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Funding for young people to access university and college is provided by the Scottish Government.  However, the process is not automatic and parents, carers and young people need to be aware of this process and how and when to access.

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Funding for young people to access university and college is provided by the Scottish Government.  However, the process is not automatic and parents, carers and young people need to be aware of this process and how and when to access.

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The process is managed by the Students Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) and they are hosting an online event for Balfron High parents, carers and young people.

This will be held via MS Teams, Wednesday 12th of March at 7.00pm and will last 30 mins to 1 hour.

Register through the link above

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Funding for young people to access university and college is provided by the Scottish Government.  However, the process is not automatic and parents, carers and young people need to be aware of this process and how and when to access.

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Funding for young people to access university and college is provided by the Scottish Government.  However, the process is not automatic and parents, carers and young people need to be aware of this process and how and when to access.

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The process is managed by the Students Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) and they are hosting an online event for Balfron High parents, carers and young people.

This will be held via MS Teams, Wednesday 12th of March at 7.00pm and will last 30 mins to 1 hour.

Register through the link above

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Quiz Night - Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition Fundraiser! Join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia and games to support our Balfron High School pupils on their way to achieving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. The event will be held at the beautiful Strathblane and Blanefield Village Club with the infamous quizmaster, George Goodall, so gather your friends and family for a fun night of friendly competition and fundraising (18+yrs only). Tickets £12.  More details and entry via eventbrite.co.uk

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Huge thanks to Murray who coaches the S2 football team. Here he is receiving his Active Schools Volunteer hoody 

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Huge thanks to Murray who coaches the S2 football team. Here he is receiving his Active Schools Volunteer hoody 

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Congratulations to our Young Musician of the Year winners. Charlotte Savva (S5) and Leo Swindells (S4). Well done to everyone who completed today, musical excellence on show today. Thank you to our adjudicator Frikki Walker.

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Congratulations to our Young Musician of the Year winners. Charlotte Savva (S5) and Leo Swindells (S4). Well done to everyone who completed today, musical excellence on show today. Thank you to our adjudicator Frikki Walker.

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A brilliant night at the S3/4 Dance tonight. Well done to all who attended, amazing dancing friendship and respect shown by all.

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A brilliant night at the S3/4 Dance tonight. Well done to all who attended, amazing dancing friendship and respect shown by all.

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We were delighted to have our choir support BackOnSide who sang carols in Stirling on Tuesday. They did a fantastic job raising nearly £200 for a fantastic charity who do so much in our school community.

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We were delighted to have our choir support BackOnSide who sang carols in Stirling on Tuesday. They did a fantastic job raising nearly £200 for a fantastic charity who do so much in our school community.

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Congratulations to all of our form classes who took part in the inter-house Christmas Door competition. It’s Christmas at Balfron! 

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Congratulations to all of our form classes who took part in the inter-house Christmas Door competition. It’s Christmas at Balfron! 

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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We are delighted to donate £815 to BackOnSide. hanks to everyone who took part and donated at the fundraising events. The donation will go towards supporting the monthly counselling sessions that BackOnSide offer to our young people

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We are delighted to donate £815 to BackOnSide. hanks to everyone who took part and donated at the fundraising events. The donation will go towards supporting the monthly counselling sessions that BackOnSide offer to our young people

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Balfron Barista’s shared donation with Parallel Coffee’s fundraising manager. 

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Balfron Barista’s shared donation with Parallel Coffee’s fundraising manager. 

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Great trip for our Baristas to Parallel Coffee Roasters

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Great trip for our Baristas to Parallel Coffee Roasters

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28 November - Mindset for Exams Workshops

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28 November - Mindset for Exams Workshops

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Both the S1 and S2 team played against QVC. Both games were highly competitive and well contested. Fortunately for the girls, we were able to finish both games with a win.

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Both the S1 and S2 team played against QVC. Both games were highly competitive and well contested. Fortunately for the girls, we were able to finish both games with a win.

