Adidas donates 20 pairs of trainers to SGG

Pupils at the Glasgow Gaelic School will now be kitted out in brand new Adidas trainers! A special thanks to Kevin Kealey who is Project Manager in the running footwear development team at Adidas and is based at the Global Headquarters in Herzogenaurach in Germany. Kevin who is from Glasgow sent 20 pairs of shoes over so the pupils can use them in a variety of sporting environments. This is a huge contribution to the Glasgow Gaelic School! Moran Taing Adidas agus Kevin!

Netball vs St Thomas Aquinas

On Tuesday the 29th October the S1, S2 and S3/4 Teams will be playing against St Thomas Aquinas away. These Teams will be selected based on pupils attending the after school Netball Club. Currently we have 30 plus girls attending Netball from S1-6, please come along and join in!

Athletics Dates for 2013/14 - Primary and Secondary

Dates and Convenors for 2014

Primary XC – Fri 7 March N Pollok – 10.30am start

Secondary XC – Fri 28 Feb N Pollok, 10.00 start

Primary Track and Field heats – Tue 3/Wed 4/Thurs 5 June Scotstoun

Primary Track and Field Finals – Wed 18 June, Scotstoun, 6pm start. 

Secondary Track and Field heats – (S1-S3) Mon 2 June, 10.00-16.00

Secondary Track and Field Finals – Wed 11 June, 10.00am start

Multi events – Mon 23 June –  Hutchesons’ GS, 10.00am start

Inter-Area – Thurs 19^th June, 11.00am start Grangemouth

Lewis Miller Selected for U17 South of Scotland Team

Lewis Miller from S6 has been selected to play for South of Scotland Under 17 Shinty team against the North of Scotland on Sunday 29^th September at Mossfield Stadium in Oban, throw up 3pm.

This follows on from another successful year of shinty for Lewis, as a regular second team player for Glasgow Mid Argyll, being voted as vice-captain and captaining their under 17 side too.

He has played twice before for the South of Scotland at Under 14 level and was consistently voted for player of the year when playing for the school team at each age level. I’m sure it won’t be long before he has a place in the first team, who have just won promotion to the Premiership for next season.

So who knows? We could have a school shinty player, playing against the likes of Newtonmore, Kingussie and Fort William, to name but three!

More to follow on how the game went for Lewis on Sunday. 

Glasgow School of Sport Open Day 2013

GSOS Open Day

The Glasgow School of Sport at Bellahouston Academy is a National Centre of sporting excellence funded by The Scottish Government. Applications are open to talented youngsters from throughout Scotland. Talented sports pupils follow specialist training together with a balanced curriculum of academic studies.

Applications are now being accepted for entry in 2014 into S1, S3, S4 and S5/S6 in the sports of Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics and Hockey. Swimming applications will be accepted for entry into S3/S4/S5/S6.

An Open Day will be held at 10am on Saturday 16 November 2013.

Any interested pupils, parents/carers, teachers or coaches are invited to learn about the school. If you would like to attend please fill in the tear-off slip on this flyer and return it by Monday 11 November 2013 to:

Open Day
Glasgow School of Sport
Bellahouston Academy
30 Gower Terrace, Glasgow G41 5QF
email: Loraine.henderson@glasgowlife.org.uk
Tel: 0141 582 0034

Samuel and Rory attend Valencia Coaching Day

Samuel Dow and Rory Connelly both attended a full day of football run by Valencia. This was a fantastic opportunity for the two boys who were selected based on their hard work throughout the year and their commitment to the football team. Mr Smith also attended the day along with the boys and got some coaching help and documents so they can applied in the football training after school for girls and boys. A report by Samuel and Rory will follow shortly.

SGG Young Ambassadors

Abbie MacNeil and Angus Jenkins have been selected by the Physical Education Department to be the school's Young Ambassadors. This programme engages young people aged between 14-19 as role models and leaders in sport. Angus and Abbie have been selected due to their impressive performances in sport both within and out with school hours and for their hard work in their classes last year. They will be motivating and inspiring other pupils to participate in sport throughout the year.

