Category Archives: Pupils

Morgan Stanley Financial Apprenticeship programme S5-S6 pupils only

Morgan Stanley are offering a financial apprenticeship programme over 3 years where you will gain the ACCA qualification.

Minimum criteria for the programme is:

4 Higher Grades at BBBC (1 sitting) or 4 Higher Grades at BBBB (2 sittings) or equivalent, including Maths and English. Maths must be at a grade B minimum.

Any students in 5th or 6th year who would like to take advantage of this programme, please see Mrs Ross.

Skills Scotland Event Thursday 7th November S4 – S6 pupils only

This event is for any S4 – S6 pupil interested in modern apprenticeships, employment or college courses.  You can try different activities that give you a taste of the skills and challenges you will meet in a range of careers. These activities are showcased by employers, colleges, training providers and other organisations.

If you are interested in attending please attend a short meeting with Mrs Ross at morning interval on Monday in room 217.

Wider Achievement Fundraising

Mr Peck’s Wider Achievement class are running a charity crossbar challenge to try and add to the amazing amount of money raised  via the Hint of Pink Day.

Its costs £1 for 2 goes at hitting the crossbar and if you are successful you win a chocolate bar and will be entered into a mystery prize draw.

The challenge will take place on the front astro pitch on Wednesday and Thursday lunch time this week.

You will be able to sign up for the challenge during morning interval on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Thank you, from Paul McCallum, Ryan Docherty and Kieren Sweeny-Ferrier.

S2 Creative Cakes Club

Due to rising demand Mrs Cullen is launching a new venture in the H Ec department in Lourdes, The Creative Cake Club.

If any S2 pupil is interested in taking part in the new venture in H Ec please attend an information meeting at lunchtime on Wed 30th Oct 1pm in rm 220 (Mrs Cullens room)

Types of activities requested

Sugar paste modelling

Cake design

Cupcake making

ASPIRING ENGINEERS S4-S6

4.00 pm, Wednesday, 6th November 2013

Any pupil in S4-S6 who is interested in pursuing a career in Engineering and would like to attend a prestigious lecture by renowned Professor of Engineering, Ed McCann should speak to Mr Urquhart in Pastoral Care at interval or lunchtime today. Attendance at this event will be advantageous to those applying to University degree courses in Engineering this year or in the future.

Mr Urquhart

Scottish SPCA – Cardonald Dog, Cat and small animal Centre Appeal

The Cardonald Dog and Cat home is appealing for donations of new or old clean blankets, towels and sheets to be used for the animals in their care for the approaching cold winter weather.

Please note, duvets or pillows cannot be used as the insides may be harmful to the animals if swallowed.

Also donations of tins/cartons of dog or cat food will also be very much appreciated.

This appeal will be running in the school for the few weeks and we will look to deposit any donations near the end of November.

If you have any donations, please bring them to Miss McSween at the P.E Dept.

Thank you.

Senior Awards Ceremony

Our Senior Awards Ceremony last night was a wonderful occasion of celebration and recognition of the achievements of our young people. Parents and pupils filled the hall and there was a lovely atmosphere of excitement and delight at the success of sons, daughters, students. Once again our musical talent performed to the highest standard, from soul band classics to moving extracts from Les Miserable. Our pupils and former pupils received their awards with a real sense of satisfaction at the level of their accomplishments and humility at being so recognised by their school. Presentations from pupils on experiences such as volunteering in Lourdes with the St. Margaret Scotland Youth Group, participating in the Transplant Games and developing confidence through involvement with Career Academy were both moving and inspirational.

As keynote speaker Father John had the opportunity to once again provide inspiration to parents and staff, as well as to the senior students in Lourdes. In addition it was a fitting occasion for him to say a final farewell to the community he has served so well and has loved so much these last eight years. Our invited guests indicated that they had really enjoyed the ceremony and were very impressed by our young people.

The success of the event was in no small way due to the meticulous and thoughtful levels of preparation and presentation.

Thanks to the many Principal Teachers / Faculty Heads and staff who came along to participate in such a wonderful celebration of the successes of our young people. It is very much appreciated by parents and pupils to see staff joining in this celebration

I would like to thank all the staff who worked so hard throughout the year to support young people in their learning so that they were able to achieve such high levels of success.

Mrs Lennon