.4) Constable C Borthwick, Campus Liaison Officer Ms D Fox, Pupil Support Assistant Mrs T McBride, NLC Active School Coordinators(0.5) Mrs C McGregor, Pupil Support Assistant Mrs Y McLean, Enterprise and Employability Officer (NLC) Mrs J Hynes, Pupil Support Assistant Ms J McKinnon, NLC Health Promotion Officer Mr C Gilmour, Pupil Support Assistant Mrs Y MacLean Mrs L Graham, SEN Auxiliary Mrs M Cairns, Kitchen Supervisor 8 Bannerman High School Handbook 2009 THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM The Senior Management Team is the group of senior staff comprising the Head Teacher, 5 Depute Head Teachers and a School Business manager.