St Peter the Apostle High

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S t P e t e r t h e A p o s t l e H i g h

SCHOOL HANDBOOK
St Peter the Apostle is a Roman Catholic High School that takes in the town of Clydebank and covers
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stages from S1-S6. The current roll is 1490 pupils.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Headteacher – Mrs Linda Booth
St Peter the Apostle High School
Kirkoswald Drive
Clydebank
G81 2DB
Tel No – 0141 533 3100
Web - http://www.scottishschools.info/stpetertheapostle/
School Email - schooloffi[email protected]
Parent Council
Web - www.stpetertheapostleparents.org.uk
Email - [email protected]  
In all instances if a parent has a concern or complaint, they should contact the appropriate person
through the school office.
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A statement of the school’s culture, ethos and values, its aspirations for pupils and how it celebrates
achievement.
•Aim: we aim to help all students to
achieve their full potential in each
aspect of their development –
academic, spiritual, physical, personal,
social and emotional.
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• Values: our values are placed firmly in
the Gospel Values of our faith. The
Catholic school is where children
experience, live and enjoy their faith : the
Catholic school loses its purpose without
constant reference to the Gospels and a
frequent encounter with Christ. We must
provide pupils with a living relationship
with Christ. Teachers must reveal the
Christian method not only by word, but also
by every gesture of their behaviour : the
example we set in our behaviour should have
the capacity to transform lives.
Ryan Thomson S6 -
Scottish Cross Country Champion
• Vision: our vision is of a school that is a community of faith, learning and partnership
comprehensive and inclusive ambitious and responsible accountable collegiate
Achievement opportunities are offered to all pupils in
a variety of ways: through sports, performing arts,
external competitions, outward bound courses,
community work, enterprise activities, work
experience, college placements, charity work,
participation in a wide range of clubs etc
These wider achievements are recognised and
celebrated through our whole school Award
Ceremonies, Sports Awards, departmental reward
systems, local press and year assemblies. The
tannoy is often used to celebrate success across
the school.
Fionnula Boyle and Zoe Rocks.
Senior Award Winners
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The Schools Role in the Community
Links with all local parishes are very strong. Our
school chaplain is Parish Priest in St Eunan’s. Local
clergy participate in the school’s Chaplaincy Team
and are frequent visitors to the school. The school
joins in fully and enthusiastically with Education
Week and staff and pupils participate in masses in
every parish. Every Lent pupils deliver a service on
the Stations of the Cross in every church.
Our school also plays a leading role in the national
Caritas Award which encourages young people to
engage in service to their school and parish
communities.
The Head Teacher is a member of the Catholic Head
Teacher’s Association of Scotland.
For the past 8 years our school has had a
Details of the school’s role in the community,
relationship with Olaleni Secondary school in
partnerships with organisations, bodies and people
who work in the school. Tanzania. The link was initially started by Ms
Farren and this has developed into a very strong
link between the two schools.
The school has many links and partnerships with
local organisations. Here is a list of some of them:
Top Up and Reach programmes (links with
universities)
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Mark Scott Leadership for Life programme
Bankie Talk (the Diana Award)
Eco Schools
St Margaret’s Hospice
Fire Reach programme
Millennium Volunteer Awards
CLAN partnership
Y Sort-It
Links to CHAS / Robin House
Tullochan Trust
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
Active Sports
A popular qualification with pupils at the school
Beardmore Hotel (Hospitality)
Youth Achievement Award
Olaleni High School
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Moving From Primary To Secondary
Arrangements for parents offered or seeking a place
for their child in the school, including arrangements
for visiting the school.
Important information on the school can be found in
the school’s website:clubs, curriculum, policies,
bulletins, focus for the week, uniform, parents’
handbook, supported study, calendar of events,
information on departments, advice on study skills
etc
• if seeking a place in the school, parents can contact
the HT who would invite them up to the school for a St Peter the Apostle
visit or refer them on to WDC (if a placing request
from another authority)
The first of the 12 apostles
• Any visit to the school would involve the HT and /
“On this rock, I will build my church”
or DHT and could include a tour of the school if
requested
The school takes its pupils from seven primary schools. These are:
Our Lady of Loretto, Our Holy Redeemer , St Claire’s, St Eunan’s, St Mary’s, St Joseph’s, St Stephen’s
Young People
The move from primary to secondary is an
important event. We at St Peter the Apostle
wish to make this move as smooth as we
can. Young people from our current S1
have been visiting schools along with
senior management and pupil support
teachers. In June our new S1 will come
together as their First Year class, where
they can meet some of their teachers, be
given their timetables and a flavour of
work in the secondary.
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Parents
Special parents’ meetings are organised to allow you to become familiar with the school building and the
staff.
Information sheets and newsletters are also issued through your son or daughter. Should you wish any
extra information, please do not hesitate to contact the school at any time.
Teachers
Members of the school staff, including the Depute Head Teacher and Principal Teacher of Pupil Support
responsible for the new intake, visit the school’s associated primary schools to make contact with Primary
7 pupils and their teachers and plan for their transition.
The Principal Teacher Support for Learning (or representative) attends transition meetings in the primary
school for P7 pupils, who have additional support needs. A transition plan is drawn up and put into
operation. This is likely to include reciprocal visits between staff and establishments and visits to the
secondary school for pupils and parents. Post placement reviews are held for these pupils in September/
October to ensure that they have settled in to secondary education and to address any difficulties.
The design of the school
incorporates features from the shipbuilding
industry, hence the port holes and
funnels on the roof.
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The School Day
Each school day has 6 or 7 periods spread as follows
Registration

