Signed for Rangers

Congratulations to 5th year pupil Marc Dyer who has signed for the Rangers Football Team. Marc will still be attending school one day a week to complete his academic studies.

Under 18 Football trials

Mr. Kelly was pleased with the turnout for the Under 18 Boys Football Trials. A squad of 15 will be selected to compete in the Ayrshire League and Ayrshire Cup competitions. The team’s first league match is home to Girvan Academy. Good Luck Boys.

Summer activities

Congratulations to Tyla Crocket, Dara Murphy and Stephen Crossan who successfully completed the East Ayrshire Youth Award at Bronze level by taking part in the transitional summer programme. They completed sections of skills, physical recreation, outdoor activity and an expedition. Well done to them all for working so hard over the summer.

New S1 pupils

Head Teacher Mr. O’Rourke is delighted that the term is off to a good start. The 1st years are settling well into school life and everyone is looking very smart in their school uniform.

Visit to Coca-Cola

Arrangements have been made by the Business Education and ICT Department for the S3 Business Management pupils to visit Coca-Cola in East Kilbride.

New Teachers

There are a number of new staff members in the school. Two probationer teachers, Emma Cooke and Angela Mendy together with Callum Dunlop who has transferred from Loudoun Academy are now in the maths Department. In Geography Lorna Devin is covering classes whilst Mrs. Elder is on maternity leave. Joanne Thomson is our new chemistry teacher. Pupils and staff wish them a warm welcome to the school.

Cricket success

Congratulations to the under 15 cricket team who are in the final of the Under 15 Plate Competition against Kelvinside Academy.

Southern Upland Way

During the summer holidays, Art teacher Justine Fuller walked the Southern Upland Way, with her father John, and raised over £540 for the local Ayrshire charity Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA). The walk is 212 miles from Portpatrick on the South-West coast to Cockburnspath on the East coast and despite, at times, some appalling weather conditions they completed the walk in 16 days. Well done to them both for this tremendous achievement.