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Hollybrook pupil surprised with Sport Student of the Year for Scotland medal by Darren Campbell - 23/03/2015 19:45:33
Sky Academy Ambassdor Darren Campbell made a surprise visit to Glasgow today to present 17-year-old Fraser Armstrong with the Sky Sports Living for Sport Student of the Year award for Scotland ... (Read more)
Prince's Trust xl pupils "Highly Commended" - 20/03/2015 13:58:59
Congratulations to S3 Prince's Trust xl club for reaching the final of 'Give Racism the Red Card' competition and receiving a "Highly Commended" award for their anti-racism/anti-sectarianism ... (Read more)
Business Pupils honoured with Diana Award 2015 - 17/03/2015 19:45:31
Mr Brown's and Mr Cannon's Business Education pupils have been awarded the Diana Champion Fundraiser Award for setting-up and running “Scribbles by Hollybrook” which is a Social ... (Read more)
Toe by Toe Volunteers given Merit Award - 16/03/2015 16:39:12
The volunteers who work in Hollybrook supporting the Toe by Toe programme have been awarded a Merit Recognition from Generations Working Together . The school has around fifteen volunteers who work ... (Read more)
Scribbles by Hollybrook - 16/03/2015 13:45:30
Scribbles by Hollybrook is a Social Enterprise company established in January 2014 by the 3 rd year pupils of Hollybrook Academy. It is run by pupils but facilitated by Mr Cannon and Mr Brown. ... (Read more)
S3 Dragon's Den Competition - 15/03/2015 20:35:22
Mr Brown's and Mr Cannon's Business and IT pupils were recently given the challenge to create a Social Enterprise company. Pupils were expected to produce a plan for their product or service. In the ... (Read more)
Gig at the Grand : 1st April 2015 - 15/03/2015 20:32:30
On 1st April 2015, bands from 24 different schools across Glasgow will come together at the Classic Grand, Glasgow to perform a variety of songs. Our pupils' band, "Ultimate Sensation", ... (Read more)
Pupil wins Clyde 1 Live T-shirt Contest - 15/03/2015 20:29:40
A special t-shirt designed by a Glasgow schoolboy will be on sale at Gary Barlow’s next performance at the city’s new SSE Hydro in December. The t-shirt, which is the official ... (Read more)
The Real Business Challenge 2014/2015 Finalists - 15/03/2015 20:09:29
Congratulations to Mr Cannon's and Mr Brown's S3 Business Education pupiIs who were finalists in the 'Real Business Challenge' Final 2014/15. There was a great deal of competition this year, ... (Read more)
Sky TV Film Crew visits Hollybrook - 14/03/2015 18:56:25
Hollybrook pupils had the opportunity to witness first hand a national TV film crew in action during a visit to Hollybrook Academy. Fraser Armstrong and his classmates were being filmed ... (Read more)
Queens Baton Relay - 12/03/2015 13:37:16
Congratulations to two of our senior pupils, Declan and Fraser, for carrying the Queen's Baton before the start of the Commonwealth Games. ... (Read more)
World Book Day 2015 - 07/03/2015 10:43:19
Pupils from Mrs Newell and Mrs Bonner's National 3 English class took part in World Book Day by reading stories to P1 and P2 children. The S5 pupils were invited across to Holycross Primary School ... (Read more)
Pupil shortlisted for Sky Sport Awards: Student of the Year - 28/02/2015 10:47:05
Hollybrook Academy is thrilled to inform everyone that our very own S6 pupil, Fraser Armstrong, has been shortlisted for this year’s Sky Sports Living for Sport Awards: Student of the Year. ... (Read more)
Free Sound Sleep Workshop for Parents/Carers of children/young people with autism/aspergers - 17/02/2015 19:48:59
Please click the link below: http://www.sleepscotland.org/2015/01/sleep-workshops-for-parents-and-carers-of-children-and-young-adults-with-autism-and-aspergers-syndrome/ ... (Read more)
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visits Hollybrook Academy - 16/02/2015 10:11:27
We were delighted that on Friday 6th February, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Hollybrook Academy. Ms Sturgeon spoke to pupils at Friday’s assembly, before hosting a Q&A session ... (Read more)
RAF band visits Hollybrook Academy - 09/02/2015 16:07:00
On Thursday 5th February 2015, the Central Band of the RAF band came to Hollybrook Academy to perform a variety of recognisable compositions for staff and pupils. The ensemble, ... (Read more)
Scribbles in Govanhill Library - 28/01/2015 10:28:24
