As always, this year’s Halloween Disco was a resounding success as pupils and teachers entered into the spirit of the occasion by turning up in an impressive array of ghoulish costumes! Congratulations to our S6 pupils who decorated the House Block and Dining Room, transforming the area into a spooky arena in which everyone danced the night away. After pupils survived the shock of the haunted cave entrance, they thoroughly enjoyed seeing the colourful and imaginative costumes on show. Liam Murray (Serial Killer), Katy Ramage (Washing Machine) and Heather Stewart (Hobo) picked up the prizes for the evening’s most imaginative costumes.

e-Mag reporter, Kym Crawford, gives her review of the night:

On the 24th of October, Clyde Valley High School had its annual Halloween Disco, which included special apperances by Miley Cyrus, Minnie Mouse (indeed more than one), a homeless person and a mummy. People won prizes and had a great time. The first years being it thier first party at Clyde Valley had a specialy wicked time. The three prices went to a hobo a washing machine and a box of grave (no not crave, grave the creal killer). It was a fritfully good night that everyone will rebember, a big thank you to tyhe sixth years who orainised and decorated the scary night.

Check out our gallery below with pictures from the night, along with Katy, Heather and Liam and with their prize winning attire!

School was unusually quiet last week as most S4 pupils undertook a week-long work experience placement. Under the guidance of Miss Anushi Pathmanathan, Acting Principal Teacher of Work and Enterprise, pupils were able to select a placement from those available to the school or arrange one for themselves. The school would like to thank all parents and friends of the school involved in organizing the placements and, in particular, to all those businesses and organisations who accepted an S4 student on placement.

Margaret Donald and Lyndsey Craig from St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie were very welcome return visitors recently. The Hospice Schools Liaison Team members were delighted to receive a cheque for £3456, the total raised by staff and pupils who took part in the Hospice 6K run at Strathclyde Park. The total raised this year smashed the school’s previous record raised by more than £1000.

Some of the 90-strong staff and pupil team gathered at the front of the school to present Lyndsey and Margaret with the cheque. Before the cheque presentation, Margaret Donald made presentation on behalf of the Hospice. PE Teacher, Clare Hughes received a Certificate for being the fastest female athlete in the race. And, Louise Arthur and Holly MacDonald of S4 received recognition as St Andrew’s Hospice Champions for raising the highest individual amounts.

Clyde Valley 6K runners proudly watch Margaret Donald (centre), St Andrew’s Hospice Schools Manager, receive Clyde Valley’s cheque from Hospice Champions, Louise Arthur (centre right) and Holly MacDonald (centre left), with Lyndsey Craig (front left).

Last week, five S3 pupils enjoyed a week-long citizenship programme delivered by fire fighters from the Scottish Fire Service.  Amanda Crichton, Eryn Tervit, Sylvia Lyttle, Shona Mooney, Lauren Hill and Aimee Hughes visited both Coatbridge and Cumbernauld Fire Stations to take part in a range of team-building and individual challenges.

The girls learned about the basic organization of all stations and how the fire fighters prepare each day for the emergency call-outs they will be likely to face. As well as learning basic first aid techniques, the girls also learned how to use hoses and other key items of equipment. All thoroughly enjoyed the experience and record their thanks to all of the fire fighters who looked after them so well during the week.