We are constantly seeking to improve things at Harlaw Academy. School improvement is not something I do alone. Over recent years we have found new ways to involve all staff in this activity as well as parents and pupils. With that in mind I attach a very simple grid for you to give me any … read more
There were a few possible topics to speak about from the week just past: the awards event on Monday the last day of senior classes on Tuesday a newspaper article about our study leave which appeared on Tuesday the start of SQA exams on Thursday P7s visiting for a Technology day Our awards event was … read more
Welcome back from the Easter break. In this blog I want to update you on some of the changes and improvements we are taking forward this term. Staff: We are delighted to welcome 3 new teachers to the school – Claire Christie (Social Subjects), Greg Meldrum (English) and Gloria Duguid (supply cover Modern Languages). School … read more
The Harlaw exam timetable is available below or in pdf:- Harlaw Exam Timetable 2019 Pupils should note that the NESCOL courses below will not appear on their individual timetables:- Higher Psychology Higher Sociology Higher Computing (Aberdeen College pupils only Pupils affected by this should check the main timetable and make a note of the exam … read more
Useful guide from the NFPS Social Media Leaflet For Parents Read more publications on Calaméo
Change To School Day QA For Website Read more publications on Calaméo
We are in the process of holding a set of assemblies to cover themes of safety, discrimination and tolerance. The slides I am using are attached here: Special assembly March 2019 We had decided to hold these assemblies before tragic events in New Zealand last week but those events made the assemblies even more relevant. … read more
Today under the banner of ‘Progress’ I want to mention; school day, internet safety and learning. School day: In my blog two weeks ago I highlighted a proposal to shorten the lunchtime. I asked pupils and parents for feedback on the proposal and had to ballot staff. In order to move forward with the proposal … read more
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The SQA exams start in around 20 school days so this blog is for those families who are preparing for the exams. The first thing I will emphasise is to know what you are sitting and when it takes place. Over the next week teachers will be confirming with pupils which level they are being … read more