Govanhill library has kindly agreed to let us display some of our paintings on their wall. The paintings are for sale with all money raised going to Yorkhill Children's Hospital. ... (Read more)
Business Education pupils nominated for Young Scots Award 2015 - 19/01/2015 10:19:10
Heather Greenaway from the Sundy Mail newspaper wrote a very nice article about "Scribbles by Hollybrook" on Sunday 18th January 2015. The article can be viewed by clicking the link below. ... (Read more)
Young Scot Awards 2015: Glasgow school kids paintings to raise cash for Yorkhill - 19/01/2015 10:19:10
Heather Greenaway from the Sundy Mail newspaper wrote a very nice article about "Scribbles by Hollybrook" on Sunday 18th January 2015. The article can be viewed by clicking the link below. ... (Read more)
WaterAid Award Ceremony 2014 - 10/12/2014 15:00:54
Well done to our former Prince's Trust xl pupils for receiving an award from WaterAid. Our pupils organised a whole school sposnored walk and raised over £1500 for the charity. The ... (Read more)
News for Parents and Carers - new email update from Education Scotland - 10/11/2014 08:24:20
I am contacting you on behalf of Education Scotland to let you know that we are starting a new email update service specifically for parents and carers. We would appreciate your assistance in promoting ... (Read more)
Macmillan coffee morning causes a stir! - 29/10/2014 14:38:24
We raised a total of £537.80 for MacMillan Cancer Support . We would like to thank everyone who attended our Coffee Morning and donated, your help was greatly appreciated. Thank you! ... (Read more)
Comenius Project 2012-2014 - 30/09/2014 14:02:30
Hollybrook Academy has been successful in securing substantial British Council funding to participate in a bilingual Comenius Project between our school and partner school Maerkisches Berufskolleg in ... (Read more)
Hollybrook Houses! - 16/09/2014 11:48:59
Today we launched Hollybrook's new House System. Before the summer pupils were consulted on what they wanted the houses to be named after. The result was famous Scots. Our four houses are Burns, Murray, ... (Read more)
Hollybrook's Clyde Mascot - 28/08/2014 16:03:26
Darren Fisher in S4 was succesful in the Clyde Mascot design competition. His winning statue was displayed in Cathcart Road. ... (Read more)
Mr Milne wins SFA West Region Disability Football Coach of the Year - 28/08/2014 08:17:01
Congratulations to our very own Mr Milne for winning the SFA West Region Disability Coach of the Year at St Mirren Park. ... (Read more)
Clyde River Foundation - 19/08/2014 09:35:21
Pupils from Hollybrook Academy took to CRIMPing last week for an afternoon of outdoor learning. Teachers Graham Munro and John Sharkey brought their class of 16 to the Castlemilk Burn (a tributary of ... (Read more)
Princes Trust Awards Ceremony 2014 - 06/05/2014 12:33:42
Secondary schools from across Glasgow attended the Prince's Trust xl awards at Glasgow City Chambers on Wednesday 30th May. Congratulations to our S3 and S4 Prince's Trust xl clubs for winning ... (Read more)
Sponsored Walk 2014 - 04/04/2014 11:43:24
Congratulations to pupils and staff who completed the sponsored walk around Pollok Park, Glasgow on Monday 24th March. To date, we have raised approximately £1000. All money ... (Read more)
Parentzone-support for parents and carers - 02/04/2014 12:15:32
Watch out for new pages on Parentzone that will be helpful for parents and carers with children sitting exams in the coming weeks. This will include information about the new qualifications ... (Read more)
Hollybrook's Got Talent - 18/03/2014 14:18:48
On Friday the 28 th of March, Hollybrook’s Got Talent takes place in the school hall. This year it is being run by the S3 Prince’s Trust XL class. It is a chance for pupils (and staff!) ... (Read more)
4th Green Flag - 04/03/2014 11:57:58
We have won a 4th Green Flag! The Report by Lead Assessor:- "Hollybrook Academy has continued to work well on its Eco – School activities over the past couple of years. ... (Read more)
Tenacious teenager wins top achiever award - 08/01/2014 12:29:44
Click on the link below to read article. www.heraldscotland.com/tenacious-teenager-wins-top-achiever-award-1.896467 ... (Read more)
Learning in many Wii ways - 11/12/2013 21:29:18
Please click on the link below to view article. www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx ... (Read more)
The real Goal is Friendship - 11/12/2013 21:27:57
Please click on the link below to read article. www.localnewsglasgow.co.uk/2013/02/the-real-goal-is-friendship/ ... (Read more)