This programme is being run by sportscotland, Glasgow City Council organised a Young Ambassadors launch day at Tollcross where all selected pupils were brought together to listen to some motivating stories from previous young ambassadors as well as get some ideas on what they can do for the year. Good luck to Abbie and Angus. 

Robyn takes Top Honours at Scottish Championships...again

 

Robyn Paton S1 won the Scottish Open BMX Championships and Scottish Regional BMX Series for the second year in a row. Robyn also impressively finished 8th overall in the UK!!  Mia, Robyn's sister came 2nd in the Scottish Open and Scottish Regional Series.  The Scottish Open was a competition open to all riders from the UK some coming as far as Peckham with riders from the British Cycling Talent Team competing and Olympic squad too, it is the most prestigious BMX Racing event in Scotland which makes Robyn and Mia's success even more impressive.

In addition it is looking very likely that Robyn has qualified for next years UCI  World Championships in Holland, she will find out by the end of November. Fantastic performances from both Robyn and Mia! Keep up the good work girls!

Mr Shand raises money for trip to Loch Eil

Mr Shand completed his fundraising cycle last weekend along the 50 mile route from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Mr Shand was raising funds for the S3 outward bound trip to Loch Eil. Mr S  has managed to raise over £300 pounds so far! Math thein! Fantastic acheivement Mr S! If you would like to donate to this trip you can contact the school office for more details on transfering money to the school fund: 0141 276 8500.

Congratulations also to Angus Jenkins and Adam Smith S6 for completing the cycle too. Next year Angus Jenkins, Mr MacCorquodale and Mr MacKay have already unofficially signed up for the Glasgow - Edinburgh - Glasgow cycle....unofficially.

The Idiot at the Wall - A play by Elspeth Turner

 

We are about to embark on a Highlands and Islands tour of 'The Idiot at the Wall'. This is a new play in English and Gaelic, and features a beautiful score of traditional Hebridean music and songs, performed by the wonderful Annie Grace and the cast. This show is suitable for all ages! We are opening in Greenock this coming Saturday, and I wondered if you might be interested in seeing the show, and also if you might possibly have time to forward our E-flyer, below, to others who may be interested in attending? There is a preview show (tickets 6 pounds) at 2.30 p.m. and we open with an evening show at 7.20 p.m. See below for more information on the play, production and tour.

