Today, as part of the Higher RMPS World Religions course, pupils visited Glasgow museum of Religious Life and Art and St. Mungo’s Cathedral in Glasgow.

Congratulation to Kieran C., Robbie T., Scott G., Robbie B., Emma G., and Katie C. who successfully competed in the Geography Regional Quiz this week.

Both teams did really well against tough opposition from schools in Glasgow and Renfrewshire. Woodfarm was 6 points in the lead at the end of the local final.

Woodfarm continued their good form to finish in second place and qualify for the national final for the third year in a row. Massive congratulations to all who participated.

A reminder also that Owain T., Kieran C., and Jamie McE. will be competing in the UK Geography Challenge Final at the end of April after winning the Scottish Title last year.

This year we have had the opportunity to participate in video conference calls as part of the Young Leaders UK program. We were chosen from hundreds of applicants from all over the UK to take part in monthly conference calls via Skype . We have interviewed  David Plouffe, Obama’s 2008 Campaign Manager, US Ambassador Barzun and from Facebook Nicola Mendelsohn. We have prepared challenging questions and so far we have managed to get a question each in every call. This has been a fantastic opportunity and we are delighted to represent young people and ensure our voice is heard.

Well done to Aamna for creating her very own Colosseum and to Emma for creating her own blog on Scottish Christianity as part of the S2 RME Homework Project.

The link to Emma’s site can be accessed here.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the debate planned for Wednesday the 16th has been postponed until Wednesday 30th. Please encourage our young people to attend to ensure they are registered to vote and to help them to decide what party or politicians they should vote for. The event will bring together some of the big names in politics therefore I am confident it will be a heated debate. All welcome.

This week S1 pupils have been building models of the Tay Bridge in Social Subjects.  Through this task, pupils worked hard to enhance their team work and problem solving skills.

S3 historians took part in a challenge to design and construct a replica scale model of a Norman motte and bailey castle using craft materials and household products. Pupils were able to explain the reasons why castles played an imporant role in England in medieval times.