School News
STIRLING HIGH SCHOOL BY AYANNA CULLEN S6 JUNIOR CAPTAINS
Recently, the school’s Vice Captains held interviews with all S3 applicants for the positions of Junior Captain. This year, the positions will not be filled by one candidate from each school House (Randolph, Douglas and Stewart); this means that only the best candidates will be chosen for the roles regardless of House. Their duties will include helping to run our school’s pupil voice groups as well as the newly founded Leadership Academy. The interviews were conducted on Friday afternoon and the decision was made and announced by the end of the day. Congratulations to Stirling High’s four new Junior Captains - Libby Cullen, Joshua Geddes, Jenifer Gillespie and Lucas Cuthbert.
COVID RECOVERY TEAM
Covid Recovery Social Justice Ambassadors met with Fern Dennehy and Ricky Williamson from Stirling Council’s Senior Phase and Youth Participation team. The project aims to gather information as well as having a closer look at the impact of Covid-19 on our society and how we can help the youths of today to recover from the effect it’s had on their lives. The group aims to meet once a week to discuss and evaluate these issues as well create effective solutions.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
School graphic designer, pupil Mollie Macgregor, has been hard at work on her latest project: designing logos for every department in the school.
“I took inspiration from each department within the faculties I was creating these logos for,” said Mollie. “I wanted to make sure that they could be added to later on and could work together cohesively. I didn’t want them to be too literal either, so for science I didn’t just do a beaker, a rocket and a DNA strand; I tried to combine elements from the three sciences in a way that somehow made sense within the story created in the icon.
“I tried to do the same with all of the other faculties, but it’s quite difficult not to just draw a book for English and call it a day! I started with a rough first draft, sending a few of those in to a deputy headteacher to choose from. Then I just cleaned them up, coloured them in, chose a font and that was that!
“I hope to be a graphic designer or illustrator in the future, so this is a good opportunity to experience what it would be like to work in that way.”
ECO CLUB
This week, the school’s eco club celebrated its 18th birthday. Led by Mrs Togneri, the club has been supported by many staff and pupils over the years and it is hoped it continues down its path to create a greener world for all. As of Monday,
November 9, a new scheme will be running that means every S1 form class will take it in turns to do litter picking during their PSE class while being accompanied by their S6 buddies. It is hoped that this will be a great way to help S1s bond with their buddies all the while keeping the school grounds greener.
REMEMBRANCE DAY PREPARATIONS
The school’s first virtual Remembrance Day service was broadcast on Youtube on Friday, November 6. This year, included were not only the world wars usually mentioned but more recent conflicts happening currently in the world. Should you wish to view the Act of Remembrance online, go to https://youtu.be/gdhiehhyvs4 - it really is very special.
LIBRARY BOOKS
There are still numerous library books out on loan. If you have a library book, can you please return it to the LRC as soon as possible. We would also appreciate if anyone who has left our school could arrange the return of any book(s) they still hold to the school office.
WINTER HOLIDAYS
Christmas holiday begins on Thursday, December 24. All pupils and staff will be back to school on Thursday, January 7.
ST MODAN’S HIGH SCHOOL FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE – SCOTS PROGRAMME
Each year the school celebrates the Scots Programme with awards to those who have been outstanding. Covid put paid to the Stirling celebration in March but the winner of the personal achievement award was Anthony Connelly (S5).
DIDBOOK
S4 Parent/carers - you will have received an email from the tracking company (service@ Didbook.com) which allows you to log on to see your child’s latest tracking report with next steps. Contact the school office to update your email address if this is not the case. S5/6 parents will be contacted next week with similar details.
CARITAS
The school’s Caritas candidates can’t spend much physical time in their parishes this year but they are still contributing where they can! Many members of the community are housebound and isolated during this time so Caritas pupils are sending letters to let them know we’re thinking of them. Thanks to the St Vincent De Paul and Fr. Mike in St Bernadette’s for coordinating.
MOVEMBER TEAM
The S6 Movember team are raising funds and awareness this month for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. Please donate to support men’s health. Throughout the month there will be a range of activities happening, split into two categories - Awareness and Fundraising- Awareness will mostly be lessons in class, as well a virtual quiz and assembly, all lead by mental health advocates. Fundraisers include - Grow a moustache throughout the month of November and 60km challenge throughout the month of November (asking for sponsorships); virtual quiz night; moustache face mask sale; Mo-ment Fundraiser Day; FIFA and Rocket League Tournament; huge Movember raffle (If you can donate any prizes please contact the school); Pupils v Staff Football (working around guidelines) and Movember Football Team Challenge. Please donate if you can to https://movember. com/t/st-modans?mc=1.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
P6/7 Virtual Transitions – starts Wednesday, November 11; S5 and 6 Tracking Open to Parents – Friday, November 13.