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62 the advertizer t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk 1st Houston and Crosslee Scout Group The group held a very successful presentation night at the end of June which was very well attended by both children from all the sections as well as parents and grandparents. A number of awards were presented by the new District Commissioner Ian Hunter on the night to each of the sections, including best patrols and best overall scout and explorers scout. The evening also showcased the highlights from all visits and activities that the sections participated in over Record Number of Twins Start Inverclyde Primary Schools the past year. Each of the section leaders presented a slide show which was well received by all. The evening ended with a coffee evening and drinks and sweets for the boys and girls. A number of the explorer section boys were also taking part in the camping holiday to Switzerland at the end of July. More on this trip will be included next months edition. It is expected that the groups AGM will take place in August and as part of the ongoing running of the Houston group, we are actively looking for parents to help out by joining the committee. Anyone interested should speak with a leader at registration night. A new record 19 sets of twins have begun their education at Inverclyde Council’s primary schools. The number could have been even higher if the parents of another two sets had not decided to defer sending their children to school for another year. Education & Communities Convener Councillor Terry Loughran said: “Every year we seem to have double-figures – no pun intended - of twins starting schools in Inverclyde and 2015 is no exception. I am delighted to be able to welcome them as they prepare to join their new classmates in their new schools and I am sure they will have a huge amount of fun. We have some of the best teachers working in some of the best schools in the country and thanks to the support of parents and the wider school communities we maintain high standards of learning across the board. I have always said – and I know it is a cliché – that our children are Inverclyde’s future as well as our biggest asset.” The twins gathered at Ardgowan Primary School in Greenock which has just undergone a £6 million refurbishment in time for the new school session as part of Inverclyde Council’s £270 million Schools Estate Programme. Provost Robert Moran was also on hand to wish them well for next week. He said: “The first day at school is a big deal for any child and I think it is wonderful these youngsters will be able to share the experience with their brother or sister. They’ll be Seeing Double - Inverclyde’s Twins joining another 54 sets of twins who are already in primary schools across Inverclyde so it is likely to be another challenge for teachers to tell them apart.”
www.advertizer.co.uk september 2015 Kilmacolm Boy Set for Stardom A Kilmscolm boy is set for the experience of a lifetime by starring in a major play across the country. Wesley Wilson (8) will appear as Bert in Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’ at theatres in Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkcaldy, Stirling and Edinburgh from 1 to 26 September. The Primary Four pupil at Kilmacolm Primary School will tread the boards at 22 shows in total across the country. Wesley, from Nursery Grove in the village, will be part of a fantastic cast led by Trudie Goodwin (The Bill, Emmerdale), acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre favourite Paul Shelley and Robbie Jack of Gary: Tank Commander fame. Set just after the Second World War, All My Sons has been described as one of the classics of our time and 2015 marks 100 years since the birth of playwright Arthur Miller – onetime husband of screen goddess Marilyn Monroe. The production is being undertaken by Rapture Theatre, one of Scotland’s leading touring companies. Wesley said: “I’m really excited to be playing Bert. I can’t wait to be on all those big stages all over Scotland. It will be great fun.” St Columba’s School Prizegiving Wesley’s mum Eilidh Wilson, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Wesley and we are delighted for him. It has been very hard work and very long hours for him learning his lines and his stage positions. He will also miss a wee bit of school but it will all be worth it. Kilmacolm Primary has been very supportive of Wesley and I hope they’re proud of him too. It is a small part but having your son on stage speaking and interacting with famous actors is amazing experience for him. Some of the rehearsals are at The Beacon in Greenock so it’s nice to have him involved so close to home.” Wesley comes from a theatrical family, with big brother Calvin (12) and little sister Ariana (3) both having appeared on stage and television. Like his siblings, Wesley attends Vivace Theatre School in Glasgow where he studies Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance and Ballet every week. He has performed with Musichoir at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow and appeared in Vivace’s productions of Frozen and Shrek. He has taken to acting, singing and dancing like a duck to water. When not treading the boards, Wesley loves playing football, swimming and attending Cub Scouts. It was a pleasure to welcome The Honourable Lady Wise QC, Senator of the College of Justice, as our guest of honour at Senior School Prizegiving and to have Olympians Eve Muirhead and Anna Sloan from the Scottish curling team at Junior School Prizegiving. SQA Results The Rector was delighted with this year’s SQA results, particularly at Higher where St Columba’s presented candidates for the New Higher for the first time. The results were the best in the School’s history with the highest ever proportion of As at 70.9%, the highest ever pass rate at 98.5%, and the highest number of candidates achieving five As at 37.3% of the year group. The Advanced Higher results showed a good pass rate of 93.5%, while the percentage of A’s was 44.1% which was significantly lower than last year’s record of 59.8%, but average for the School over the last ten years. The National 5 results were also most impressive with 78.6% at grade A. Development While the children were enjoying a well-deserved break over the summer, St Columba’s saw various developments that were progressing at an impressive rate in the (supposedly) warmer months. The Astroturf was completed for preseason training in August, the playground at Junior School was presented all colourful and ready for play and the refurbished Science Building opened its doors at Senior School, all at the start of session in August. Open Week Visit us during our Open Week from 9th to 13th November to see our Early Years, Junior and Senior Schools at work and play. We provide an all-through education with a wide range of opportunities for your child and offer wrap-around care from age 3. Our success is evident not only in the excellent academic results achieved, but also in the polite, articulate and quietly self-assured young people that you will meet in our classrooms, at an international debate, or on a rugby field. We pride ourselves in creating an environment that allows us to identify and nurture the unique talents and skills of each student, and encourage each one of them to realise their full potential. To book an appointment for Junior School please call 01505 872768 or 01505 872238 for Senior School and visit stcolumbas.org to find out more about us. We would love to show you what we can offer your child. 63 63
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