The presentations from the S5 Curricular Evening, which took place last night, have now been added to the website. Click here to go to the Curricular Information page.
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Band Camp
A reminder to all members of the Senior Concert Band that the deposit of £40 for Gartmore needs to be paid by Monday 12th September.
Chamber Group
Chamber group will now run on a Monday at luchtime in C4. If you play a Woodwind, Brass or Stringed instrument then the group needs you.
Congratulations
Huge congratulations to Iain Dunlop, Matthew Hill, Ben Matthews (ex-pupil), Connor Howe, Craig Lambie, Johny Davis, Josh Gray, Stephen Cochrane (ex-pupil) and Kevin Archer (ex-pupil) who have been selected as part of the U19 Scotland training squad for the 2012 Junior World Championships in Finland.
The full U19 training squad of 29 players will be cut to 23 before the tournament so these young men have a lot of hard work ahead of them and will be competing for a national cap. Good luck!
Mary’s Meals Open Day
On Sunday 30th October Mary’s Meals are holding an open day with a series of events looking at the work that charity undertakes in the developing world including Malawi. There will also be a talk by the founder of Mary’s Meals along with music and stalls.
For the last three years Mearns Castle has helped support this charity so if you are keen to see where your money and backpacks go then this event is for you.
If you are in S4-S6 and are interested in attending then please see Mr Hutchison.
Congratulations
Congratulation to former S6 pupil Luke Traynor who won the Glasgow 10K race on Sunday 4th September. Well done Luke!!
Colorado Skiing Trip
Colorado Skiing Trip January 2012 S1-S3 Mr Gibson has managed to secure a couple of extra places for the skiing trip to Colorado in January. Any pupils wishing more information please meet Mr Gibson in the PE Department.
S1 Fun Run/’Non Uniform’ Day
The S1 Fun Run and a ‘Non Uniform’ Day for the whole school are taking place on Thursday 22 September to raise money for the ‘Adopt an Olympian’ scheme in support of Lynne Beattie, former Head Girl and current captain of the GB Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team.
