Fife high school launches new project to connect with former pupils
Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy is establishing an alumni network on the back of a new video project.
Balwearie:connect is a joint venture between the school, former pupils, MidgieBite Media, and a number of volunteers.
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Hide AdIt wants to establish an alumni community network to share life and work experiences, with the aim of providing information for current pupils to inform and support their future career choices.
It wants to showcase the many distinct career and life paths of former pupils from across several decades, reflecting the many possible experiences, paths, and journeys that can be taken.
The project was initiated in 2020 by Alison Callum, a senior IT project manager with Lloyds Banking Group, working with Andrew Booth, S5/6 depute head.
Former pupils were invited to volunteer their time and record their own stories at home.
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Hide AdThe pilot videos were edited by ex-pupil Gavin Hugh, from Kirkcaldy-based video production business MidgieBite Media.
Balwearie:connect builds on the work last year between the school and MidgieBite to produce a video series highlighting local businesses and potential career paths for current pupils.
Mr Booth said: ““We are very grateful to the former pupils for these contributions, and to the other former pupils that have made this happen. This project is dynamic and organic, with many more stories soon to come.
“When Covid allows, we hope our former pupils will be able to further link with curriculum areas and interact with our current learners."He added: “For now, we are delighted that some of them have given their time to produce the short films that tell their stories.”
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Hide AdFour videos have been launched with a further four set to follow.
It is hoped that ‘balwearie:connect’ will develop and grow into an interactive form, managed by former pupils with engagement from current students.
The project is now actively seeking more engagement and participation from former pupils.
Any Balwearie alumni who are interested in taking part are encouraged to get in touch by contacting Alison Callum by email at [email protected].