Rebecca Ziola and Connor Wasson – our Head Girl and Head Boy- received an engraved glass plaque and a certificate from Councillor Laverty and John Wilson, Director of Education, for recognition of the contributions they have made to Barrhead High School this Session. Connor and Rebecca have one final task left this Session – their Graduation speech – before moving onto study Architecture (Rebecca) and Physics (Connor) at University in September.
Tag Archives: – Achievement
Young Enterprise Finals
The Young Enterprise team took part in the Finals at the University of the West of Scotland on Thursday. The company “Déjà vu” have been trading in the school all year turning old clothes into new accessories. The event was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all participating students.
New Station Posters
If you happen to be passing through Barrhead Train Station keep an eye open for our new John Muir Award posters which show the pupils undertaking work at the Dams to Darnley Country Park and some examples of Haiku poems written by the pupils. The Haiku poems were part of a poetry writing competition which was sponsored by Sainsbury’s Supermarket.
Splendid Barrhead Victory!
Congratulations to the U14 Football Team on their 1-2 victory over Johnstone High School. The difficult away fixture took place in treacherous conditions at Ferguslie Park, Paisley.
The boys gave a courageous display and exhibited a strong team ethic, managing to overcome an early setback after conceding a penalty kick.
Robbie Townsend levelled the score after winning a brave challenge with the opposition keeper and Mark McKinnie’s cool finish ensured the 3 points returned to Aurs Road!
The players involved were – Ross Cooper, Ben Clements, Luke Wilson, Christopher Patrick, David Mundemba, Robbie Townsend, Daniel McCusker, Stuart Faulds (c), Gary Pritchard, Jamie McQuade, John Davis, Michael Toal, Ewan Stevenson & Mark McKinnie.
Mr Galloway and Mr Hendrie were both extremely proud of the boys – not only for getting a positive result but for the impeccable conduct displayed.
Carol Singing at Tesco Barrhead
Well done to our Fairtrade Group who helped raise some festive cheer and much needed cash (£155) for their link school in Ghana.
Bring a Tin Appeal
Despite the snow this morning Barrhead High School staff and pupils again generously supported our 7th Christmas Appeal – Bring a Tin. Six of our S6 Prefects collected the donations and they are now displayed in the Foyer. Further donations can be brought in on Monday thereafter the tins etc will be collected by staff from Barrhead Social Work Department and distributed over the Christmas holidays.
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED – you WILL make a difference to our Community.
See other photos in the Charities Pages of our Website.
S5 Mini Trials
On Saturday 28th November, ten pupils from S5 were selected to represent Barrhead High School in the East Renfrewshire ‘Mini Trials’ – an initiative created by Sandy Wylie QC & taken forward with the support and encouragement of the Faculty of Advocates.
‘MiniTrials’ are simulated court cases where young people take part in reconstructions of both criminal & civil jury trials. They convene the court, hear the evidence and return their own verdict – with the help of lawyer volunteers. The materials have been prepared by Scottish lawyers – and are based on what actually happens in a Scottish Sheriff Court. They are designed to help students learn about the Scottish legal system, courts and the people who appear in them in an interesting and enjoyable way. In essence, the ultimate aim is to improve both understanding and discussion about our legal system.
Throughout the day, pupils took part in recreations of both Criminal & Civil jury trials – competing against Mearns Castle HS & St Ninian’s HS respectively. After a narrow defeat to Mearns Castle in the morning, the team were able to win their Civil case against St Ninian’s in the afternoon – successfully acting on behalf of the Defender in the world famous civil case of Donoghue v Stevenson 1932 S.C. (H.L.) 31 – the case of “The Paisley Snail”.
Barrhead HS was represented by: Gemma Carse; Hayley Fox; Dani McArthur; Jillian Heron; Emma Alford; Richard Barr; Holly Cunningham; Ross McFarlane; Jamie MacKenzie & Andrew McDougall. Ronnie Bain, one of the events organisers, e-mailed the school to pass on his congratulations, stating “Congratulations to you and your team – you are no doubt rightly proud of them”
Senior boys basketball
Well done to the senior boys basketball team who defeated Castlehead High School 47 – 9. Every player made a contribution and Barrhead High were deserved winners. Well done boys!
Recycling – fundraising
Barrhead High School is very grateful to ReUse It on Muriel Street, Barrhead (near the train station) who have allowed us to place a clothes recycle bin on their grounds to help raise cash for our school funds – so far we have raised £110.
If you have any old clothes or brick-a-brack please take it along to the recycle bin or bring it into school and help raise even more money for our school fund.
Duke of Edinburgh
This session a small group of pupils are working towards achieving their Duke of Edinburgh Award. This is being supported by parents of the group and Young People Services. We would like to congratulate the group on their race night which raised a whopping £875 – well done to all involved.
