Dalry Secondary School – Dumfries and Galloway
The school has registered to take part in the My Place photography competition. Run by the Scottish Civic Trust it encourages young people to look at and explore their built environments in a creative way. Closing date for entries is the 22nd of February 2019.
The John Muir group have been learning about the stories and legends associated with the town and surrounding area. Galloway story teller, Tony Bonning, brought the stories to life as we visited the parts of the town where the stories took place. Many thanks to Tony for passing on his knowledge and entertaining us on a crisp winters day.
Monday lunchtimes are an opportunity for young people (and staff) to learn a new language or practise one they’re already learning. Japanese seems to be the current favourite, perhaps because they are studying Japan in Geography lessons.
Working towards their John Muir Discovery Award saw the Wednesday Afternoon Activities group visit Bellymack Hill Farm. The group witnessed the spectacular sight of the Red Kites being fed at the farm. Many thanks to RSPB community liaison officer Callum Murray for giving the group an insight into the reintroduction of the Red Kites in the area. Also thank you to Shalla Gray at the Crighton Carbon Centre who helped to organise the visit.
This Wednesday the John Muir Group visited RSPB Ken Dee. Here we were lucky enough to get up close to and take some great pictures of the birds that frequent the reserve. We now all know a coal tit from a blue tit.
Congratulations to Danny, Ruben and Reece on achieving their John Muir Discovery Awards. The boys had to explore their local environment, discover new places and get involved with conservation work in the local area.
Many thanks to Carlingwark Outdoor Education, Crystal Maw at RSPB Ken Dee and the Galloway Glens Partnership for helping us achieve the award.
Many thanks to all pupils and staff who helped end the year on a fun note with our annual secondary dance.
