Congratulations to the winners of our photography competition, the three images selected perfectly captured some of the signs of spring we have all been looking for as we emerge from what has surely been a difficult winter! The winners were:
Abby Slack (S1) – Sutherland House
Advay Khinvasara (S1) – Gleneagles House
Nadia Robertson (S1) – Ramsay House
Thank you to all entrants for taking part!
Last week our S2 Food Health and Technology classes on rotation and S3 Hospitality had a bake off competition.
Here are the winners
The Brebras Computing Challenge introduces computational thinking to students. It is organised in over 50 countries and designed to get students all over the world excited about computing.
This involved pupils in using a set of problem solving skills and techniques that software engineers use to write programmes and apps.
Some of our pupils demonstrated some excellent skills, so much so that they have achieved Gold Awards, meaning that they scored in the top 10% of all participants nationally!
A fantastic achievement!
Well done to:
Dylan (S1)
Namit (S1)
Ewan (S1)
Arran (S2)
Leon (S2)
Ruaridh (S2)
Congratulations to this year’s MCHS Young Enterprise company Artis who won best overall company for East Renfrewshire and runner up for best presentation at the Young Enterprise Renfrewshire area finals.
Well done!
MCHS PUPILS
“Wednesday 7th of March two of our Mearns Castle pupils and three members of staff attended the ERC Professional Cookery Banquet held in Carmichael Hall. Alex Roy (S5) was involved due to taking part in the Professional Cookery Vocational course at College offered by ERC to try and give pupils real life work employability skills as ERC strives to develop our young workforce. Alex achieved N5 Hospitality – Practical Cookery qualifications last year and was keen to build on his skill set using the Vocational Option. Alex attends the college weekly to complete this qualification. Thomas Letts (S4) was recommended to attend as a promising Hospitality – Practical Cookery pupil. The boys were planned to attend Encroute for two days training, although due to snow only managed one. This is where they learned the dishes needed for the event and enjoyed working as part of a team, trained by experienced College staff.
As the pictures show, the meal was a top end, fine dining experience with three well thought out courses creating an exciting menu which both our pupils along with other pupils from ERC schools helped design and deliver.
Beetroot Cured Salmon, Pickled Fennel, Confit Orange & Quail egg followed by, Chicken, Proscuitto & Sun dried Tomato Ballotine, Duchess Potato, Heritage Carrots, Tarragon Jus followed by Spiced Plum Frangipani Tart, Plum Gel, Almond Tuile.
On the night pupils were split into two teams: kitchen who prepared and cooked the food, Front of House who hosted the evening. Alex and Thomas were in the kitchen brigade.
Both boys did the school proud and are photographed with their certificates.
Additionally Thomas was announced the winner of the Encroute Catering Prize for best school pupil during the event. The boys had a great experience and loved every minute of it. Working as part of a team, whilst being creative and reaping the rewards of over 100 people enjoying their foods.
Massive well done Alex and Thomas.
Anybody interested in Vocational – Professional Cookery next year make sure to see your Pupil Support teacher of Food, Health Technology staff ASAP for details.”
Well done to all pupils and staff that have so far been involved in helping MCHS achieve the Bronze Award for the Rights Respecting Schools Award. We are now working towards Silver. If any pupils or parents would like to be involved or have more information please contact Miss Gillan or Miss Henderson.
Many thanks for your support regarding Andrew’s nomination for British Paralympic swimmer of 2017 – the good news is that on Saturday night he won the award!!
Another great achievement – check out the link below to hear him after receiving the award. He has matured into confident, considered and thoughtful young man. Yet another great achievement – well done!
Congratulations to former pupil Luke Traynor who won the Manchester Half Marathon, breaking the course record on his half marathon debut.
Well done Luke
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