In Technical, S1 pupils worked on making a knots and crosses board that they previously made on 3D modelling software called Inventor. Pupils developed their skills and confidence in measuring and marking, drilling and sanding. The boards were then personalised.

Also in Technical, S2 pupils worked in teams to create a cardboard bridge to span a 1 meter gap. Pupils had limited materials to work with so they had to problem solve and think of a suitable structure that would be strong enough to hold the cars and ways to decorate their bridge. There was then a competition based on the best structure and the most visually impressive bridge.

In PE, pupils in S1 and S3 enjoyed participating in various activities in the department. Dance, gymnastics, handball, football, table-tennis, basketball, netball, ultimate frisbee, rounders and capture the flag were part of an options programme. Having a positive mindset was the focus for the day.

The Modern Languages Department worked with Social Subjects over two days with S1 and S2. The pupils completed an activity based around the theme of South American culture.

There was a quiz in the morning, then the pupils worked in groups producing a mini project on a certain aspect of Spanish Life. This was presented to the class, leading nicely on to a film based on Rio. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day and worked well together.

In English, S1 took part in a ‘Theme Park’ activity in English where they had to use their creativity and collaborative skills to design an original theme park. They then went on to showcase their ideas in a group presentation to the class.

During Deeper Learning week S1 and S2 pupils visited the Glasgow Science Centre and Our Dynamic Earth Centre in Edinburgh.

Pupils learned about the Big Bang Theory, formation of the Solar System, human digestion and respiration and the geology of planet Earth.