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
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
S4 Parents’ Evening – Thursday 12th December
S4 Parents’ Evening will go ahead as planned on Thursday 12th December 4pm – 6.30pm.
Pupil Achievement
Congratulations to Kyle Clelland (S2) who performed well by winning gold at the British Final Gymnastics competition in Birmingham at the weekend. Well done Kyle!
Pupil Achievement
Congratulations to Rona (S5) who has been selected for this year’s Scottish Thistles Training Partners Squad 2019/20. This is an amazing achievement. Well done Rona! More information can be found here.
Pupil Achievement
Have your say on the future of East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire Council has published its Proposed Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2), Environmental Report, Action Programme and other accompanying documents for consultation. Parents can have a say here:Have Your Say on the Future of East Renfrewshire Details of ‘drop in’ events can also be found at this link.
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).