All Saints RC Secondary
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For other schools with a similar name see All Saints High School
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All Saints RC Secondary is a comprehensive, co-educational, Roman Catholic public school situated in the north-east of Glasgow
, which is run by the headteacher, Gerry Lyons.
Established in 1972. The school was rebuilt into a newer, more modern version in 2002, with better facilities but fewer classrooms.
, Intermediate 2
, Standard Grade
, Higher
, and a wide range of Advanced Highers.
The typical student chooses eight subjects at the end of their second year to study for 2 years at either Standard Grade or Intermediate 1 level. Compulsory subjects at this stage include English, Mathematics, and a selection of one Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), one Social Science (History, Geography, Modern Studies), one Fine Art (Art & Design, Music, Home Economics, Technical), one Modern Language (French, Spanish), and one Business Study (Administration, Computing Studies, Accounting & Finance, Economics). The layout of the timetable enables flexibility, with students being able to choose two Sciences/Languages/Business Studies, depending on their strengths and preferences.
At the end of S4, those deciding to stay on, depending on their exam results from S4, progress to Intermediate 2 and Higher level. This time, only English is a compulsory academic subject, and an additional four subjects are chosen. The restrictions seen at S3/4 stage are dropped, with Science, Social Science, Language, Fine Art, and Business Study not being compulsory.
In S6, students have the choice to take Intermediate 2, Higher, or Advanced Higher subjects. At this stage, no subjects are compulsory, giving students free rein over their course of study, with free periods also being allowed.
Due to staff restrictions, only a few subjects can be offered at Advanced Higher internally, with students requesting others usually transferred outside the school for a few periods per week. Current Advanced Highers offered within timetable include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Music, French, & Art, with other courses being subject to intake and staffing.
S6 students are also offered the choice of less strenuous subjects. The school offers cake decorating (Int1/2), electronics (Int1), and travel and tourism (Int1). The school also run the IT industry standard qualification, the Cisco Networking Academy after school exclusively for S6 pupils. As well as this, S6 Enterprise, Community Involvement, Experience, and Peer Support are also offered, so as to prepare students for the World of Work.
. Each house has a head, which is the pupil support teacher, and the pupils are sorted into the houses by surname. The Houses play an important part in Student Life - their Head of House usually acts as the pinnacle of discipline and moral support within school, while House assemblies are recurring. The inter-House Championship also takes place each year, encouraging friendly competition in school.
All Saints High School
All Saints High School may refer to:United Kingdom:*All Saints Catholic Language College, Rawtenstall*All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England*All Saints RC School, Ladybrook*All Saints RC Secondary, GlasgowCanada:...
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All Saints RC Secondary is a comprehensive, co-educational, Roman Catholic public school situated in the north-east of Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, which is run by the headteacher, Gerry Lyons.
Established in 1972. The school was rebuilt into a newer, more modern version in 2002, with better facilities but fewer classrooms.
Student life
The school offers a wide variety of subjects for students to study. They are available at access level, Intermediate 1Intermediate 1
Intermediate 1 is an educational qualification in Scotland on the Scottish Qualifications Authority Scottish Qualifications Certificate achievement ladder similar to General Level at Standard Grades; it is the next step after Access 3...
, Intermediate 2
Intermediate 2
Intermediate 2 level is Level 5 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. Though equivalent to the Credit Level Standard Grade, there is an element of debate to this as it is perceived to be more difficult in some subjects, but less in others....
, Standard Grade
Standard Grade
Standard Grades are Scotland's educational qualifications for students aged around 14 to 16 years, which are due to be fully replaced in 2014 when Scottish Qualifications Authority's Higher Still system becomes the main qualifications as part of the major shake up of Scotland's education system as...
, Higher
Higher (Scottish)
In Scotland the Higher is one of the national school-leaving certificate exams and university entrance qualifications of the Scottish Qualifications Certificate offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. It superseded the old Higher Grade on the Scottish Certificate of Education...
, and a wide range of Advanced Highers.
The typical student chooses eight subjects at the end of their second year to study for 2 years at either Standard Grade or Intermediate 1 level. Compulsory subjects at this stage include English, Mathematics, and a selection of one Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), one Social Science (History, Geography, Modern Studies), one Fine Art (Art & Design, Music, Home Economics, Technical), one Modern Language (French, Spanish), and one Business Study (Administration, Computing Studies, Accounting & Finance, Economics). The layout of the timetable enables flexibility, with students being able to choose two Sciences/Languages/Business Studies, depending on their strengths and preferences.
At the end of S4, those deciding to stay on, depending on their exam results from S4, progress to Intermediate 2 and Higher level. This time, only English is a compulsory academic subject, and an additional four subjects are chosen. The restrictions seen at S3/4 stage are dropped, with Science, Social Science, Language, Fine Art, and Business Study not being compulsory.
In S6, students have the choice to take Intermediate 2, Higher, or Advanced Higher subjects. At this stage, no subjects are compulsory, giving students free rein over their course of study, with free periods also being allowed.
Due to staff restrictions, only a few subjects can be offered at Advanced Higher internally, with students requesting others usually transferred outside the school for a few periods per week. Current Advanced Highers offered within timetable include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Music, French, & Art, with other courses being subject to intake and staffing.
S6 students are also offered the choice of less strenuous subjects. The school offers cake decorating (Int1/2), electronics (Int1), and travel and tourism (Int1). The school also run the IT industry standard qualification, the Cisco Networking Academy after school exclusively for S6 pupils. As well as this, S6 Enterprise, Community Involvement, Experience, and Peer Support are also offered, so as to prepare students for the World of Work.
Houses
The school also has 5 houses each named after the five Roman Catholic saints linked to All SaintsAll Saints
All Saints' Day , often shortened to All Saints, is a solemnity celebrated on 1 November by parts of Western Christianity, and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Christianity, in honour of all the saints, known and unknown...
. Each house has a head, which is the pupil support teacher, and the pupils are sorted into the houses by surname. The Houses play an important part in Student Life - their Head of House usually acts as the pinnacle of discipline and moral support within school, while House assemblies are recurring. The inter-House Championship also takes place each year, encouraging friendly competition in school.
| House | Surnames | Head of House | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's | A-C | Carol Rafferty | Physical Education |
| St Monica's | D-H | Sharon Brady | Art and Design |
| St Philomena's | I-M, U-Z | Jamie Farrell | Technical |
| St Aloysius' | Mc/Mac/N | Kevin Graham | Technical |
| St Catherine's | O-T | Marymay Marlin | English |
- 1 games hall
- 2 gymnasia
- 1 fitness suite
- 1 drama studio
- 6 musical practice rooms
- 1 community cafeteria
- 1 purpose built oratory
- 1 learning resource centre/library
- 4 grass playing fields
- 1 ash playing field
Notable former pupils
- Paul Martin MSPPaul Martin (Scottish politician)Paul Martin is a Scottish Labour politician, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow Provan constituency since May 2011, having formerly been MSP for Glasgow Springburn from the beginning of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 until the constituency was abolished for the 2011...
- Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow SpringburnGlasgow Springburn (Scottish Parliament constituency)Glasgow Springburn was a constituency of the Scottish Parliament . It elected one Member of the Scottish Parliament by the plurality method of election....
constituency since 1999.