North Lanarkshire WW1 Shellshock Project

Our S3 History classes are currently taking part in North Lanarkshire’s Shellshock project to help commemorate World War 1.

The pupils were visited this week by Dave, Gillian and Emma from Summerlee who introduced them to World War One and the idea of Shellshock.

The pupils got the chance to handle artefacts from World War One and learn about the conditions in the Trenches and the effects this had on the mental health of Soldiers during the war.

 

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The pupils are looking forward to working with Cultural NLC over the coming weeks to create artwork commemorating the war.

Debate Club

The Debate Club is back up and running with our new members quickly getting into the swing of things.

This was our most recent debate on the use of animals to test both beauty products and medicines.

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All new member’s welcome Tuesday Lunchtime in Miss Donnelly’s room (Soc 2)

 

France and Belgium Battlefields Trip 2016

 

 

39 Pupils and 5 staff recently took part in a trip to the Battlefields of WW1 in France and Belgium.

The group visited various battle sites and memorials across France and Belgium embracing and recreating the history. The group even spent a day as WW1 platoon dressing, eating and exercising as they would have during the Great War.

The pupils also enjoyed a day of sight seeing in Paris and a day of Fun in Disneyland.

The pupil’s behaviour, enthusiasm and mature attitude were a credit to St Andrews H.S.

Well Done to all involved.

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Modern Studies International Conference

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11 pupils from S1 – S5 took part in the Modern Studies International Conference along with 20 other Secondary Schools in North Lanarkshire at the GLO Centre in Motherwell.

St Andrews H.S took on the role of Greece and debated key world issues with other nations.

Ciaran McMurray opened the conference with a speech on the need for the refugee crisis to be a global issue tackled by all countries collectively.

Excellent day had by all with all pupils getting actively involved in the debates.

 

Well Done Team Greece.

 

S1 GEOGRAPHY LANDMARKS

Well done to all the S1 Geography pupils who submitted landmarks in Geography. We have had a high amount of detailed and excellent entries this term. Certificates will be given to all pupils and we will be announcing the winner very soon.

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Well done again to all – Mrs Carruthers, Miss Curley and Ms Lynas

S3 – Speaking UP! Public Speaking Workshop

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Congratulations to S3 pupils Cara Kiernan, Marissa Valente and Antony Skiffington who recently took part in the Speaking Up! Public Speaking Workshop organised by North Lanarkshire Council.

The pupils really got involved in all the activities of the day and successfully argued against the motion proposed.

The pupils will now go on a represent the school in the Speaking Up! Public speaking competition taking place in March.

 

Well Done Guys!