Bath bombs and PCR tests
Lush Bath Bomb Workshop
Recently a group of S4 N5 Lab Skill pupils participated in a fantastic bath bomb making workshop delivered by the bath bomb experts from Lush.
Pupils were given the opportunity to create their own scented bath bombs by using the required ingredients and following the recipe instruction. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
PCR Workshop
Higher human biology pupils recently took part in a very interesting and topical workshop on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing.
The session was led by staff from TimStar Laboratories and was very hands-on as pupils were given the chance to handle the testing equipment whilst learning about the step-by-step process.
Reading Schools – Alex Nye Visit
On Tuesday, November 15, the reading schools team welcomed friend of the school, author Alex Nye, into the library to deliver an author workshop to a group of S1 pupils.
A l e x ’s c h i l d re n ’s b o o k s a re a l l set in Scotland and they brilliantly incorporate Scottish history and ghost stories into their plots.
The S1 pupils listened attentively as Alex spoke of her work and read excerpts aloud to them.
The session ended with a quick Q&A which was especially useful for the budding writers in the audience.
This fully funded session from the Scottish Book Trust is part of the school’s ongoing efforts to secure reading schools accreditation next year.
Thank you to Alex Nye, the Scottish Book Trust and our fantastic S1 pupils.
DEC Project
Recently our developing the young workforce staff invited the awardwinning team behind the learning program for digital built environment and infrastructure education ‘Design… Engineer…Construct’ (DEC) into school for a five-day project with our S3 pupils.
The pupils were tasked to design a net zero McDonald’s restaurant and over the five days participated in a series of workshops which looked at idea generation and problem solving, with sessions such as 3D modelling and design overview being offered.
It was a great week and for completing their designs the pupils were rewarded with a feast from McDonald’s.