DGS Support Department

Be positive. Be true. Be kind.

[dunoongs @dunoongs]

We have done it!

We have won the World's @BestSchoolPrize for #communitycollaboration

Relive the announcement via the link below:

https://t.co/k75AnOHE7z

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We are still in shock but absolutely delighted with this! THANK YOU @T4EduC

[dunoongs @dunoongs]

We have made the FINAL 3 of @BestSchoolPrize Watch the video below for more information and please vote for us via the link below.

https://t.co/ynmavnAkhq

#StrongSchools #TransformingEducation

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Teachers’ Conference at @UofGlasgow getting the inside scoop on applying to university, widening access and admissions 👩🏻‍🎓

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Some of our Learning Centre pupils have been breaking pallets to start a community garden at the toy library next to the school. Hard graft but they were more than up to the challenge! 🔨💪🏼 Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks!

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Senior pupils attended our drop in Virtual UCAS Showcase today. Twelve universities from across Scotland delivered inputs on the application process, their courses, clubs etc. An informative and interesting day with lots of useful hints & tips! Huge thank you to @Careers_Clark 👌🏼

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

During lunch time of Thursday, our S1 pupils had the opportunity to sign up for all the wonderful clubs our staff offer during lunch times and after school. Pupils also met our support services - Young Carers & School Nurses @dunoongs @yccowalandbute

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Today members of our SPLT and prefects undertook day 1 of their @MVPScot training. They will use this to deliver sessions to our young people in S1-3 #mentorsinviolenceprovention

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Excited to begin our journey with @ArgyllButeEPS Addressing Non-Attendance. Meeting today with our Primary Colleagues and Partners to discuss wider approaches to maximising attendance 🙌🏼 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

An excellent talk by @abewdhq to our S2, S3 & S4’s about water safety. The interactive demonstration offered the young people the opportunity to take part in a simulated water rescue and how our bodies function under cold water. #FloatToLive

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Dunoon Grammar’s DHT Support had an excellent trip to Campbeltown Grammar today to assist with interviews and talk all things support. Cowal and Kintyre looking bonnie as ever!🤩 @dunoongs @CampbeltownGS @helenininnellan

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Today dgs said goodbye to the legend that is Mr Deans. @BearsdenAcademy look after him for us. Dgs support will not be the same without you.

[dunoongs @dunoongs]

Delighted and honoured to be the first Scottish school to become a Digital Schoolhouse. Thank you to all at @DigSchoolhouse for the opportunity and warm welcome. #DSHplay

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Our S6’s & SPLT pupils are busy preparing our 1st of TWO @macmillancancer coffee mornings during house time today & tomorrow. The 🧁 🍰 🍫 on offer look 👌👌 & ££££ raised is for a fantastic cause @dunoongs @DGSHeadteacher #MacmillanCoffeeMorning #charity #seniorpupilleadership

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

A massive congratulations 🥳 👏 to our @dunoongs new House captains from Benmore, Cowal, Hafton & Milton delivering details from our House council meeting virtually to the house classes via Google Classroom. Technology & #pupilvoice working 2gether @DGSHeadteacher @alxjohnson01

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Senior @dunoongs pupils have been enjoying the Scottish Education Exhibition taking place online today. A fantastic opportunity to engage with Higher & Further Education institutions & learn more about their potential pathways @dgsdyw @skillsdevscot @Careers_Clark @DGSHeadteacher

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Delighted to support our young people’s @ucas_online applications with tonight’s 1st after school drop in session. Tho we are in the UCAS phase on the year, we are supporting all @dunoongs pathways inc. College (Jan 2022 onwards) & full time work & apprenticeships @skillsdevscot

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

Calling all senior pupils @dunoongs #nowrongpath #ucas

[My World of Work @mywowscotland]

Teachers! 📣

The 2021 virtual Scottish Education Exhibition bookings are now open! It's a free event for senior phase pupils on Thurs 9 Sep to talk to 14 Scottish unis, four colleges, SDS and SAAS about FE and HE options. Find out more: https://t.co/axtDA9N4bY #ScotEdEx

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

💥!!Boom!!💥 & just like THAT , a new term is underway @dunoongs @dgs_support ….here are some of the many fantastic positive msgs our s1 & s2 pupils wanted to share with the DGS community from their 1st PSE lesson, start as we mean to go on 🙌 #BeKind @DGSHeadteacher @pgtip5

[DGS Support Department @dgs_support]

@Careers_Clark @dunoongs @dht_sam @helenininnellan @skirtyc Thank you 🙏 to you & @gillian05641934 & Petreena from @skillsdevscot for all the support you give @dunoongs & the young people. Amazing job you 3 do 👏👏👏