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.
A short meeting will be held on Tuesday, 30th April to discuss the school ski trip to Pila, Italy in 2014. Students wishing more details can click here or attend the meeting in the school theatre on Tuesday.
This session’s award ceremony for S4, 5 and 6 pupils will take place on Friday 26th April at 1.45 in the school theatre. Parents of those receiving an award will be notified by text alert and letter. Pupils should check the list on the janitor’s window for their row prior to rehearsal. Any queries please speak to Miss Potter.
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Reid Kerr College are offering a variety of free distant learning courses, more information can be found here.
With the exception of ECDL all courses are of nine weeks duration. No previous knowledge or experience of computers or the Internet is required. However, it would be advantageous if you had some basic IT skills.
On Tuesday 26th March, around 50 parents/carers of S3 students attended our Raising Attainment- Study Skills Information Evening.
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The Art Club will run next week, Monday and Tuesday for S4, S5 & S6 pupils for approximately an hour.
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