On Friday 9 December, 22 pupils from S5 and S6, attended a full day industry visit with the engineering company Linn Products, based in Waterfoot, Glasgow. Once pupils had arrived at the factory they were shown what is involved in and what it takes to be an audio manufacturing apprentice. This valuable information and guidance was delivered to pupils, once again as part of the school’s ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ program.
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CAREERS WORKSHOP
As part of the school’s ongoing ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ program, 22 boys from S5 and S6 attended a careers workshop delivered by Alan Burrows, the Chief Operating Officer for Motherwell Football Club, on Monday 12 December.
SANTA DASH
On Sunday 11 December one of our big hearted pupils, Callum Bickett from S2, took part in Glasgow’s annual ‘Santa Dash’ along with his full family to raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice. The fun run took place around the city centre and saw participants dressed as an assortment of Santa Claus’ and they tried to complete the circuit. Callum and his family managed to raise almost £600 for the hospice.
Santa Dash 2016
Congratulations to S2 pupil Callum Bickett who took to the streets of Glasgow with his brothers on Sunday to take part in the annual Santa Dash.
This year’s event saw 7500 runners make their way along the 5km route which started and finished in George Square.
Callum and friends were running in aid of Strathcarron Hospice and have so far raised around £600 – well done!
NIL BY MOUTH WORKSHOP
A group of S3/S4 pupils attended an anti-sectarianism workshop in the school’s assembly hall, on Tuesday 29th November, as part of their Literacy project. The workshop was delivered by Nil by Mouth Scotland, the country’s leading charity for challenging sectarianism. All pupils thoroughly enjoyed the informative talk.
XL/DUKE OF EDINBURGH GROUP REHIS TRAINING
On Monday 28th November the school’s XL/Duke of Edinburgh pupils attended at REHIS training day at the Forgewood community Centre which was organised by Craig Allan of the Forgewood Community Co-operative. All participants enjoyed learning about food hygiene and safety with pupils passing the exam to earn a REHIS qualification. The group now hope to develop their skills even further by embarking on a first aid course.
LANARKSHIRE SCHOOLS DANCE SHOWCASE
A group of S1/2/3 girls had a brilliant time performing in the North Lanarkshire Schools Dance Showcase in Bellshill Academy on Thursday 24th November. The girls put on great performance and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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