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S3 Competition-Win a Philips MP4 Player

Posted by Mr B on Thursday, May 14th 2009     

Competition opens Friday 15th May 2009

Yes, you can be the proud owner of this, brand new Philips GoGear 2GB MP4 Player.

Your prize will be loaded with the latest Podcasts and study tips, leaving plenty of room for your own music and videos.

All you have to do is rename this Blog. I’m not too happy with the name so, why don’t you come up with a better one?

Competition Rules:

1. Only 1 entry allowed per pupil.

2. All entries must be submitted through the Blog competition link.

3. The new name must be relevant to our Blog!

4. Your first entry is the only one that will count-so think before you enter.

5. A shortlist of 10 entries will be chosen from all suggestions. You will be notified if you make the top 10, then the top 3.

6. Pupils who do not complete homework will not be entitled to enter the competition.

7. Pupils who cannot access the Blog may only enter after discussing it with me!

8. My decision is final.

9. All entries must be received by Friday 29th May 2009 at 11.59pm. Entries after this time will be disqualified.

10. Winner will be notified in School and on the Blog. You will get the prize during the End of Term Fun Day in June.

Good Luck from me and remember only valid entries from my class will be accepted!!!!

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The Magnificent 7 – New Podcasts Added

Posted by Mr B on Wednesday, May 13th 2009     

Three new Podcasts have been added to iTunes today, that makes 7 in total with 2 more to come. New Podcasts are, the Workbench, Measurement and the Marking Guage. Great for study or watching on the bus to school with friends. :-)

Get on over to iTunes and download today! (Click HERE to see how to subscribe)

Categorized in Craft and Design, Podcast, class, download, itunes, s3, school, study, subscribe

The story so far…

Posted by Mr B on Wednesday, May 13th 2009     

Well, both S3 classes have now agreed on a set of rules for membership of the Blog. The rules were agreed by all and we used a template provided by Learning & Teaching Scotland. The rules will make sure everyone involved has a fun, safe and educational experience using the Blog.

Our next step is to become familiar with using Google Docs to access the ‘Department Documents’ pupils will need for the course. The first task will be to download and complete a feedback form which will be based on your recent performance in the S3 Exams.

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S3 Graphics Homework

Posted by Mr B on Wednesday, May 13th 2009     

Due: Friday 15th May Period 1

Task: log into the Blog and post 1 comment in the comments area of this post.
(Try to update your profile picture if you can as well)

All comments will be checked by me before they are allowed on the Blog.

Good luck guys.

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Categorized in Homework, class, graphic communications, graphics, school, study

MP4’s In Class – You Got It !

Posted by Mr B on Tuesday, May 12th 2009     


Up to now, the use of any type of digital media player in the classroom has been a no-no. Not any more! (Well, not in my class).

But, whilst some are lucky enough to have Pods and MP3 players, what about the other pupils in class who don’t?

Thanks to Mr D and the guys at Do-Be learning (See the link on the right) I will soon be taking delivery of 20, yes 20 MP4 players packed with study tips, chill-out tips and loads of space for my podcasts. These will be given to pupils in my Craft and Design class and will be used regularly to support their learning (special rules apply).

Watch this space for more information!!!!

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S3 Craft and Design Homework

Posted by Mr B on Tuesday, May 12th 2009     

Due Friday 15th May: Period 4

Task: Log into the Blog and post 1 comment in the comments area of this post. (Update your Blog photo if you can too).

All comments will be checked by me before they are allowed on the Blog. Good luck guys!

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Categorized in Craft and Design, Homework, class, notes, s3, school, study

4th Podcast & Twitter

Posted by Mr B on Sunday, May 10th 2009     

Another video Podcast has been uploaded. Podcast 4 is the second part of the Sand Casting process. As usual, check on iTunes for updates.


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Fun on the Snow: Part 2

Posted by Mr B on Saturday, May 9th 2009     


The S5 PCS Woodworking Class had a fantastic day out at the Sno! Zone in XScape Braehead. The class were a credit to themselves, their families and the school. The boys gave such a good impression that the official Sno! Slope photographer said “I have never seen a school party have so much fun and be so well behaved – and crazy on the snow”. XScape have provided all the professional photos taken on the day for free to the pupils and the School!

The class were given the opportunity to go on the activity after a year where the pupils have developed their skills and confidence in the workshop, and achieved highly in their studies in the course.

I was proud to be part of this group, proud to teach the boys and see them develop not only their practical skills, but their personalities as young men!

Ive posted a cracking video below and a wee slideshow on the right of the page.

Categorized in fun, s5, school, sno
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