During this unusual and trying time, we have all been forced to create a new ‘normal’ in an attempt not to succumb to the despair of this generation’s struggles with the coronavirus and find purpose in our day to day lives. The loss of our regular school and after school routines leave many feeling lost and for some, relief. But ever wondered about what our
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How You Can Help Doctors in Crisis During COVID-19
Lucy is trying to help medical staff during these difficult times. Hi, my name is Lucy Maxwell and I’m a Fourth Year pupil. Due to the cancellation of my National 5 exams and the closure of schools, I have found myself with lots of spare time even with completing school work. I reached out to an organisation called Medic Mentor (this organisation helped establish our school’s
5 minutes with…..Mr and Mrs Mary’s Meals
Before our school’s awards ceremony we had the privilege of spending five minutes with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow and his wife Julie, finding out more about his truly remarkable charity, Mary’s Meals. Mary’s Meals was founded in 2002 by Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, with the belief that that ‘every child should receive a nutritious daily meal in their place of education’. Back in 2002, Magnus set out for Malawi to
Serena Williams Sparks Controversy at the US Open
On Saturday, during the US Open, Serena Williams accused the umpire of ‘sexism’ as she was penalised for ‘cheating’ during the match.
Shoe Box Appeal 2017
Erin Brady and Lisa Queen| This year, in the lead up to Christmas, the school will be taking part in the Blythswood Care Shoe Box Appeal, to help thousands of those in need in Africa, Asia and Europe. The Shoe Box Appeal, which has been running for 51 years, helps the less fortunate of all ages, and tries to supply them with many things which our
Pro Life Group
|Katie Hunter On the 9th September 2016, a group of St Andrew’s and St Bride’s pupils travelled to a Pro Life Conference in St Brides Parish Hall, Motherwell, hosted by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC). The society was founded in January 1967 to oppose the abortion bill being debated in Parliament at the time. That bill would go on to become the 1967
Eurovision: Ukraine Song
Erin Brady| Ukraine has submitted an anti-Stalin song for the upcoming Eurovision song contest, which is very controversial. Jamala who was selected for Eurovision contest, is going to be singing 1944 which will be sung in English and Tatar (Russian).
Syrian Conflict Continues
Katie Hunter | Conflicts involving Islamic State continue to dominate the news with another attack reported on Saturday in the eastern city of Deir al-Zour in Syria, one of a number of towns under siege as a result of Syria’s five year civil war.
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