\Wallace High

SSAA Road Races A small squad of athletes travelled to Falkirk Stadium, and braved the cold and windy conditions to take part in the SSAA Road Races on Wednesday, October 4. This was a competitive national event run over distances ranging from 1.5-three miles. There were some outstanding performances by the Wallace team: Amy Cully (11th in S1 girls race) and Sam Metcalf (12th in S2 Boys race). Competing in Wallace vests for the first time Ellen Montgomery, Ellie Duncan, Summer Maclean, Amy Cully deserve a special mention for their performance in the 4 x S1 girls relay while Ruari Henderson (S6) made his final appearance on track. Duke of Edinburgh Awards Eighteen pupils successfully completed their DoE Silver Award expedition from September 27-19. Their route took in much of the Rob Roy Way from Glen Finglas to Strathyre, on to Lochearnhead, and finishing at the Falls of Dochart in Killin. There were a number of daily challenges which included a scavenger hunt and responding to “emergency” scenarios. A real supportive ethos developed among the teams with a great effort from all concerned. The leaders are looking forward to hearing presentations on Monday, October 23. Meanwhile S3 pupils have been invited to apply for the Bronze Award programme for session 2017/18. Pupils had to intimate what they would do for their Volunteering, Physical and Skill sections with the first training session Thursday, October 5. This will be the biggest ever intake of pupils for the Bronze Award at Wallace.