Issue Number 21 | December 2023
Senior Phase Modern Studies – Question Time Event
Written by Mr Moncrieff
Back in November as part of ‘ Parliament Week ’, Higher Modern Studies pupils represented the school at a South Ayrshire Question Time event at Prestwick Academy . The event featured a panel of representatives from all the major Scottish political parties answering questions from the audience on current issues .
Well done to Heidi from Mr Moncrieff ’ s class on her question about whether our political system had become ‘ stagnant ’ and needed a change of party in power both in Scotland , and the UK . Understanding our democracy and the role of our representatives is at the core of our Higher curriculum and so this event gave pupils the opportunity to apply learning in class in a real-world setting . Huge well done to everyone who attended !
Save the Children Gaza Appeal
Written by Eve Millar , S5
Earlier this month a group of S5 girls set up a fundraiser - organising an open mic and a bake sale . The team wanted to set it up to help those impacted in Gaza by raising money for Save the Children and wanted to provide support to those impacted by the conflict .
Our favourite thing we did was our bake sale , which was a huge success with staff and students alike ! The amount raised by the fundraising efforts were £ 1,895 and counting .
Congratulations girls and well done for your efforts !
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