Every effort should be made to avoid family holidays during term time as this seriously disrupts a child’s education and greatly reduces learning time. It should be noted that it not only has an adverse effect on a child while he/she is absent from school, but also leads to extended disruption to a child’s education for a period of time when he/she returns to school after the family holiday. Family holidays will only be regarded as authorised absence where prior agreement from the school has been obtained and where it is judged the holiday is important to the wellbeing and cohesion of the family, following serious or terminal illness, bereavement or other traumatic events.

Parents may request that their children be permitted to be absent from school to make an extended visit to relatives. This leave will be regarded the same as a family holiday but will be recorded separately from school holidays for attendance purposes. Requests should be made in writing detailing the destination and the duration.

Pupils from Mosshead Primary normally transfer to Bearsden Academy at the end of their P7 year. There is close liaison between Mosshead Primary and Bearsden Academy and regular meetings take place to ensure your child will have a smooth transition from P7 to S1. Our P7 pupils and parents/guardians will get several opportunities to visit Bearsden Academy before their transfer in August . The pupils will be invited to participate in taster sessions and workshops, run by Bearsden Academy, where they can take part in fun activities over a four week period; pupils and parents will be invited to information roadshows and our P7 pupils will attend Bearsden Academy for two full days in the summer term.

During the summer term members of Bearsden Academy's Guidance Team will visit the children in class and meet with the class teachers in order to gather the relevant information that will ensure your child gets the best possible start at their new school.

Throughout the year staff from Mosshead Primary and Bearsden Academy work together on a variety of projects that are designed to ensure a smooth transition from primary to secondary education and regular meetings of Senior Staff ensures that we are all working towards the same high quality educational experiences for your child.

Contact Details for Bearsden Academy:

Head Teacher - Mr George Cooper   
Bearsden Academy
Stockiemuir Road
Bearsden
Glasgow
G61 3SF
Telephone: 0141 955 2344
Email: office@bearsdenacademy.e-dunbarton.sch.uk

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