CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION

Three senior pupils have won a place on the prestigious Robert Louis Stevenson Club Workshop on the 25th June. Paula Duffin, Mhairi Finnigan and Aodhan Gallagher submitted excellent creative pieces and we eagerly anticipate the results at the award ceremony  at Napier University in Edinburgh.  Mrs Bastable and Mrs Quinn will travel with pupils to celebrate their outstanding achievement on the day. Good Luck to all of you.

Donald Dewar Debating Competition – Seannine Henderson (5a4) and Aisha Iqbal (5a9)

Well done and good luck to Seannine Henderson (5a4) and Aisha Iqbal (5a9) who represented the school in the Donald Dewar Debating Competition held at Bearsden Academy last night, Wednesday 27th November 2013. Seannine and Aisha have qualified for the next round against particularly stern opposition in The High School of Glasgow, Hutchesons’ Grammar School and Bearsden Academy. Judge David Dickson was full of praise for what was an outstanding

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Rotary Public Speaking Competition

On Thursday 14th November, Katie Dunn (5a6), Lauren Hannan (5a9) and Aisha Iqbal (5a9) represented the school in what was a strongly contested event between East Renfrewshire schools at St Luke’s in Barrhead.   The girls put in an exemplary level of preparation and their efforts were rewarded with a very strong performance that impressed all in attendance, none moreso than Jim Murphy MP who was acting as questioner.  

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THESEUS BY FRANKIE O’DONNELL

THESEUS A modern day version of the Greek Myth By Frankie O’Donnell Chapter 1 Theseus was probably the most talented 18-year-old in the world. He had the quickest hand for a revolver in the world. He had incredibly shiny black hair, incredibly strong and he was one of the best hand-to-hand combatants and shots in America. His Smith & Wesson 610 “Classic” revolver was made of celestial bronze. His father

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S5/6 Supported Study

S5/6 Higher Supported Study will run on Tuesday 19 November, at 3:30 for one hour and for every subsequent Tuesday up to and including 17 December. S5/6 Intermediate 1 and 2 Supported Study will run on Thursday 21 November at 3:30 for one hour and for every subsequent Thursday up to and including 19 December.

LIFE GROUP SPONSORED WALK

  Would it surprise you to know that St. Ninians have their very own Life group and the Life group has been part of St. Ninians for seven years? The latest sponsored walk, which took place on the 9th of October, is a great way to fundraise money. The volunteers walk up to Rouken Glen Park and take a stroll around the park. The Sponsored Walk is always very well

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Our top film reviewers share thier insight …..

‘Brave’ Brave. Amazing. Merida is by far the best Pixar Princess yet. Her personality is more realistic than the other ones. I mean like she’s not a pink, pretty, good-girl, shallow, lovey-dovey, flouncy princess. She was a real, identifiable character; stroppy, sassy and downright Scottish. Here ends the rave about how awesome she is. Brave has a great storyline and an even greater setting (guess where I’m from). A genuinely

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