Activities Days 2019 – In-School and Day Trip Choices

Below are links to the Activities Days – Day and In-School 2019 Booklet which contains details of all day trips and in-school activities for our upcoming Activities Days running 8th to 10th May 2019. Please note these were emailed out to relevant pupils on 15th February 2019.

Pupils will have received an Activities Day Choice Form at registration. This is also linked here. Please discuss the trip options with them and complete and return the form to registration teachers by Friday, 1st March.

Once all forms are collated, if your child has opted to participate in to a day trip you will receive an invoice; please note all in-school activities are free of charge to pupils.

In-School and Day Choice Booklet 2019

2019 In-School and Day Choice Form 2019

Moving On! Youth Recruitment Event

Following the success of previous years, the Moving On! Youth Recruitment Event returns for 2019! Delivered in partnership by Aberdeen City Council, Skills Development Scotland and the Department for Work and Pensions, this event attracts employers and training providers from a variety of sectors providing young people with a fantastic opportunity to consider their future.

Targeted at young people aged 16-25, this event has something for everyone, whether they are interested in further study, accessing training, gaining employment or a combination of these options, there will be a range of live opportunities to explore. For those in need of some inspiration, or tips in how to shine in their applications, personal statements or interviews, support will be at hand from SDS & DWP advisors as well as our knowledgeable exhibitors.

The event will be held on –
Monday 25th March 2019
Aberdeen Town House, Broad Street
12:00-5:30pm

Foundation Apprenticeship Events – NESCol – February 2019

NESCol are holding 2 awareness raising events for Foundation Apprenticeships at the two city campuses.  These events are for pupils and parents who are interested in Foundation Apprenticeships for the 2019 intake.  The pupils will have a chance to speak to Faculty staff members and current apprentices to find out more about the qualifications.  They will also have the opportunity to see the facilities at the college.

If interested, register using the links below. (Please note there are separate links for the two events).

Mon 25 Feb 2019 – https://bit.ly/2MszUDM – Altens

Tues 26 Feb 2019 – https://bit.ly/2HwPaR5 – Gallowgate

Information about the Foundation Apprenticeships being offered in the college along with the days and times they are scheduled to run is below.  There are some courses where the days and times are still to be confirmed.  Please be aware that these times are subject to change and courses will only run if there are sufficient applicants.

FA Open Night Leaflet

Applying for a Primary or Secondary School Place

The applications process for primary and secondary school places is changing. To make it easier to apply, Aberdeen City Council are introducing online applications for children starting or moving schools in 2019.

The online application form and full information on how to complete it are available on the Aberdeen City Council website – www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/schoolapplications

Secondary School Applications Leaflet

Please note, the nursery school application process has not changed. For more information about applying for a nursery place, see www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/nurseryapplications