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Pupils must learn to manage their study time to make sure all subjects and their topics are covered as well as finding a balance between study, leisure and other commitments. The Education Scotland and the National Parent Forum for Scotland websites provide information on how to support your child's studying and revision guides.

At previous Supported Study weekends, Mr Donaghey has introduced a Personal Study Programme

Personal Learning Plans

A number of departments have issued pupils with Personal Learning Plans. These are used to assist pupils with setting targets, encouraging and supporting self assessment and monitoring pupils' progress and next steps. They also enable parents to become more involved in their child's learning. The English department have produced some guidance for S1 and S2 pupils and parents.

Home Engagement Initiative

The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement Act) 2006 states that schools should help all parents and carers to be involved in their own child's learning and to be welcomed as active participants in schools. To assist parents/carers in supporting their child’s learning a presentation to demonstrate ways in which parents/carers can help their child to develop good study skills is available. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if further information is required.

S3 Support Programme

Strategies for Success: Preparation for S3/4 Transition Exams
Study Timetable

S4 Support Programme

Bishopbriggs Academy offers a wide range of support to pupils in all year groups through a number of initiatives such as Supported Study, the Assertive Mentoring Programme, Easter Revision classes and workshops such as Tree of Knowledge and Live and Learn.

In S4, pupils are offered assistance to develop a range of exam and study skills. In addition, a number of pupils are offered a place on the S4 Assertive Mentoring Programme. This helps these pupils to identify target subjects where they are not achieving their full potential and to meet weekly with a mentor over six weeks to identify areas for improvement. This programme can have a major impact of a pupil's SQA results.

A range of presentations on topics such as preparing for SQA examinations, study skills and health and wellbeing can be viewed by clicking on the links below.

Family Learning - Health and Wellbeing Presentation
Study Skills
Preparing for SQA examinations

S4 Easter Revision Programme

Read the 2025 S4 Easter Revision Parent Letter

S5/S6 Easter Revision Programme

Read the 2025 S5/S6 Easter Revision Parent Letter

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