Taking place shortly after exams, Community Days gave students from SMC and MES the chance to get to know one another better, while working together in mixed groups ahead of becoming co-educational in August. Â Swapping classrooms for woodlands, community gardens and outdoor projects offered a well-earned change of scene after weeks of revision and exams.
John Kerr, Chair of Friends of the River Almond Walkway, reflected on the day:
“All of the students worked brilliantly throughout the day, helping to clear steps and improve paths along the Walkway. The group of four lads who worked with me to dig and lay the foundation for our soon to be delivered storage unit were an inspiration. They worked quickly and tirelessly – my biggest challenge was getting them to stop for a break from time to time. They were a huge credit to themselves, the school and their families.”
In addition, our S4s also did worthwhile work Friends of Orchard Park, Lauriston Castle and Gardens, and Granton Castle Walled Garden.
We are hugely grateful to all our partners for welcoming our students and sharing their time, knowledge and enthusiasm.
For more information about S4 Community Days or any of our partnership programmes, please email Craig MacFarlane at cwmacfarlane@esms.org.uk.
