Traumatic trams

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One billion pounds has been spent on misery, disappointment and frustration. These are the feelings of the majority of people in Edinburgh on the dreaded topic of the Edinburgh trams. I cannot even start to think about where the money could have been spent elsewhere, in a city that, let us be honest, is not in great need of a tram system. The project has been spiralling out of control for years under extremely poor management. Surely, someone has to take the blame or this shambolic proposal. The Government? The contractors? The project is now the most expensive transport project in the world per mile at an eye watering, £125 million per mile. It is not exactly benefitting the hard working taxpayers or the environment.

Highlights From the 6th Form Halloween Prom

Remembrance Evening 2013

As you all know 2014 is the centenary of the beginning of World War I. It being such a big occasion, the school has decided to kick off the celebrations early by having an inter-disciplinary learning week. Many classes incorporated themes of World War I.

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

Title: The Knife of Never Letting Go
Author: Patrick Ness

Series: Chaos Walking #1
Availablity In School Library: Yes
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopia

Blurb: Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. Just a month away from the birthday that will make him a man, Todd and his dog, Manchee - whose thoughts Todd can hear too, whether he wants to or not - stumble upon an area of complete silence. They find that in a town where privacy is impossible, something terrible has been hidden - a secret so awful that Todd and Manchee must run for their lives.
But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought?

Facts About Study Drugs

The issue of study drugs, and the inherent resultant dangers has just entered the spotlight of modern news.  An exponential increase in use and supply/demand has lead to sudden publicity, with an estimated 55% of American university students having been offered some form of study drug. Some are completely legal - caffeine supplements, namely "ProPlus" and "NoDoz" are ways for students to safely stay alert and able throughout exam time, but on a more sinister note, abuse of prescription drugs such as adderall and ritalin is reaching an all time high.

Remember Remember the 5th of November

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1) We remember the 5th of November because Guy Fawkes Night commemorates the discovery of the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605.

2) The first fireworks were made in China nearly 2,000 years ago.

3) In Australia they call fireworks bungers.

A New School For Portobello?

Roadside view concept art

We know that lots of Porty High students are after more information about the new school. Questions like “When will our new school be built?” and  “How long will it take?” are constantly in our thoughts.   So we decided to take some of the questions we thought should be answered to Mrs MacArthur to see if she could tell us a bit more. 

Some Facts About Halloween

Halloween also known as All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It initiates the triduum of Hallowmas, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers.