February 2009 Diary Dates
- S5/6 Prelims
- S4 University Visit
- Holiday
- Holiday
- S5 Driver Education
- Parent Forum meeting
- In-service day
News Highlights
S5/6 Prelims
S4 University Visit
Around 15 S4 pupils will attend Dundee University on Fri 6 February as part of the Careers programme which will give an insight into university life. The event has been organised by Mr Watson.
In-service day
S5 Driver Education
Around 30 S5 pupils will be involved in a series of Driver Education sessions on Wed 18, 25 February and Wed 3 March in the school playground. The sessions, which last around an hour, have been organised by Mrs Reid as part of the S5 Social Education programme.
What's new on the website
Welcome to Active Schools in Menzieshill
Visit our new Active Schools noticeboard
News Highlights
Glow Stage 3 Pilot
The school has been selected as one of the pilot schools in Scotland for stage 3 of the Glow pilot
News Highlights
Best of January
Diary Dates & News Highlights
S5/S6 Prelim exam information assembly
News and events
Burns Events
Reports from Modern Studies:
2009 No Smoking Day
Rag Bag Textile Recycling in MHS
Newsletter and Calendar
Make a birthday or event really special.
School Events
Parent Forum: Health and Wellbeing for All
Parents are invited to join us at our second Parent Forum meeting of the session to experience pupil activities related to Health and Wellbeing for All. The event will be held in Menzieshill High School on Tuesday 24 February 2009 at 6.30pm and should last until 8.30pm. Refreshments, courtesy of Tayside Contracts, will be available from 6.30pm.
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Parents visited 2 out of 6 workshops which showcasde the excellent health work being done in the school. The picture above is from a recent drop-in event.
Pupils tell of their Ugandan adventure
MHS pupils who undertook an educational adventure in Uganda last year shared their experiences with Depute Lord provost Ian Borthwick as guests to a civic reception in their honour.
Tesco opening
The new Tesco Extra on South Road opened 9th February when pupils from Charleston Primary School and members of Menzieshill High School’s pipe band each received a £500 donation for their school as part of the store’s launch celebrations.
Story and pictures:
Language Works!
Pupils at MHS took part in a Languages Work event designed to give them a better understanding of the need for foreign languages in the workplace. Story and pictures:
S5/S6 Prelim exam information
The prelims continue during the first week in February.
The S5/S6 Prelims are very important examinations and study towards exam success should be given a high priority.
Advice has been given to pupils during classes, during Social Education and at assemblies.
You can check out the time table and our advice here:
Change to timetable
All S5 and S6 pupils are expected to return to school on Thu 5 Feb.
