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Senior Options Booklet
Please check out our page on the website dedicated to the Senior Options Booklet. On this page you will get more information about each subject available at SPTA, but also information is available about the college courses you can apply for.
Weekly Bulletin and Focus for the Week
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 24th January 2022.
Weekly Bulletin and Focus for the Week
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 17th January 2022.
Young Person's Free Bus Travel
Please find information below regarding free bus travel.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 3rd January 2022.
Parent Council - Christmas Message
Dear parents/guardians and young people of St Peter the Apostle High School
On behalf of myself and the wider parent council, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Please continue to stay safe and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2022.
Eliza - Chairperson
WD Libraries
A reminder to all that the online library services will still be available during the holidays, even when the buildings are closed.
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Magic Breakfast Home Deliveries Information for Families
Please click the below link to find out more information about the Magic Breakfast Home Deliveries.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 20th December 2021.
S5/6 Interim Assessments
Please find the Interim Assessment timetable for S5/6 in January 2022
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 13th December 2021.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 6th December 2021.
Please find attached a poster regarding the Young Enterprise Trade Fair Event on Saturday 4/12/21.
We are currently experiencing issues with our school phone lines, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause - Friday 1/12/2021
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 29th November 2021.
S4 Interim Assessments
Please find the Interim Assessment timetable for S4 in December 2021
Supported Study
Supported Study is available for senior pupils over the next few weeks. Please check our Supported Study Page to see the subjects on offer and when the classes will be running.
Please check out our webpage regarding Adult Learning Courses. There is more information on the page regarding these courses.
Togetherall want to remind everyone that they are available 356 days a year, 24 hours a day. They have produced some documents below, which can help over the festive period:
UK Health Suggested Communications
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 22nd November 2021.
SPTA encourage the appropriate use of mobile phones when in school especially in relation to Social Media.
Social Media - Letter to Parents
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 15th November 2021.
Saturday the 13th of November is World Kindness Day. Click the below link to see the poster which Spreads the Kindness.
Please see below a link to Online Safety Advice from Police Scotland.
Police Scotland are also planning to hold a parent session in regards to Online Safety on the 15th of December. If this is something that is of interest, you can book tickets at the below link:
The St Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education is delighted to present the Cardinal Winning Lecture for 2021. To find out more details, please click the link below:
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 8th November 2021.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 1st November 2021.
Young STEM Leader Programme
Twenty four of our S6 pupils are taking part in St. Peter the Apostle’s first ever Young STEM leader programme. They are going to develop their leadership skills by delivering STEM activities to the school and wider community. We will let you know more about the exciting activities that they will be delivering soon ….
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 25th October 2021.
Young Person's Opportunities Fayre
Please see information below and attached from W4U on the Young Person’s Opportunities Fair taking place at:
GOALS GLASGOW WEST on 2ND NOVEMBER 2021
12.30 - 13.30
14.00 - 15.00
15.30 - 16.30
If you would like to book tickets, click the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-persons-opportunities-fayre-tickets-190912182477
Supported Study
Please find Supported Study timetables for S4 and S5/6 starting after the October break. Details of Digital Supported Study and extra classes being offered (dependent on restrictions) will follow after the mid-term holiday.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 18th October 2021.
Pupils from the St. Peter the Apostle High School Climate Change committee have been declared Cop Climate Change Champions. Please check out our page on the website to find out more details and to see pictures from their recent video call with pupils in Santiago, Chile.
Families across WDC will have access to free lunches during the October School Holiday. More information is contained in the link below.
Exam Invigilators
If you would like to join the team of Invigilators here at St. Peter the Apostle High School then please phone the school and ask to speak to Mr. Campbell
Please see the below picture from Togetherall in regards to World Mental Health Day.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 4th October 2021.
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month which means we will be learning and celebrating the contribution of Black people to our society past and present. Look out for our ‘Proud to be…’ competition and our classroom code which will be shared to you in Social Subjects!
