PUPIL BULLETIN FRIDAY 27 MARCH 2015
Assemblies – Friday 27 March: Arrangements for assemblies are as follows:
Period 1 S1
Period 2 S2
Period 3 S3
Period 4 S4
Period 5 S5/6
Pupils should report to timetabled classes at the start of the period and then be escorted to the hall for the assembly. Coats bags, etc. should be left in classrooms, which should be locked while the class is at the assembly. However, where for any reason it is not possible to lock the classroom, pupils should be instructed to take all belongings with them to the assembly.
Remember to Send a Postcard: Wherever you may be going during the next two weeks, buy a postcard please and write about what you are reading. Bring it back toschool and have it displayed in the library, Your postcard will alsobe raffled for brilliant prizes. (ST)
Behaviour out with the School Grounds at Lunchtime: The vast majority of students are excellent ambassadors for the school. However, we have received a complaint form a local councillor about the behaviour of some pupils at lunchtime. Some pupils have allegedly been dropping litter and smoking. All pupils are reminded that this antisocial behaviour must stop – those of you doing this are damaging the reputation of your school, and damaging the local environment. (DB)
Children in Need Cycle Challenge Meeting: Meeting for all Cyclists taking part in the Children in need cycle challenge today (Friday) at 1.25pm in B35.
S3: Chevall Ardense, Gregor Alexander, Mhairi Cooper, Aimee Johnston, Alex Scott, Shoaib Rasul
S4: Angus Bennie
S5: Alasdair Robinson, Aiden Matheson, Graeme Bethune
S6: Callum Alexander
Moray Young Citizen Awards: Elgin Academy students experienced three different successes at the annual Moray Young Citizen Awards Ceremony, held at the Mansfield Hotel in Elgin on the evening of Friday 20 March 2015. Angus Whitton was Highly Commended for his nomination following his selfless work in developing the Elgin Academy App. Last year’s S1 Pupil Council members were Commended for their excellent fundraising work, organising a coffee morning for CLIC Sargent. The S4 Skillforce class was also commended for their work in laying a patio at Covesea Lighthouse near Lossiemouth. Congratulations to all three different winners. Also, performing musical items on the night were Rhea Fraser and Mhairi McLean, duetting on violin, and Luisa Reiss on piano.
Canteen Pre-ordering: The canteen will be starting a pre-ordering system after the holidays on a trial basis. This will be for baguette, wraps and sandwiches only. Sheets will be available in the morning and at break time at the main servery. Customers should fill in the sheet with their choices and pay at break time at the main servery. They will be given a raffle number and the other raffle ticket will be attached to their sheet and onto a picnic bag. There will then be a pick up point at lunchtime. (DB)
URGENT-Returnof Football Strips:Can any S1-S6 pupil who has played for any of the Elgin Academy football teams this season or last seasonplease return any football strips that you may have worn and may have at home.This also applies to anyone who may have borrowed Elgin Academy football strips for useother sporting activities as strips have been found lying around in various places. Please check and return all strips as a matter of URGENCY please to Mr Baker in Room G23 before Friday. Thanks (MB)
INFORMATION FOR S1-S3
Craft Club: G27 at lunchtime today (NB)
S1 & S2 Super Readers: The following pupils have all entered the Grampian Children's Book Awards competitions and have worked hard on their submissions. Well done to Matthew Hamilton, Megan Rees and Melissa Aird for their descriptive written reviews. To Sarah Dry, Adrienne Jenkins and Daniel Campbell for their colourful posters. And, to Jolie Henderson and Damla Tunc for their brilliant dvd presentations, which will be shown at the S1 assembly today. The reviews and posters are on display in the library. (ST)
INFORMATION FOR S4-S6
Career Planning Appointments with Skills Development Scotland – Friday 27 March
P2 - Max Winn - 6R P3 - Evan Forsyth - 5R P4 - David Sutherland - 5R
Physics Easter Holiday Revision:
Monday March 31 March National 5 10am -12 noon.
Higher 12 noon - 2.00pm
Tuesday 1 April National 5 10am - 12 noon.
Higher 12 noon - 2.00pm
These classes are only open to students with less than 60% in the prelim.Any questions please see Mr Kelly in G13. (PK)
Higher Maths Revision Day: A reminder that on Thursday 9 April a Higher Maths revision session will run in the Maths department from 10am-3pm. (NM)
S6 Yearbook and Hoodies: All payments for both Yearbook and Hoodies must be in by today (Friday). If you don’t pay by today you will not receive the items. (Ruth B)
Interested in a Career in an Apprenticeship in Construction? Thinking of leaving school this year? Moray College Linkwood campus are holding a drop-in event to enable you to find out about Construction Apprenticeships within Moray. Come and speak to one of our Advisers. Parents/Guardians welcome too!
No need to book – just drop in. Thursday 9 April 2015, 11am – 3.30pm. For more information contact Gillian 07770 231761
College Pupils: Please see below dates and times for the exams for College subjects:
Int 2 Psychology – Tuesday 2 June 9.30 – 11.30
Higher Psychology – Tuesday 2 June 9.30 – 12.00
Higher Computing – Wednesday 6 May 9.30 – 11.00
Higher Sociology – Wednesday 3 June 13.00 – 15.40
Higher ESOL – Monday 25 May 13.00 – 16.00
EMA Deadline – 31st March: The deadline for receiving applications for the school session 2014-15 is
31 March. Forms can be obtained in the office.