Staff and the outgoing sixth year pupils gathered at the Avonbridge Hotel in Hamilton for their annual S6 Formal.

Mr Vinny Lanagan, Depute Head Teacher, welcomed everyone before introducing school captains, Holly Mcdonald, Claire Megahy, Zac Reid and Leah Grant. The captains fondly remembered their six years at Clyde Valley and, with great humour, recalled some of the more bizarre events from their catalogue of memories. They finished off by paying tribute to the staff who had given them so many opportunities over their six years.

Replying on behalf of the staff, Mr Quail thanked the year group for their contribution to the life of the school over the past six years and wished them well for the future.

Staff and pupils then danced the night away to celebrate their happy times together. We wish them all well in their future endeavours.

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The school held its final public speaking event of the year last week. The Partnership Primary and Junior Inter House both produced speeches of the highest calibre. Mr Quail, as chairman, Mrs Evelyn Neilson, Depute Head Teacher, and Mr Andrew Keating, had the difficult task of judging.
Two of our primaries took part: Stephanie Neill and Aidan Dickson (Thornlie) and Stephanie Conner (Newmains). These fine orators delivered a wonderful programme of insightful, humorous, reflective and challenging speeches. At the end of a really tight contest, Stephanie Neill received her individual award and the Public Speaking Shield for Thornlie. In the Inter House event, Stuart Coombes, Alexandra Smith and Lucy Dunning, represented Houldsworth, and Curran’s team was Laura Kirk, Sarah Chance and James Kilpatrick.

A group of around 80 S1 pupils enjoyed a leisurely stroll up Tinto Hill recently, all in support of St. Andrew’s Hospice. Pupils and accompanying staff took in the stunning scenery on a rare beautiful, sunny day. On reaching the summit, the group had a quick lunch and posed for a quick photograph before they made the journey back down. Sponsorship money is still being collected however once again, thanks to the generosity of the Clyde Valley community, several hundred pounds will be donated to the charity.