Sandra White MSP attended the Hillhead High School Winter Concert 2009 meeting the teachers and pupils form the Scholl along with donating this year's Christmas tree.

The evening included various performances from the Schools Jazz Band; Choir; Ceilidh band; guitar group; The DeadWeightz; Belle Manning; Erin McQuarrie; Hannah Forsyth; Jane Robinson; S3 AllStarz and Percussion Ensemble.

2009 has been an exciting year for the School with all ten schools in the Hillhead learning community achieving Fairtrade status.

The school also raised £788 for Pink Day in aid of Breast Cancer Care and in November S5/6 pupils raised an amazing £4,433.00 for Children in Need with their fancy dress street collection.

Other achievements included winning the Best seconday School Drama at the 'Determined to Make Movies Awards' held at the Glasgow Film Theatre with their film 'Examination'. The film successfully beings to life the thoughts and emotions experienced by pupils during exams, and, effectively utilises different film-making techniques including animation, special effects and voice-overs.

Speaking after the event Sandra said: "The school has had a great year and it is a credit to the staff and pupils alike that it has gone from strength to strength and I wish them every success for 2010.

"I was hugely impressed by the School's fantastic music department and the performances tonight were particularly impressive.

"I'd like to thank the Headmaster and Deputy Head for inviting me a long and congratulate everyone who took part in what was a great night."