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 27th September 2021.
Please find an update below from the National Clinical Director - Jason Leitch.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 20th September 2021.
Please find a SPTA COVID-19 Guide for all parents/carers. This gives advice for pupils at school, and will help to support their learning if having to isolate.
COVID actions for parents update September 2021
The SPTA Breakfast Club will be starting up again from Monday 13/9/21. This will start at 8.15am, and is open to all pupils in the school and is based in the upper canteen of the school. There will be bagels, cereals, fruit juice and more available at the SPTA Breakfast Club.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 13th September 2021.
Cruden Building
Please see the following information from Cruden Buidling in regards to the risks and dangers to school children when it comes to the Dalton Avenue site.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 6th September 2021.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 30th August 2021.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 23rd August 2021.
COVID-19 Information
Please find the following information from the NHS regarding COVID-19 and the return of schools.
NHS Parental Letter - August 2021
Key Messages for return to SPTA August 2021
The letter below contains important information regarding the return of pupils to SPTA from Tuesday 17 August 2021.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 16th August 2021.
SQA RESULTS 2021
Mrs. Booth, and all the staff at St. Peter the Apostle High School would like to congratulate all of our senior pupils with their 2021 Results – a reward for all of your hard work over the last year!
We are also reminding pupils returning to school that Pupil Support staff will be in school tomorrow (Wednesday) if any pupil wishes to change their senior options. Please phone the school for an appointment.
Any pupil wishing to appeal a result must register their appeal on the SQA website by Thursday 12th August
Clydebank Pupils Donate £3,000 Prize Fund to Beatson Cancer Charity
The Scottish Parliament congratulates S3 pupils at St Peter’s the Apostle High School in Clydebank on winning the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Programme; understands that the YPI is an active citizenship programme that aims to empower young people to make a difference in their communities while developing a range of skills, with schools being responsible for directing financial grants to local charities championed by their students; notes that the team at St Peter’s the Apostle donated its £3,000 prize fund to the brilliant Beatson Cancer Charity, which provides a comprehensive range of wellbeing and specialist services to cancer patients and their families, and applauds the school for its continuous support of the local community.
Please find below a letter from Laura Mason, Chief Education Officer at WDC, in regards to Summer arrangements.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 21st June 2021.
Please click the link below to see information from Scottish Water which helps to raise awareness of water safety.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 14th June 2021.
Please see the below letter regarding Lateral Flow Testing for pupils at school.
Parental Letter Lateral Flow Testing
Important information is contained below relating to both S4 and S5 pupils at SPTA.
Please check out our page on the website, which has more information on the COVID-19 vaccine for unpaid carers that are of the ages 16-17.
Important information is contained below relating to S6 pupils at SPTA.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 7th June 2021.
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 3/6/2021
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 31st May 2021.
Important Information: The School is closed for the May holiday weekend (28th – 31st May inclusive) and for two additional Inset Days on 1st and 11th June 2021.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 24th May 2021.
Message from Parent Council:
Our Parent Council will meet again early in the new session. If you would like to get in touch please email us at: stpetertheapostleparents@gmail.com Thanks.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 17th May 2021.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 10th May 2021.
Please check out our page on the website about Supported Study, where there has been an update to the supported Supported Study classes that are running at SPTA.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 3rd May 2021.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 26th April 2021.
Please find below the link to the SPTA school shop for parents/carers.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 19th April 2021.
Please check out our page on the website about Supported Study, where there will be important information posted regarding Supported Study Classes starting back after the Easter Holidays.
Please visit our page regarding when you can collect Asymptomatic Testing Kits depending on what year group you are in.
Please check out our page on the website about the British Transport Police, where there will be important information posted before the Easter Holidays.
Please see the below letter from WDC for parents/carers which contains the arrangements that are in place for the Easter Holidays.
Please check out our page on the website about Skills Development Scotland, where there will be Parent and Carers Research taking place.
