Strong stomachs needed for visit
S4 pupils Emma Gilfillan, Kian Mcgurk, Alexander Stewart and Amy Wilson recently participated in an “Operating Theatre Live” event at the Royal High School in Edinburgh.
The participants had the opportunity to dissect specimens with real life surgical procedures, led by human anatomist, Samuel Piri.
Wo r k s h o p s included communicating with patients, infection control, anaesthetics, and human anatomy which involved exploring the stomach, intestines, gall bladder, pancreas, colon, head, spinal cord, brain and neck.
Pupils tried administering anaesthetics to ‘ patients’ and intubation on real thoracic blocks, as well as attempting heart transplant surgery.
The final workshop was preparation for the UKCAT tests which require a high score to allow entry to medicine.
Alexander, Amy, Emma and Kian are all interested in pursuing career in the medical profession.
Alexander said: “It was a great day and will be extremely useful for the career path I have chosen.” Glasgow Girls
Calderhead High School pupils recently travelled to the Kings Theatre in Glasgow to watch the inspiring musical Glasgow Girls.
Glasgow Girls is based on the true story of seven pupils from Drumchapel High School who campaigned against dawn raids, child detention and the deportation of asylum seekers.
Concerned by the possible deportation of their friend, the girls lobbied the Scottish Government and the Home Office and, in partnership with friends and neighbours, created an “early warning system” to thwart dawn raids by immigration officers.
The pupils greatly enjoyed the musical.