Lanarkshire secondary school honours senior pupils during awards ceremony

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Prize performers earned their moment in the sun at a Lanarkshire secondary school's senior awards ceremony.St Margaret's High celebrated the success of the talented youngsters, recognising "both effort and academic achievements".Congratulations were conveyed to all 206 award winners - a record number of pupils recognised by the Airdrie school.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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