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DECEMBER 2013
PAGE Introduction by Head Teacher 3 Basic Information about the School/Main Features of Accommodation 4 The School Year 5 The School Day 6 Staff 7-9 School Guidance Provision 10 Curriculum for Excellence 11 School Curriculum 12-13 Teaching and Learning at Musselburgh Grammar School 14-15 Assessment and Reporting 16 Enrolment 17 Religious Observance 18 Parents Meetings and Reports 19 Homework Policy 20 Extra Curricular Activities/Anti Bullying Policy 21 Pupils Who Have Additional Support Needs 22 School Policy on School Uniform and Clothing 23 Standards of Behaviour and Attendance 24 Inclusion Strategy 25 School Code of Conduct 26-27 Educational Excursions/Outdoor Education/School Meals/School and Community 28 Health and Safety/School Transport 29 Medical Care/Administration of Medical Procedures 30-33 Parent Forum and Parent Council/Parent Teacher Association (PTA) 34-35 Complaint Procedures 36 Appendix 1; 1a, 1b Third Year Course Choice Form - 2013 Fifth Year Course Choice Form - 2013 Sixth Year Course Choice Form - 2013 Appendix 2 Information For Parents: Examination Results & Statistics Appendix 3 Information from East Lothian Council Department of Resources and People Services. 41-65
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The associated Primary Schools are:Campie Musselburgh Burgh Pinkie St Peters Stoneyhill Wallyford Whitecraig
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12 September 2014 15 September 2014 16 September 2014 10 October 20 October 21 October 2014 2014 Mid Term Break In-Service Day 3 End of Term 1
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All Resume Tuesday 6 January 2015 Start of Term 2 All Break All Resume Pupils Break Staff Friday Monday 13 February 23 February April 2015 Mid Term Break 2015 2015 2015 In-Service Day 4
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Good Friday 3 April 2015; Easter Monday 6 April 2015; Term 3 All resume May Day Holiday All Resume Staff Pupils resume All Break Staff Days 57 Pupil Days 56 Monday Monday Tuesday Monday Tuesday Friday Total 20 April 4 5 May May 2015 2015 2015 2015 In-Service Day 5 2015 2015 190 End of Term 3 Start of Term 3
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On Fridays all pupils finish at 12.10 pm. Lunch is available in the School Cafeteria. Staff continue to work on some Friday afternoons on development tasks. Since our associated Primary Schools and Neighbourhood Secondary Schools also close early on Fridays, this allows us to work together on Primary Liaison and other new curricular developments.
HEAD TEACHER
Mr R Summers DEPUTE HEAD TEACHERS Mr S MacKinnon (Senior Depute) Mrs Y Mackie (Grange) Mr R Burns (Moray) Mr G Fruish (Caird) 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.
COMPUTER EDUCATION M Campbell (Principal Teacher Ofce & Info Tech Faculty) R Henderson (Part time) D Lynch CRAFT, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY R Virtue (Principal Teacher) G Plimer (Principal Teacher) F Brown (Principal Teacher Outdoor Education) G Gallagher (Principal Teacher Performing Arts) J Monaghan R Shaw S Watson ENGLISH J Craigie (Principal Teacher) S Cavers (PT Guidance) D Mainds (Job Share) F Neill (Part Time) M OConnor (PT Guidance) R Sweetnam L Dalrymple C Roddy (Principal Teacher) N Robertson J.A. Wright M Johnstone R Thomas
PHYSICAL EDUCATION K MacDonald (Principal Teacher Health & Wellbeing (Faculty) L Fruish A McSherry M Scott K Manson A Doak C Benson (NQT) J McCarthy (NQT) PHYSICS J Sneddon S Dudley A Wright C Ferguson RELIGIOUS STUDIES M Mohammed (Part time) E MacDonald (Part time)
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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 N3-5 and 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 exibility 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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PUPIL PLACEMENT
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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These dates may change from August 2014. Exact dates of Parents Meetings will be notified to parents in information posted to home addresses in August 2014. In addition letters inviting parents to attend Parents Meetings will be distributed 7 days before the date of the Parents Meeting. 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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2. Homework should not be too onerous or unduly time consuming particularly for younger pupils; 3. Homework should extend or reinforce work completed satisfactorily; 4. If possible homework should be varied and interesting to encourage pupils to complete it; 5. Teachers must ensure that all homework is completed satisfactorily; 6. Homework should be given on a regular basis and sufficient time given for its completion. For Higher Grade subjects, homework should be issued at least once a week; 7. Pupils will be issued with a Personal Organiser. They should make a note in the Personal Organiser of all homework given. Use of such a document will help pupils remember what homework has been issued to them and assist them in organising their study time effectively. Teachers will be able to check that pupils are not overloaded for any particular day and parents will find the Personal Organiser helpful in ensuring completion of homework.
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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. 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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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.
