Our Physical Education Department organised the annual Athletics Championship for S1-3 pupils on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The days were packed with a wide range of track and field events. Unfortunately the weather was rather disappointing but the pupils overall managed to remain positive and enthusiastic. Just before lunchtime on …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – S2 Bake Off
On Thursday of this week 45 S2 pupils entered the S2 Bake Off and Mrs Nicholls and I were delighted to be asked to judge the competition. All those involved worked really hard to produce an original cupcake and we were both very impressed at the skill and originality shown by the pupils. …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – Head Teacher update
Earlier this week pupils in S1-3 were issued with a letter to take home to parents/carers informing them that our substantive Head Teacher, Mr Dewar, will be returning to Park Mains High School after the summer break. I will then return to my substantive post of Depute Head Teacher with responsibility for Pupil …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – S6 Valedictory
Today our S4, S5 and S6 pupils finished their timetabled classes prior to the SQA diet starting next week. This was a particularly special day for our S6 pupils as, other than being in for their examinations, that is their time in PMHS over. They have overall been an excellent year group and …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – S1 STEM event
On Tuesday we ran a STEM event with a large number of S1 pupils which was organised by Miss Tipping of the Biology department. They were given a talk based on engineering and energy sustainability by a representative from the Smallpiece Trust and then they took part in a practical activity to demonstrate energy use. The pupils’ …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – Spring break
Having returned from the Spring break I am reflecting back on the very busy term before that. Traditionally this is always the busiest term of the school year with our junior pupils continuing to work on their Broad General Education and our senior pupils working towards their SQA assessments and examinations. At assemblies we reminded …
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Head Teacher’s Blog – Happy Easter
Whether you are celebrating Easter or looking forward to a relaxing weekend, I wish all pupils, staff and their families an enjoyable long weekend.
Head Teacher’s Blog – Advanced Higher pupils perform at the Royal Concert Hall
On Thursday (17.3.16) the Advanced Higher Music class performed in the Royal Concert Hall Music Café to an audience of around 80 people. On the programme was a variety of music which showcased the incredible talent of these musicians.
Head Teacher’s Blog – Young Musician of the Year
On the evening of Monday 21 March the fourth annual Young Musician of the Year competition took place in the Assembly Hall. The audience was entertained with the finalists of this year’s competition following auditions by many entrants. It was a fantastic evening and the judges had a difficult time deciding on the winners.
Head Teacher’s Blog – Sport Relief
Mr Allen of the PE department, ably assisted by Alana Steele and others, organised a large number of events last week to raise money for Sport Relief. Most days after school there was an opportunity for pupils to try a new sport/activity. Also on Friday throughout the whole day there was always at least …
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