Senior Awards Ceremony
It is one of the most significant events on the school calendar, marking as
it does the culmination of the efforts of pupils and staff together, to strive
to achieve further and higher goals. This year’s ceremony took place last
Wednesday evening and was indeed a memorable occasion.
Mr McAlpine’s Rector’s Report picked out the elements of ‘opportunity’ and
‘change’ and highlighted how recently and over the course of the next session
major changes have been and will be taking place. This included the move to the
new extension and the forthcoming refurbishment to the school. He further
stressed to pupils how they should make the most of opportunities presented to
them in the course of their school years.
Guest speaker Bruce Crawford JP, MSP, provided an excellent address, thought
provoking yet highly entertaining, outlining the wonderful opportunities and
advantages provided by Bannockburn High and by Stirling and the wider community.
He encouraged the pupils to make use of their school and community in the years
ahead as they move on from school and into the wider world and stressed the
importance of achieving their full potential. Mr Crawford presented the awards
to the senior pupils and finally the Dux medal was presented by Mr McAlpine to
Craig Innes. A full list of awards winners is available
here.
Rectors Newsletter
The rector issued his newsletter for March 2008 at the end of term outlining
important information for parents and carers. Included were items regarding the
new extension, parking facilities for staff, parents and carers and arrangements
for S4, 5 and 6 during the SQA examinations. Any parent/carer who did not
receive this can request a copy from the school office or
click here.
Scottish Youth Parliament
Zoe Taylor, our present Head Girl will be standing as a candidate in the
forthcoming elections to the Scottish Youth Parliament. Stirling has never
elected anyone to the Scottish Youth Parliament before so it would be a
great opportunity for the young people of Stirling to have their voices
heard. We are hopeful that you will encourage and support Zoe in her bid for
election success. If you are between 12 and 25 you can vote for Zoe in the
following ways – mobile polling station will be in Stirling Town centre on
Saturday 17th and 24th May, Text VOTE followed by ZOE TAYLOR to 07717996884
or cast your vote online by going to
www.youngscot.org.uk/stirling
- this is only available to NEC card or Young Scot holders.
PSA Prize Draw
The PSA Prize draw for April was made last Friday at morning interval. The
winner of the £50 parents’ prize was Ms Ann Gray and the winner of the £50
prize was Mrs Mackinnon of the English Department. Thanks to Miss Noble of
the Art and Design Department for making the draw.
Sports News
Congratulations to the Girls Health Club who completed a sponsor walk up
to Wallace's monument to raise money for the Brionni Trust. (A charity set
up to promote the plight of families with children with terminal illnesses
and what can be done to ease the burden on the child and family). The
girls have managed to raise over £100 for an exceptionally good cause. Next
session the girls will participate in and train for the Race For life to
raise money for breast cancer.
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