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 ‘excellence’ 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
current refurbishment to the school and the excellent facilities it will
strive to offer. He further highlighted to those in attendance the
‘excellent’ package that Bannockburn High has to offer with not only quality
teaching but the wide range of extra curricular activities on offer to
pupils. He closed by informing pupils, parents and staff of how the school
ethos has been evaluated and based on consultation with pupils and staff.
The Bannockburn ‘CARES’ motto will be relaunched in the new session to
outline the values that underpin the life of the school. Musical items were
provided by Craig Innes and the Vocal Group
Guest speaker Sandra McLumpha, a former pupil and founder of Fake Bake,
highlighted the need for determination and commitment to hard work when
seeking opportunities and advantages in the outside world. She encouraged
the pupils to make use of their school and community in the years ahead as
they move on from school and stressed the importance “Standing on your own
two feet” potential. Ms McLumpha presented the awards to the senior pupils
and finally the Dux medal was presented by Mr McAlpine to Robert Kimmitt.
For the full list of Awards
click here.
PSA Prize Draw
The PSA Prize Draw for April was made last Friday at morning interval. The
winner of the £50 parents prize was Mrs Cheryl Clark and the winner of the
£50 staff prize was Mrs Marshall, Depute Head. Thanks to Mrs Kilpatrick of
the Maths Department for making the draw.
SQA Examinations
The SQA exams begin next week for S4 pupils. The
timetable will be suspended from Tuesday 5th May. Pupils should only attend
school for examinations or where they have arranged to meet with a specific
member of staff.
School Show - 'Copacabana'
Rehearsals are well under way for this year’s end of term show. Copacabana
will run from Tuesday 16th June until Thursday 18th June. Tickets will be
available shortly. For full details click
here.
May Holiday
The school will be closed to all pupils next Monday and will reopen at
8.55am on Tuesday 5th May.
London May 2009
A reminder to parents and carers, that all payments should be made to Miss
Allardyce, in Room 202, during the school day. A parents’ information
evening will be held prior to the trip. Date still to be confirmed.
S3 Parents' Evening
The S3 Parents’ Evening will take place Wednesday 6th May between 4.15pm and
6.45pm. Pupils should make appointments with appropriate members of staff as
soon as possible.
Dynamic Earth
A number of S2 pupils visited Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh this week as part
of their Geography course.
|
