Debating Club

If you like to argue, then come along and have your say!! You can take part in balloon debates, public speaking competitions and instant debates. You can also participate in organised debates, or come along to spectate. Debates take place between volunteer speakers, who prepare speeches and are ready to give and receive points of information. We like to debate topical issues and are always looking for new ideas.

There are opportunities to enter competitions within the school. We are always keen to find people who are interested in participating in the Courier Junior Debating Competition! We have had numerous successes in this competition, often reaching the final.

For more information - look at the Debating Club inthe Extra Curricular Clubs pages.

South Street Book Club

Do you like reading? Want to explore new authors, genres and share your thoughts on what you read?

The book club meets once a fortnight with the aim of reading a novel a month. All novels are suggested and chosen by the group members. We meet every second Tuesday in P9 at lunch (1:10 pm).

Some of the books we have read:

'White Tiger' Aravind Adiga

'Stolen' by Lucy Christopher

'The Reader' by Bernhard Schlink

'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card

Paired Reading Club

Join Mr. Hynes and Mrs. Macmillan in the library at lunch time on Wednesdays to develop your reading skills.

Junior debating club

Junior debating club meets on Wednesday lunchtimes at 1.05pm in Room 214. Miss Birmingham and Mr Boyd run activities that include mock debates, persuasive talks, balloon debates and games.

The junior debaters are currently involved in two competitions, The East of Scotland Debater and The English Speaking Union Juniors Competition. We have 4 teams competing with S3 pupils Emma Ruskuc and Aine Dodman already making to the second round of the East of Scotland.

There is also a chance to win points for your House by entering the Inter-House Debating and Public Speaking Competitions held in the Spring.

ESU Handbook

East of Scotland Handbook

English Help Clinic

Join staff in room P5 after school on Mondays to receive support with English homework.