S2 Parents’ Evening

The S2 parents evening takes place on Monday 12^th March between 4.15pm and 6.45pm.  Pupils should make appointments with staff prior to the evening.

Bannockburn High School celebrates World Book Day with a visit from an author.  Professor Paul Morris (StirlingUniversity) spoke to S5/6 English Department pupils about the books she has written, Ruined and Dark Souls and about how to make creative writing better and more believable.  She had pupils engaged throughout the afternoon with ideas of how to add texture to their writing, how to gain inspiration for new stories and how to create plausible characters. Altogether a fun and inspirational afternoon for all Higher Still English pupils and the budding writers among them.  Aimee Stubberfield, a representative from the ACEvents Group, thanked and presented Professor Morris with flowers and chocolates for giving up her time to share her expertise and ideas with us – a very small token of our appreciation for such a huge kindness.

London– 13^th – 15^th February

Pupils along with 2 teachers from Bannockburn High went toLondonfor the weekend. After arriving on the Monday afternoon, we checked in at the hotel and went to the see the fabulous musical ‘Wicked’.  After an early start on Tuesday morning, we were scared senseless at the London Dungeon and then headed to the famous Madame Tussauds where we felt like the paparazzi spotting all the famous celebrities. Once our star studded experience was over we made our way toOxford Streetwhich brought us to one of the shopping capitals where Hamleys and Topshop awaited us. After dinner we headed back toVictoriato the fantastic ‘Billy Elliot’ which everyone enjoyed.  Another early start on Wednesday morning and we were soon on the train returning home on Wednesday evening. Although the three days seemed to pass quickly, it was a fantastic and interesting trip enjoyed by everyone.

English Department

S3 and S4 pupils visited the Lyceum Theatre on the evening of Wednesday 22 February to see a production of John Steinbeck’s famous novel, “Of Mice and Men”.  Both pupils and staff enjoyed a relaxing evening watching the show and soaking up the cosy ambience of the Lyceum.  All pupils were a credit toBannockburnHigh Schooland a pleasure to take on such a trip.  Sincere thanks to Mrs Mackinnon for organising the evening and for Mr Wales and Miss Anderson for their help and support.

Amnesty International

Bannockburn’s Amnesty Group are once again celebrating World Book Day by holding a Second hand Book Sale over lunch on both Thursday 1st March and Friday 2nd March in the Lecture Theatre.  Donations of books and DVDs will be most welcome up until these dates – please hand in to Mrs Mackay in Room 320.  Books will be priced from 50p and all proceeds from the two days will go directly to Amnesty International UK to help make our world a fairer place.

S5 Leaps Workshop

S5 pupils met with Student volunteers from various universities to get an insiders view on

what a typical student week is actually like. The LEAPS team helped the pupils recognise the main differences between school and university and the different type of studying required at higher education.

S4 Leaps Workshop

Would you need a degree to become a physiotherapist? Is there  a course in ethical hacking at university? Would you study makeup artistry at college or university? What subject did Alex Salmond study ?  Fourth year pupils, assisted by student volunteers, took part in a workshop which involved a quiz show format and consisted of a number of rounds which explored topics such as qualifications needed for different professions, what courses are taught at university and at a college. They also had the opportunity to chat to the volunteers in order to find out more about university subject areas and student life.

LondonMay 2012

A reminder to parents and carers that pupils taking part in the trip, can make payments, at any time between now and the end of March to Mrs Millar in Room 104.  Further information regarding a Parents Night will be issued in due course.