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St Andrew's High School, Kirkcaldy has won the International School Award 2007, one of only four Scottish schools to achieve the award in 2007, and the first Roman Catholic school in Scotland to receive this recognition.St Andrew's High School has been recognised by the DCSF and the British Council for its work in International Education.It was recognised for their outstanding work in embedding the international dimension across the curriculum, as well as developing direct links with schools in Malawi, Germany and France.
Headteacher Audrey May and International Education Coordinator Seán Hagney travelled to London recently to receive their awards from George Alagiah, the BBC News journalist.
Mr Alagiah, on behalf of the DCSF and the British Council, congratulated representatives from over 400 schools from across the UK for achieving the 'gold standard' award for international education, and challenged every school to develop pupils as global citizens.
Seán Hagney said, "St Andrew's High School is delighted to have won this prestigious award.It recognises the many things we are doing to be an 'outward looking school', through our work with Fairtrade, our partnerships abroad and through the work of every teacher who ensure that pupils are learning about Scotland and the wider world in every lesson."
More information on the ISA is available at http://www.globalgateway.org.uk/default.aspx?page=1343 |
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Taylor High School's annual Patron's Day Mass took place recently in Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell. The Mass marked the occasion of the School's Silver Jubilee. The Principal Celebrant was his Lordship Bishop Devine. Priests from local parishes, Cannon Hayes, Father O'Mahoney, Cannon Carey, Father Rodgers, Father Miller and former school Chaplain Fr. Brian Lamb concelebrated with the Bishop. All pupils and staff from the school were in attendance as were many friends of Taylor High, invited guests, staff, former staff and pupils.
The theme of the Mass - 25 years of Christian Community – celebrated 25 years of Catholic Education in the North Motherwell area and was the culmination of Taylor Week in the school.
The Mass was specially composed by Principal Teacher of Music Fiona Cannon in conjunction with Third and Fourth Year Standard Grade Music Students. The school choir, 135 pupils strong, and school brass ensemble provided the music. Mrs. Honor Miller, Teacher of Modern Languages, and a number of pupils, sang main parts in the Mass. The Bishop, and many of the guests, commented on the excellent standard of music which superbly enhanced this special Mass which was followed by a buffet for invited guests.
The Mass was a showcase for the school's new House System which was launched recently and this was incorporated into the offertory procession. The Houses, all named after saints, are St. John Ogilvie, St. Margaret, St. Columba, St. Andrew and St. Kentigern. The Sixth Year House Captains wore sashes in their house colours and carried pictures of their Saint in procession. The Mass was a tremendous success which was to the credit of all involved in the considerable preparations.
To mark the occasion of the Silver Jubilee the school was presented with a new Chalice which was used during the Mass. This complements a ciborium purchased last year by pupils while in Rome. The chalice was purchased using donations collected from staff by Mrs. Margaret Harvie, long associated with the school, who has sadly since died.
Head Teacher Gerry McCormick said "On a day such as today we are bound to reflect on the work of the last 25 years –and, in particular, the young people, staff, parents, priests and others who have supported the school as it seeks to provide a Catholic education based on Gospel Values.
The motto of the school is 'Que Tout Soit Pour Dieu'…'May All Things be for God'. We trust that this motto will stay alive among those charged with taking the school through the next 25 years."
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