Monthly Archives: March 2020

Languages and Literacy

WORLD BOOK DAY

To celebrate World Book Day 2020 on Thursday 5th March the school library hosted a lunch for a select group of readers from S1-S4. Each invited pupil has displayed a real commitment to their personal reading and to supporting their school library. Whilst enjoying chocolate cake and other sweet and savoury treats each of the pupils completed a book review of their favourite title that they have borrowed from the school library and were gifted their free book token. Mrs Scott, the school librarian, also arranged for a couple of pupil-staff interviews – with Emy Brandt from S1 interviewing Miss Galloway, teacher of Art, and Max Watson from S2 speaking with Mr Reynolds, teacher of History – to discover the individual reading journey of each of the staff members.

Whole School News

Coronavirus info & advice

North Lanarkshire Council is working very closely with NHS Lanarkshire and any updates required on the virus will be shared with our staff and residents.

Health Protection Scotland has issued detailed guidance to head teachers and heads of establishment and this will used to make sure we take any action necessary to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

For the latest information and advice please go to: https://www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirus

You can also follow @NHS24 on Twitter and Facebook.

Summary of Advice

  • Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze.
  • Bin the tissue.
  • To kill germs, wash your hands with soap and water, or use a sanitiser gel.

 

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Expressive Arts

ART CREATIVE RESIDENCY

A group of S4 pupils recently visited an exhibition on work produced at the Creative Residency in Kilbowie Residential Centre. There was a wide range of work from students including artwork from the fine art painters and screen-printers. All pupils really loved the large scale photography work that was o show as well as the 3D props and costumes.

School Sports

S1 BASKETBALL FINALS

The school’s S1 basketball team recently participated in the final of North Lanarkshire’s Secondary Schools Basketball league which was held on Wednesday 26 February at Cumbernauld Academy.   The boys gave a great effort and came in third place after one victory and two narrow defeats.   Nathan Lawson was named most valuable player of the final.