February 2010 Diary Dates
- Modern Studies
- Chemistry
- Product Design
- Art & Design (Practical NAB)
- French
- S2 Discovery Degrees
- S5/6 STUDY LEAVE ENDS TODAY
- H Biology
- Business Management
- Home Economics
- Technological Studies
- Graphic Communication
- Music (Listening - Core)
- S5/6 NORMAL TIMETABLE RESUMES
- AH Geography
- Int 2 Biology
- Music (Performing) x 10 minutes
- Music (Performing) x 10 minutes
- S4 Claverhouse Modern Studies Competition
- S2 Learning for Life
- Holiday
- Holiday
- In-service day
- S2 Show Racism the red card
- S2 Parents
Diary Highlights
S2 Discovery degrees
Twelve S2 pupils have a taster of higher education life at Dundee University. Further information from Mr Watson.S4 Claverhouse Modern Studies competition
S4 Modern Studies pupils compete in the annual competition. Further information from Mr Black.
S2 Learning for life
Twenty eight S2 pupils have a taster of further education life at Dundee College and take part in a waterfron project. Further information from Mr Watson.
S2 Show racism the red card
S2 pupils take partin the annual event at Tannadice. Further information from Mr Black.
S5/S6 Prelims
S5/S6 Prelim exam information assembly
The S5/S6 Prelims are very important examinations and study towards exam success should be given a high priority.
Advice is given to pupils during classes, during Social Education and at assemblies.
You can check out the time table and our advice here:
All S5 and S6 pupils are expected to return to school on Thu 4 Feb.
Rag Bag Textile Recycling in MHS
The next “Rag Bag” collection will be Wed 3 March 2010.
Why not donate any unwanted clothes, belts, shoes, etc to a good cause and raise a bit of cash for school funds?
Bags for any donations can be picked up from Mr Thompson in Room GB06 or Guidance Base.
Go on, have a January “clear out” and help others at the same time!
Find out more:
Visit the Rag Bag website:
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News via e-mail
Send an e-mail to
menzieshill@dundeecity.gov.uk
with your child’s name and class.
We will then email you school publications.
Menzieshill High School Homepage
Most of our news stories appear first on our website. Copy our website into your favourites and check it regularly :
http://menzieshill.ea.dundeecity.sch.uk/
Glow Report
We are encouraging all pupils to use their Glow account to access school information, homework and course revision materials.
Every pupil has a personal school email address which we will use.
Current Daily Bulletin
The Current Daily Bulletin for pupils is updated immediately on the website, is displayed in the middle social area and read out every morning in registration.
Every pupil has access to at least one of these sources.
School Events
CHOICES AT 14+: Information for Pupils, Parents and Carers
This time of year marks a very important stage in the educational life of second year pupils as parents/carers and pupils make decisions about the subjects for study over the next two years in school.
In MHS a booklet has been prepared so that you know what courses are being offered, what they involve and what choices are available.
In addition, pupils and parents/carers are invited to attend an information meeting for parents which will be held in the Assembly Hall at 4.00 p.m. on Monday 1 March, immediately prior to the parent contact evening which begins at 4.30 p.m.
The parent contact evening will give you the opportunity to discuss the Third and Fourth Year course with your child’s guidance and class teachers.
An interactive guide has also been prepared on our website:
CHOICES AT 14+: Information for Pupils, Parents and Carers
- Introduction
- Subject Choice
- Role of Guidance Staff
- Role of Support Staff
- Careers Scotland
- Principles of Choice of Course
- Course Choice and YOU
Available courses
Bubbles in the community
Substance misuse and young people:
Bubbles in Tayside
As you may be aware there has been considerable media reporting in relation to an emerging drug trend known locally as Bubbles.
Bubbles first came on the scene in early 2009. The use has grown dramatically and the effects have been deadly. Such is my concern that I have placed information has beenplaced on our website. I hope you find this information useful.
George Laidlaw, Head Teacher
Sources of help and information
Up to date information and interactive guide on substance misuse and young people with Facts about Bubbles, links to further advice, Frequently Asked Questions, Advice, Sources of Information, school contacts which can be downloaded in leaflet form.
A leaflet produced in Dundee for sharing with staff, parents and pupils to keep you reliably and safely involved and informed. It has been customised to include information relevant to our local community.
Winter 2009-10 Newsletter
The Winter newsletter will go out to pupils this week.
Copies can be collected from th school office or download colour copy now:
Parental access to glow
Parents at MHS are to be amongst the first parents in Scotland to have access to Glow.
I am delighted that parents in Menzieshill High School will be involved at the leading edge of this educational development. It is an exciting venture recognised worldwide and our parents will be amongst the first pioneers. We are committed to enabling all in our learning community to develop the technical and creative skills necessary to help them successfully adapt to today's world of information and technology.