Fern S1, Shannon S2, Abbie S4 and Eilidh and Megan S5 attended the National Baton Twirling Championships in Crawley during the Easter holidays. Fern had two first places, two fifth places and a second place and made the final for poise. Shannon came fifth, sixth, eighth and ninth in each of her competitions thereby making all finals. Abbie had an …
Well done to Dani S3, who has been a young helper at DG1 leisure complex and completed her learn to coach course. The course is for young people aged between 14-16years old that wish to help coach young gymnasts.
Matthew S1 who is a member of Solway Gymnastic Club took competed in the Scottish Gymnastics Floor and Vault competition that was held in Perth on Sunday 28th April. Matthew competed in the under 12 beginners and won a Bronze medal in his category. Also at Perth, Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club attended the Regional Grades 1-4 competition. All of the …
On Monday 29th April it was time for the Dumfries High School can do pupils of 2019 to receive their award certificates for completing this year’s Environmental project. The ceremony was conducted by Olivia Robinson the Programme Coordinator for Can Do and Colin Smyth MSP who kindly came to present the certificates. Parents, staff and Freda Seddon from the Bat …
Jack S1 competed in the West Lowland Battalion first aid and shooting competition during a weekend in February. The competition took place at the West Lowland HQ in Ayr and is an inter-company competition that is held every year. Jack was part of the winning first aid team who were put through various scenarios by Minden Training Group over the …
On Saturday 9th March Solway Eclipse competed in France in the Trophee des Hauts competition. They travelled over to Paris on the Thursday evening and were kept busy on competition day with training on the ice, in the carpark and then back to the hotel to get their makeup done. The team came 4th in their category with an impressive …
S1 pupil Gregor travelled up to Inveralmond High School on Sunday 10th March, after being selected to represent Dumfries and Galloway schools pipe band at the Scottish schools piping band championships. Dumfries and Galloway Schools Pipe band won the Junior B section. They were in a section with 19 other pipe bands and had 4 judges watching their performance. They …
On the 16th and 17th March various DHS pupils took part in the Dumfries and District music festival held in Dumfries Academy. Narissa S1 achieved a Grade 3 Piano, Eleanor S5 1st for her Brass solo, Ross S4 achieved a Grade 5 Piano and Jazz and Wind Band, Rory S1 won the Sisters Memorial Shield with his partner Ellie, Abi …
Inspiring confidence, inspiring others Our Sports Coaching class from Dumfries High School was recently involved in a collaborative project with St Andrews Primary School and the council Outdoor Education team. Huge thanks must go the Holywood Trust who helped us out with some funding for this valuable educational experience. We are all part of the Sports Coaching course at the …