Skills Development Scotland's Parent and Carers Research
Please find an important letter from SPTA to the Parents/Carers of our Senior Phase Pupils.
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 26/3/2021
Letter to Parents and Carers
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 22/3/2021
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find an important letter from WDC about the Alternative Certification Model, which will be in use this year for senior pupils.
Alternative Certification Model
Please click the link below to see the supported study sessions that are being offered to pupils studying Higher subjects over the next few weeks.
Important news about the food service being offered at SPTA:
WDC Education and Facilities Management are pleased to advise that we will recommence a limited hot and cold mid morning and lunch service within all High schools effective Thursday 18th March for all pupils attending face to face teaching. Young people entitled to a free school meal will need their Parent Pay account credited accordingly. This will be reviewed during the Easter break for all pupils returning again on 19th April. In line with Food Legislation compliance, Allergen Information for the daily limited menu items will be available from the Catering manager on site.
Please find important documents below detailing the phased return of pupils returning to SPTA.
Parent Letter - 9th March 2021
Education Recovery Rationale - SPTA
Covid - Pupil Guide - 15 March 2021
Please see the timetable for practical subjects for the week beginning the 8th March 2021.
An Education Update from West Dunbartonshire Council regarding the reopening of schools.
Parent and Carers Letter 3/3/2021
Please visit our very own Google Classroom page on this website. It has a new Google Slides uploaded, which will hopefully help parents support home learning. There is also another Google Slides which helps to explain the use of the Google Classroom. The page can be found from searching the navigation bar above or clicking the below link:
Please see the below information about the West Dunbartonshire Council Foodshare.
West Dunbartonshire Council Foodshare
S3 into S4 Options Choices - support for parents and carers
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is offering parents and carers an online opportunity to find out more about how they can help their child make their S3 subject choices for the Senior Phase. Scotland’s national skills agency has organised the virtual session on Thursday 25 February which will also give parents and carers information about accessing a wide range of SDS support.
This virtual event, which is from 6.30pm until 7.15pm, will also have a question and answer session.
To take part please register here.
Important information from Professor Jason Leitch regarding the reopening of schools.
Parent and Carers Letter 19/2/2021
Please click the link below to find extremely important information about the return to school for some pupils in St Peter the Apostle High School.
Please find the below letter regarding the announcement yesterday from the Scottish Government about the return to school for some pupils.
Parent and Carers Letter 17/2/2021
Please see below a link to find out more information and support from our own HWB website.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support - Pupils and Parents/Guardians
Safer Internet day takes place this month along with Children's Mental Health. You will be able to find out more information and see some great resources on the following website:
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2021
Tickets for the first Senior Phase Information Evening are now sold out. A second virtual event has now been planned. To find out more information and book places at the second Senior Phase Information Evening please click on the following link:
You can book places at the Senior Phase Information Evening by clicking on the following link:
Please find below a Parental letter regarding both In-Service Days and mid-term break.
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find below a Parental letter from Laura Mason - The Chief Officer of Education.
Letter to Parents and Carers
To All Members of Our School Community
Our school community will celebrate the life of Archbishop Tartaglia through Holy Mass, led by Father Paddy Boyle, at 11.00 a.m. on Friday 22nd January 2021.
In light of current constraints, this will be conducted via zoom.
If you would like to join us for this celebration please contact us at schooloffice.SPTA@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or by phone on 0141 533 3100 so that we can share details regarding how to log on.
We hope that many members of our school community will be able to join us.
Please find below an important letter regarding Remote Learning at SPTA which will start on Monday 11 January 2021.
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find below a Parental letter regarding the Government announcement on Remote Learning.
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find below a Parental letter regarding Education Provision after the extended Christmas Break.
Letter to Parents and Carers
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 22/12/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Dear Parent/Carer
As we approach the end of a very turbulent year, may I take this opportunity on behalf of myself and all the elected members of the Parent Council to wish our school community a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy year ahead.
