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16th November 2010 - Open Forum Biggar High School Pupils President Sandy Laird welcomed members to the meeting, with a special welcome to to the panel of six student speakers from Biggar High School. Euan Sanderson spoke about life on his family beef and sheep farm and of his great love of rugby which he had played since primary school. He is now in the colts team and plays in the Edinburgh League. Euan referred to the dominance of southern hemisphere teams. Blair Pearson told of his interest in American Football, in which he plays quarter back for an Edinburgh team. Similar to rugby, but you can hit people a lot harder as you are well padded up for safety, which makes it more interesting. American football can be followed on the internet. John Hamblink outlined his interest in computers and his growing expertise in designing websites and finding solutions to problems. He had founded Syntax Monster with a friend in 2009 and he had gone on to develop applications for several organisations, including the Inland revenue. Amy Logan talked of her activities as a drummer in the Clyde Valley Pipe and Drum Band. They have to practice twice a week and play throughout the Competing Season from May to September. They must always be smart and well presented, playing their sets in a circle. Anja Ormiston told of her love of the violin. She has achieved high distinction and membership of the Scottish Youth Orchestra. She is hoping to study the violin further in Germany. Rachel Rodock described her interest in singing and the guitar. She recently raised money for charity playing in Biggar High Street and has performed in the Southern Area Finals at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. She also writes her own songs and she rounded off the morning by beautifully performing. John Lindsay gave a vote of thanks which was heavily endorsed by all. The next meeting is Tuesday December 7th which is open to anyone wishing to attend. |