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Debating Club
After a short break and the many successes enjoyed by our team this year, the Debating club returns on Wednesdays Lunchtime for Juniors and Thursday after school for Seniors as we start preparation for upcoming debating competitions.
There might also the opportunity to represent Scotland in the English Speaking Union World Schools Competition which will take place in Thailand in 2014 as applications are now open.
If you are interested in debating and public speaking you are welcome to come along to room 35 at the start of lunchtime or Thursday at 3:45.
Thanks
Miss Laitano
Fundraiser – Bike/hike – Sunday, 9th June!
The parent council have arranged a bike ride/ hike to raise money for school funds. The event will take place this Sunday starting at 11am at Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch.
Hope you can join us.
More Info: Rider Notes
S3 Parents’ Evening – Thurs, 6th June
The S3 Parents’ Evening will take place on Thursday, 6th June from 4pm – 6.30pm.
All students are encouraged to make appointments with each of their teachers.
We look forward to seeing you on the night.
Mr Clyne
Depute Head Teacher
London Trip
There will be a meeting about the London Trip on Monday 3/6/13 at 5pm in Ralston. This meeting is for all young people going on the trip, and for their parents and carers.
S1 RAPID RESPONSE DAY – Thursday 30 June 2013
Thursday 30 June 2013
All S1 pupils will be participating in an interdisciplinary project – Rapid Response. S1 pupils (only) have a non-uniform day for this event. Please note football tops are not acceptable. Please bring an outdoor jacket as some of the events are outside.
Change of timetable
The new timetable for next Session (2013-2014) will be a staggered start
S1 into S2)
S2 into S3)
S3 into S4) ….. will begin on Monday 3 June 2013. New Timetables will be issued prior to the above date.
S4 into S5)
S5 into S6)….. will begin on Thursday 6 June 2013
any senior option choice change will take place on either Thursday 6 June and/or Friday 7 June 2013 in conjunction with an interview with their Pastoral Support Teacher. All seniors will be issued their timetables in the Theatre period (1) on the Thursday.
Inservice Days
Tuesday 28 May and Wednesday 29 May are Inservice Training Days for Barrhead High School. S1, S2 and S3 pupils will be on holiday these days. SQA examinations are on both these days.
S1 Rapid Response Engineering Project
This week our 1st year students are taking part in a Institute of Civil Engineering project called Rapid Response. Students were given a Motivation Talk on Friday of last week, which got students thinking about the effect of a hurricane in Honduras.
S1 classes this week are all based around the aftermath of a hurricane. Students are taught about the difficulties people face after a hurricane and how engineers can help with fixing roads, water supplies and communications.
On Thursday, 30th May students will complete the Rapid Response project with a Challenge Day. Students will compete in teams building temporary shelters, purifying water and cycling.
We hope S1 enjoy the Rapid Response Project.
Advanced Higher English Class
Theatre Trip
The Advanced Higher English class recently went to see a performance of Christopher Marlowe’s ‘Doctor Faustus’ at the Citizens Theatre. It was a culmination of the Advanced Higher course and the production was much enjoyed by all. The play, which was written over 400 years ago, looked at age-old themes of evil, power and materialism. Its modern adaptation made it particularly relevant to modern day audiences.
Opinions from our pupils include:
“The play’s themes remain relevant hundreds of years after it was written.”
“The play was able to convey its original message by adapting it to the 21st century.”
“It showed how the consequences of mankind’s quest for power is still relevant today.”
“A live theatre production was far more engaging than watching a film. You should go!”
