S3 Romeo and Juliet Performances

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Zeffirelli, Luhrmann, Olivier, Leigh – ain’t got nothing on Miss Burns’ S3 class who worked tirelessly for weeks to put on their own group performances of their favourite scenes from the world’s most famous love story (yes even more famous than Twilight!). Props were made, costumes were fashioned, lines were learned by heart. Former pupil, Fraser Burns once again lent his expertise to coaching and supporting pupils in their rehearsals. An absolutely tremendous effort from the S3! Bravo!

Two interpretations of the famous death scene.

Best group performance for Jamie Scott and David James

Joint Best Actor Award

Best Overall Performance for Alex Cameron – well done!

Best Actress for Rachel O’Neill

Endeavour Award for Daniel Beck

Best Costumes

Best Props

Best Group Preparation

Some action shots – the Capulets and Montague fight scene where they bite thumbs at each other and Friar Lawrence (looking mighty cool).

Miss Burns and Fraser were very impressed with everyone’s effort in putting on their little drama from the acting and costumes to the group work and respect. Well done!

S1 Storyteller Extraordinaires!

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Well done to the S1 Storytellers who all performed magnificently at our storytelling event for family and friends on Thursday 30th May. Thank you to supporters for coming along to share the magic of storytelling. And thank you to the wonderful Bea Ferguson, a celebrated storyteller who has worked with our pupils over the past few months to introduce them to stories and develop their confidence. Bea, you have been a great friend to Coatbridge High. Thanks also go to Fraser Burns, former CHS pupil and soon to be drama teacher, who has inspired pupils as he helped to train them for the storytelling event. We loved the ‘Hey Francesco’ warm-up! This has become a highlight on our departmental calendar and we are amazed at how our S1 Storytellers grow in confidence throughout the year. Bravo!

S1 Storyteller Group

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S1 Storytellers have been working with celebrated storyteller, Bea Ferguson, for the past six months to develop their confidence in public speaking. They have learnt stories from around the world and closer to home. Some have even researched their own family stories about relatives who have lived fascinating lives. They are now ready to showcase their stories at a Storytelling Show on Thursday 30th May (1:45-2.55pm). The event will be held in the school library. The storytelling group would appreciate the support of friends and family. Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake whilst experiencing the magic of storytelling.

Please contact Mr MacKay (English Dept.) if you have any questions about the event (01236 794848).

Pedagoo Friday – Look Out Sir Alan Sugar!

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Never mind  The Apprentice! Sir Alan Sugar needs to look out for our S1 pupils with their fantastic business minds and tenacious work ethic! Mrs Chalmers’ S1 class have been working for weeks on creating their own toy including design, manufacturing, marketing and publicity! They pitched their products to a panel including Mr Scott, Mrs Burton and Mr Campbell who were mightily impressed and did not revel in the hard task of choosing a winner.

CMFK created a fab night light!

 

Turkey Toys effort 🙂

Rocket Boys with their toy rocket

MCESFK created a toy car.

Best Group Award went to the girls for their turtle game – complete with handmade turtles! (Miss Gilligan thinks they were robbed – handmade turtles?! WINNER!)

Overall winners were the Bueno Group for their ‘Night Light Pillow’ – now holding pride of place at the front of Mrs Chalmers’ room. Judges were impressed with not only their idea and execution but their marketing and pitch showing a fantastic use of persuasive devices! Bueno, girls! (See what I did there?)

“You can’t lose if you don’t play the game…” – Trip to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal

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S2 and S3 enjoyed a trip to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal to see the Royal Shakespeare Company’s wonderful version of the classic tale of young love (or gang story, depending on your point of view…). It was many of our young people’s first experience of live theatre and they were delighted by the wonderful and powerful performances. Tickets were being taken home as souvenirs for memory boxes. They were impeccably behaved. Miss Robertson may even have had a tear in her eye at the end but sssshhh, don’t ruin her rep! 🙂

Pi Day 2019

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We celebrated Pi Day in the English and Media department with some mathematical based imaginative writing. Pupil were tasked with writing a story in three parts telling the story of Sir Circumference – part one had to have three sentences, part two had to have one sentence and part three had to have four sentences. Sounds easy, right? Come and ask our S1 how easy it was…

 

Winners were:

3rd Place: Sienna Reid

2nd Place: Jamie McLelland

1st Place: Leah Weston

Well done, guys!

National 5 & Higher Media Mockscars Ceremony 2019

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Best Villain: Brandon McKean for his star turns in two of the trailers, Kirsty Higgins’ ‘Final Year’ and Callum Mulvey’s ‘Camping Trip’.

 

  Most Unlikely Villain: Connor Ryan for his appearance in Andrew Moore’s ‘Into the Darkness’.

 

Best impression of a Dead Body Being Dragged Away: Callum Mulvey for his appearance in Jamie Muir’s ‘Done’.

 

  Best Use of the Most Annoying Band on the Planet (Maroon 5): Kiera Cameron for her use of ‘Animals’ in her stalker-esque trailer ‘In Sight’.

 

  Best (and busiest) Editor: Kyle Hutcheson

 

  Best Use of Creepiest Mask: Megan McDowell for ‘Occuli Di’

 

  Best Costume (Use of a Leather Jacket): Jack Garden for ‘Camping Trip’.

 

  Best Product Placement (Tango Ice Blast): Jamie Dillon for ‘A Journey With No Return’.

 

  Best Camera (Close Up of a Hand): Kirsty Higgins for ‘Final Year’.

 

Best Left it to the Last Minute but got there in the end: Jamie Muir for ‘Done’.

 

Thank you to Mr Scott for his turn as glamorous assistant (especially since he was given no warning). Well done to all the Media class candidates – it has been a lot of hard work and you have done yourselves proud. The department looks forward to seeing your names in lights in future years!

Horror Trailer Premiere Party

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As part of their course, the Media class of 2018-19 were given an assignment to create a trailer for a horror film. They researched a variety of horror film trailers, created their own storylines for their horror films, acted, operated cameras, wrote scripts, scouted locations, filmed and edited their own trailer. We rolled out the red carpet, dusted of the ballgowns and tuxedos and put the champagne on ice in celebration. Coatbridge High School’s English and Media department had a premiere party for pupils, friends and families to view the fabulous work. It was a lovely night – great to see so many parents and guardians in attendance. It was great for parents and guardians to see what pupils actually do as part of their coursework and share their successes. We cannot wait until our next event!

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