Farmness Visit
A huge thank you to Farmess who arranged for our ASN Department to visit on Monday. We are very grateful and a super time was had by all.
Social Inequalities Conference
A group of our Higher Modern Studies and Higher Politics students recently attended a conference at Erskine Stewart Melville School, Edinburgh on themes surrounding Social Inequality such as poverty, obesity and addiction.
Pupils heard from a variety of industry professionals including Dr Linda Bauld – Advisor to the Scottish Government, Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, Social Commentator & Filmmaker Darren McGarvey and Anna Dunn, Chair of Glasgow University Student’s Union.
This was an extremely interesting trip, and pupils gained lots of insight which will be used in their Qualifications Scotland coursework later in the year.
Careers in Finance
What could Maths or Economics lead to in the world of work? Our pupils had the chance to explore exactly that on Tuesday when Chris from the Association of Taxation Technicians joined us in school.
Chris spoke with our Higher Economics, S2 Maths and S4 Maths pupils about careers in finance, tax and accountancy, as well as the different routes and pathways into the sector.
Having pupils from across the school involved was a great reminder of how important it is to start those career conversations early, helping young people connect their subjects and skills to the opportunities that could be ahead of them, from BGE right through to the Senior Phase.
Hopefully, our pupils left with new ideas, a better understanding of where their subjects could take them, and a few more possibilities to consider for their own future.
A huge thank you to Chris for sharing his knowledge and experience with our pupils.
Geography Fieldwork
Our National Geography pupils had a great field trip to the Cairngorm Ski Arealast week to collect data for their upcoming assignments.
It wasn’t just about data collection though, the pupils got to experience their classroom learning in real life by checking out the amazing glaciated scenery firsthand. They also got an informative talk from the local park ranger, learning all about different land use conflicts in the area and the strategies used to manage them.
To top off a brilliant day we had a surprise trip up the funicular railway. The views from the top were stunning.
Well done to all our pupils for working so hard and representing the school so perfectly!
Royal Marine & Royal Navy Visit
50 of our senior pupils swapped the classroom for the kitchen as we welcomed the Royal Marine & Royal Navy Education Awareness Team for a brilliant session on Tuesday.
There was good food, great stories and plenty of laughs, with a few important life lessons thrown in too… motivation, discipline and resilience are pretty handy skills when it comes to life beyond school!
A brilliant session, some seriously good scran and plenty for our young people to take away.
Christmas Fayre 2026
We’re delighted to announce that our third annual Christmas Fayre will take place on Thursday 10 December, from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.
This year, we are expanding the event to include the theatre, providing even more space for stalls, activities, and festive entertainment. Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts, festive treats, or a fun evening out with family and friends, there will be something for everyone.
If you are interested in hosting a stall please complete the google form as shown on the attached poster.
We look forward to welcoming the local community for another fantastic festive evening. See you there!
