Issue Number 29 | March 2026
Written by Miss McDuff
S2 Holocaust Memorial Day and Assembly
On Holocaust Memorial Day( January 27th) our S6 Captains Sam, Rose, Jasmine and Elle delivered an assembly to the S2 cohort. The assembly focused on this year ' s theme of Bridging Generations. Segments included life before the Holocaust, the actions of the Nazi Party leading up to and during the Holocaust, Auschwitz Concentration Camp and the role of the younger generation in the current day.
We wanted to draw attention to Jewish life before the Holocaust as a reminder of the human lives that were lost, rather than focusing on statistics. Additionally, we want to shed light on the existence of Judaism out with the Holocaust and remind learners that it is something that happened to them rather than who they are. Our captains done a truly fantastic job, approaching the project with sensitivity, respect and meaning.
After the assembly S2 pupils then completed reflections which collectively created a school display. The display was brought to life by our fabulous Advanced Higher Art pupils Rose and Katie, and S6 leadership pupils. The display draws emphasis on the theme of carrying the message on for the previous generation, being the voice for the voiceless and ensuring we all are committed to preventing future discrimination, prejudice and even genocide. Our S2 pupils wrote some very touching messages which can be read on the windows
on the walkway between English and SLT.
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Senior Boys Football Success
Written by Mr Bryden, PE
Our Senior boys football Team won on penalties in the semi-finals of the Ayrshire Cup this week at home to Belmont. Special Mention to Matthew Gardiner who saved 3 of the 4 penalties he faced in the shootout and Adam Malcolmson for scoring the winning penalty. The final is played at Whitletts Vics on Monday 30th March at 7pm.
We also have Lloyd Davidson, Poppy Robin( under 15) and Ailsa Croll( seniors) who have been representing Ayrshire in relevant competitions. Both Lloyd and Ailsa ' s teams have qualified for the later stages of their respective tournaments with Poppy ' s just starting yesterday.