Our trip to ReimagiNation East Kilbride

Our trip to ReimagiNation East Kilbride

Photography from Cindy-Lou Ramsay Sophia Guidi | In recognition of their achievement in the private reading programme, 30 S2-3 pupils were nominated to attend ReimagiNation: East Kilbride, a new book festival revealing the hidden stories of Scotland’s new towns. This was an extremely enjoyable, educational trip as well as an amazing experience. It allowed the students to listen and meet authors, encouraging them to develop their

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What happened when we went to the Edinburgh Book Festival?

What happened when we went to the Edinburgh Book Festival?

Sophie Nicholl and Emma Harris | On Thursday the 24th of August, a group of St Andrew’s and St Bride’s pupils had a wonderful day at the Edinburgh Book Festival, meeting authors Elizabeth Wein, Patrice Laurence and Gary Garret. Even more exciting for the students, they were all given the opportunity to get books signed.

First Years on Retreat to Carfin

First Years on Retreat to Carfin

Erin Brown |  This year’s first year retreats were another great success, with the help of our school’s Lay Chaplin Mr Russell, and those staff members who also attended Carfin Grotto:  a place of worship for over 90 years.