November 26, 2009
Report from Mrs Swanson
Mrs Swanson and Mr Deans have organised an S1/2 Drama Club which meets every Friday lunchtime. The group are currently rehearsing a wee piece called ‘The Stranger Child’, which will be performed on the last day of term during the Christmas Carol Concert.
November 24, 2009
Report from Mr Brogan
Under 14 football team are through to the 3rd round of the Scottish Cup with a 10-1 victory over Bo’ness. They are due to play Cardinal Newman High School in the 3rd round this Thursday.
November 24, 2009
Report by Mrs Connor and Mrs McGuigan
To celebrate St Andrew’s day we are having the following events:
All proceeds to St Andrews Hospice.
November 24, 2009
Report from Mr Brogan
The Lifestyle Development Faculty are running the Ultimate Dodgeball competition in aid of the British Heart Foundation. This will run over the month of December and is open to pupils of all ages. There will be two separate competitions, one for S1-S3 and one for S4-S6.
The closing date for teams to enter is Friday 27th November. It should be lots of fun, so why not join in?
November 23, 2009
Report by Keira Winton & Amy Swan
The Mamma Mia Sing- Along was a great success as there was a good turn out. Everyone who came along seemed to have alot of fun singing and dancing all night. It started at 7:30 pm and finished at whatever time you chose to leave.
We watched the film of Mamma Mia and sang along to all the songs.There was a raffle and then music played for the rest of the night. During the last song everyone go up to dance and had a great time.
It was a fabulous night and everyone I have spoken to that went had a great time.
November 20, 2009
Report from Ms Steinert
Two S5 pupils took part in a suicide prevention workshop; Caitlin McNally and Catherine Kerrigan. They were asked to produce a piece of art highlighting teenage suicide.
Caity’s work was chosen for the invitation to this important exhibition at Summerlee Heritage Museum in Coatbridge titled : Don’t Hide it, Talk About it. Both pupil’s artwork will be exhibited and the show runs from Tuesday December 1st.
November 13, 2009
Pupils from our associated primaries enjoyed visits to Our Lady’s this week, where they had fun in the Science department. Mixing two clear chemicals, they were startled to see their mixture turning a variety of colours, and tried to work out how it had happened.
November 13, 2009
4th year pupils were out of school for their week’s Work Experience. PT Pupil Support, Mrs Lyn Zambonini, oversaw the organisation of 130 placements to ensure our pupils had a valuable opportunity to help them in planning for their futures. Pupils have also received a diary to write up and reflect on their experiences. This will also be used as evidence for the associated qualification, Intermediate I Work Experience. Feedback from the pupils involved has been very positive and Our Lady’s would like to extend our thanks to all the businesses and organisations that were able to support our pupils this year.
November 13, 2009
The Modern Languages department took a group of Higher pupils to see the creepy Spanish language film, Orphanage.
November 13, 2009
Press release from BBC Scotland:
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns BBC Radio Scotland is creating a permanent online archive of The Complete Works of Robert Burns, featuring performances by some of Scotland’s best-loved actors. From Brian Cox and Alan Cumming to Robbie Coltrane, Robert Carlyle and Daniela Nardini, the calibre of names and acting talent is a fitting legacy for the man who wrote 718 poems, songs, fragments, epistles and epitaphs in the 37 years of his life. “To hear Burn’s poems being lifted off the page and performed by some of the best names in the business not only brings them to life, but gives them relevance in the 21st century. I hope this website will help more people access and appreciate the amazing work of our national poet.” says Producer Esme Kennedy. The BBC’s commitment to record the entire catalogue of material is an ambitious project and aims to be completed by January 2011. It is hoped that this website can offer a valuable resource to schools and colleges who recognise the importance of Robert Burns within their curriculum. To listen to nearly 300 recorded works so far, and download weekly podcasts of poems, go to www.bbc.co.uk/robertburns
