As a post-essay reward, S2 recently made some ‘Genetic Monsters’.

They had to determine the genotype and phenotype of their monster and then create a model using junk. I think they are very impressive (they only had 1-2 periods!)

Piccies

The finals event of the Aith JH Ready, Steady Cook! was held on 22^nd December.  Earlier heats had taken place during the term for each secondary year group (plus the staff) where pairs of participants were offered a selection of ingredients with which to make up their own recipe then undertake a cook-off with the resulting dishes judged by members of the school community.  The winning pairs from each round then had a final cook-off.   The resulting dishes were judged on presentation, taste and imagination.

A great time was had by all and it was good fun. The standard was very high and the judges said that the dishes could have been served in a restaurant.

The finalists were from S3 (winners pictured with their prize aprons) and their winning dish was a variation on lamb brioche served with roasted sweet potatoes and a minted yoghurt dip.

Well done to all concerned, staff were impressed with the standard in the earlier heats and the final was eagerly anticipated by all across the secondary sector.

Pupils have entered a Scottish fashion competition to create an entire outfit from waste products.

Attending the after school craft club, groups of pupils have worked hard to produce the creations shown below. Here are the creations modelled by members of each group.

Four Aith pupils ventured to Scalloway on Nov 5 and participated in a inter school tournament.

The event was good natured, sporting and competitive with youngsters from all over the isles gathering for this Active Schools organised fixture.

Individual medals were won plus team gold. Well done to our players.

A summary of the day from one of the schools’ two sports ambassadors.

We represented Aith Junior High School at the Youth Ambassador meeting at the KMC Business Centre in Aberdeen. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anybody who gets the opportunity.

The day consisted of an “opening ceremony” where we heard what other young ambassadors had achieved and listened to certain athletes’ stories. We then moved on to a morning workshop where we were put into groups and listened to other athlete’s stories, as well as playing interactive games. We then went for lunch.

After lunch we began the second workshop which was mainly based around what you could do to improve sport and make a difference in your school. We came up with some good ideas and noted them down. We then finished the day with the “closing ceremony” where they rounded up the event and said goodbye.

I found this event both inspiring and very enjoyable. I would like to thank Miss Fraser for taking us. I hope to be able to make a difference with sport in our school.

The new Pupil Council have teamed up with the Shetland MSYPs to produce a Food Collection Box in the school office.  Letters and posters are promoting the initiative and anyone within the school community is invited to drop off a donation.  There is another collection point in Aith at the Church of Scotland.

For more details on the scheme and the types of useful donations please click on the food bank letter home link below

Foodbank letter home

S1-4 pupils represented the school extremely well at the recent Inter-Schools Annual Football and Netball Tournament.  The footballers, playing some fantastic football finished in third position overall.  And the netballers who entered two teams into their competition finished in a very respectable fifth and sixth place.  A Big well done to all players for displaying determined, positive attitude throughout the day, and for being great sportsmen.  Also thank you to Karla for being our roaming reporter and photographer!

Tom Macintyre brought some representatives Interfaith Scotland to introduce people from the Jewish and Islamic community who give a presentation to P4 to S4 pupils on their faith.  After the presentations, pupils had the opportunity to ask questions and investigate religious clothing and articles.

Pupils settling into chess at lunchtime.