School gathers to pay tribute to pupils’ success

Assemblies celebration

Triumphant Ai rdr i e Academy pupils had an extra- special reason to enjoy their summer holidays with an added spring in their step.

That’s because the secondary school honoured their ability to go above and beyond even their classroom work at a series of special “celebrating success” assemblies.

The showcase marked the selfless youngsters’ wider achievements over the course of the previous school session.

Between these assemblies and the farewell gathering for S5and S6 students, a staggering 860 awards were presented to accomplished pupils.

The celebrating success events took into account the contribution youngsters had made with charity and voluntary work, engaging with the local community and helping to create a fun and informative environment at after-school and lunchtime clubs.

A delighted spokesperson for Airdrie Academy told the Advertiser: “The celebrating success assemblies provided us with the opportunity to recognise the wider achievements of our pupils over the past year.

“Pupils were engaged in a vast array of activities, ranging from school clubs and house events to charity and voluntary work.

“The whole school is very proud of our pupils’ wonderful achievements and enjoyed giving them a well-deserved moment in the spotlight during the celebration assemblies.”

The school spokesperson added: “It was also an emotional time as we bid farewell to our senior students at our leaving assembly.

“We wish all of the pupils well for the future, whether that be in further education or the workplace, and are sure they will be hugely successful.”

Jubilant A group of prize pupils gather during one of the school’s Celebrating Success events