The History of Halloween
Halloween has a rich history that stretches back more than 2,000 years. Its origins trace back to an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, celebrated predominantly in what is now…
Maths: Mrs. Weston Interview
Mrs Weston, an already beloved maths teacher, was previously, at Garnock Community Campus for one year. She has returned and is working with the Head of the Maths department, Mrs…
Our October Breakdown
School holidays are important. They give pupils (and teachers!) the chance to relax, unwind and have a break from school. We caught up with some teachers and pupils to see…
Art and Tech: Miss McKeown Interview
The brand new Faculty Head of a the Art and Tech department, Miss McKeown, has graced the school in the short time that she has been here. The students have…
IST: Conservation at Lochshore
Pupils from the IST department have been taking part in very valuable conservation work at Lochshore, in partnership with Friends of Lochshore. Every Friday morning, from periods 1-3, Harrison McNeill,…
Skills: Pupils Have a Grand Design on a Career in Construction
On Tuesday the 8th October the campus welcomed visitors from Ashleigh Construction and Ayrshire College to talk to the S1 Skills for Work class about careers in construction. They talked to…
Media: Interview with Ms. Smith
Q: How did you become a teacher? A: I completed a postgraduate master's degree in marketing after my undergraduate degree but the only plus seemed to be the commission-based sales…
Jewellery Club
If you pop into the English department on a Friday lunchtime you will see S2 and S3 pupils busy at work. The group, run by Mrs Wishart, sees the pupils…
Drama: Career Day at the National Theatre of Scotland
S4 drama pupils had the chance to learn all about career paths and opportunities with the National Theatre of Scotland on Thursday. Creative Career Insights Day saw the pupils talk…
Music: Interview with Mrs. Robertson
Mrs. Robertson may be Garnock's newest music teacher, but she certainly isn't new to the music industry. She happens to be quite experienced with producing and playing instruments. We caught…