S3 History pupils enjoyed a day out on a ‘slave walk’ around Glasgow learning about the city’s uncomfortable past in relation to the slave trade.
Violence Reduction Unit
Thank you to Cameron from the VRU for his presentation to S3 Modern Studies pupils this afternoon about causes of violence in Scotland.
Thank you to Emma from the DFID for coming in to talk to Modern Studies pupils and giving them an excellent presentation to help deepen their understanding of the Africa section of the Higher course.
AH Geography
Geography pupils had an excellent three days researaching their Advanced Higher projects on a field trip to Arran this week.
MSP Q&A
The second cohort of S4 Modern Studies pupils visited Holyrood this week and were also given a guided tour of Holyrood before asking Eastwood MSP, Jackson Carlaw, questions related to their National 5 Assignments. An unexpected vote in the chamber meant that the pupils got to see leaders of all parties in action and was an invaluable experience in preparation for their exam on May 19th.
On Monday the 27th February, Social Subjects hosted our first ‘Tea with a Refugee’ event. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Wuga who came to Scotland on the Kindertransport, Alex Deng a refugee from South Sudan, Bill Clark from the Holocaust Educational Trust and our S6 LFA Ambassadors – Jennifer and Robert – for sharing their experiences. Social Subjects badge winners were invited for tea and cakes alongside Kirsten Oswald MP.
Scottish Parliament
Thank you to Jackson Carlaw and his staff for organising a behind the scenes look at the Scottish Parliament for our S4 Modern Studies pupils today. The insightful tour finished with a lively Q&A session with the Eastwood MSP, before the pupils watched a debate in the chamber on education.
Pupil Achievement
Well done to Annabel in S1 who won the class achievement badge for her excellent work in Geography, including this fantastic revision poster she made as part of the ‘Earthquakes & Volcanoes’ unit.
Chinese New Year
On Friday the 3rd of February the Communication Support Service hosted a Chinese New Year lunch. Pupils have been studying China as part of their Modern Studies, Personal Development and Community courses. Guests were treated to a variety of Chinese cuisine. Well done to the S1 & S2 CSS pupils for organinsing the event in the year of the rooster.
IDL Project
S1 pupils have been enjoying an Inter-Disciplinary Learning project between the Modern Studies, French and Art & Design departments focusing on ‘Democracy’. The pupils will be helping film, edit and produce a video in conjunction with Scottish Film Education.
