Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
West Lothian school pupils been outstanding once again this year after they found out their exam results this year.The hard work of students rewarded when the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) National Qualifications and Awards results were received on Tuesday.Early indications show that the results from pupils across West Lothian’s 11 secondary schools have continued to improve across a number of key indicators on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).Initial analysis showed that the number of West Lothian pupils in S5 and S6 achieving one or more Level 6 qualification, which includes Highers, has increased across West Lothian.Also, both the number of S5 pupils achieving Higher Maths and those achieving five or more Level 6 qualifications, such as Highers, saw rises this year.Pupils across the local authority have the opportunity to undertake a wide range of courses either in their own schools or in conjunction with partners through the West Lothian Campus and at West Lothian College.As well as National Qualifications, pupils have achieved National Progression Awards, HNCs, Skills for Work courses and Foundation Apprenticeships among others.West Lothian Council Depute Chief Executive, Dr Elaine Cook said: “Well done to all of our pupils who have received their exam results.“Our analysis has indicated continued improvement in in West Lothian which is extremely pleasing to see.
This is a wonderful reflection on the dedication, commitment and quality of our teaching staff across our local schools. I thank each and every member of staff for their efforts in supporting our young people throughout this academic year and I hope they take great pride in seeing the successful results of our students.Dr
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