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PENICUIK HOUSE POINTS NEWSLETTER – December 2022
Please see attached information relating to the latest House Points Scores.
House Points Newsletter – October 2022 (1)
Congratulations to:
Aimee Aitken
Congratulations to Aimee Aitken who has just returned from the European Taekwondo Do Championships in Poland where she gained a Gold and Silver award.
Daisy Wilkinson
Daisy has been selected to compete in the U15 year’s category of the European Youth Mountain Bike Championships in Capriosca, Switzerland in August. Daisy will take part in the Individual time trial, team relay and individual cross country and is looking to also qualify for the elimination race which depends on her time trial placing. Daisy’s UK team will also be riding to support a charity – Ride for Charlie.
This is Daisy’s first international event and we wish her well as she prepares for the competition.
May Turnbull and Finlay Davies in Swimming
Max has become a Scottish East District Champion in 200m backstroke (U14 boys) and Finlay Davies is Scottish East District Champion in 200m backstroke and 200m breaststroke (U16 Boys)
Well done!
Mr Biddick
2021 Ceremony
On Wednesday 2nd February, S4 and S5 award winners (new S5 and S6 students) were invited to a Covid-safe in-school celebration where they were presented with their certificates (trophies and medals distributed at a later date).
For students who were absent, please collect your certificates from the school office or Mr Dewar when you’re back in school.
S6 Students of 2020-2021
We also celebrated the S6 award winners and we would encourage them to watch our celebratory video as their achievements are also widely recognised by the school. Certificates for leavers will be sent in the post and we will be in touch about trophy collection shortly.
Thanks
We would like to thank the following people for their contributions and for making the video and celebration possible:
Awards Ceremony Video
The video below has given us the opportunity to celebrate and share the achievements of our Senior Phase students with their friends, families and the wider community. We hope you enjoy the video.
Please see attached letter which advises how our students have been collecting points for their house and how each house currently stands
Please find attached the house points update after the Halloween dress down day.
PENICUIK HOUSE POINTS – 12.11.21
Chloe Aitken, an S3 pupil at Penicuik High School has won a creative competition after submitting a touching tribute to her young brother.
Aspiring author Chloe Aitken penned the story called ‘My Brother the Superhero’ and entered it into a writing competition held by Scottish company Crieff Hydro Hotels. Her story is about her brother Charlie who has autism and lives life to the fullest.
Author and Judge Helen Grant added: “This story absolutely stood out as being full of heart. “Chloe talks about her brother Charlie, and all the positive things he brings to life. “I like the fact that this story begins and ends with the concept of Charlie as a superhero.
As a prize, the 14-year-old’s story will feature in a limited edition bedtime storybook, available at all eight hotels in the Crieff Hydro Family.
It will be illustrated by author Jon Bishop, known as The Grey Earl, who said: “I used to draw superheroes a lot when I started out as an illustrator, so I can’t wait to revisit those ideas and it will be a real privilege to bring life to Chloe’s words and illustrate Charlie as a superhero.”
Chloe’s story was one of 300 entries from across the UK, and independent judges, authors John Bray, Helen Grant and Susy McPhee picked 30 to go into the bedtime story book.
Only three of the stories will have theirs illustrated, and Chloe was one of these three.
Nic Oldham, Head of Customer and Commercial at Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, said: “We were so impressed with the creativity and imagination of the children who entered our competition which visitors will be able to see for themselves in the storybook when it arrives at our hotels.
Work will begin shortly to create the book for summer and if restrictions allow, shortlisted entries will be welcomed to a Mini Book Festival at Crieff Hydro Hotel in July.
Congratulations – Chloe from everyone at Penicuik High School
Many congratulations to all who entered this year’s Rotary Club of Penicuik Young Photographer Competition.
This year we have been successful in the Senior competition with Sophie Young gaining 1st place and Claire Sterrick receiving 2nd place.
As Sophie came first in her category we are delighted to announce that her entry will now progress to the District, for the next round of the competition.
Well done everyone!
Ms J Dixon
Principal Teacher Art & Design