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Another fixture for the Senior boys today against Bo’ness Academy. The team gave it everything they had but it just wasn’t meant to be. Bo’ness Academy were superb throughout and took the win 4-2. Congratulations, and well done to everyone who played

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Another fixture for the Senior boys today against Bo’ness Academy. The team gave it everything they had but it just wasn’t meant to be. Bo’ness Academy were superb throughout and took the win 4-2. Congratulations, and well done to everyone who played

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A home game for our U16’s this afternoon and it was a cold one. What a cracking score! The Balfron boys really pulled together and managed to secure a win tonight (4-1). 

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A home game for our U16’s this afternoon and it was a cold one. What a cracking score! The Balfron boys really pulled together and managed to secure a win tonight (4-1). 

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As part of the Male Mental Health Month/Movember, the Staff vs S6 Netball took place today. Fortunately for the S6’s, it all came together and they managed to secure the win! 

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As part of the Male Mental Health Month/Movember, the Staff vs S6 Netball took place today. Fortunately for the S6’s, it all came together and they managed to secure the win! 

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A special shout out to Holly Sutton for umpiring the game. You were excellent

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A great game played by our seniors played a superb game against Boness. Unfortunately no cup this time but well done

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A great game played by our seniors played a superb game against Boness. Unfortunately no cup this time but well done

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Our current activity in the Inter House programme is Goal Ball and activity for those with visual impairment. We are trying to raise awareness of disability sport.

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Our current activity in the Inter House programme is Goal Ball and activity for those with visual impairment. We are trying to raise awareness of disability sport.

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It was busy down in PE after school today! We had football, netball, volleyball, hockey and swimming all taking place. Some clubs, some fixtures!

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It was busy down in PE after school today! We had football, netball, volleyball, hockey and swimming all taking place. Some clubs, some fixtures!

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three of our pupils attended the Stirling Secondary Schools Dance Competition at The Peak, Stirling. Well done girls! Not only did they compete, but they also got to take part in a couple of workshops which they loved! 

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three of our pupils attended the Stirling Secondary Schools Dance Competition at The Peak, Stirling. Well done girls! Not only did they compete, but they also got to take part in a couple of workshops which they loved! 

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Today, our S1 and Senior girls played Dunblane High. We are delighted to come away with two wins. Thank you to Dunblane for making the journey and for two great games! 

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Today, our S1 and Senior girls played Dunblane High. We are delighted to come away with two wins. Thank you to Dunblane for making the journey and for two great games! 

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Congratulations to Mary Savva and Rose Simons who spoke brilliantly tonight and progressed to the next round of the Donald Dewar debating competition.

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Congratulations to Mary Savva and Rose Simons who spoke brilliantly tonight and progressed to the next round of the Donald Dewar debating competition.

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Well done to the S3/4 rugby girls playing against Wallace High

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Well done to the S3/4 rugby girls playing against Wallace High

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Another great performance from our Senior Boys team wither their 4-1 win against Alva

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Another great performance from our Senior Boys team wither their 4-1 win against Alva

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S3 and Senior netball girls played against McLaren and came away with 2 wins. Congratulations to both teams

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S3 and Senior netball girls played against McLaren and came away with 2 wins. Congratulations to both teams

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We are proud to support Movember movement this year, raising money in memory of Sandy Holroyd. 

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We are proud to support Movember movement this year, raising money in memory of Sandy Holroyd. 

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S6 Sports Leaders went to Kippen and Strathblane Primary and nursery.

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S6 Sports Leaders went to Kippen and Strathblane Primary and nursery.

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Updated Mobile Phone Policy - V6 1/12/2024

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Updated Mobile Phone Policy - V6 1/12/2024

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New policy will start in January 2025

** Any young person seen with a phone out in class will have it confiscated for the rest of the day.

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Practising for the Christmas dances #lifeskills

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Christmas dance tickets on sale from 27 November 2024 - cash only

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Christmas dance tickets on sale from 27 November 2024 - cash only

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S1-4 £8

S5-6 £10

Includes food, drinks, professional band, games & prizes

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Mobile Phone Policy Update Meeting HT Presentation 

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Mobile Phone Policy Update Meeting HT Presentation 

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New policy will be implemented in January.

