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STIRLING HIGH CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This week saw the school’s first virtual Christmas Concert streaming live from the Creative Industries website. Headteacher Paul Cassidy gave the opening address before leading into the first Carol for All: “Once in Royal David’s City” with visuals taken on location at the Church of the Holy Rude where the Christmas concert would usually be held. Next was an arrangement played by Holly Bisset, Aaron Hogg and Joel Rushton on the pipes and drums, filmed outside the school followed by a violin duet by Mary and Rosie Peck playing “Silent Night.” Pianist Finlay Muir played a beautiful rendition of “Holiday in Paris” by William Gillock, also filmed on location at the
Church of the Holy Rude. Following this was the Senior Chamber Choir singing “The Message of the Holly.”
Next, the flute group showed off their skills by playing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” arranged into parts by the group’s leader Mollie Macgregor. Another pianist David Beechey followed with the classic “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy. Delivering a bit of positive energy were Hamish Hamilton-smith and Adam Sparks playing “Loch Leven Castle” and “Jig Runrig” set as a violin and guitar duet.
The last pupil performance of the evening was SHS Virtual Choir singing an arrangement of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” with guest appearances from teachers from all over the school. The final carol to round off the evening was “O
Come All Ye Faithful.” The closing address was given by Harry Fowler, Principal Teacher, Creative Faculty.
Special thanks to the production team of Jamie Burke, Mollie Macgregor, David Beechey and Finlay Muir. You can watch the Christmas concert online at https:// youtu.be/ptjnldbkc_whttps://youtu. be/ptjnldbkc_whtw.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
If you wish to know more about what goes on in Stirling High, check the new website at www.stirlinghigh.co.uk.
WINTER BREAK
The school will close at 1.10pm today (Wednesday). Parents and carers will be notified when pupils are expected to return to school in the New Year by email over the festive break.
By Ayanna Cullen S6
ST MODAN’S HIGH PTP
A massive thank you to the wonderful PTP - all of the pupils in PSD were offered a wee sweet treat last Friday from Santa Claus as part of the Wellbeing Assembly - organised by the amazing Mental Health Ambassadors led by Mrs Ramsay.
WELLBEING ASSEMBLY
Well done to MH Advocates who led another online well-being assembly last Friday for the whole school. The theme was “Christmas with a Difference” encouraging us to look after ourselves and look out for others too.
ON THE ROOF
Pupils have been working hard on preparations for renovating out roof-top garden into a wonderful outdoor space for pupils and staff alike (social distanced of course!). The Ready for Work Team visited the site last week, getting fully stuck in to taking measurements.
CHAPLAINCY CHRISTMAS CHARITY DRIVE
The school community’s generosity has been incredible this Advent! The school has been inundated with wonderful donations of food, toys, gifts and money. All deliveries have now been made to Start Up Stirling, Stirling Babes in the Wood and SSVP Scotland. A special thanks to Mrs Smith for organising and to all parents, carers and staff for their donations.
We wish all our pupils, staff, parents and carers a safe, joyful and peaceful Christmas and New Year. We will see you all in January.