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congratulations, Young Enterprise

Young Enterprise Trade Fair

Congratulations to the Young Enterprise Team – On the Go, for their success at the Trade Fair event on Tuesday night.  The team worked very hard to create an excellent Trade Stand to market their company and their products.  They were all very professional on the night impressing customers and the Judges.

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As a result of their hard work the Team won the runner up award for Best Trade Stand and Poppy won the Banter Award for charming potential customers.

Well done On the Go!

Mrs Sloan and Miss Smith

competition, congratulations, Photography

HIGHER VISION

Heather was one of the Higher Photography candidates whose work was selected for the Higher Vision Exhibition currently displayed at the Scottish Parliament. Higher Vision showcases some of the best images taken by 26 students from schools and colleges all over the country who have completed SQA’s Higher Photography course over the past year. Heather’s work was also selected for the front cover of the exhibition catalogue.

The exhibition celebrating the talent and creativity of Higher Photography candidates is now open at the Scottish Parliament. The exhibition is on display in the Parliament’s Main Hall until Friday 8 February 2019, and entry is free.

Charity, congratulations, House Cup

Final House Assembly of House Competition

Congratulations to Wallace House who once again are crowned champions of the House Cup Competition. It was a close run race between them and Caledonia, who must also be congratulated for their highest finish ever in the competition.

The assemblies were also a great opportunity for us to present our donations to the charities voted for by each house. Thank you to all the representatives who came to receive their cheque and say a few words about what this donation would be contributing to.

The full results of the House Competition can be found below.

The new competition starts once we return from the Spring Break and the first assembly of the new competition will be organised and presented by our S3 Junior Captains, we wish them good luck in their preparations!

Activities, congratulations, Food Health and Technology, Pupils

ERC Professional Cookery Banquet

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.”