Today the Faculty Challenges have been successfully completed, from sports, dancing, fashion design, a science quiz to mathematical magic, computer challenges, paper sculpture, the Seven Wonders of the World puzzles and many others. The pupils responded enthusiastically and are keen to win house points. The results will be available after the holiday.

On Tuesday evening the school hosted an Open Evening for P7 pupils and their parents/carers. This was a busy evening and the primary youngsters were able to see round the school, talk to pupils of all ages and try out various activities. Groups were lead by S6 prefects and refreshments provided by the Home Economics Department. My thanks to everyone involved in an enjoyable evening.

This week I visited the S1 classes and was delighted to find that they reported they felt settled at the school and planned to come back for more after the holiday. The theme this week was homework and all classes were commended on their homework record.

The school breaks for the October holiday today and term resumes for pupils on Tuesday 27 October at 8.44 am. I wish all pupils and staff an enjoyable and relaxing week.

Best wishes,
JB Craig