Tag Archives: 2018

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.”

Apprenticeships, Careers, Equality, Events, information, Support, vocational

Modern Apprenticeships – Equalities event invitation for pupils

Modern Apprenticeships:

Including You!

• Do you come from a minority ethnic group?
• Are you a young woman who wants to improve the world
around you by using your creative, problem solving and
communication skills?
• Are you a young disabled person?
• Do you have experience in care?

If you answered yes to any of these questions come along and speak
to employers and training providers including NHS, Arnold Clark,
Scottish Power and Prudential who are keen to hire YOU!

Specialist organisations will be on hand to give advice on support
you could access in work.

Workshops will be run throughout the day to give advice, information and case study examples of Modern Apprenticeships.

Click here for details.

If you have any access requirements contact MAequality@sds.co.uk

Events Details

  • Tuesday 6th March 2018 – 10 am to 2 pm
  • Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G2 3HN


For more information on apprenticeships, visit:

apprenticeships.scot

community, Events, health&wellbeing, information, Parents, Pupils

East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre – February 2018

Events for February 2018

  • Mental Health Peer Group
  • Power of Attorney Appointments
  • Legal Info Appointments
  • Dementia Carers Information Group
  • Male Carers Peer Group
  • Affected by younger onset dementia?
  • Relaxation Classes
  • Sleep Awareness Session
  • Legal Workshop
  • Female Carers Peer Group
  • Stress Management 1:1 sessions available

Click here for further information