PUPIL BULLETIN MONDAY 30 OCTOBER 2017
EA Netball News: Well done to the school’s senior netball team who won six out of seven games last night at their first tournament at Gordonstoun. Highlights were beating Gordonstoun 5-3 and finishing the tournament with a 13 -2 win against Milnes. Well done girls we are all very proud of you! (JF)
For Current S3-S5 Classes: If you are interested in a trip to Paris and the WW1 Battlefields in October 2018, come to B12 on Tuesday 31st October at 1.15pm to find out more about it and get a form. Priority will be given to those pupils already sitting French or German or History and those S3 wishing to do so in S4. If you can’t make it to the meeting, please collect a form from Mr Lestienne in B12 from Wednesday. (JL)
CALLING ALL BUDDING ARTISTS! The Moray Youth Art Prize- COMPETITION & EXHIBITION 2017:
An open call for artists between the ages of 13 and 19 to submit a painting or drawing of ‘something’ that inspires you! Deadline- 3rd November 2017
To enter- send an e mail with an attachment of a photo of your piece of work to:
REMEMBER to include a title, your name, e mail address and contact number.
Successful artworks will be exhibited, and winner will be announced in our ‘Hall Gallery’ from Saturday 11th November @ MC3, above Royal Mail, in the High Street, Elgin.
Any questions? See Mrs Templeton in the Art Department. (VL)
CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN COMPETITION! The Annual Moray Scottish Parliamentary Office
Christmas Card Design competition is upon us again!!!
All entries must be submitted to Mrs Templeton of the Art Department by Tuesday 14 November.
Your design should be on A4 paper, please add your name and age on the reverse.
Mrs Lee’s/ Mr Mullen’s classroom will be open for you to use for this competitionon Monday lunchtimes.
Hope to see you there! Let’s win this thing!!!:) (The Art Department)
Spooky Story Party – Be prepared! – In the Library on Tuesday: Get into the spirit of Halloween with spooky stories, tales of terror, shivers & scares. Maybe an apple or two & a pumpkin too. Be there. If you dare! In the library, on Tuesday, from 1.10pm. (ST)
S3 S4 Rugby: Any students who would like to play rugby at the school should come to a meeting on Monday Oct 30th in G13 please. We have an S3/S4 match on November the 8th.
If you are interested but cannot attend, please see Mr Kelly or Mr Mair.
Girls Rugby: Any girls who would like to do rugby at the school should meet in the Small PE Gym on Tuesday at 1.25pm. If you are interested but cannot attend, please see Mr Kelly or Mr Mair.
Elgin Academy Strings: Rehearsals will commence from Monday lunchtime in the Music department, 1.05pm start please. All string players welcome. (HM)
S1-S6 Photography Competition: Hello all photographers. The camera club invites you to take part in school autumn theme photography competition. This is open to all years and whether you have experience or not. All entries must be savedby the 31st of October with your full name year and house to student in – camera club – photography competition. Be creative. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. For further information see Nathan Anderson S3 or Miss Tullis inB39.
S1-S3
S1/2 Junior Drama Club: A Junior Drama Club will be starting up this term and anyone from S1/2 is welcome to join. The first session will be this Tuesday (31st October) at 1.10pm in B53. Please come and speak to Miss Murray if you have any questions. (HM)
S1 Parents’ Evening: Please note, the date for the S1 Parents’ Evening is Wed 8th Nov- not 11th as indicated in the letter home.
S2 Electives: Can the following pupils please see Mrs Munro about their S2 electives ASAP. Thanks:
Skye Asher, Emilia Bernacka, Rhys Crossland, Euan Donaghy, Callum Finn, Oliver Garstang,
Mollie Grierson, Mikey Hannah, Jake Harwood, Michael McLean, Sam Munro, Gustavo Pereira,
Calum Smith, Stuart Sneyd, Emma Stewart, Jason Stewart, Mati Wellenger, Elizabeth Williamson,
Michael Young, Jamie Yule
S4-S6
S6 Assembly: Assembly during registration today (Monday).
S4-6 Maths Study Club: There will be no Maths Study Club after school on Tuesday 31st October, but it will resume next week. (CH)
Careers Appointments with SDS Scotland – Monday 30 October:
P2 Brad Main 4M P3 Graeme King 5M P4 Mel Miles 4S
P5 Dallas Ross 5S P6 Idress Sarwar 6M
S4/S5 Pupils - Rotary Youth Leadership Initiative – RYLA : Each year students from Elgin Academy are successful in gaining a place on the Rotary Youth Leadership Initiative. This takes place for one week during the summer break and is held at the Abernethy Outdoor Centre and is funded by Elgin and District Rotary Club.
This year’s dates are:
Girl camp – 7th – 14th July 2018
Boys camp – 14th – 21st July 2018
The object of RYLA is to develop leadership qualities and team working: to give a sense of pride in achievement; to stimulate mind and body, and in doing so to emphasise the importance of sportsmanship, fitness, character and personal relationships as part of quality living.
Successful candidates, in the age range 16 -18 year, will participate in a programme of physical and intellectual activities, which will develop skills in:
· Team working
· Positive leadership
· Communication
· Problem Solving
· Decision making
Activities cover such things as Canoeing, Hill Walking and Map Reading, Mountain Bike Cross Country Riding, Rock Climbing and Gorge Walking. The Abernethy Challenge gives intricate, mind stretching problems to solve, and is an area which highlights leadership potential. (KJG)
S6 Sports Committee: There will be a meeting in the PE classroom today (Monday) at 1.10pm. If you are unable to attend please let Mrs McDonald know. (MM)
National 4/5 and Higher Geography Revision Sessions: After school revision for Geography will start on Monday 30th October and every Monday thereafter. From 3.20pm - 4.20pm. Highers in B24 and Nationals in B29. See your teacher for the timetable of what will be revised in each session.
For the attention of English students in S4, S5 and S6: I will be offering a drop-in session for Senior Phase English homework in G12 on Monday lunchtimes. I can advise or simply offer space to complete homework. Please be aware only one computer is available. This will be for help with English only: don’t bring me Chemistry, Modern Studies or any other subject! Drop-in sessions commence on week beginning 30th October between 13.05 and 13.35. (Mr Clark)
Employment Board: Please remember to check the jobs/employment notice board outside Guidance. There are new jobs advertised every week and many places are recruiting now for seasonal workers and part time jobs. (LB)