Last week, the school was delighted to welcome over 30 community partners to an event targeting S4-S6 leavers. Presenters from colleges and universities stood side-by-side with colleagues from business, industry and local training providers. They were all able to offer pupils of all abilities and aptitudes a comprehensive package of information regarding positive destinations for life beyond school. This training and information fayre was a first for Clyde Valley and the school hopes to build on the outstanding success of the afternoon by making this an annual event.

The school wishes to record its appreciation to our Careers Adviser, Gail Connolly from Skills Development Scotland, who organised the afternoon.

Senior pupils take the chance to chat with presenters during Clyde Valley’s first ever jobs and study fayre.

Congratulations to Lauren King of sixth year who was a finalist at the star-studded Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards ceremony last week. Held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and the Scottish Exhibition Conference Centre’s Clyde Auditorium, the event was attended by a host of celebrities. They had all come along to toast the 40 young finalists from across the length and breadth of the country, all of whom had given outstanding community service.

Clyde Valley nominated Lauren for her unselfish work as main carer  for her younger brother, Ryan, and for her work as a champion of the cause of young people, especially in her role as an elected member of the Scottish Youth Parliament.

Lauren was one of three national finalists in the ‘Unsung Hero’ category and was thoroughly deserving of her moment in the glitz and glam highlight if the ceremony presented by Radio Clyde DJ, Romeo.

Lauren is pictured with X Factor finalist Jahmene Douglas who brought the house down with a powerful singing performance.