Pupils at Lochgelly High School reap rewards of hard work

For excellent participation in the Young Enterprise Award scheme, winners of the Fife group and taking part in the national finals, the BIT Young Enterprise team were recognised: Kaitlyn Bell 6SPF2, who received enterprise and employability awards; Jodie Campbell 6SPD3, Brogan Clark 6SPT3, Scott Farrelly 6SPK3, Martin Fraser 6SPK2, Finley George 6SPD1, Abbi Gilfillan 6SPD2, Paul Klym 6SPT3 and Celine Robertson 6SPD2 all received enterprise awards.

Shell Award for Employability: Thomas Alexander.

Most Improved CV Writing Skills: Hallie Ross. Most Improved Letter Writing Skills: Chloe Cooper. Most Improved Pupil: Morgan Ross.

Confident Individuals: Thomas Alexander 5SPT2. Thomas shares his learning with his peers in a mature and confident manner – Social Subjects – History; Leah Bathgate 4SPD1. Leah shows great focus and determination in class. She contributes particularly well in group work – English; Deanna Bradbury 5SPK2. Deanna actively seeks feedback to allow her to work outwith class to make improvements, she has regularly attended study support and shows a real commitment to her own learning – English; Connor Burns DAS. Connor is adapting and utilising new technology with an open mind and growth mindset – DAS; Holly Cathcart 5SPK3. Holly is always outgoing and resilient – Hospitality; Brogan Clark 6SPT3. Brogan shows dedication to studies – Maths; Layla Cousin DAS. Layla takes a growth mindset approach to working independently. She is able to ask for help after having tried things for herself – DAS; Craig Dunlop 4SPK3. Craig is very ambitious and determined in his plans for the future. As well as Craig’s work within his subjects, he is also takes part in other extra-curricular activities. Craig manages his team of S4 leaders very well – Guidance, English; Abbi Gilfillan 6SPD2. Abbi has shown great leadership as the vice-captain for Dewar House – Guidance; Niamh Logie 5SPT1. Niamh shows amazing confidence in each and every part of the English course. She has demonstrated this throughout and is now attaining a top grade – English; Trevor Mansell DAS. Trevor has overcome a phobia of dogs which makes him and those working with him less at risk in the community – DAS; Caitlin McCall 6SPT2. Caitlin has represented LHS excellently at various conferences and meetings including with Soroptimists International and the Scottish Government – SLT; Bethany Polanski 5SPK3. Bethany was highly committed and an enthusiastic participant in the leadership tasks –Leadership; Jemma Rutherford 6SPD3. Jemma gave an outstanding solo performance in the school Christmas concert in Lochgelly Centre and at the Senior Citizen’s Easter Treat. She is respectful and polite at all times. Her work is of a consistent high quality – Guidance, Music, English; Adam Stein 4SPK1. Adam is focused and actively seeks feedback to find ways he can improve his work. He shows real determination and maturity in class, confidently sharing his ideas with others both in group and class discussions – English; Mollie Thomson 5SPK3. Mollie is delivering in all aspects of the course now. She is a good classroom contributor and is confident in sharing her opinions and ideas – Modern Languages; Kyle Thornhill 5SPD1. Kyle is a very able young man whose confidence within the subject is growing. He understands what he needs to do and is delivering on it every single day – English; Jay Watson 4SPD2. Jay’s confidence in his ability has grown so much this year, he has really pushed himself to become better at English. He has consistently completed homework and learnt from the things that he has done wrong – English.

