PC Frank Sturrock dropped in to MHS to answer questions from the Modern Studies S4 class as part of their AVU. Questioned about his views on the death penalty to the legalisation of cannabis, Frank later tweeted on the quality and range of the pupils’ questions.  The department would again like to thank Frank for taking the time to visit.

18 pupils took the opportunity to visit London on the annual Modern Studies visit to the Houses of Parliament. In addition, the group took time to go shopping on Oxford Street, take a flight on the London Eye, check out the London Dungeon and take in a performance of Mamma Mia. Quite an intense 24 hours.

Feedback was very positive from the pupils involved. All said enjoyed themselves and felt they learned something. The pupils were also complimented on their good behaviour and questions from the parliamentary guides. Well done to each of you, you were a credit to the school and yourselves.

Thanks once more to local MP Jim McGovern for arranging the visit to the HoP. Jim will follow up with a visit to MHS next January.

S1 visit to Camperdown Park

Sixty S1 pupils were given the chance to visit Camperdown Park as part of a cross-curricular Social Subjects event. After a series of learning activities that had a focus in Geography, History and Modern Studies, the pupils then had the chance to play rounders, football or visit the wildlife centre. Although there was heavy shower around lunchtime, it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the pupils (and staff!). Feedback on the day was generally very good with pupils making connections in their learning, as well as keeping fit and enjoying themselves. Well done to everyone who took part. Behaviour was very good and it was great to see so many of our young people joining in and having fun.

Molly Fowlie, Callum Ewan and Liam Dunn represented Menzieshill HS in the annual Powerpoint Challenge. Hosted by the Claverhouse Training Group, teams of three pupils from schools across the city are challenged to research and present on a Standard Grade Modern Studies issue. Although ‘Team Menzieshill’ did not win, they did come a creditable joint-second overall.

National Award Winner – S3/4 Powerpoint Investigation

Congratulations to Bradley Evans who was awarded first prize in a national Modern Studies S3/4 PPt. Competition. Bradley’s entry on ‘The ways Government helps dependent groups’, was judged as, “Accurate, thoroughly researched and well-presented and fully deserving of an award.”

Bradley is pictured with DHT Mr Andy Creamer who presented the award.