Author Archives: Miss Ferguson

Pupil Achievement

Congratulations to Heather (S2) who is now the ‘Judo Scotland Grand Prix Champion’ for her age band having successfully won the most points from a range of competitions within the last year.  She was awarded her trophy on Saturday by the National Perfomace Coach.  An amazing achievement Heather.  Well done!

Remembrance Service

On Sunday, our Head Girl and Head Boy, Grace and Jack, attended the memorial service for Remembrance Day at the Newton Mearns War Memorial to pay their respects and represent the school alongside Mrs Gibson, DHT.

Today, at 11am, pupils and staff observed a minutes silence before Grace and Jack places a wreath within the school.

Pupil Achievement

Congratulations to Annabel (S4), Cameron (S4), Yunus (S3) and Imaan (S3) who came fourth in the Scottish Enterprise Maths Final 2019 which was held in the Science Centre. The team also came first overall in the Stations Round of the event – very well done to you all!

Williamwood Music Festival

Congratulations to all contestants who took part in the Williamwood Music Festival. The adjudicators were very complimentary over the standard of musicianship and creativity that was demonstrated in all performances. Congratulations to Mila McManus (S3) and Frea Tennant (S5) who were awarded first positions in the junior and senior sections respectively, while the three S3 girls; Rebecca Paton, Katie Rafferty and Imogen Robinson were runners up in the junior section. Luka McCall’s (S5)guitar performances earned him second position in the senior section, while the Rising Star award was given to Leo Reston (S3).  Thanks to everyone who assisted in the running of the evening, including the sounds/technology team, higher photography group and the S6 deputies.                                                                               

Campbell Dallas School Leaver Intake

The Campbell Dallas School Leaver intake is now open for applications until 31/1/20.  This is an alterbative to the university route into the industry.

Campbell Dallas are a well-established award winning accountancy firm that operate all over Scotland with >500 staff.  For more info and to apply: https://www.campbelldallas.co.uk/careers/graduate-trainee/#1477055910742-6f83c2cf-4134


For young people interested, there is an open evening (for pupils and parents/guardians) on 21st Nov ember 6-8pm at their HQ in Braehead. To register for the open evening, please email Amy McGowan in HR on Amy.McGowan@campbelldallas.co.uk

 

Junior Masterchef

The Food and Textile Technology Department held their annual Junior Masterchef completion, the standard was exceptional and after much deliberation the judges awarded:

1st prize to S2 Grace Burns

2nd prize to S1 Ruby Burns

3rd prize to S1 Katy Watson

Pupil Achievement

Congratulations to our school badminton teams who participated in the East Renfrewshire Championships on Tuesday.  The junior team finished 2nd place overall and the senior team finished 1st place overall.  Well done!  Junior Team:  Andrew (S1), Chandresh (S1), Emma (S1), Iona (S1), Rhona (S1), Charlie (S2), Colin (S2), Lucy (S2).  Senior Team:  Emily (S2), Annie (S4), Heather (S4), Huzaifah (S4), Thomas (S4), Calum (S5), Yirong (S6), Mark (S6).