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Jean McLeish
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Dicing with menu creation
Onions sauteed in Irn Bru is just one of the culinary delights competing to feature on a hotel menu. Jean McLeish reports
15 June 2012
Ace of clubs is on shaky ground
Girls’ engineering team takes UK prize for ingenious design to combat earthquake damage. Jean McLeish reports
1 June 2012
Religious and moral lessons hit a new peak
An RME course by teachers who love the outdoors explores faith and service in Scotland’s mountain rescue teams, as well as international issues. Jean McLeish reports
25 May 2012
Science sparks young minds
The basics of scientific investigation are being unravelled during Little Scientist Days in Aberdeen. Jean McLeish is enlightened
18 May 2012
Pupils tackle parents’ evening
A 360-degree approach to reporting on progress puts the children in charge, writes Jean McLeish
11 May 2012
Much talk of the great debate
A forum for discussion and argument is giving youngsters an invaluable competitive edge. Jean McLeish reports
4 May 2012