On the evening of Wednesday 17 November, social networking was on the agenda for Advanced Higher Business Management pupils.  Aileen McKnight, Rachael Weir and Christina Laing joined the Business Education staff, Mr Dempster, Mrs Ferguson, Mr McFarlane and Mr Flood, for a viewing of The Social Network at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh.

The evening was a great success where everyone gained further insight into the foundation of FaceBook Inc and Mark Zuckerberg's role as an entrepreneur. Many examples were demonstrated in the film which will be useful in discussion throughout the Advanced Higher Business Management course: different managerial styles, leadership, motivation, working as part of a team and the conflicts within that team, and...

Standard Grade Religious Studies pupils travelled down to St Mary's Church in Haddington recently to see the Church as part of their Christianity course. 

Jennifer MacRae, the Minister there gave a short talk on the Church and the rites of passage which happen there, mainly Christenings, Weddings and Funerals.  This followed up her visit to the class where she spoke about what it means to be a Christian and her role as a Minister in the community.  She was fantastic about fielding some tricky questions from pupils. 

Although it was a flying visit, pupils were given the opportunity to look around the Church and ask questions.  All in all, an enjoyable wee trip.

Mrs Montgomery