Best Wishes
Eliza Valentine
Chairperson
St Peter the Apostle High School
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 21/12/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Message from Chief Education Officer
Dear parent/carer
As you may be aware, the Scottish Government has announced changes to the plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions over the festive period and has also confirmed an extension to the school Christmas break.
Children and young people will now be on holiday from school from tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday) until Monday, January 11, and will then learn online at home until at least January 18.
The move has been made in response to concerns over a new strain of coronavirus and is one of a number of measures being taken to prevent and control the spread.
Our education team has been working on plans over the weekend to support our young people and families in January.
We are awaiting further detail from the Scottish Government and this information is expected later today. Once received, we will be in touch with you to confirm our plans including details on provision for vulnerable children and children of key workers. We will maintain free school meals for all entitled pupils.
Thank you for your continued support, patience and understanding.
Yours sincerely
Laura Mason
The file below contains information about the SPTA Christmas appeal for the year 2020.
Christmas Appeal
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 21st December 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Please see below letter from WDC regarding arrangements for the Christmas Holidays.
Parent Letter
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 14th December 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Please see below letter regarding SQA Examinations 20/21.
SQA Letter
Please find below a letter regarding free school meals during the Christmas Holidays in line with information posted by the Scottish Government.
School Meals
If you are planning to study an engineering degree at either Glasgow or Strathclyde University, please click the link below to find out more information about the Titan Trust Bursary.
Titan Trust
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 7th December 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Please find below the timetable for the virtual supported study sessions that will be running for S4 pupils.
Supported Study Timetable
The Communities Team have recently launched Phase 5 of Community Budgeting, community groups are being invited to bid for up to £5,000 to help transform their local area.
This follows on from previous phases of Community Budgeting , which brought significant investment in a broad range of community-led projects across West Dunbartonshire. This phase has a further fund of £150,000 available to groups across West Dunbartonshire and the Communities Team are encouraging groups to take part and apply for funding.
To find out more information or to make an application, please click the link below:
Community Budgeting
Please find important information below regarding the S4 Interim Assessments which will take place during December.
Interim Assessments 2020
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 30/11/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Message from SPTA Parent Council
Parent Council Meeting (Virtual) – Monday 7 December 2020
There will be a virtual meeting of our Parent Council on Monday 7 December 2020 (6.00 – 7.00 p.m.). Can parents who plan to attend please notify the Parent Council at stpetertheapostleparents@gmail.com no later than 10.00 a.m. on Friday 4th December 2020.
This notification should include any requests regarding possible agenda items.
Kind regards
Eliza Valentine
Parent Council Chairperson
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 30th November 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 23/11/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 23rd November 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Letter from Laura Mason, Chief Education Officer, regarding Level 4 Restrictions - 18th November 2020
Restrictions Information
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 16th November 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Letter to Parents/Carers regarding S4/5/6 Interim Assessments for session 2020/2021.
Senior Phase Letter - November 2020
St Peter the Apostle High School promote the wearing of face coverings in our school community.
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 9th November 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 5/11/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 4/11/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find below a parental letter regarding Face Coverings.
Parental Letter 2/11/2020
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 2nd November 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 27/10/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 26/10/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 26th October 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Please see below updates from Saint Peter the Apostle HS Parent Council
Parent Council Update Oct 2020
Parent Council Minutes 5 Oct 2020
Covid Protocols
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 19/10/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 19th October 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 5/10/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Change to Government Advice re periods of isolation - Contact and trace - 30/09/2020
Dear parent/carer,
Please note that Government guidance relating to periods of isolation for households has changed and the new guidance takes effect from today.
PLEASE NOTE
- The guidance remains that if a household member tests positive for Covid all other members of the household must isolate for 14 days.
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As of today (Wednesday 30 September) due to a change to Scottish Government guidance, it is only the close contact of a positive COVID case that must self isolate NOT their siblings and families/household.
