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Primary 7 into S1 “Get Ahead” Programme – Friday 8 August

Primary 7 into S1 Get Ahead Programme – Friday 8 August – 1000 -1500 hours.plcrest.jpg

Does your child start at Preston Lodge High School in August 2008?

We are running a one day fun programme with all our new recruits to ease the transition to secondary school. Pupils working in register classes will take part in a range of activities will allow them to become more familiar with the school and the other pupils in their register class.

Please encourage your child to take part.

The letter and consent form have already been issued via Primary Schools but they are also available here.

Get Ahead Programme 2008 consent form

Pupils should pass consent slip to their primary school teacher or e-mail me at dscott@prestonlodge.elcschool.org.uk.

School News, Upcoming Events, Whole School Project

5K Walk 2008 – Friday 23rd May

Following from the success of this event in the previous sessions we are once again gearing up for the 5km walk. This year the walk is associated with our whole school project “On-Our-Doorstep”. The route we will be following takes us from the school down to Lidl – Along the waterfront at the Power Station – Up West Lorimer Place on to the B6371 – Up lane to B1361 – Along to Preston Terrace then back to school.

In previous years this event has been really well supported by the community and we have had many adults assisting and participating.

monkey BananasThis year all participant will be getting bananas and water.

Sponsor money is going to local charities and school funds.

If you want to join us on the day as either a walker or a marshal please contact the school office 01875 811170.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the Friday 23rd May.

Health Promoting School, School News

Sports Personalities of the Year Awards 2008

The evening of Thursday 13th March; 2008 Sports Personalities Awards held in the school.

This is the 2nd year we have staged this event!!
An evening of sporting excellence!!

A big thank you to guest speaker former Hibs and Celtic star Jackie McNamara Snr.

 

Rugby S1Most Improved Player of the Year Rugby S1Player of the Year Rugby S2Most Improved Player of the Year Rugby S2Player of the Year
Douglas Horne Dean Cunningham Taylor McKillop Jonathan Sked
       
Rugby S3Most Improved Player of the Year Rugby S3

Player of the Year

 BadmintonMost Improved Player of the Year BadmintonPlayer of the Year
Liam Mack Glen Muir Scott Robertson Ross Hamilton
       
Girls BasketballMost Improved Player of the Year Girls Basketball

Player of the Year

 Boys BasketballMost Improved Player of the Year Boys Basketball

Player of the Year
Amy Greig Kirsty Edwards Charlie Leisk David Kerr
       
S1 HockeyMost Improved Player of the Year S1 Hockey

Player of the Year

 S2 HockeyMost Improved Player of the Year S2 Hockey

Player of the Year
Cara Ross Amie Jane Russell Rachael Murdoch Valerie Quinn
       
Senior HockeyMost Improved Player of the Year Senior Hockey

Player of the Year

 Boys HockeyMost Improved Player of the Year Boys HockeyPlayer of the Year
Leah Scott Debbie Brown James Porteous Sandy Nicol
       
Girls FootballMost Improved Player of the Year Girls FootballPlayer of the Year S1 FootballMost Improved Player of the Year S1 FootballPlayer of the Year
Rachael Murdoch Megan Spence Euan Cameron Michael Spence
       
S2 FootballMost Improved Player of the Year S2 Football

Player of the Year

 Senior Football

Player of the Year

 Sports Council Reps
Ben Stewart Declan Quinn Nick Coull Cameron McSorleyFinlay Hughes

Glen Muir

Amy Jane Russell

Rachael Murdoch

Debbie Brown

Ross Hamilton

Grant Barber

Dean Riddle

Nick Coull

Nicole Christie

Jordan Stevenson

Enjoy the photos, and celebrate the success of the sporting talent of Preston Lodge.

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School News, Upcoming Events

Sports Personality of the Year: Auction

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Our prestigious “Sports Personality of the Year” awards ceremony is nearly upon us.

On the evening of Thursday 13th March we will be hosting a night for the very best sporting talent in Preston Lodge High School, and believe me there is plenty to celebrate!

We are in fact having to limit tickets this year due to the great numbers taking part in extra-curricular sport.

You have the opportunity to be involved in our evening too!

We have got a great selection sports items to be auctioned.

  • A signed Manchester United shirt
  • A signed Scotland rugby ball
  • 2 tickets to a Hibernian FC match
  • A round of golf for 4 at Castle Park Golf Club (near Gifford)
  • A round of golf for 4 at Royal Musselburgh Golf Club
  • 2 tickets to Musselburgh Races
  • 2 Hospitality tickets to an Edinburgh Rugby game
  • 2 tickets to an Edinburgh Rugby game

How do I make a bid?

All you do is download and complete the 2008 Sports Personality Award Auction Bidding Form and hand it in to any of the PE dept. (or the school office, clearly marked for PE Staff)

Come on folks, you know you want to!

Happy bidding!

School News

Pre-Vocational College Courses 2008-9

Would your son or daughter be interested in undertaking a vocational course at college next year?  If they are in S2 or S3 at the moment, there are many different courses which could be appropriate.  All S3 courses are on a Friday afternoon, most S4 courses are during school time.  The courses are run by Telford College, Jewel and Esk Valley College, Oatridge College and The Shed vocational centre.  There are a number to choose from:

S3 courses 

Skills for Work (Plumbing,brickwork,carpentry, joinery)

Early education and childcare 

Hair and Beauty 

S4 Courses

Painting and decorating

Rural Skills(Estate Maintenance, Landscaping, Employability skills)

Sport and recreation

Small engines (Motorcycles, Outboard motors, Chainsaws, Lawnmowers, Pumps)

Construction crafts

Engineering Skills

Hospitality

Further information can be obtained from Guidance staff.  Register initial interest before 20th March.