“The rain it raineth on the just and also on the unjust fella, but chiefly on the just, because the unjust steals the just's umbrella.” Charles Bowen. Thankfully we had little need of umbrellas this week. The Sports’ Day went off without a hitch and the rain came on when we were packing up and walking in. The pupils behaved really well and participation was high in both the races and the fun activities. Pupils were able to gain house points for taking part in chipping into a net; beating the goalie; hula-hooping; and wellie-throwing to name but a few. We weren’t able to get through all of the races on Tuesday so we still don’t know which House won, so the suspense is being ramped up until the Awards’ Ceremony. The Swimming Gala took place on Thursday. Unfortunately there were fewer competitors than we have had in past years, but I am told that they swam hard and were a credit to themselves and the school. Again, we await the final House result. On Wednesday, senior pupils studying Business went to the Maitlandfield for a “Business Dynamics” Event. Thanks to Ross Prentice for sponsoring it and to the Maitlandfield for being so accommodating. The pupils got a range of experiences and what they experienced will hopefully put the theory that they will learn into context. I have been doing a lot of interviewing of late. Over the past two weeks I interviewed for the Principal Teacher of PE and I am delighted to say, that after a really robust selection procedure our own Mr Greenaway has been appointed to the post. Whilst we will miss Mr MacDonald and all that he brought to the PE Department, I am looking forward to Mr Greenaway pushing on where he left off. Owing to the fact that paperwork hasn’t been completed for the preferred candidate for the post of Teacher of RMPS I can’t give out a name yet, but I am delighted with the outcome and I think they will be a great addition to the team. I am looking forward to welcoming the Leavers back for a brief ceremony this afternoon. We will be keeping it pretty light, but it’s important that the pupils have the opportunity to be in the building for the last time properly and that they get to draw a line under their time here. Obviously we will have the Leavers’ Dance next Friday, and I am looking forward to that celebration, too. Next week we have the P7 coming up for their visit days on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a parents’ night on Monday (6.30pm) where pupils and parents can check on last minute information, order or pick up Dress Code items and put money on Smart Cards. We are looking forward to meeting the new members of our community. Have a very good weekend.