On Monday Mrs Maxwell (of the English Department) had the pleasure of accompanying one of our S1 pupils to receive his Pushkin Prize.  Connor Moore put together a creative writing folio that was submitted for judging in December.  There are 10 awards from entries received from all over Scotland – so competition is fierce and the standards high.  Connor’s prize is to attend a five-day, residential, Creative Writing course (that he is on right now).  Mrs Maxwell reported that she was extremely proud of Connor and that the ceremony was a real celebration of creativity, language and young people.  I look forward to hearing how Connor got on when he returns to school.

On Monday night the Staff played the S6 in their end-of-school football match.  The pupils defeated the Staff 7-3.  The Staff went down fighting, and I believe that Mr Illingworth’s goal was nothing short of exemplary.

On Tuesday the SQA exams started.  I think that our senior pupils are happier now that most of them have got at least one exam under their belts.  Please make sure that pupils read their exam timetable carefully, as they can only be admitted to an exam late within the first thirty minutes of the exam starting.

Unfortunately the Youth Games were cancelled this week owing to poor weather.  Athletes fear not!  The event is just postponed and I believe that they are looking for a date in June.

Next week is a bit of a short week for the pupils.  Monday 6th May is a holiday and Tuesday 7th is an In-Service Day for staff.  There are no examinations on Monday but there are on Tuesday and they are all Mathematics – so make sure dates are circled in diaries and alarm clocks are set!  S1 to 3 pupils will be returning to school bright and breezy on Wednesday morning at the usual time.

Have a lovely weekend.
S Ingham