We are delighted that a significant number of Airdrie Academy pupils achieved great success in the Education Scotland Scots Creative Writing Competition.

Mackenzie Reilly of S2 was one of four overall winners selected from schools across Scotland with her excellent short story entry. To add to this fantastic result there were also three runners-up: Eilidh Currie S2, Eilidh McDermid S2 and Rachel Thom of S1.  Subject matter ranged from a poem about the Glasgow Pipe Band Championships to a tale based on local folklore. The judges also created a special commendation for Eva Kerr of S1 to acknowledge her skill and unique approach in creating an animated poem about the Kelpies.

Ms Frew would like to thank all entrants who took the time to submit such inspiring writing along with the encouragement of their teachers. The feedback from the judges was extremely positive about the high standard of writing entries from Airdrie Academy.