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Blairgowrie High School
Prospectus 2012/2013
PEER SUPPORT
The school implements a ‘Peer Support Programme’ where S6 pupils are trained to assist in a
number of areas.
These range from in class support for pupils, assisting in our motor skills programme, acting as
buddies for new pupils, particularly our new S1 pupils and others who enrol during the year.
The programme has been very successful thanks to the effort and skill of those S6 pupils who have
participated in the programme.
6 ORGANISATION OF SCHOOL DAY
A commencement bell is rung 5 minutes before the start of the morning (registration) and afternoon
(Period 5). This enables pupils to proceed to classes in an orderly manner and to arrive promptly for
the start of each session. The morning session commences with a 10-minute registration period in
designated registration rooms.
PERIOD MONDAY – FRIDAY
Registration 09.00 – 09.10
Period 1 09.10 – 10.05
Period 2 10.05 – 11.00
Interval 11.00 – 11.15
Period 3 11.15 – 12.05
Period 4 12.05 – 12.55
Lunch 12.55 – 13.50
Period 5 13.50 – 14.45
Period 6 14.45 – 15.40
After-school curricular or extra-curricular activities stop at approximately 4.50 pm to enable bustravelling
pupils to Coupar Angus or Alyth to travel home. It is unfortunate that no late bus transport
is available to pupils from other destinations and in such circumstances parents should make
alternative travel arrangements.
7 UNIFORM/CLOTHING
School uniform is supported by all our parents and pupils and as such, there is an extremely high
standard of uniform evident in school. The School Uniform is as follows:
• Black trousers (school trousers, no denim) or skirt, both of which should be at least knee-length.
• White shirt or blouse (these should have buttons to the collar and not be V necked).
• The school tie (available at Doig’s, Blairgowrie).
• Plain black sweatshirt or jersey, no hooded or non-uniform tops will be permitted in class or
assembly.
• Stout shoes (black or brown) are preferred. Where trainers are worn these should be black.
It is further advised that an appropriate outer jacket be carried at all times, available to be worn
if the weather conditions deem appropriate. School uniform is an important part of setting a
positive working atmosphere in the school. We hope that pupils will wear their uniform with pride,
particularly when representing the school at outside places and events.
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ASPIRE