University of Strathclyde are offering 2 week-long programmes for pupils in S4 and S5. Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Product Design, Psychology and Sport from Monday 20th to Friday 24th June. Courses in Business, Chemistry, Education, Languages, Law and Physics on 25th to 29th July.  Cost is £125. Please see Mrs Duncan if interested. Written by Mrs Duncan.

To commemorate IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia) the council is flying the rainbow flag today at the Civic Centre for the first time. IDAHO was created in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and inter-sex (LGBT) people internationally. The council is committed to eliminating all forms of prejudice and discrimination. Flying the rainbow flag sends a strong message to our communities and employees that we value and stand with people who have experienced discrimination and violence. The council aims to raise awareness of the impact homophobia, biphobia and transphobia continues to have on LGBTI people and communities and recognise

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