Pupils in Clyde Valley’s S1 and S2 classes have adorned the Library Resource Centre with a colourful display of Book Marks. The pupils undertook this challenging design task as part of the celebrations of the World Book Day on 25 April.

Pupils worked on this task in a joint project with the Art Department under the guidance of Miss Wendy McKenna and Mrs Julie Menzies.

All of the finished originals were posted to London for consideration by the National Book Week judging panel. The Clyde Valley pupils will eagerly await the outcome and will have fingers crossed that one of them might scoop the £250 and £100 main prizes.

Miss Clare Daly’s S3 English class recently visited the Falls of Clyde Woodland Centre to undertake field study work linked into the themes they have been working on in their recent novel study. Having read about woodland activities and wildlife conservation challenges, the class were thrilled to visit the peregrine falcon nest site and learn of the 24-hour surveillance undertaken to protect the eggs against poachers.

At the Centre, pupils also learned about the range of plant species to be found in the locality and how the Woodland Trust works to preserve the beauty of the stunning natural surroundings.

In keeping with their thematic study, the pupils were inspired to create their own ‘survival guides’ taking due account of the natural resources at their disposal. Everyone enjoyed a fascinating trip and having a picnic in the lovely spring sunshine.

The Clyde Valley third year pupils and teachers during their recent visit to the Falls of Clyde.

The school is delighted to announce Ryan Devine of S5 will be this year’s Dux of School. Joint recipients of the Proxime Accessit Award for runner-up to the Dux will be fellow S5 pupils, Gary McFarlane and Heather Waugh. Ryan, Gary and Heather will receive their David Colville Memorial Medals at prize giving on Monday 23 June.