Moran taing, agus le gach deagh dhùrachd,

Ealasaid Nic an Tuairnear

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW! Find complete tour details for The Idiot at the Wall below. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Idiot at the Wall 2013 Tour Details! The Idiot at the Wall By Elspeth Turner Directed by Emily Reutlinger Design by Jan Bee Brown Music by Murdo Turner, Tim du Feu, Annie Grace & Aly Macrae Featuring: Tim Barrow, Simon Eilbeck, Lucy Goldie, Kenny Linsay & Elspeth Turner Music Performed by Annie Grace September, 1918. A Hebridean island. This story of two sisters sees a traditional way of life struggle against the encroachment of the modern world and challenges us to consider the power of prophecy over reason. Gaelic songs and music of the period, performed live by the cast, enrich this production of a beautifully haunting tale.   Please follow the links below to book tickets online, or call the number listed to book by phone. Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information on the show, cast, creative team, and the company, visit www.stoirm-og.com Sat 14 Sep @ 2.30pm & 7.30pm Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock   Tickets: matinee £6, evening performance £10 (£8) Box office: 01475 723723 www.beaconartscentre.co.uk   Sun 15 Sep @ 7.30pm Craignish Village Hall, Ardfern Tickets: £9 (£6) £20 family ticket Box office: 01852 500746 www.craignishvillagehall.org.uk   Tues 17 Sep @ 7.30pm Talla Shomhairle @ The Aros Centre, Skye Tickets: £12 (£10/£6 under 16s) Box office: 01478 613750 www.aros.co.uk   Wed 18 Sep @ 7.30pm Applecross Community Hall, Applecross Tickets: £10 (£6) Tickets available on the door www.applecrosshall.co.uk   Fri 20 Sep @ 7.30pm Berneray Community Hall, Isle of Berneray Tickets: £10 (£8) Tickets available on the door www.isleofberneray.com   Sat 21 Sep @ 8.00pm An Lanntair Arts Centre, Stornoway Tickets: £10 Box office: 01851 708 480 www.lanntair.com   Mon 23 Sep @ 7.30pm Lochinver Village Hall, Lochinver Tickets: £8 (£6) Tickets available on the door www.lochinver.bordernet.co.uk   Tue 24 Sep @ 7.30pm Timespan Arts Centre, Helmsdale Tickets: £8 (£6) Box office: 01431 821327 www.timespan.org.uk   Wed 25 Sep @ 7.30pm Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Tickets: £10 (£8) 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk   Thu 26 Sep @ 7.30pm Glengarry Community Hall, Invergarry Tickets: £10 (£6) Box office: 01809 511220 www.glengarrylife.com   Fri 27 Sep @ 7.30pm Craigmonie Centre, Drumnadrochit Tickets: £10 (£5) Boxx office: 01456 459224 www.craigmoniecentre.co.uk   Sun 29 Sep @ 7.30pm Camus Arts Centre, Isle of Canna Tickets: £12 (£8) Box Office: 01687 462474 www.tighard.co.uk   Tues 1 Oct @ 8.00pm Mull Theatre, Isle of Mull Tickets: £9 (£6) Box office: 01688 302828 www.mulltheatre.com   Thu 3 Oct @ 7.30pm Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Tickets: £15.50 (£12.50-£8) Box office:  0131 2281404 www.traverse.co.uk   Fri 4 Oct @ 7.30pm New Deer Public Hall, New Deer Tickets: £10 (£8) Box office: 01771 644217 / 01771 644366 www.neatshows.org.uk   Sat 5 Oct @ 7.30pm Kemnay Village Hall, Kemnay Tickets: £8 (£6) Box office: 01467 642177 / 01467 643906  www.neatshows.org.uk   Sun 6 Oct @ 3.00pm Portsoy Town Hall, Portsoy Tickets: £9 (£7) Box office: 01261 842279 / 01261 842307 www.neatshows.org.uk                                                                                                                        Follow on Twitter    Friend on Facebook    Forward to Friend    DONATE HERE! Copyright © 2013 Stoirm Òg, All rights reserved. Hello! You're on our list because you've been to one of our shows, or have expressed an interest in hearing what we're up to! Our mailing address is: Stoirm Òg 7 Iona Street 2F1 Edinburgh, Scotland EH6 8SG United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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Netball teams for Glasgow Schools Tournament

The following girls have been selected for the School Netball team to take part in the Glasgow Schools Netball Tournament on Friday. Good luck to all teams. Remember, Netball training on Tuesdays after school. 

S2

Tammy Dhinsa
Lauren McDougall
Yvonne Connely
Karen MacDonald
Jessica Owen
Jenna Morrison
Cara Honeyman
Rebecca Smith
Skye MacKenzie

S3&4
Eilidh MacAulay
Katie Blaine
Sophie Grossart
Mia Paton
Mairead MacLennan
Eilidh Thomson
Eilidh Miller
Frances Driscoll
Roseanne Urquhart

S5&6
Joanna McDougall
Rachael Lyons
Brittany Loudon
Shannon McShane
Ashley Carnwath
Chloe Jenkins
Alison MacGregor
Heather Neil
Kelsey Dhinsa
Abbie MacNeil

First week of Football for the Boys at Toryglen

The following boys played the first round of games at Toryglen last night. There was 3 teams involved with the numbers well up from last year. The boys performed very well and have training on Thursday nights too, to gain some more experience. Mr Crichton


1A
Andrew Carey
David Comerford
Callum Douglas
Cameron Simpson

1B
Calum Brown
Aidan Dow
Alexander Findlay
Morgan Kelly
Ian McArthur
Lewis McArthur
Ewan Michie
Daniel Moran
Josh Soutar

2A
Jacob Connelly
Ludovic Howison
Zach Ronan
Adam Stewart

2B
Donald MacDonald
Kashel Mayne

3A
Iain Campbell
Fraser Watt

3B
Samuel Dow
Eoghann Gibson