This term brings the first Activity Afternoon of the session – 177 S1 pupils and 177 S2 pupils have qualified for this free activity session by regularly bringing PE kit and having excellent participation record.  Many pupils did not qualify, however, but they can ensure future qualification by bringing their PE kit and taking part regularly in future.  Parents might help by checking pupils are prepared on PE days with correct kit and encouraging pupils to use their school planners to help be more organised.  Regular exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle and something which should be actively encouraged.

The end of November saw the first presentation of the ‘Pupil of the Month’ Award to S3 SG pupils – it is a continuation of the S1/2 Participation scheme and saw one pupil from each SGPE class rewarded for their outstanding work in November.  The PTPA has kindly funded the prizes, and similar awards will be made each month for the rest of the session.

The November winners were: - Victoria Winters; Connor McLeod; Melanie Britten; Scott McDonald.

Sporting achievements this session include: -

Boys football    Jamie Garvock 5B2 selected for the U18 Scottish trials.

Girls football     U16 team qualifying for East Regional Final of Scottish U16 7-a-side Competition.

U15 team reaching third round of Scottish Shield, to play holders Mintlaw Academy on 14^th December (away).  Robyn McGill, Alanna Carroll, Danielle Clunie, Lucie Cook attending Scottish U15 trials in Perth (East District).

Swimming  Six pupils represented the school at Tayside Schools Swimming Championships and Midlands Swimming Championships in November.

Rugby  Malcolm McKenzie (U16), Craig Sturrock (U16), Jordan Kingston (U17) and Rory Wares (U17) have been selected to represent the school in Tayside District Teams.  Andy Young, Jordan Kingston and Mark Dastoori were selected for the Tayside Under 15 squad.

Kick Boxing  Lisa Hornsby achieved Bronze at the recent World Championships in Canada.

Golf  Ross Bell won the overall individual scratch prize in the Dunhill Links Schools Golf Challenge.  Sixteen schools from Fife, Tayside and Angus took part in the competition which was played over the Torrance course at St Andrews Bay.  Ross shot a gross score of 71, net 71 (1 under par) to take the honours.

Sport Dundee Awards 2005

At the awards presentation in the Invercarse Hotel last year boys’ under 14 team were presented with Dundee’s “Young team of the year” award on account of their achievements last season.