Effective Contributors: Emma Bell 4SPF1. Emma has grown in confidence tremendously and is really offering up some fantastic responses in class. She demonstrates good knowledge through this – English; Janet Benefo 4SPD2. Janet has an outstanding work ethic which stands out in class, her commitment to her own learning and progress has been exceptional, taking extra work home, attending study support, coming in during lunch time for extra work – English; Darcy Bruce 5SPT1. Darcy contributes to the class ethos, she works hard to improve and is independent – Hospitality; Holly Cathcart 5SPK3. Holly is a very well mannered, polite and hard working girl who always has a smile on her face. Holly is very mature and she is very ambitious for her future plans. Holly shows real leadership qualities and this shows throughout school – Guidance; Taylor Crowe 5SPK2. Taylor is very willing to participate in discussion which helps to create debate in class. She is keen to give her own opinions with good justification – Social Subjects: RMPS; Sean Diamond 5SPT1. Sean can share his learning with his peers in a mature and confident manner – Social Subjects: History; Tiegan Duff 5SPT2. Tiegan always contributes to the class discussion and has an excellent recall which she is able to share with her peers which benefits their learning – Social Subjects: Geography; Liam Early 4SPF1. Liam has worked hard with support staff to overcome a range of barriers to his learning, excelling within N5 PE and N5 Design and Manufacture specifically – Pupil Support; Tenci Earnshaw 4SPF3. Tenci always contributes to the class discussion and has an excellent recall which she is able to share with her peers which benefits their learning – Social Subjects: Geography; Martin Fraser 6SPK2. Martin always tries his best to contribute to classroom discussion and takes an active part in class work. He shows confidence and maturity and has offered some insightful ideas – English, Hospitality; Chelsey Fyfe 6SPF1. Chelsey is very willing to participate in discussion which helps to create debate in class. She is keen to give her own opinions with good justification – Social Subjects: RMPS; Nicole Gorniak 4SPT3. Nicole displays outstanding effort in class and takes part in class discussions – Social Subjects: History; Juliene Heeps 5SPF1. Juliene performed in school concerts and the music festival and has represented the school by performing at events within the wider community. Shown commitment by attending rehearsals – Music; Connor Hindley 5SPT1. Connor is consistently respectful, kind and caring. A true gentleman and a very giving peer to others in the class – PE, English, Social Subjects: Geography; Louise Jarrett 6SPF3. Louise asked to complete a Higher with no prior knowledge. Her dedication to revision and self-study means that she is not only excelling in the class but is becoming one of the most effective contributors to discussions and sharing of ideas – BIT; Loren Livingstone 4SPD1. Loren displays outstanding effort in class and takes part in class discussions – Social Subjects: History; Abbie McGurk 5SPF2. Abbie contributes to the class ethos, works hard to improve and is independent – Hospitality; Caitlin McLean 4SPF2. Caitlin is focused, committed, works hard to get the best results and is not afraid to try different strategies. This is undoubtedly what has helped her prelim success – English; Kodi Penman 5SPD1. Kodi contributes to the class ethos, works hard to improve and is independent – Hospitality; Amy Ross 5SPF1. Amy is always focused and engaged in her work and even when challenged by tasks, continues to try her hardest, showing her growth mindset. She has shown that despite initial anxieties, she is able to work incredibly well in groups of four, making valuable contributions and sharing learning with others – English; Cameron Smart 5SPK1. Cameron has shown outstanding commitment to the Formula 24 programme – DET; Oliwia Staniszewska 5SPK2. Oliwia is very hard working and has a real determination to do well at school and into further education. She is committed to her studies and pulls out all the stops to achieve to the best of her ability. Oliwia is very well mannered and always speaks very maturely to staff and peers across the school – Guidance, Social Subjects: RMPS; Thomas Summerfield 5SPT2. Thomas has shown outstanding commitment to the Formula 24 programme – DET; Megan Thomson 5SPT3. Megan is very willing to participate in discussion which helps to create debate in class. She is keen to give her own opinions with good justification – Social Subjects: RMPS; Mollie Thomson 5SPK3. Mollie contributes to the class ethos, works hard to improve and is independent – Hospitality; Connor Todd DAS. Connor demonstrates a caring nature, always insuring others are included in activities. He does his share of tidying away without prompting and is a fabulous member of the DAS sports teams – DAS; Nicole Wallace 5SPK1. Nicole is a very well mannered, polite and hard working girl. She demonstrates real resilience in her studies and goes the extra mile to help ensure she attains to the best of her ability. Nicole has a clear ambition and dedicates time to help her achieve this – Guidance, Modern Languages; Demi Wylie 5SPT1. Demi is a fantastic contributor when it comes to class work, she knows what she needs to do to succeed – Modern Languages, Hospitality; Erin Young 4SPD1. Erin displays outstanding effort in class and takes part in class discussion – Social Subjects: History.

Successful Learners: Leah Bathgate 4SPD1 National 5 Biology; James Benefo 4SPD2 National 5 Chemistry; Janet Benefo 4SPD2 National 5 Maths, RMPS; Darcy Bruce 5SPT1 National 5 Geography; Marni Bruce 4SPF2 National 5 Business & IT; Tenci Earnshaw 4SPF3 National 5 Physics; Chelsey Fyfe 6SPF1 National 5 Maths Lifeskills; Loren Livingstone 4SPD1 National 5 Business & IT, English; Leah McGregor 5SPK2 National 5 Hospitality; Caitlin McLean 4SPF2 National 5 History; Heather Mercer 4SPF2 National 5 Art & Design; Jordan Rannie 6SPK1 National 5 Modern Studies; Adam Stein 4SPK1 National 5 DET; Ellie Stewart 5SPF2 National 5 DET; Caitlin Truscott 4SPT2 National 5 Drama; Demi Wylie 5SPT1 National 5 PE; Shaun Young 4SPD3 National 5 Business & IT; Thomas Alexander 5SPT2 Higher PE; Jodie Campbell 6SPD3 Higher Modern Studies; Kalvin Duffin 6SPF1 Higher Business & IT; Chloe Fielding 5SPT2 Higher Drama; Courtney Fleming 6SPK1 Higher Art & Design; Abbi Gilfillan 6SPD2 Higher Photography, Graph Com; Louise Graham 6SPF2 Higher History; Juliene Heeps 5SPF1 Higher Biology, Chemistry; Louise Jarrett 6SPF3 Higher Maths; Niamh Logie 5SPT1 Higher Business & IT, Physics; Oliwia Staniszewska 5SPK2 Higher English, RMPS; Craig Sutherland 5SPT3 Higher Music; Nicole Wallace 5SPK1 Higher Business & IT; Courtney Bell 6SPF3 Advanced Higher Drama, English; Finley George 6SPD1 Advanced Higher Graph Com; Ryan Jarvis 6SPF1 Advanced Higher Maths, Physics National 5 Music; Ellis Powell 6SPD3 Advanced Higher Music Higher DET; Emma Scott 6SPT2 Advanced Higher Art & Design; Nicola Simpson 6SPF3 Advanced Higher Biology.

Trophy Winners: Robbie Carmichael, Class of 2015/16; Josh Donaldson, Frank Gibb Trophy for Sporting Achievement; Kalvin Duffin, Police Scotland (outstanding service to the community); Chloe Fielding, Marion McLeod Memorial Trophy for Sporting Achievement; Abbi Gilfillan, Paul Chikaonda Award (The Best for Everyone); Connor Hindley, Parent Council Award for Model Pupil; Jemma Rutherford, Nan Robertson Memorial (for Citizenship); Nicole Wallace, Beverly Gibb Award (for endeavour); Fraser Wilson, Robert Purvis Award for Outstanding Achievement in DAS; Brogan Clark, George Johnston Memorial Award – Head Girl; Finley George, George Johnston Memorial Award – Head Boy and Dux of Lochgelly High School; Finley George and Ryan Jarvis, Jack Yuile Memorial Award.