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Our Young People & Smart Phones (from March 2024)

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Our Young People & Smart Phones (from March 2024)

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Our Young People & Mobile Phones Presentation 18/3/24

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What to look out for: Snap Chat, Group Chats, Air dropping, Digital Footprint

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Balfron High School - Christmas Fair 2024

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Parent Session - Thursday 28th November 6.30pm Strathendrick Suite

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Parent Session - Thursday 28th November 6.30pm Strathendrick Suite

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Live N Learn invite parents/carers to come and hear about the sessions delivered to S4 pupils

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Study Skills Sessions for S4 from Live N Learn - Thursday 28th November

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Study Skills Sessions for S4 from Live N Learn - Thursday 28th November

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Mindset for exams workshops

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Course outcomes:

Inspirational study skills workshops offering a variety of practical study tools required to achieve success. We tackle the 'how to study' issue head on, where young people recognise how their attitude plays a key role in their motivation and their ability to persist in the face of setbacks. This is about revising and planning, it's the why to study and the how, offering a timely motivational boost & a toolkit of strategies to help your students achieve their potential.

Topics covered:

Taking personal responsibility and 'making it happen'

Time management & prioritisation

Developing a growth mindset & building resilience

4 step revision process with 30 study strategies

Overcoming distractions

Grasping opportunities

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study skills exams workshop revision exam support

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S1/2 Netball Squad take on Dunblane High School

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S1/2 Netball Squad take on Dunblane High School

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S1/2 Netball Squad take on Dunblane High School

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Come along to our Bingo and Games Night - all welcome!

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Come along to our Bingo and Games Night - all welcome!

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Our senior rugby squad arriving at Fettes College

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Our senior rugby squad arriving at Fettes College

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Our boys were recognised for their skill, competitive spirit, hard work and great sportsmanship.

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Please do join us in encouraging our young people to attend. Staff give up time unpaid, to offer these sessions.

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S4 Study Skills Assembly from this morning: 11/11/24

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S4 Study Skills Assembly from this morning: 11/11/24

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The Sports Council met today.  Pupils discussed how we can improve our PE, Physical Activity and Sport. Lots of positive conversations and ideas to take forward. Huge thanks to our young Ambassadors for leading.

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The Sports Council met today.  Pupils discussed how we can improve our PE, Physical Activity and Sport. Lots of positive conversations and ideas to take forward. Huge thanks to our young Ambassadors for leading.

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S3s enjoying their wellbeing lessons today, either choosing the ’be active sessions’ of football, badminton or netball, sports leader ship or working on their scrap books for their mental health award. 

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S3s enjoying their wellbeing lessons today, either choosing the ’be active sessions’ of football, badminton or netball, sports leader ship or working on their scrap books for their mental health award. 

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U18 Rugby team played in the Stirling Schools 10s tournament. A great event, with good rugby, played in a great spirit.

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U18 Rugby team played in the Stirling Schools 10s tournament. A great event, with good rugby, played in a great spirit.

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S1 Form Class Leader Interviews as per invitation

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S1 Form Class Leader Interviews as per invitation

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Staff Vs S6 football with some S5 to help!  It was a great competitive match, well done to the S6 who took a narrow 3-2 win.  

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Staff Vs S6 football with some S5 to help!  It was a great competitive match, well done to the S6 who took a narrow 3-2 win.  

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We raised money for our mental health partner Back OnSide

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Well done to our Bike to School winners! In partnership with Forth Environment Link they completed the most rides throughout the competition period. Thanks to Scott at FEL for organising and providing prizes.

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Well done to our Bike to School winners! In partnership with Forth Environment Link they completed the most rides throughout the competition period. Thanks to Scott at FEL for organising and providing prizes.

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Male Mental Health month, we will be raising awareness of mental health, suicide, testicular and prostate cancer, supporting MovemberSchools and BackOnSide by raising money throughout November. Here are staff and pupils completing the 60km challenge.

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Male Mental Health month, we will be raising awareness of mental health, suicide, testicular and prostate cancer, supporting MovemberSchools and BackOnSide by raising money throughout November. Here are staff and pupils completing the 60km challenge.

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The Battle of the Bands. Well done to all the bands but it was Lomond House who won overall! Amazing performances from all involved.

