\St Modan’s High
Summer Showcase: Thanks to all pupils and staff who stitched, painted and collected costumes for the school show. Pupils in Mrs McMenemy’s 1/9 art class produced Pop Art tshirts and dresses, the Fashion and Doodle club produced pop art pieces. Mrs Robertson, Mrs Ramsay and Mrs Harris were busy on the sewing machines making 50s skirts and 20s style headbands. Mrs McFarlane joined this team to help with organisation and styling. Many of the pupils who live in the art department at lunchtime gave up hours of their own time to participate in making and organising costumes. Staff, pupils and parents were also involved in sourcing and advising. The pupils on stage looked confident and full of energy in their fashion items. Sports News: Congratulations to Amy Addison S2 and Daniel Addison (who has just left St Modans) on being selected for this year’s junior Bowling Triple Crown in Guildford. Also well done to Matthew Crossan who made the squad again this year just missing out on the teams.
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Community Performance: Eleven third year pupils performed a short concert at the Mayfield Centre on Friday afternoon (June 22). The concert was part Forth Valley’s ‘Cultural Activities in Care Homes’ (CACH) 10th Birthday Celebration. The concert included a number of items for the pupils, some solo items and some duets. The pupils really enjoyed the experience of performing in the local community. The pupils involved were Mary Peck, Rosie Peck, Joel Rushton, Cameron Clark, Shihan Huang, James Clafferty, Connel Laing, Boyd Ferrol, Katie Harley, Anthony Pearson and Liam Easton. On the way back the pupils enjoyed an ice-cream to cool off. Sports Day: Sports Day returned to St Modan’s for the first time in over 30 years as pupils competed for the Etive Cup. A week of heats culminated in various athletics finals last Friday, where despite overcast and grey sky throughout, the weather was kind and the rain stayed away. Ardchattan ran out winners establishing an early lead in this year’s Inter House competition, Kilmodan second, with Rosneath third. Art News: Some of our new S6 Art and Design students started the year with a visit to Glasgow Film Theatre to see the new film based on Alexander McQueen, fashion designer and surrealist artist. They had a great day in the city and came back inspired and full of ideas. The Advanced Higher and folio courses provide exciting opportunities to attend exhibitions, events and link up with local artists and designers. Football 35 Year Re-Union: One of our most successful football teams at St Modan’s, which won the muchcoveted Under-15s Scottish Schools Intermediate Shield got back together to relive old moments last week– 35 years after their stunning sporting success. As teenagers, they were coached by PE teacher and former East Fife and Dumbarton player Ian Millar, and they won the trophy after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Broxburn Academy at Hill of Beath. ACN Scottish Youth Rally 2018: ome of the pupils attended the Scottish Youth Rally this year and represented St Modan’s at the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). Our pupils were fantastic and thoroughly enjoyed their day. Inter-House Representatives for 2018/19: Congratulations to all pupils who were elected as Inter House year Reps and Captains for session 18/19. The S6 Captain are as follows; Ardchattan - Olivia McGill and Greg Odorowski; Kilmodan - Joelle Gordon and Luca Falcone; Rosneath - Zara Gullan and Cameron Walker. Dates for your Diary: Summer term ends Friday, June 29, at 12.15pm; Autumn term begins Friday August 17 (staff only) and Monday August 20 (pupils). We wish all of our pupils, staff, carers and families a happy and safe summer break. We look forward to seeing you in August. Happy Holidays.