SCHOOL MEALS
The School Cafeteria is available to all pupils at break and lunch time (including Fridays). Pupils pay for their food with the use of their Purchase Card, which is issued to them during their Primary 7 visit in June 2014. The Cafeteria provides drinks and snacks for pupils at break. Pupils may bring packed lunches to school and eat them in the Dining Room. A high standard of behaviour is expected from pupils in the Dining Room. Under the Council Committee for Education policy, children in attendance at schools under the management of the Council are entitled to free school meals. See Appendix 3 for further information.
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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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The speech and language therapist can provide assessment and, if necessary treatment, if you, a teacher, your GP or the school doctor feels that your child may have a speech or language problem. We hope that the School Health Service can, together with yourselves, contribute to your childs overall well-being and development. Please do not hesitate to arrange, through the Head Teacher, to see the school doctor or school nurse if you want more information.
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APPENDIX 2
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164 210164 77.21% 73.87% 111
0 50 72 0 0.00% 18.38% 21.09% 0.00% 21 7.72% 0.00% 210 119 0 0.00% 1 0.00% 1 0.00% 77.21% 111 40.81% 93 34.19%
5+ SCQF Level 3 5+ SCQF Level 4 5+ SCQF Level 5 1+ SCQF Level 3+ SCQF Level 5+ SCQF Level 6 or Better or Better or Better 6 or Better 6 or Better or Better 73.87% 40.81% 61 27.48% 93 46.48%46.48% 111 0 0.00%0.00% 0 0.00%0 43.36% 111 7243.36% 28.13% 54 21.09% 28.13% 54 34.19% 0 50 0.00% 18.38% 21 7.72%0 0.00%
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Activity Unemployed Total Higher Further Training Employment Voluntary Unemployed Unknown Total Total School Agreement Not Seeking Positive Education Education (%) (%) Work (%) Seeking (%) (%) Other (%) Leavers (%) (%) s (%) (%) (%) Musselburgh Grammar School 250 88.4 23.6 28.4 8.4 25.6 0.4 2.0 10.4 1.2 11.6 East Lothian Council 1,059 89.9 34.7 24.9 4.9 23.0 0.8 1.5 8.0 1.7 0.4 10.1
School 71 264 21 52
Total Leavers
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Activity Voluntary Unemployed Unemployed Total Unknown Agreement Work Seeking Not Seeking Positive s 64 1 5 26 3 221 244 9 16 85 18 4 952
Unknown: Includes leavers whose destination is not known to either SDS or their partners. The term is used where a programme of direct phone calls has not been returned or responded to, and covers a number of circumstances including those who simply do not wish to engage or who may have gone abroad for an extended period after leaving school. Partnership working aims to minimise the number of young people in this category, with professionals working together to identify and provide support to young people who need help to move into learning or work.
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Higher Further Activity Training Employment Voluntary Unemployed Unemployed Not Education Education Agreement % % Work % Seeking % Not Seeking % Known % % % s% 23.6 30.4 6.0 22.0 1.6 15.2 0.8 0.4 10.2 1.1 0.6
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Activity Unemployed Unemployed Voluntary Agreement Seeking Not Seeking Work s 55 4 38 2 214 2 13 99 11
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Resources and People Services John Muir House Handbook (Appendix to School Handbook) November 2013
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Support for Pupils - Pupils who have additional support needs - The Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) (Scotland) 2004 (amended) 2009 - Enhanced Transition for pupils with Additional Support Needs - East Lothian Educational Psychology Service - Professionals visiting schools/information sharing and confidentiality - Exceptional circumstances in which information may be disclosed without consent - Child Protection - Children and Young People who are looked after - Teach Team
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Local Authority Policies and practical information - Composite Classes - Absence and Attendance - Transferring Educational Data about Pupils - Consulting with pupils - Exclusion of pupils - Assistance with provision of school clothing - Free school meals - Education Maintenance Allowances (EMA) - Employment of Children - Home Education - Transport: Policy of the Council and Local Arrangements - Road Safety - Health and Safety - Medical care - Administration of Medical Procedures - Emergency closure of schools - Unacceptable Behaviour - Schools within East Lothian - Useful telephone numbers - School session dates 2014/15 - Scottish Government Education Department Page 58-65
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Information is available from Resources and People Services, Business Unit, John Muir House, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3HA.
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Alex McCrorie Darrin Nightingale Sharon Saunders Anita Harrison/Gill Davies Richard Parker Fraser Parkinson Val McIntyre
Fiona Brown
01620-827633 01620-827633 01620-827881 01620-827587 01620-827494 01620-827961 01620-827228 01620 827415 01620-827811 01620-827881 01620-829909 01620 827930
The undernoted staff are based at Randall House, Macmerry Service Manager (Childrens Services) Marion Wood Integration Team Area Resources Manager, Childrens Services
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All Break Friday All Resume Monday Pupils Break Wednesday Staff In service Day 4 Thursday TERM All Resume (Staff and Pupils) Monday 3 May Day (Schools closed) Monday All Resume Tuesday Staff In-service Day 5 Monday Pupils Resume Tuesday Term Ends Friday Provisional 2015/16 Staff Resume Monday
Dates approved by Education Committee on 24 September 2013 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 2013. November 2013.
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