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Any sibling or family member who is not the close contact can return to school/work tomorrow (Thursday 1 October).
If you or any member of your family therefore have been advised to isolate and are not the main identified contact, you can return to school/work from Thursday of this week.
Thank you once again for your ongoing patience during these challenging times and with the ever changing advice being generated.
Should you have any further questions, please contact the school office.
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 23/9/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland - 18/9/2020
Letter to Parents and Carers
No one wants to go back into lockdown, West Dunbartonshire could face tighter restrictions if residents do not follow the rules.
Please remember you cannot visit other houses or have anyone visit your home:
This means:
- No dinner or drinks with friends at your home or theirs
- No children’s playdates or parties at your home or others
Do the right thing and
Keep West Dunbartonshire out of Lockdown!
Information about keeping safe online has been released.
Online Parents and Carers
Online Pupils
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland.
Letter to Parents and Carer
Please find below a survey from WDC about pupils' experience post COVID.
COVID Survey
The Scottish Youth Parliament have asked that pupils complete their survey on the priorities for next session (2021-2026)
Scottish Youth Parliament Survey
Please find below communication from WDC about reintroducing hot meals at schools and nurseries.
Parental Letter Hot Meals
Please find below the Weekly Bulletin and the Focus for the Week for the week beginning the 14th September 2020.
Parent Bulletin
Focus for the Week
See the letter below in regards to keeping safe online especially when it comes to Social Media.
Parents Letter - Social Media
Important information has been released from the council in regards to the current restrictions in place in West Dumbarton for COVID.
COVID Restricitons 9/9/2020
Important information for all parents/carers from Public Health Scotland.
Letter to Parents and Carers
Please find the video below created by the PE Department at SPTA in regards to the COVID-19 guidelines.
West Dunbartonshire Council's Child Protection Committee have posted information in regards to keeping safe online.
Keeping Safe Online
Online Safety Information
Information for Parents
Information for Pupils
Important information in regards to Coronavirus, testing and common colds has been released from the Scottish Government for parents.
Coronavirus Information
Important information from both the NHS and the council has been published today in regards to pupils in schools at this moment in time.
NHS Testing Letter
Face Coverings Parent Letter
Additional Information for pupils
Important information has been released from the school for parents of S6 pupils. The information is contained below.
S6 Parental Letter August 2020
Information has been posted from the SQA about the appeal process this year. Please see the attached letter from the school regarding this.
SQA Appeal Letter 2020
Additional information has been released in relation to College Courses, Foundation Apprenticeships and Pupils completing Subjects at different schools.
Senior Phase Parental Letter
Below contains important information for parents about PE in St Peter the Apostle High School.
Parental Letter 17/8/2020
Important information is contained below for all pupils returning to school on Monday 17th August 2020.
Welcome Back PowerPoint
St Peter the Apostle Entry and Break System
Important information has been released regarding College Courses and Foundation Apprenticeships.
Parental College Letter
Foundation Apprenticeship Parental Letter
Guides have been created by the school with information for Parents and Pupils on their return to school for pupils in August.
Pupil Guide - August 2020
Parent Guide - August 2020
Important information to all new S1 pupils and their parents from Mr Harkness is in the link below.
S1 Parental Letter
Please find below a link to our new SPTA School Shop.
SPTA School Shop
The letter below from our Head Teacher Mrs Booth contains important information from the school, about the re-opening after the summer holidays.
Parent Letter 4th August 2020
The letter below contains information about ParentPay which will be in use in the school after the summer holidays.
ParentPay
This is the SPTA 2020 transitions video. We hope you enjoy the video and we look forward to seeing you all very soon.
Important information is contained below about the upcoming transitions for the Primary 7 Pupils
P7 Transition Letter to Parents
P7 Transition Parent Guide
Transition Day Planner
The video below is a mesage from all staff at St Peter the Apostle High School to our pupils.