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The Battle of the Bands. Well done to all the bands but it was Lomond House who won overall! Amazing performances from all involved.

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The Balfron High Inter House Swim Gala at the RossMurdoch Swimming Pool. Well done to Lomond House who were the winners. Nice to have our local swim club Balfron Barracudas there to support!

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The Balfron High Inter House Swim Gala at the RossMurdoch Swimming Pool. Well done to Lomond House who were the winners. Nice to have our local swim club Balfron Barracudas there to support!

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Back Onside are proud to be partnering with Balfron High to support pupils, staff and parents with their Mental Health, whilst educating and spreading awareness. 

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Back Onside are proud to be partnering with Balfron High to support pupils, staff and parents with their Mental Health, whilst educating and spreading awareness. 

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We’re doing this by providing:

- Monthly drop-in sessions for pupils to talk openly about how they are feeling with Back Onside’s Team

- Suicide awareness presentations for parents to educate & raise awareness about suicide prevention

- A presentation with senior pupils, which was delivered last week, which offered an opportunity to ask questions and talk openly about anything Mental Health related.

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Thank you to Hannah & Grace for raising awareness of neurodiversity and disability in assemblies

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Thank you to Hannah & Grace for raising awareness of neurodiversity and disability in assemblies

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What a result for Balfron High’s Girls U15’s tonight. Great match against Dunblane.

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What a result for Balfron High’s Girls U15’s tonight. Great match against Dunblane.

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Entry form link is below, and closing date will be the 25th November:

https://forms.gle/8VBH5nqBfDA1BQKn6

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Parent Council Minutes 10 September 2024

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Parent Council Minutes 10 September 2024

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S2-4 Top of the Bench Competition 21/11/15, 6-9pm

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S2-4 Top of the Bench Competition 21/11/15, 6-9pm

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See Mrs Murray or Dr Burns if interested

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S2-4 Top of the Bench Competition 21/11/15, 6-9pm

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S2-4 Top of the Bench Competition 21/11/15, 6-9pm

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See Mrs Murray or Dr Burns if interested

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S2-4 Top of the Bench Competition 21/11/15, 6-9pm

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S2-4 Top of the Bench Competition 21/11/15, 6-9pm

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S6 Tracking Reports were emailed (October)

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S6 Tracking Reports were emailed (October)

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S5 Tracking Reports were emailed (October)

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S5 Tracking Reports were emailed (October)

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S4 Tracking Reports were emailed (October)

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S4 Tracking Reports were emailed (October)

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S2 Tracking Reports were emailed (September) 

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S2 Tracking Reports were emailed (September) 

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Well done to both the S1/2 Girls and S3/4 Boys Rugby teams who played against Falkirk High today. Two great games played!

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Well done to both the S1/2 Girls and S3/4 Boys Rugby teams who played against Falkirk High today. Two great games played!

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Columba 1400. Fabulous afternoon doing the search & rescue. Teamwork at it’s best!

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Columba 1400. Fabulous afternoon doing the search & rescue. Teamwork at it’s best!

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Amazing weather for our week on Skye at Columba 1400

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Amazing weather for our week on Skye at Columba 1400

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Back to winning ways today away to Falkirk. A real team performance.

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Back to winning ways today away to Falkirk. A real team performance.

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Pupil Parliament convened today to share plans and support pupil leadership and participation

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Pupil Parliament convened today to share plans and support pupil leadership and participation

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For ScotClimate week Balfron High pupils visited Drymen moorland as part of the UK National Park’s MICCI project, monitoring peatland health since 2019. Hands-on learning about climate, nature & the vital role of peatlands in tackling climate change! 

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For ScotClimate week Balfron High pupils visited Drymen moorland as part of the UK National Park’s MICCI project, monitoring peatland health since 2019. Hands-on learning about climate, nature & the vital role of peatlands in tackling climate change! 

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Well done to the S3/4 Rugby team who played Dunblane this week. 22:12

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Well done to the S3/4 Rugby team who played Dunblane this week. 22:12

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It was a win for S1 Campsie in the Inter House Football.

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It was a win for S1 Campsie in the Inter House Football.