8.50 – 9.00

Period 1

9.00 – 9.50

Period 2

9.50 – 10.40

Interval

10.40 – 10.55

Period 3

10.55 – 11.45

Period 4

11.45 – 12.35
Lunch

12.35 – 1.20
Period 5

1.20 – 2.10
Period 6

2.10 – 3.00
On a Monday and Tuesday only
Period 7

3.00 - 3.50 Timekeeping
There is a very strong link between attendance at school and
Clubs
academic success. Pupils should attempt to be on time and
have a high level of attendance.
There are lots of activities that pupils can involve
themselves in at St Peter the Apostle. A sample of
some are below -
Netball Football, Table Tennis, Basketball, Drama –
School Show, Choir, Band, Chess Club, Trampoline,
Rugby, Dance, Badminton, Creative Writing,
Science, Sign Language.
The School Year
We will publish a calendar of key dates on our
school website and information about the academic
year can be found on the council website
Term Dates- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/
education-and-learning/schools/schools-general-
information/term,-holiday-and-closure-dates/
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Transition from S2 to S3
When pupils enter S1 the will study a broad range of
subjects
S1/2
Art, Science, Business Studies, French
and Spanish, Maths, English,
Computing, Music, Drama, Home
Economics, Design, Graphics &
Technology, PE, Social Subjects,
Religious Education, Inter Disciplinary
Learning
At the end of S2 pupils will make 8
choices based on their strengths. An option
choice form can be seen on the next page
S3 (Additional Subjects)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business
Management, Geography, History, Modern
Studies, Dance, Design & Manufacture,
Graphic Communication.
Transition for S3 to the Senior Phase (S4-6)
At the end of S3 pupils will choose 6 subjects to take into the senior phase of S4-6
S4/5/6 (Additional Subjects)
Media Studies, Photography, Metalwork, Duke of Edinburgh, Leadership, Accounts and Finance, Travel &
Tourism, Computer Games Development, Cake Decorating, Dance.
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S2 Option Choice Sheet
COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN
A B C D
English Maths Spanish History
Geography
Modern Studies
COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN
E F G H
Biology Art & Design Administration Biology
Chemistry Design & Computing Business Studies
Manufacture
Physics Home Economics Design & Chemistry
Manufacture
Music Practical Woodwork Computing
PE Graphic Music
Communication
Child Care Hospitality Physics
Practical Woodwork French
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Post school transition arrangements
The school identifies pupils, whose additional support needs are such that they require enhanced support for their
transition to post-school services. All agencies relevant to the post-school transition are invited to the pupil’s S3
review and a plan will be drawn up to support the pupil through the transition process.
Support for Pupils- Additional Support Needs
In line with WDC policy, the school uses a 4 step process based on the Getting It Right for Every
Child(GIRFEC) approach to assess additional needs. This helps us to decide when more targeted support is
required. The 4 steps are: - Identifying concerns; deciding on the child’s needs; deciding on the appropriate stage
of intervention; reviewing the plan.
Further information can be obtained from the WDC website.
www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools/additional-support-needs/assessment
The school has 12 Principal Teachers of Pupil Support, each with a responsibility for an identified client group.
4 of the Principal Teachers have an intensive support client group. These groups are significantly smaller than the
rest and allow for targeted support to be offered to those young people, who have the greatest need. Young
people who have already been identified in primary as having a significant additional support need will normally
be placed in one of the intensive support client groups on entry to our school.
The JAT( the school’s multi-agency support group) meets regularly and includes representatives from
