Last week, Helen Scott welcomed members to the November meeting of the parent group. Helen extended a special welcome to Ryan Burrell, George Wilson and Jamie Semple of fifth year. The boys delivered a wonderful photographic presentation, capturing the highlights of their recent SkillForce Aid mission to Uganda. The boys explained how they qualified for the expedition and spoke eloquently of the enormous personal impact they felt after what clearly had been a very humbling experience. The boys revealed a clear determination to ensure their work supporting the schools the visited continues into the future.

Ryan Burrell, George Wilson and Jamie Semple (centre) with Helen Scott (far left) and Parent Group members, Esther Craig and Elizabeth Lindsay.

Congratulations to Emma Mooney of S6 on having one of her photographs selected for inclusion in the 2014 North Lanarkshire Council Learning and Leisure Services Calendar. Emma’s stunning photograph of tulips in full bloom will feature in the June calendar entry.

Emma snapped the image as part of her Higher Photography portfolio and maintains Clyde Valley’s proud record of having our pupils’ work featured in the prestigious publication.

Emma Mooney with her stunning picture of tulips – the June calendar entry.

Angela McCormack, Fundraising Manager for MacMillan Cancer Support, was a very welcome visitor to the school last week. Angela was delighted to accept a cheque for £256, this being the amount raised by the Modern Languages Department when they hosted a staff coffee morning to celebrate the European Day of Languages.

Fourth year Modern Linguists prepared and served the staff event, helped by a number of S1 pupils, who presented to staff in various foreign languages. Mrs Elaine Osprey, Principal Teacher of Modern Languages, who coordinated the event praised the pupils for their commitment and energy, especially as it raised much-need funds for such a worthwhile cause.

Fourth year pupils Andrew Glover and Holly MacDonald present Angela McCormack with the £256 cheque.