All posts by Mr Boag

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Congratulations to the following pupils who have gained their Bronze Level Duke of Edinburgh Award. This is a tremendous achievement and we are delighted with the commitment and hard work the young people have shown in pursuing this award.

Well done to them all.

A special mention to Richard Barr who achieved his Sliver Level Award.

The group are now working towards their Silver Level Award and have inspired others to get involved too. 

Back Row

Olivia Ross, Lorna Cairns, Ciara Morton, Nicola Hopewell, Ross McLardy, Richard Barr, 

Front Row

Kirsty MacDonald, Ally Campbell, Alan Watson, Ross Bernard, Noah Telerman.

Barrhead Careers Convention

Barrhead High are hoping to hold a Careers Convention in March 2013.

We are looking for parents and carers to take part on the night by explaining and discussing their occupation.

You don’t have to be a doctor or a lawyer to be able to take part, we are interested in having a variety of parents with differing occupations who can discuss with students the number of hours they work, the challenges of their job and the aspect they enjoy.  Students would also be interested in any qualifications you needed to obtain before applying for your post and also what career path your occupation has.

If your are interested in joining us on the night then contact Mr McLean via the school office. Thank you.

Geography – Empty Lands – (S2)

As part of their ‘Empty Lands’ unit, S2 were tasked with designing their own animal.  Pupils had to understand how the climate and environment of the tundra, rainforest and desert have led to plants and animals adapting to the area.

Pupils were encouraged to use their imagination when designing the look of the animal – but the adaptations had to suit the climate region they live in.

These are some of the results.

   
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

S1 – Geography Models

Some of our S1 Geography classes were asked to make a model of a place or feature from anywhere in the world. 

Students were to incorporate their name it their model as well.

The results were excellent and a big thank you to all the Mums & Dads, grans & papas who helped the class with their work.

*Please note clicking the above image will download an .mpg4 file to your computer.

Mini Trials – Paisley Sheriff Court

Well done to the S5/6 pupils who took part in the Mini Trials at Paisley Sheriff Court on Saturday the 24th of November, along with all the other East Renfrewshire Council schools.

The pupils spent the day being advocates defending their clients with great skill, winning both of their cases! The students were a credit to the school and looked extremely smart in their school uniforms.

The attending lawyers and judges at the Paisley Sheriff Court were impressed by the very high standard of performance of the Barrhead team, commenting on the preparation that went in to the performance on the day. All of the Barrhead pupils have been invited back to the high court by the Procurator Fiscal in order to shadow the professionals conducting real cases!

We are certain that there are some budding lawyers in this group!

         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

Senior boys basketball win

Barrhead’s senior boys basketball team recently travelled to Johnstone High school for their third away game of the season.

Johnstone High are competing in the league for the first time this year and this allowed a number of Barrhead’s fringe players to stake a claim for more court time.

Another good 1st quarter from Craig Campbell and Scott MacCuish got Barrhead into a commanding lead.  Fraser Black, Jon Faulds and Stewart Booth were used sparingly, but controlled possession for Barrhead High when on court.  Max Curran and Colin Redmond worked tirelessly at both ends of the court claiming rebounds.  Barrhead eventually ran out 28 – 69 winners.  Well done to all the boys involved.