Psychological Services, Social Work and the School Nursing Service. Where a young person requires support
from a number of agencies, permission is sought from the young person and their parent to discuss this at a JAT
meeting. In this way, a multi agency support plan can be drawn up to address a range of needs.
If you are concerned that your child has an additional support need or if you have any questions about your
child’s progress in school, you should contact his/her Pupil Support teacher, who has an overview of your child’s
school experience. Office staff will be able to identify the Pupil Support teacher for your child, if you are unsure
who this is.
Useful websites: -
www.enquire.org.uk ( Scottish Advice Service for Additional Support for Learning)
www.autism.org.uk
www.educationscotland.gov.uk
Health & Wellbeing/RE Curriculum
Issues such as sexual relationships and parenthood will be covered in RE through
the ‘Called to Love’ programme produced by the Scottish Catholic Education
Service. They have also produced an information leaflet for parents, which will be
issued prior to pupils beginning the course.
The Health & Wellbeing Curriculum will address a range of issues, some of which
may be of a sensitive nature. Details of the content of the HWB curriculum will be
provided along with pupil reports. Any parent wishing more information on these
matters should contact the Head of Year.
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Faith Development
St Peter the Apostle High School follows the customs and practices of the
Catholic Church in order to nourish the spirituality and faith of pupils
and staff. Our Catholic tradition is enriched by ancient rites, prayers and
devotions which help young people to become aware of, and show
reverence to, the sacred presence of the living God, Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. Guided by this tradition, we celebrate various seasons and special
feast days to honour God, Mary his Mother and the Saints.
This regular practice of Prayer is complemented by religious services
conducted, sometimes as part of an Assembly, to mark special occasions
- e,g., the distribution of Ashes on Ash Wednesday, the seasons of Advent
or Lent. To mark special Feast Days and Holy Days of Obligation, Holy
Mass will be celebrated by the school chaplain, with the school
community, in school buildings or in local parishes. Some pupils, at
certain stages, may be able to participate in retreats and pilgrimages to
places of special significance within the Catholic tradition.
In terms of pupil participation in R.O. Scottish Government guidance
makes it clear that it makes an important contribution to pupils'
development and that it promotes the ethos of a school by bringing pupils Our Oratory
together and creating a sense of community. However, it also makes clear that Built at the heart of the school
parents have the right to withdraw children from participation in religious
observance and that this right should always be made known to parents and their wishes respected. The Scottish
Government also recognises that:
Where a parent chooses a denominational school for their child's education, they choose to opt in to the
school's ethos and practice which is imbued with religious faith and religious observance. In denominational
schools, it is therefore more difficult to extricate a pupil from all experiences which are influenced by the
school's faith character.
St Peter the Apostle High School thrives on the partnership between school, family and parishes to promote a
positive ethos built upon Gospel values.
School Dress
St Peter the Apostle actively encourages the wearing of school uniform, as
does West Dunbartonshire Council with substantial parental and public
support. School jumpers and ties can be purchased from the school.
The Uniform is:
White shirt or blouse and School tie
School sweater/cardigan/slipover
Dark dress trousers; dark skirt or dress trousers for girls
Black boots or shoes
The PE Kit is
White or purple polo shirt, Dark P.E shorts or track suit bottoms
Clean, non-marking training shoes. St Peter the Apostle - School Uniform
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