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Fundraising Cycle – back on this week!
We cancelled the cycle last Thursday due to poor weather – we didn’t want the young folk sitting in wet clothes for the rest of the day.
However the weather looks promising for tomorrow so S1 – S4 will cycle during Periods 1-4 tomorrow (Thursday). The only difference this week is that pupils will come to school in their uniforms and will change into their PE/cycling gear at their cycling period.
S5 and S6 pupils will do their cycling next Thursday (weather permitting!).
GET ON YOUR BIKES, FOLKS!
Girls Get Active Day – Friday 3rd October
All female pupils will be taking part in national Girls Get Active Day! A host of different activities have been organised throughout the day including dance, fitness, games and yoga. All female pupils should come to school in their PE kit including their purple PE top. If pupils are unable to wear the purple school top a black t-shirt would be the best alternative. They will remain in this for the whole day, so no school uniform is needed.
Fundraising Cycle – Thursday 25th September
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER UNITL NEXT THURS 2nd THURS 9th – TO BE CONFIRMED.
Pupils (and staff) will get on their bikes this week to raise funds for the school. The school fund is used to support many activities around the school – equipment for clubs, buses for trips, strips for teams, rewards for the Merit Scheme and much more – all the little extras that add to the educational experience of our young folk.
On Thursday, pupils will go out to Cowan Park and cycle in groups around the paths surrounding the grass area containing the bandstand. All bikes, high-vis tops and helmets will be provided (and will be compulsory). Staff and S6 pupils will be there to supervise and we will have notices warning the public of the event. Hopefully it will not be as cold this time as it was in these pictures.
The goal for the day is to cycle a total of 500 miles between all the participants so not only will this raise funds, it will contribute to the health and wellbeing of the school community.
If you are in the area, you would be welcome to come and cheer the pupils on – but please look out for bikes! Our thanks to the ERC Parks Dept for the use of the parks and to Friends of Cowan Park for helping us bring it to the public’s attention.
So to all the pupils … GET ON YOUR BIKES!
Girls’ Footballing Success
Congratulations to Barrhead girls football club on the first week of their 7-a side league winning 4 out of 5 games against teams across Glasgow. They managed this with only 6 players!! This was an outstanding performance for Iona Ross, Demi Richardson, Chloe Blakey, Iona McDermott, Tia Mure and Victoria Docherty.
Under 14s – Football Result
On Tuesday night, Barrhead hosted Mearns Castle in an entertaining game which finished Barrhead 7 Mearns Castle 3.
Barrhead started brightly with Cameron Stewart scoring a hat-trick and Blair Richardson also scoring, in a superb first half performance. Barrhead made changes at half time and Mearns came back into the game with a stunning free kick from 35 yards and a penalty kick. Barrhead then got their own penalty when Dean McLaughlin was brought down in the box, with Lee McTernan slotting the resultant kick into the bottom corner. Cameron Stewart then scored his 4th of the game following good work on the left wing. Eddie Fleming completed the scoring, slotting the ball in from close range. This was an excellent performance from Barrhead in their first game of the season. Well done boys!
Head Boy & Girl
After an extensive selection process, which involved S6 students writing a personal statement and attending an interview with Mr Sinclair, Mrs Crawford and Mr Weighton – the following students were successfully elected:
Alan Watson – Head Boy
Claire Dickson – Head Girl
Both students have already completed their first official engagement – they met Mrs Shaw (Director of Education) and other Head Boys & Girls from schools across the authority. We wish Alan and Claire every success.
School Clubs & Groups
Please find below a list of the school clubs & groups that are available to students both during and after school. Students are welcome to attend as many School Clubs as they wish.
Parent Council Meetings
The Parent Council will meet on the following dates. If you wish to attend any of these meetings then please contact the school office to advise.
East Renfrewshire Diversity Day
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On Thursday, 4th September 2014 Harun and Varun Kooner entertained P6 pupils from Carilbar, Neilston, Cross Arthurlie and Springhill and Auchenback Primary schools as they participated in the East Renfrewshire Diversity Day. In the morning the pupils attended an Exhibition of Faiths and Cultures, participated in an Art Competition and developed their team building skills through various Sporting activities.
In the afternoon Harun and Varun gave an instrumental celebration of Diversity by playing the Dohl drums. As they played all the pupils danced and enjoyed themselves. A variety of awards were given to pupils and schools and Mary Montague, Convenor of Community and Community Services gave her closing remarks and celebrated the achievements of all.
Harun and Varun are active members of the Glasgow Dholis who are a vibrant and versatile group of young Dholis that have the passion to play the Dhol (Indian drum). The Glasgow Dholis play along to a variety of popular and cultural songs – including Punjabi and English and Harun has also played his Violin in a cultural fusion within several events.
Music Department
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