School welcomes potential pupils
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Teacher Mr Andrew Chambers got parents and pupils involved in a number of experiments in the Science Department during the recent Open Night at Newtownhamilton High School. SG0431
NEWTOWNHAMILTON High School opened their doors to the Primary 6 and 7 pupils and parents from the surrounding area last week.
A large crowd was in attendance with additional seating having to be provided in the assembly hall as the evening commenced with a presentation from Principal Mr Garnet Mullan.
After offering a warm welcome, Mr Mullan spoke about the excellent GCSE results (averaging 83 per cent of pupils attaining five A*-C grades in the past four years) that had been achieved in recent years and the successful Vocational Enhancement Programme (in collaboration with Southern Regional College) that offered pupils the opportunity to gain qualifications in more practical orientated subjects.
Mr Mullan also spoke about the many other clubs, societies and programmes that were available to pupils within the school and highlighted the warm caring approach from all staff.
Guests were then treated to musical items from the school chamber choir, string quartet and piano soloists Caroline McBride and James Blackwood.
Music teacher Miss Graham explained that these pupils took a lead role in planning, rehearsing and delivering these performances.
There was then an opportunity to tour the school and view the facilities and the many displays on show within individual subject departments.
Finally, refreshments were served in the school canteen while there was also an opportunity to sample some home made food that was prepared by pupils in the Home Economics department.
For further details regarding enrolment, transfer or transport issues, please contact Mr Mullan on 028 3087 8246. Information on news and events at Newtownhamilton High can be viewed by visiting the popular school website on www.newtownhamiltonhigh.org.uk
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