Category Archives: Achievement

Celebrating Achievement – Ritchie Saunders

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Congratulations to Ritchie Saunders, 1B2, who recently qualified for the East District Swimming Championships, which hosts the top swimmers from across the district. Ritchie qualified for all 5 events across the weekend and made 3 finals, finishing 4th, 5th and 7th in his age group.

Ritchie will now head to Aberdeen during the Easter Holidays to compete over 5 days at the Scottish National Age Group Championships bringing together the very best swimmers from across the country. A fantastic achievement to even qualify for such an event at 12!
Well done Ritchie and good luck in Aberdeen!

Celebrating Achievement – Ava Marko

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Congratulations to Ava who recently took part in the East District Swimming Competition taking 15 seconds off her 400 free and 24 seconds off her 800 free.
To top it off Ava won the top girl of the weekend at the competition for her 400 free which was a lovely surprise as Ava has a back injury and is trying to push through with swimming and football which make her happy.

Celebrating Achievement – Lasswade Thistle 2007 Football Team

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Lasswade Thistle 2007 football team are through to the Scottish Cup semi-final for the 2nd year running. That’s down to the last 4 out of 400+ teams who compete at the start.

Michael Davidson, Adam Bowen, and Gregor Reid are all really important players for the team.

The semi final is on the 5 March in Clydebank, fingers crossed the boys win tabs and get a chance to compete in the final.

Congratulations boys and good luck!

Celebrating Achievement – Anna Lawson, 2M1

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Congratulations to Anna Lawson, 2M1, who attended the East Lothian Swim Team’s Age group swim meet this weekend. During 2 full on days of racing Anna competed in 8 swims, gained 7 Personal bests and won 6 medals (2 gold and 4 Silver).  Well done Anna!

Celebrating Achievement – Katie Salkeld, 2L2

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Congratulations to Katie Salkeld, 2L2, who has passed the intermediate level 2 skiing award! On the week commencing 23rd January, Katie was out of school, but this was not for any put your feet up holiday, Katie was heading to the ski resort of Val Thorens in the French Alps, to enrol in a different kind of school, ski school for intermediate skiers.

On Sunday 22nd Jan Katie began her 6 day , early morning starts, ski schooling.  Which Involved levelling up her techniques and parallel skiing comfortably on blue slopes and beginning to hit the reds.
It was a gruelling week of school in the morning and practicing what was learned in the afternoon with family and friends.  Early morning starts and sometimes really early nights.  All good fun and wonderful scenery but tiring too.
At the end of the week Katie past her tests and received her intermediate level 2 award and medal. Katie is looking forward to moving onto level 3 and bronze advanced in the coming years.
Congratulations Katie! #DeterminedHappySuccessful

Celebrating Achievement – Ava Marko, 1L1

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Congratulations to Ava Marko, 1L1, who competed over five days at Tollcross swimming pool at the Scottish national age group swimming championships with her swim team, East Lothian.  Ava made several finals placing 5th, 9th, 10th and in one event won silver making Ava the 2nd fastest 12 year old in 50m butterfly in Scotland.  Ava along with Anna Lawson competed in a relay and secured gold making them the fastest relay in the age 12-13 year old in Scotland. Ava works very hard, training six days a week and several mornings before she starts school.

#DeterminedHappySuccessful

Celebrating Achievement – Bethan May, 3D1

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Congratulations to Bethan May, 3D1. After successfully auditioning, she has been invited to train with Edinburgh Festival Ballet as part of their associate programme after Easter. An amazing achievement and a wonderful opportunity in recognition of all your hard work.

#DeterminedHappySuccessful

Celebrating Achievement – Archie Wright, 3M1

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Congratulations to Archie Wright in S3, who has landed a role in a local feature film called Dark Devices. This is based on a true story, its a gritty film highlighting online grooming and mental health issues. Filming starts in May 2022.

There is still a chance to sponsor a cast member and see your name or business name on the big screen!

Well done Archie!