Lots happening in the Home Economics department. Available on the website - recipes, competition opportunities and information about recent events. Don’t miss out, take this chance to visit and find out more. Keep in touch for regular updates.
Many thanks to the Edinburgh University team for a stunning show as well as high quality presentations.
The optical illusions proved very popular indeed!
Check out the link below to see the presentations including the superb illusions.
To view the video required for the ‘Observation’ task, the password is easy to remember (if you watched the show)
Paris Trip - Activities Week - June 2009
Published by October 1st, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsAre you interested in spending activities week in Paris.
We are offering an extra foreign trip for all year groups
Any pupil interested in finding out more about this trip should attend a meeting in ML5 (Mrs Fitzpatrick’s room) on Wednesday 8 October at break - be punctual!
You may collect a letter with information about the trip in advance of the meeting.
For Sale: Coracle - Ancient Fishing Boat
Published by September 26th, 2008 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments
You may remember that in May, a group of pupils built three traditional coracles, as part of the “On Our Doorstep” project.
We have decided to offer two of these for sale in order to reinvest the money raised in similar projects for pupils this session.
The coracles are great fun and can also be used for fishing in calm water. There are various websites offering advice and ideas for coracle use - just Google “Coracles”.
The first of these Coracles for sale is now on 
so why not have a look and perhaps place a bid. The ebay item number is 260292628435.
To buy a coracle from a coracle builder it will cost you between £300 and £600, bidding on our’s starts at £50, so you might grab an ebay bargain. It was built in Preston Lodge by pupils supervised by a Master Coracle Builder.
Happy Bidding
Industrial Action: Wed 24th Sept - School OPEN
Published by September 23rd, 2008 in School News. 0 Comments
We have received notification that members of Unison, GMB and T & G Unite will undertake industrial action against the proposed Local Government pay offer. This action is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 24th Sept 2008.
It is likely that non-teaching members of staff may undertake strike action. While this dispute does not involve teaching staff, the industrial action may impact on the service we deliver to pupils.
Pupils should attend school as normal on Wednesday, please be aware that lunches are unlikely to be provided except for those who are entitled to free meals. Pupils should bring a packed lunch which can be consumed in the Dining Hall.
Contingency plans have been put in place to ensure that pupils are able to access the school as usual. Please ensure that your children are sent to school on Wednesday 24th September.
You can read about the wide range of activities offered at Preston Lodge here or on the “School Info” tab.
East Lothian Food Festival - Winners again!!
Published by September 22nd, 2008 in Achievements & Awards. 0 Comments
Congratulation to Ashley Buchanan and Christie Sinclair on winning the East Lothian Food Festival “Young Chef of the Year” on Friday afternoon.
They worked extremely hard and thoroughly deserved their win.
This is the fourth year in a row that Preston Lodge have won the competition. The Home Economics department is really proud of their achievement.
Well done!
Read the East Lothian Courier article here.
Rhineland trip 2009
Published by September 17th, 2008 in Foreign Trips and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsPlaces still available!
See the powerpoint below for an idea of some places we hope to visit.
See Mrs Hunter and get the paperwork!
The Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust are organising a number of activities to commemorate the historic battle of 1745.
Have a look at their website for more details of what’s on.
We hope to have more pupils from Preston Lodge involved in activities during the coming weeks and months.
Why not get involved in the Archeological study which is due to start in October.
The S4 inforamtion evening on Tuesday 2nd Sept was well attended and those present were provided with a information about what S4 has in store for the students. The presentations and information booklet are available below.
Ian Richardson (S5) gave a very useful and interesting talk on his perspective as a former S4 student.
If you were unable to attend the evening and have any concerns about issues relating to life in S4, please contact your Guidance teacher in the firts instances. If you wish to speak with Gill Pert, Careers Advisor her contact etails are can be found in the presenation below.
Some of the websites mentioned during the evening were:
www.sqa.org.uk www.careers-scotland.org.uk www.planitplus.net
Presentations:
Making S4 Work for you Booklet.
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