Issue - meetings

A report by Stephen Harrison, Acting Head Teacher, Islay High School.

Members considered a report brought forward from the MAKI Area Committee in December 2011, outlining the major achievements of the pupils from Islay High School in 2010/2011. 

Stephen Harrison also gave a short presentation to Members, highlighting pupils recent trip to Madagascar.

There followed a short question and answer session.

Councillor Semple enquired on the effects of Curriculum for Excellence and the school roll.  Stephen Harrison replied that Islay High School had managed to increase the number of subjects offered.  In regards the school roll, numbers had declined and the roll at present was 220.

Councillor Horn congratulated Stephen Harrison on the recent trip to Madagascar and commended the hard work of students in the planning and organising which they undertook to achieve this.  

Councillr McAlpine enquired on the recent quaifications which pupils had attained.  These had not been included within the report.  Stephen Harrison would forward details to Theresa McLetchie and she would arrange for circulation to Members.   

Decision:

Members agreed to note the strong performance of pupils and the commitment of staff in their examination successes and in the wider aspects of achievement across the school. 

(Ref: A report by Stephen Harrison, Acting Head Teacher, dated 7 December 2011, submitted).

The Chair thanked Stephen Harrison for his informative presentation and commended the hard work of both pupils and staff.