Category Archives: extra-curricular

Calling all S1 & S2 Gamers and future Games Designers

If you are interested in finding out more about Games Design or maybe just playing computer games come along to a meeting in Room 225 on Thursday 1st November at 1pm to find out more.

Places limited so be early.

If any S5/6 pupils are interested in helping out, please contact Mrs Connelly in Room 231.

Power Rap Competition

Pupils from Lourdes Secondary School in Glasgow were treated to a masterclass from professional rap artist, Darren McGarvey, aka Rapper MC Loki.

The children were the winners of ScottishPower’s Power Rap competition, which aimed to encourage a greater use of music and language to explore important themes and aspects of today’s society.

It was launched by the energy provider in association with the National Theatre of Scotland to support their latest production, Glasgow Girls, which is running at the Citizen’s Theatre from 31 October – 17 November.
To enter the competition, schools and community groups were asked to compose a poem or a rap on a topic which they were passionate about, such as friendship or multiculturalism.

The winning school, Lourdes Secondary School composed raps on a variety of subjects inlcuding violence, love, music, sport, life and death. Continue reading →

Art Exhibitions- S5/6

For all S5/6 pupils studying either higher Art or Photography or those in S5/6 who have an interest in art-

Mr Sheridan will be taking a group to exhibitions after school every second week. This is a great way for you to see parts of the city and places you may never have seen before and enjoy the cultural side of one of the most important cities for contemporary art in Europe.

Thank you

Mr Sheridan

S2-S6 Theatre Trip: “Glasgow Girls – The Musical”

“Seven teenagers with a cause.  A protest that captured the imagination of a country.”

The English Department is organising a trip to see the National Theatre of Scotland’s brand new musical “Glasgow Girls” at the Citizen’s Theatre on Thursday the 15th of November.

If you are interested in going along to see this performance please see Ms Grehan for more details.

Art/Photography Exhibitions- S5/6

For all S5/6 pupils studying either higher Art or Photography or those in S5/6 who have an interest in art-

Mr Sheridan will be taking a group to exhibitions after school every second week. This is a great way for you to see parts of the city and places you may never have seen before and enjoy the cultural side of one of the most important cities for contemporary art in Europe.

If you are interested in coming along, come to room 301 at 12:35 on Monday 8/10/12 for an initial meeting and info about the first show

Thank you

Mr Sheridan