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Team on same page at Kids’ Lit Quiz heats
Points tally hailed
Airdrie secondary school pupils took a novel approach to shine at a national book- themed bonanza.
The first-year youngsters from Caldervale High were on the same page as they finished in a highly commendable eighth place at the west of Scotland heats of the Kids’ Lit Quiz 2018.
The quality quartet finished only 11-and-a-half points behind the top-scoring team and their performance was hailed by their fellow pupils and school staff.
A Caldervale High spokesperson said: “The group did a fantastic job in a very competitive contest involving several talented teams to finish in eighth place overall.
“At the halfway stage the team were sitting in fourth place, but a hard-fought second round saw them fall to their eventual slot.
“They finished with a score of 78.5 points – not far behind the top team, who scored 90.
“All of the pupils involved had a great day out, achieved an outstanding score and are now ready to sign up for next year’s competition.”
It wasn’t all about testing their book brain power, though, as the youngsters also took advantage of the opportunity to mingle with some guest authors.
The school spokesperson added: “They were delighted to get the chance to buy books written by the team of authors attending the event, which the writers very kindly autographed.
“All of the pupils were a credit to the school and showed a wonderful aptitude for everything associated with the literary world.
“Reading is a passion for the team and we’re delighted they were involved in this event.”
The talented Caldervale team comprised of Leah Grimason, Lachlan McGhie, Lana McLellan and Gavin Torrance, who are pictured with question master Wayne Mills.