This week we welcomed everyone back after the October week. We are really looking forward to this half term and the busy build up to the winter break, and Christmas for those who celebrate.
Miss Norman and the S3 class were tasked with carving pumpkins for the S1 and 2 Halloween disco which took place on Wednesday. I’m sure you will agree their designs and the results are superb!

Just a reminder, any outstanding payments for the pantomime trip in December need to be made by Thursday 3rd November. Numbers need to be confirmed by Friday 4th. Please make any payment due, through Parent Pay, by this date to secure your ticket.

Have a wonderful weekend.

The last week of this half term has continued to be very busy for staff and pupils. Most reviews have now been done and the S5/6 classes had their first parents evening on Thursday. Pupils have worked hard to finish units of work this week, ready to start afresh in the new term.

Parent Pay has been opened for those pupils wishing to go on the Pantomime trip on Thursday 11th December. The trip is to Aladdin at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow. We would ask if payment could be made by Monday 24th October to secure seats. If anyone else would like to attend, please contact the CSS as soon as possible and we will see if this can be accommodated.

Miss Norman took her S3 John Muir Award group to Rouken Glen garden centre to choose and purchase plants for the school building. They have been given responsibility for decorating the school interior and maintaining plants. Their displays are taking shape and look beautiful.

Ruth, Mark and Thomas made lanterns in ASDAN – I’m sure you will agree they are very creative and a great idea.

Jonny also created a very intricate model.

Susie and Lewis got excellent results in their unit review for N5 Biology; the seniors passed their Life in Ancient Greece N3 or N4 assessment for Classical Studies; well done Mark for passing three (!) assessments for your N1 Communication award.

The seniors Mental Health Group have been looking at anxiety and how the brain works. They made ‘brain’ head dresses of their thoughts – as seen here!

Finally, can we wish Jonny (S3) a very, very happy 14th birthday for during the holidays and wish everyone a relaxing October week.

It has certainly been a wet and windy week this week! Not many outdoor activities have taken place, although Miss Norman’s class still took part in their litter pick. The group were nominated for the We Are East Renfrewshire Awards in the Going the Extra Mile category. We are so proud of their efforts and achievement, beating other very hardworking groups to the nomination.

Ammaar received the pupil of the block award for his continued enthusiasm and positivity in PE.

The S1 PE group enjoyed some archery with Miss Glen.

Review meetings continue this week, Mr Moffat will be in touch with dates and times.
Next week more information will be sent out from Miss Macdonald about upcoming events: the Halloween Showcase and December pantomime trip. Keep an eye out on the website, newsletter and for information home.

And finally, Susie celebrated turning 16 this week.
Happy birthday, Susie.