We’ve been having a worthwhile in-service day, so far. One exciting development is the introduction of the SQA Scottish Studies award for our pupils beginning next session.
Pupils will study a selection of units from the following areas:
One mandatory unit – Scotland in Focus
Three units selected from:
We’re proud to announce that three of our pupils have been published by Young Writers in their latest anthology titled, “Spine Chillers: Scottish Tales”. Well done to Casper, Melissa and William. This continues what is becoming something of a trend for our young writers, adding to the number of our pupils who have been published in different anthologies in recent years.
We’re in the process of ordering copies of the anthology to present to the pupils’ parents/carers.
It’s back to business of usual, after a well-earned break, for all our pupils, staff, parents and partners.
Keep an eye on this website for even more regular updates about our curricular and vocational activities.
Some more contributions to our favourite reads survey that was done for World Book Day can be found on the English News page.
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Click on the World Book Day Logo to be taken to a list of our staff and pupil’s favourite books on the English News page.
Three of our third year pupils are currently gaining work experience in St Patrick’s Primary School Nursery. We are absolutely delighted that the Head Teacher of St Patrick’s has spoken of the girls’ contributions and attitudes in glowing terms.
We’re very proud that Chelsea, Melissa and Shannon are representing the school so positively in the community.
We are very happy to be working with St Patrick’s Primary as one of our partners. The current Portland High School building was formerly St Patrick’s Primary. The new primary school was built on its current site adjacent to Dunbeth Park in 1973.
Incidentally, we are currently working on a history of the Portland High School building and it will be appearing on the website soon.
(February 25th, 2016)
We were delighted to receive commendations from St Andrew’s Hospice for the money we raised last year. Our two certificates reflect the money raised during our Christmas Lunch and the money raised by Mrs Morris.
An impressive sum raised by all pupils and staff.
Fantastic individual fundraising by our own Mrs Morris.
A cheque was presented to a representative from the Hospice at our Christmas Lunch in December 2015.
We are also pleased to announce that one of our Portland High School pupils has become a St Andrew’s Hospice Ambassador. Shannon Bungard will be working closely with the Hospice to help promote the work it does and to help us (and others) in fundraising for this great local charity.
