269 February 2017 - Gryffe Advertizer
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<strong>Gryffe</strong> High School<br />
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History Trip to the Mitchell Library<br />
Higher History<br />
pupils attended an<br />
exclusive event,<br />
held at the Mitchell<br />
Library in Glasgow,<br />
commemorating<br />
the role of woman<br />
in industry during<br />
the First World<br />
War. It was a<br />
fantastic opportunity<br />
to expand our<br />
knowledge and<br />
understanding<br />
of something<br />
so important to<br />
society, as well as<br />
something linked to<br />
our course.<br />
The day involved<br />
four workshops which we rotated round. The first workshop was a radical<br />
learning experience, transporting us back to 1915 – when Britain was forced<br />
to find alternative timber sources at home, after U-boats began to sink<br />
imports of timber. We were able to experience cutting a log for ourselves,<br />
which left some of us with sore arms. Some of us even tried on safety<br />
equipment from then and now ... It was incredible to think the average age<br />
of one of these woman was 53!<br />
In the next workshop, we were given artefacts to examine and study, before<br />
presenting them to a room full of mostly strangers with a prize for the best<br />
one. I am pleased to say that out of the four competitions held, <strong>Gryffe</strong> took<br />
home the gold for three!<br />
The other workshops, involved a presentation on the Gretna Girls. A group<br />
of women who moved to the New Town of Gretna to work at a munitions<br />
factory, which helped to turn the tides of the War. Finally, we were given a<br />
glimpse of the role of women in the Govan rent strikes. At this workshop<br />
were also given the opportunity to be do a source work question with an<br />
SQA verifier.<br />
Overall, it was an amazing opportunity and a great day out. Everyone<br />
certainly left with a more profound understanding and appreciation of the<br />
role of women in the First World War.<br />
Euan Huey S5<br />
<strong>Gryffe</strong> achieve a sportsscotland GOLD School Sport Award<br />
Following our application for a sportscotland School Sport Award at the end<br />
of last session, we were delighted to receive a GOLD School Sport Award.<br />
The application process involved pupils and staff forming a School Sport<br />
Committee and completing an evaluation and development process of<br />
various areas including:<br />
• Physical Education • School Sport • Pathways<br />
• Compete and Perform • Celebrating Sport • Leadership<br />
• Career Long Professional Learning • Recognition and Awards<br />
• Access to school facilities<br />
Following this process, sportscotland awarded the highest level of this<br />
award based on the programmes we have at the school. Following this<br />
award, we will be continuing to evaluate and develop our programmes<br />
further through discussions with pupils, parents, staff and external bodies.<br />
Houston Primary School<br />
Scotland Street School<br />
The pupils of Primary 6 have been learning about the Victorians and to<br />
enhance their learning, Mrs Conaghan and Mrs Campbell arranged a trip to<br />
Scotland Street School. The pupils made comparisons with the classrooms<br />
and the teachers, and are very glad to be attending Houston Primary in the<br />
present day. On return to school they continued with the Victorian theme<br />
and carried out experiments linked to Victorian medicine.<br />
Nursery Ambassadors<br />
Primary 6 pupils applied for the position of Nursery Ambassadors and the<br />
successful candidates will be taking up their posts in January. The nursery<br />
pupils look forward to getting to know Sarah Smillie, Abigail Nelson, Calum<br />
Johnson, Adam Gilmour, Murray Gray, Rory McAllister, Rachel Frew,<br />
Ellie Nayar, Adam Foy, Max Donaghey and Skye Mills. These pupil will<br />
follow the nursery pupils when they join Primary 1 in August as Primary 1<br />
Playleaders.<br />
Netball News<br />
Mrs Irvine’s netball team took part in a local tournament and finished with<br />
excellent scores. Five wins and two draws. Well done to the team.<br />
Houston or Hogwarts?<br />
Primary 5 pupils have transformed their class into Hogwarts, and have<br />
created a magical mood with their amazing artwork. They have also been<br />
busy designing a new broomstick for Harry Potter. Mrs Murray will have<br />
the very difficult job of choosing one winner, which will then be made into<br />
a 3D broomstick.<br />
Scottish Culture<br />
This month all pupils will be participating in a day of Scottish themed vertical<br />
learning sessions. There will be Scottish country dancing, food tasting,<br />
music making, poetry recitals and lots of ‘teuchter’ fun!
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