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Construction and Engineering Careers Event

Construction and Engineering Careers Event

On the 4 March 19 pupils from S4-6 attended a DYW careers event at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre. It was a great opportunity for pupils who are interested in the Construction and Engineering sector to talk directly with large employers such as Cruden, Robertson Group and Scottish Water. There was a short presentation followed by two apprentices talking about their career journey. This was a highly valuable experience and gave all pupils an insight to the skills, opportunities and possible career paths available.

Careers Event

S5 Study Weekend

S5 Study Weekend

42 S5 pupils spent the weekend at New Lanark Youth Hostel where they participated in subject tutorials for English, Mathematics, History, Modern Studies, Geography, Biology, Chemistry and Spanish in preparation for their SQA Higher exams. The pupils all agreed it was a fabulous opportunity for revision. Thanks to the staff who gave up their time and made the weekend possible.

Study Weekend

Study weekend

Subject Champions

Subject Champions

On Friday 21st of February, all S2 pupils participated in a Subject Champions Event. This involved all pupils finding out information about each curricular area to help them when making their options choices. S6 Pupils brilliantly represented each department, preparing displays and practical activities showcasing the course content, employability skills and future career paths linked to each subject. They were able to answer the questions of our S2 pupils and provided them with a fantastic taster of each subject and what to expect if they choose it in S3. Our S6 pupils also met with parents at the S2 Information Evening and gave a fantastic account of what to expect from each subject. S6 pupils worked very hard in their personal development time to prepare for the event and their hard work and preparation ensured the smooth running of the day. S2 pupils will continue to explore each curricular area and share the knowledge they gained from our Subject Champion Day in Health and Wellbeing to ensure that they are making very well informed course choices! This is the final event which Subject Champipons are involved in, having already participated in Career Training, the P7 informaiton Evening and even delivering career lessons to our S4 classes. Well done to our S6 Subject Champions for all of their hard work!

Subject Ch

Subject Ch

S1 Trip to Dynamic Earth

S1 Trip to Dynamic Earth

All S1 pupils travelled to Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh to particpate in a space themed STEM Careers showcase. The day gave pupils an insight into some of the amazing (and potentially surprising!) careers accessible to them in this incredibly exciting field. Pupils engaged with a wide mix of organisations from industry, academia and public services. They provided hands-on experiences, information and advice on careers within the space sector in Scotland. Our trip was completed in the 360 degree show dome cinema watching a film on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.

Dynamic earth

Dynamic Earth

S1 Girls Health and Wellbeing Group

S1 Girls Health and Wellbeing Group

The S1 Girls Health and Wellbeing Group took place on a Tuesday after school for 6 weeks. The Sports Coordinator, the HSPO and our S6 pupils all worked with the S1 pupils throughout the programme. The girls enjoyed activities such as beauty, healthy eating and active alternatives. The feedback from our S1 and S6 pupils were all positive.

S1 HWB

NLC Gymnastics Competition

NLC Gymnastics Competition

Congratulations to our S2 girls Orlaith Boyle, Erin Elliott, Rebecca McGinlay and Jessica Tomlinson who were awarded 2nd place and Ellie Morrison, Toni Ronald, Nuala Rooney (S2) and Demi James (S1) who were awarded 3rd place at the NLC Gymnastics competition recently. Well done to all the girls who took part.

Gymnastics

Giant Heptathlon

Giant Heptathlon

14 S1 and 14 S2 pupils were selected to represent the school in the North Lanarkshire Giant Heptathlon. The event was held at Ravenscraig Sport Centre on Thursday 6th February. The students performed excellently, breaking event records in Long Jump and Shot Putt.

PE

PE

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award group has been running in Our Lady’s High School since before the Christmas holidays. The Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of enjoyable activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people. The S3 pupils meet once per week on a Wednesday after school. The group are currently working towards their expedition section.

D of E