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​It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the Kirkwall Grammar School website.

The website has been designed to share essential information with pupils and families.


COVID UPDATES

20/12/20
The Scottish Government has issued new guidance for the festive period which will significantly tighten protections against
Coronavirus.

Full details can be found here:  https://bit.ly/2J5dJpP

We will be updating information over the festive period and as we approach the start of the next term.

23/12/20
Latest information from OIC regarding schools opening in January can be viewed here

05/01/21
Update letter from Head Teacher can be viewed here

08/01/21
Update letter from Head Teacher can be viewed here

22/01/21
Update letter for Head Teacher can be viewed here

KGS S2 into S3 Options open on Monday 18 January and the deadline for completed forms is Friday 19 February. Course descriptors, an options presentation and the options form are available by clicking on the image above.
SUPPORT FOR REMOTE LEARNING

Digital Literacy and the use of Digital Technology as part of learning and teaching is an area that we have been working on in school for some time.

As we enter another period of remote learning from home we have updated the Support Guide below for parents/carers.

This Introduction to Digital Literacy has been designed to introduce you to the Digital platforms that your child will be using in secondary school allowing you as parents/carers to support your child’s learning at home.

​Click on the image below to download the full Guide.
 
​In order to ensure the safe and smooth running of the school we have some
very important reminders for parents/carers which can be viewed by clicking
here

OIC/Government Updates

Latest Government/OIC advice on illness/Covid-19 can be viewed here & here
New advice on face coverings in school can be viewed by clicking here & here
November update letter from Executive Director can be viewed here
The following updates have been sent via email/Xpressions to parents & carers.
They can be viewed by clicking on the links below:

Head Teacher Letter
OIC Letter
FAQ
Safe Return to School letter

SQA QUALIFICATIONS

The documents below are a useful resource to help understand the current SQA qualifications that pupils gain at school. The first document makes a comparison between the current National Qualifications and their predecessors such as Standard Grades and O Grades.

The second document lets you see where the current School Qualifications fit in with other qualifications such as those gained at College or University.
CEOP helps any child or young person who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported, the reporting process and what will happen if you make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.