PUPIL BULLETIN THURSDAY 26 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.
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 Friday 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
S1 Reports: Issued today via registration.
S1 & S2 Activities: Payment slips issued today via registration. Payment will be collected in school on Thursday 16 April. Please do not hand in payments before this date. Thank you.
S2 - Could all students who received a letter regarding Skillforce please return the completed consent form by the end of this week? Many thanks for those already in. (KJG)
Hockey Club: The club will not run this week. Keep an eye in the bulletin after the holidays for further hockey club info. (SS)
INFORMATION FOR S4-S6
S6 Yearbook and Hoodies: All payments for both Yearbook and Hoodies must be in by this Friday 27 March. If you don’t pay by Friday you simply 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.
S6 Drivers – Yearbook Photos: S6 driver photos will take place at lunchtime on Thursday 26 March. Could any S6 drivers who own a car and wish to have their photo taken with their car for the yearbook, please head to the bottom carpark (next to the astroturf) at lunchtime. If you cannot make this date but still want your photo taken, can you please see Drew Scott. Thank you. (D Scott, S6)