S4 Prelims
The S4 prelims begin next week and the S4 timetable is suspended for the
next two weeks. Pupils in S4 should only attend school for timetabled exams
or for pre arranged discussions with staff.
PSA Monthly Prize Draw
It’s back and heading for another successful year. Pamphlets, detailing how
the draw works, with an application form, have now been issued. Entry is
open to staff, parents of pupils in the school and friends of the school.
Friday 2 0th November is the deadline for signing up the draw. The first
draw will take place at the end of November.
Anne McGuire MP Visit
Anne McGuire MP visited the school last week to meet with pupils undertaking
Standard Grade Modern Studies. She outlined the role of an MP and discussed
what life was like working between her constituency in Stirling and the
House of Commons in London. The pupils then discussed current issues of the
day with Anne, focusing on the recent MPs expenses scandal, whether or not
she still supported the Government decision of going to war in Iraq and how
appropriate or fair is it for a Scottish MP to be able to vote on devolved
issues such as Health and Education at Westminster. The pupils certainly
found this both interesting and rewarding.
Prison Visits
Advanced Higher Modern Studies pupils have been out visiting Polmont YOI and
Cornton Vale over the past few weeks. The visits have played a crucial role
in giving the pupils a greater understanding of the role and function of
prisons in modern society. The pupils were also given a tour of the prisons,
gaining an insight into prison conditions and facilities and also looking at
educational and rehabilitation programmes available to prisoners.
‘Grease’
Tickets are now on sale from the school office, priced £6 for adults, £4 for
concessions and £18 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children). The show
takes place in the school Lecture Theatre on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th
December at 7.30pm.
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