Our former pupil Ross McKechnie, currently a PE teacher in Shanghai is about to cycle 10,000 miles on the Silk Road home to Glasgow to raise money for the charity “Achieve More! Scotland“. You can follow his journey and support him at https://www.rossontheroad.co.uk
Category Archives: former-pupils
Murray Wallace
Former pupil and now football star with Millwall FC Murray Wallace visited the school today. He donated a signed shirt which is now on display in our sporting hall of fame. Thanks Murray from everyone at MCHS. We are proud of you and we wish you continued success in your career.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our former Head Girl, Victoria Groom, on her appearance in the BBC TV programme ‘Scots in China’.
Well done Victoria, you are a wonderful ambassador for Mearns Castle High School.
British Paralympic Swimmer of 2017
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!
ANDREW MULLEN – VOTE TODAY
As many of you will know Andrew Mullen (former pupil who left in 2014) is a member of Team GB – Paralympic Swimming Team.
He was part of London 2012 Team GB reaching the finals of all his events and narrowly missing medals.
In 2016 in Rio he won 2 Bronze and 1 Silver Paralympic medals – an amazing achievement.
His next aim is gold in Tokyo 2020.
He is now one of 3 British swimmers to be nominated for British Para Swimmer of the year – voting is only open until Friday and the link is given below.
So get voting!!
Class of 2013
We said goodbye to our S6 today at the ‘Class of 2013′ Leavers’ Ceremony
Click here to see more pictures from today.
Former pupil set to release album
Former pupil Moray West is set to release a new vocal album ‘Scotland Boy’ was recorded by Moray and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera a few years ago and is a charity album to raise funds for the Ciaran Pryce Appeal
The album is an eclectic collections of songs and showcases Moray’s outstanding musical talent alongside some of the finest musicians in our country.
Mearns Castle High School is extremely proud of Moray and can’t wait for the albums’s release at the start of April
The album is availble to pre-order on amazon now – just type in Scotland Boy – Moray West.
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!
