WELCOME!

  Eastwood High School values high academic standards and one of our key functions as a school is to ensure that everyone within the school community achieves their full potential. Statistical tables detailing pupil examination performance can be found in the school handbook. Eastwood High School pupils continue to perform well above the national average at both Standard Grade and National Qualifications in the upper school (Advanced Higher, Higher and Intermediate levels). In addition to being encouraged to achieve the highest standards in academic studies Eastwood High School pupils have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities encompassing sports, clubs and recreational activities. At Eastwood, we believe that these activities make a most valuable contribution to a child’s education.

At Eastwood High School we have high expectations of all our pupils and are committed to further raise standards. We will work diligently to ensure that pupils’ time at Eastwood is characterised by success, achievement and happiness.

Discipline is not a major problem in Eastwood High School and the great majority of our pupils go through their school years without receiving a formal punishment. The Head Teacher has the right to exclude a pupil for a short period if his/her behaviour is extremely disruptive and damaging to the education of others. The ultimate sanction is a long-term exclusion from school. We work in partnership with parents and depend on parental support and cooperation in encouraging good behaviour. Consequently early contact is made with parents whenever problems occur. Early identification and systematic school and parental involvement often prevent minor problems from developing into serious difficulties.

Our aim at Eastwood School is to provide a high quality education based on inclusion and equality.

We will do this by:

• Providing a range of courses appropriate to the needs of all pupils.

• Striving to raise standards of educational achievement and attainment for every child.

• Developing teaching and learning strategies to support the needs of all pupils.

• Supporting all pupils in their learning and development thereby encouraging them to reach their full potential.

• Developing a sense of citizenship in our pupils and our partnership with parents and the wider community.

• Ensuring effective use and targeting of resources, including accommodation, finance and staff.

• Providing effective management and leadership that supports self evaluation planning.

Providing a friendly and positive working environment.

Computer Clubs

S1 Computer Club - Monday lunchtimes

S2 Computer Club - Tuesday Lunchtimes

Music Department

Pipe Band

Windband

Choir

String Group

S1 Keyboard Club

Guitar Group

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

GENERAL:

Managed by our School Sports Coordinator staff from many departments run clubs

and teams in Hockey, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Badminton, Aerobics, Athletics,

Dance (modem and cultural), Table Tennis, Golf, Rugby and Cricket.

Pupils also have the opportunity to represent the school in Music, Debating

competition and Quizes. 

Our school show this year was ‘Juke Box Journey’. The performance was in

October and was enjoyed by pupils, parents, staff and members of the local

community.

Other after school and lunch time clubs provide opportunity for pupils in Art,

Model Making, Science, Drama, Computing, Internet Use and Scripture Union

Groups of pupils visit theatres, museums and other places of interest. Much use is

made of the school mini bus to assist with travelling.

Part of the last week of the summer term is used for ‘Activities’ where pupils

participate in a wide selection of trips and visits and activities. This ranges from

year group trips to the Magnum and Alton Towers to Chess, Drama and Golf and

Sailing with the Ocean Youth Club.

Foreign visits have been organised in recent years to Germany, France, Austria,

Belgium and Switzerland. Our second Ski visit to the USA took place during the

Easter break.

Parental approval is required for pupils to participate in any activity where there is

considered to be a degree of risk and for all foreign trips

SALT:

SALT meets one lunchtime each week in the school. Run by senior pupils it is

specifically aimed at first and second year pupils and presents the Christian faith

in active and exciting ways. All first and second year pupils are invited to attend.

OTHER RELIGIOUS FAITHS:

The School seeks to allow pupils of all faiths the opportunity to observe key

religious events. An excellent example of this is our Ramadan Focus Group which

was set up to assist Muslim pupils with their observance of Ramadan and the

celebration of Eid.

First Year

            In S1 this session our pupils are formed into seven classes for English, Mathematics, French, Geography, History; smaller classes are formed in Science, Art, Health &Food Technology, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education, Information Communication Technology, Social Education and Technical Education. All classes contain a broadly similar spread of ability except in Mathematics where classes are set according to level. In both S1 and S2 setting of classes by ability is being introduced in Modern Languages and English.

            A variety of teaching approaches is encouraged including whole-class, group work, paired activities and individual assignments. Some materials set common tasks which lead to different outcomes according to ability. Others have a common body or core of work which all pupils are expected to complete and thereafter proceed, if capable, to more demanding exercises and assignments by way of extension.

             Co-operative teaching occurs mainly in English and Mathematics. This approach allows two teachers to work together in the same classroom thus doubling the amount of individual teaching. This enables more time to be spent helping pupils of all abilities to solve problems. The second teacher may be either a departmental colleague or a Learning Support Specialist. Pupils with major difficulties may be extracted for extra help. A number of senior pupils are attached to particular junior pupils to assist them in English and Mathematics under the guidance of Mrs. Martin.