Parent Briefing Term 3 March 2023
Parent Briefing Term 3 March 2023
Parent Briefing
Term 3 | March 2023
Spring is certainly in the air as we end another busy and hugely successful term at Keith Grammar
School. The light mornings and longer evenings make a huge difference to the wellbeing of
everyone in our school community. Getting out and about to do more outdoor based activities is
beneficial for everyone.
Although it has been twelve weeks since we returned from the Christmas break this term has flown by
and its hard to believe we are at the Easter break already. I would like to take this opportunity to
thank all staff for their diligence , hard work and commitment to our young people over the course of
the term. As you will see from the Celebration of Success newsletter there have been many
experiences both in and out of class for our young people to engage with and many successes to be
proud of! Term 4 will continue to offer many more opportunities too.
It’s hard to get to this point in the term and not have our Senior Phase pupils at the forefront of our
minds. At this point they should be using every minute to revise and consolidate their learning for the
year in preparation for their exams. This is where their hard work will pay off and as Parent/Carers,
your support is a huge part of their journey to success. I would like to wish all pupils in S4, S5 and S6 the
very best of luck and to remind them we are available to support them throughout the exam diet.
This means that all young people have the option of either wearing non branded black clothing, or
clothing that has the Keith Grammar branding on it. Unfortunately, a small group of young people
continue to do neither of these, and so we are asking for the support of parents and carers in
encouraging this minority of young people to wear appropriate school uniform. A full list of
acceptable items of school uniform is provided on our web site, which can be accessed via the link
above.
Activities
This year, we are delighted that we can offer two activities days to our young people in S1-3 on
Wednesday 24th May and Thursday 25th May. Teaching staff have been finalising plans for these days and
information will be sent out after the holidays. These activities days will allow our young people to enjoy a
different type of learning outwith the normal timetabled classes. This will allow pupils to have fun, build
relationships and develop a variety of skills that will benefit them when they return to the classroom. Pupils
will be able to choose from a variety of activities offered in school or further afield. Some of the activities
will have a fee attached to them, whilst others will be free of charge.
Garden Project
As the weather improves and days are becoming brighter, we are looking forward to finally being able to
offer our garden space to our young people as place to enjoy during social times as well as
timetabled learning periods. As soon as we come back from the Easter Holidays, school staff and pupils
will be planting vegetables, flowers and other plants as well as ensuring that there is seating available for
people to enjoy this space. Should any parent or carer be willing to help us out with transforming this quad
area into our garden after the holidays, then that would be very welcome indeed. Please just get in touch
with our staff in the school office.
Summer Sizzler
We will be celebrating the young people at KGS and throwing a Summer Sizzler Dance for all year groups
on Thursday 1st June from 7pm—10pm. The theme of the dance is Summer Time and we are planning to
have Ice Cream,, BBQ and a Pick & Mix stand. There is no dress code, but appropriate summer outfits are
encouraged. Get the hula skirts out, and hopefully the Keith weather will hold out! The young people will
enjoy jigging along to Ill Tricket, who will provide a Ceilidh, with a disco in between. There will be awards
given out at the event which are decided on by the young people for both pupils and teachers. It is going
to be a night to remember, look out for the Facebook take over with pictures and memories from the
night!
Alan Bruce
Head Teacher