Study Leave and Immersion Classes

Study Leave and Immersion Classes

The following is important information regarding Study Leave and Immersion Classes for senior pupils

If you have any queries concerning this information could you please contact your son/daughter’s House Head in the first instance.

On behalf of all of the staff at The James Young High School, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes for all of our pupils for the completion of their National courses and success in their external exams.

Kind regards

Patricia Gallagher

Head Teacher (Acting)

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APR
2017
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S4, S5, S6, Year Group Messages

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Online Payments – iPayimpact System

Online Payments – iPayimpact System

Online payments available now!  

The online payments system iPayimpact  is a secure and convenient way to pay for school meals, trips, activities and other school purchases.

Accessing iPayimpact

  • Full information about the system and unique activation codes have been sent home with each child if you would like a copy of the letter please just contact the school office
  • Once you have this information click here to access the iPayimpact system and create ...
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MAR
2017
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School News

Senior Phase Prospectus and Application form

Senior Phase Prospectus and Application form

The key question for pupils at this stage of their education is to decide with the help of their parents/carers is “What do I want to achieve by my leaving date?”

In order to help with this, we have produced this prospectus. It starts with some general information and then gives you course outlines for the subjects and levels offered in the senior school. There is an additional section for S6 pupils towards the end. Please take time to read through ...

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FEB
2017
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S4, S5, S6, Year Group Messages

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S2 into S3 Personalisation and Choice Booklet

S2 into S3 Personalisation and Choice Booklet

The attached booklet has been produced for second year pupils and their parents. We hope that it gives you the right amount of information about how pupils can personalise their learning as they enter the final year of the Broad General Education.

It is important that this is not viewed as course choice in the traditional sense. This now happens at the end of S3. The purpose of personalising the curriculum of pupils in S3 is to allow more depth and ...

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9
FEB
2017
0

S2, Year Group Messages

Positive Destinations Website

Positive Destinations Website

The Positive Destinations Website was launched in June and is a valuable resource for school leavers and at option times. It has information on job vacancies, modern apprenticeships, training, colleges, university courses, information on CV’s, application forms and interview techniques.

Check the website out at www.positive-destinations.co.uk or by clicking on the link.

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DEC
2015
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S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, Year Group Messages

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The Post Results Service

The Post Results Service
Per our letter dated April 2017 – SQA Exceptional Circumstances and Post Results Service

The Post Results Service operates after the results have been published where a concern exists about an awarded grade which is significantly out of line with expectations. West Lothian council schools will only submit requests on the basis of strong evidence. Requests will not be submitted on compassionate grounds for the Post Results Service and will not be submitted on the grounds that the parent/carer offers to ...

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JUN
2017
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S5, S6

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Re-coursing Drop in Day

Re-coursing Drop in Day

Pupils will get their exams results on 8 August 2017. 

 Should pupils wish to make any changes to their courses for next session following exam results, school staff be will available in the school  between 9 August from 10 am – 12 pm
Pupils do not need to make an appointment just drop in to the Lecture Theatre.

 

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JUN
2017
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S4, S5, S6

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JYHS Debating Team

JYHS Debating Team

On Thursday 15 June  the Law Society of Scotland held their national schools’ debating final in the Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament.

The society ran an afternoon of activities for pupils and teachers to attend, prior to the debate itself. The JYHS team performed brilliantly during the rounds this year making it all the way to the semi-finals.

Congratulations to Sebastian, Rachel, Laura, Erica, Lauren, April and Ellie for all their hard work during the year.

 

 

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22
JUN
2017
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School News

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Family Learning

Family Learning

As a school we are absolutely committed to exploring ways of doing things better for the young people at the James Young High School. It’s very important that we get as much feedback as possible from you as part of our school community which will allow us to improve various aspects of our practice.

Research has shown that family learning can significantly enhance a child’s learning experiences and we would like to start considering how we can take this forward more ...

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22
JUN
2017
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S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, Year Group Messages

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Pump it Up Design Challenge 2017

Pump it Up Design Challenge 2017

All S3 Physics pupils participated in the Pump it Up Design Challenge during May.

Congratulations to Chris, Holly and Jacob whose design for a temperature controlled greenhouse was chosen by judges from Mitsubishi Electric and The West Lothian Chamber of Commerce as the winning entry from our school.

The pupils then showcased their design at the competition final at Howden Park Centre on June 5th, where they gave an excellent presentation to a large audience.

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JUN
2017
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School News

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2017 Readathon

2017 Readathon

The 2nd Annual JYHS Library Sponsored Readathon took place on Friday 16 June, the event was a great success.

30 pupils joined Mrs. Wilson for the 12 hour extravanza and together they read 114 books and todate they have raised £200 towards Library funds.

Thank you to everyone who helped to organise the event and especially to all those who took part.

 

 

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21
JUN
2017
0

School News

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Youth and Philanthropy Initiative

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative

On Thursday the 1st of June JYHS held the final of our Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) in the Lecture Theatre. YPI is an active citizenship programme that raises awareness amongst young people about philanthropy and their local community. YPI Scotland is all about creativity and passion, supporting the issues young people care most about through a unique programme of team work, research and competition.

The winning group representing the Yellow Teapot Club won £3,000 ...

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21
JUN
2017
0

School News

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Sporting Achievements

Sporting Achievements

Scottish Schools Track and Field
A huge well done to the pupils who represented their club and took part in the Scottish Schools Athletics Event. Alix, Iona , Angus  and Hazel all did extremely well in their events

Shot Put            – Alix  3rd
Discus              –  Alix 2nd
Triple Jump      – Hazel 1st
300m                – Iona  4th
800m           ...
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21
JUN
2017
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School News

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Free school transport (2017/18)

Free school transport (2017/18)

Parents and Guardians should be advised that applications should now be made for free school transport in session 2017/18. Applications should only be made for pupils going into the following year groups:

S1, S5 & S6.

All other pupils should retain their current passes for use in 2017/18.

Applications should be made via the Council Website at:
https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/8692/Applications-for-Free-School-Transport

If pupils have lost their passes, replacement passes can also be requested using the online form. Replacement passes will be sent ...

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JUN
2017
0

Year Group Messages

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