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S1 OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

S1 pupils recently participated in the three-day, interdisciplinary project, the ‘Outdoor Classroom’ from Wednesday 8th May till Friday 10th May. The project was organised by Faculty Head of Technology, Mr Conboy, and Principal Teacher of Pupil Support Atholl, Miss Lyttle and took place both at school and at Strathclyde Park. Over the three days pupils took part in activities, such as: pond dipping, cycling, kayaking, bridge building, and problem solving exercises, all of which helped pupils work towards their John Muir award, and ensured that they had a fun learning experience. S1 pupils agreed that they thoroughly enjoyed the experience with so many school departments coming together to offer participants a diverse range of activities.

  

Languages and Literacy

ON MANGE UNE GLACE

First year French students have been learning how to talk about ‘Food and Drink’ and, as part of their course, they were asked to devise an unusual and delicious ice cream sundae in French. The responses were outstanding, showing imagination, flair and linguistic competency. After much deliberation, Mr Gardiner, Depute Head Teacher, chose the sundaes he considered best met the criteria for the task, as well as being the ones he would most like to eat! Winners were Jevan Beattie, Alexander Mathieson, and Courtney Connelly of 1A: Amy McCoull, Lucie Macis and Zoe Toms of 1L; Max Watson, Brooke Delaney and Dainis Sroms of 1M and Erynn Hough and Abigail Lees of 1R. Some of the winners are pictured here with their prize – a real ice cream sundae complete with chocolate flake, chocolate sauce and lashings of cream! Miam Miam!

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SKILLS FOR LIFE AND WORK PROGRAMME

As part of the school’s ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ programme a group of 40 S4 pupils recently participated in a ‘Skills for Life and Work’ week. This programme guaranteed that pupils would gain seven additional qualifications and an improved CV before heading out on work experience for the remainder of study leave. Qualifications on offer included Emergency First Aid, REEHIS Food Hygiene, and Police Scotland’s ‘Keep Safe’ ambassador programme. The week ended with a presentation of certificates to pupils by MP for Motherwell and Wishaw Marion Fellows and Depute Leader of North Lanarkshire Council Paul Kelly, Head Teacher Mr Rooney and programme organiser Mr Clarke. Congratulations to all the pupils who took part in a fantastic week of learning.

Whole School News

S3 BGE GRADUATION CEREMONY

The third year pupil BGE Graduation Ceremony took place on Tuesday 23rd April in the school assembly hall. The ceremony marked the completion by S3 pupils of the Broad General Education (BGE) phase of their formal schooling and they will now move into the Senior Phase during S4-S6 when they will undertake their National and Higher examinations. Each pupil was gifted a new senior tie which they are now able to wear as part of their school uniform. Well done to all the S3 pupils!

Languages and Literacy

EASTER FUN – MODERN LANGUAGES

The Modern Languages Department ran its annual Easter Egg competition last week and, as usual, entries were of a high standard. After much consideration the winners were declared as follows:

First prize –  (S1) Amy McCoull – Les oeufs qui brillent!

Second Prize – (S2) joint entry Lucy Lawrence and Gemma Baird  – Des oeufs au café.

Third Prize – (S2) Thomas Hogg- Le nid de Robin.

Commended were: Melinda Tamas, Lisa Blair,  Marc Leslie, Aaron Cairns, Jamie Kinnen, Rhys Brown, Zakk Crawford, Jamie Rowlands, Oliwia Marek, Charlotte Hemmings, Jade Brennan, and Braidhurst’s multi-talented classroom assistant Mrs Sweeney with her entry ‘La Reine des Coeurs’ (The Queen of Hearts).

All entries received a certificate, chocolate egg and house points.