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
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European Day of Languages
Katie Hunter | Deputy Editor In Chief St Andrew’s and St Brides had a (late) celebration of the European Day of Languages on Thursday of last week. This event helped pupils to recognise the importance of learning a second language which can also be fun and enjoyable along the way. This is something I can certainly endorse as a student of both French and Spanish.
Catch Up With The Vinyl Club
Olivia Hanlon | Reporter This week’s club of the week is vinyl club. This new club, started by Mr. Hamilton from the Science department, allows pupils from S1 to S6 share their love for music, while being given a chance to discover new artists or albums to add to their evolving playlists.
S6 Rome Trip: Are We There Yet?
Liam Gilroy | Reporter Last week a large gathering of S6 including myself and 6 teachers travelled to Rome for a week, on our long awaited holiday.
SCOTTISH SCHOOL’S ROAD RACE
Olivia Carlin | Reporter On Wednesday 4th of October around 30 pupils went to Falkirk Stadium to run at the Scottish School Road Race. Being the first race of the new term, as well as the S1’s first race at St Andrews and St Brides, everyone was feeling quite nervous. There was around 500 schools there, with at least 1000 people competing. Unfortunately, it was a
‘Round and About EK’ Premiere Shows Off EK Talent
Lewis Mcpartlin | Reporter On the 27th of September 2017, the red carpet was rolled out in St Andrews and St Brides high school for the premiere of their East Kilbride 70th anniversary documentary: ‘Round and About EK’
Club of the Week: Athletics
Olivia Carlin | Reporter This week I will be reviewing the athletics club in St Andrews and St Brides, run by Luke Kirwan on a Monday after school (3 – 4 o’clock).
SASB Mentoring Programme Kicks Off
Thanks to Mr Slowey for the information on the Schools Mentoring Programme. Ritty Tomichen | Reporter After last years successful mentoring programme for students sitting National 5 Qualification exams, it has bloomed yet again this year, for pupils sitting Higher Qualification exams.