Congratulations to our pupils on their excellent start to the new session.
In particular the standard of uniform is excellent. Well done and keep it up.
We are looking forward to another successful year in our school.
Dean Smith
Head Teacher
Category Archives: congratulations
Mary’s Meals
A letter was received from Mary’s Meals stating: ‘Thank you for the fantastic donation of 30 backpacks and backpack extra items we recently received from you. These will be shipped to our project in Malawi.
These backpacks will make a massive difference to the children who attend our schools. They are now able to take notes in class and revise successfully for exams. Thank you for your continued support.’
Congratulations to Ms Fusaro and the pupils involved in this excellent achievement
Lynne Reflects on Olympic Experience
Despite only winning one game in Pool A Lynne Beattie is upbeat about the whole Olympic experience for the GB ladies team.
“We competed at times but it wasn’t enough,” said Lynn.
“The main thing we can take is competing against the best teams in the world, that’s an experience in itself.”
The GB captain added: “The next step is taking sets and wins against these teams.”
Well done Lynne!
Susan Performs at Olympics
Former Mearns Castle pupil Susan Egelstaff won one and lost one game in her Olympic debut at badminton.
Susan who is currently 38th in world rankings competed in Group H against Sayaka Sato of Japan and Maja Tvrdy of Slovenia. Susan beat Tvrdy 2-0 and lost to Sato 2-1.
Well done Susan!
2012 World Lacrosse Championships
4 students from Mearns Castle Played for Scotland in the Under 19 World Lacrosse Championships held in Turku Finland in July.
Matt Hill, Iain Dunlop, Johny Shaw and Josh Gray all took part in the Championships which started on the 12th July and continued until the final on the 21st July.
Scotland beat Korea, Netherlands (twice) and won one and lost one against Wales.
Well done boys!!
Click here for more information about the Championships.
Lynne Leads GB To Olympic Victory!
Lynne Beattie led her GB Woman’s team to an historic Olympic victory over African champions Algeria last night at Earls Court
Lynne said “”I feel absolutely amazing. To get a win at the Olympic games, from where this team has come from – we can be very proud of the result. Algeria came out fighting, but we showed a lot of character and resilience to come back and to win a fifth set at the Olympics is fantastic.”
The next game for the GB woman’s team is Wednesday 1st August.
Lynne Plays Well Despite Defeat
Our adopted olympian Lynne Beattie, captain of the GB Woman’s Volleyball team, had an outstanding game in her first Olympic Games match against Russia on Saturday at Earls Court.
Women’s head volleyball coach Audrey Cooper said: “I thought our captain, Lynne Beattie, had a really super game today, especially in the first set. She was attacking every inch of the net and played very controlled.”
GB women play Algeria tonight (10:00pm). Good Luck Lynne!!!!
Sutherland Win The Dalgleish Cup
Sutherland house were presented with the Dalgleish Cup who gained 6220 house points throughout the year.
Mr Smith presents Sutherland House Captain Lewis McIntosh with the trophy
Well done Sutherland!! Wallace came a close second with 6137 points.
