From all at St Modan's High School we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
At St Modan's we are committed to the pursuit of excellence, through the development of each person's unique God-given talents.
If you would like your child to be nominated in the next newsletter please send details in an email to: smhscelebratingsuccess@stirlingschools.net
Click each department below to see how they celebrate successes in class plus some of the great work done by our pupils so far this term!
EVENTS
S1's had a great time at the annual Halloween Disco hosted by S6's. The scare corridor, tuck shop & dancing was a hit! Well done to Cooper and Ciaran who won best dressed of the night.
We are incredibly proud of our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, who have made a brilliant contribution to our school community this term. They created and delivered thought-provoking lessons for all S1 (and S2) pupils, embracing this year’s national theme – The Power of One. The Ambassadors empowered their peers by not only clearly defining what anti-bullying entails but also equipping them with the vital skills needed to identify the subtle signs of bullying and understand their personal responsibility in addressing it. These sessions ensured that every S1 and S2 pupil was reminded of our school's clear policy and the actionable framework of S.T.O.P. (Speak Up, Take Action, Offer Support, Promote Respect). Their dedication in leading these vital sessions is making a profound difference in promoting a safe, supportive, and respectful culture for all.
S1 & S6 took part in a buddy Christmas quiz. They also had a surprise visit from a special guest! Thank you to our S6 buddies for hosting a great morning for our S1's.
Many of our pupils show outstanding commitments to service by going over and above in the local community. Here is a snippet of what some our pupils achieve in their free time!
Leo & Caspian are part of the Air Cadets. The boys have been volunteering throughout the communities of Bridge of Allan & Dunblane at the Remembrance Day service & Christmas lights switch. Keep up the good work for your communities boys!
Liam shot to fame recently being part of the Denny 5. Liam and four friends have been spreading Christmas cheer by carol singing in Denny. They have since then went viral and were invited to Good Morning Britain in London and many Scottish Radio channels to preform their rendition of Wham's - Last Chirstmas.
Cody represented Scottish Cycling and met with the Cabinet Secretary for Transport to discuss ideas for different cycle routes and making Falkirk more accessible for cyclists. We can't wait to hear more about this Cody!
Olivia has recently starred in the Stageworx Christmas show. Olivia has worked incredibly hard on her solo performance, dancing and performing in excess of 30 hours after school and singing in two shows. Amazing effort Olivia, well done!
Alfie has been cast in his first principal role as Zach in the play Goodnight Mr Tom with The Playhouse Theatre Company in Dunfermline. Show will be in theatres April 2026. Congratulations Alfie!
Congratulations to the Stirling Albion U13 boys who won the B league cup 3 - 2 against Strathaven Dynamo AFC. A great display of sportsmanship & passion for the game, well done boys!
Ethan recently played in Aspire Cup Hockey Tournament at the Mayfield Centre in Dundee. He has been selected to play for Trossachs Tigers. Well done Ethan excellent achievement!
Congratulations to Carlo who competed in the Welsh Judo Open this October - a prestigious Level 3 event open to international competitors. Carlo put in an outstanding performance, winning five of his six fights to earn a silver medal in the -55kg. Carlo also won Gold Medal at the Scottish Closed Judo Championships, earning the title of Scottish Pre-Cadet Champion (-55kg). Finally Carlo competed at the British Judo Championships winning a bronze medal in the under 55kg, pre-cadet category. A great way to end 2025!
Jacob has recently attended a low blood sugar event due to his younger sister being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He has learned how to treat a typo and how the blood sugar sensor works. Well done on developing your knowledge and being a role model pupil Jacob!
Congratulations to Hannah Gairns in S2 who has been selected to represent Forth Valley in the U15 Girls SSFA National Trophy.
Lexi & Lucy were both selected for The Disco Kid Grand Finals. This took place in the prestigious Tower Ballroom in Blackpool. We can't wait to hear about your performances.
Congratulations to Nathan in making the final of the U16 Rugby Scottish Cup. The Stirling County team played at Murrayfield Stadium narrowly missing out on the win.
Ewan competed in the British Equestrian Vaulting Championships were held in Cheshire in October 2025. Ewan placed 7th overall to a final placing of 11th. A great achievement for the British! In the Pas de Deux (Pairs) category, Ewan and his vaulting partner, LillyAnn, were pipped to 1st place by 0.17 of a point! They came home in 2nd place, with the title of Reserve British Champions!
Good luck for moving up to the 1* category for the next season Ewan!
Thank you to our pupil volunteers at parents night who help everything run smoothly with registration & keeping staff happy with hot drinks. Our S5 & S6 girls also represented our Big Sisters programme which aims to raise awareness of period poverty.
Grace was part of the U15 & U17 Netball Central District Squads who took part in the Reverse Advent Calendar Campaign for Stirling Start Up. They delivered groceries and toiletries for families in Stirling over the Christmas period.
Cecilia preformed with Big Noise alumni as a small ensemble at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. What an achievement Cecilia, well done!
How do we celebrate success at St Modan's?
Department and Faculty awards
Activity afternoon