PUPIL BULLETIN WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2013
Macmillan Cancer Support: On Friday 27 September there will be a bake sale in the hall at both interval and lunchtime to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Please come along and we look forward to seeing you there. (S6 Fundraising Committee)
Mangahigh: Computer room G47 will be available, from 1.00 -1.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtimes this week and next Monday lunchtime. Computers will be allocated on a first come first served basis. You might be the person that wins the medal to take Elgin Academy back to Number 1! (FMcFall)
Library at Lunchtime: The Library will be closed at lunchtime today. Open as usual tomorrow. (ST)
S3 and S4 - Books n Banter: Be part of the new book group to judge The Scottish Book Award. It all starts today in the Library from 3.20pm. (ST)
Lost Property: Please ask pupils to check the noticeboards in the canteen. Pupils should collect their lost property from the office. Thank you.
· Chamonix – White/Burgundy Jacket / · F&F – Pink/White T Shirt· Hooch – Navy Hooded Body Warmer / · McLachlan – Grey Glasses and Case
· Papaya – Black Coat / · Me to You – Light Blue Watch
· Jack in a Pack – Navy Jacket / · Monkey Purse/Money
· George – Black Jumper / · Scotland Water Bottle
· George – Grey Joggers / · X2 Shambala Style Bracelet
· George – Zebra T Shirt / · Eiffel Tower Keyring
· New Look – Black/Brown Jacket / · Sparkly Flower Keyring
· H&M – Black Cardigan / · Guitar Pick
· Key (found on Astro Turf after Staff v 6th year Pupils Football Match
· Helly Hansen – Black Jacket (the name Kaylz is on the inside label)
Shinty: Any pupils or staff wanting to find out about Shinty and a new shinty club starting in the local area, please come B14 at 13:10 today (Wednesday). No experience required. (RR)
Warhammer Club: Warhammer Club is now Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtimes in room B45. New members welcome. (CY)
Girls’ Touch Rugby Tournament: On Tuesday 1 October please come along to Morriston Playing Fields from 3:45 to 5:15pm to join in a fun training session and play some games of touch rugby with other girls from Elgin Academy and Elgin High School. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played rugby before; there’s a position to suit everyone, it’s loads of fun and it keeps you fit. Get changed in the PE changing rooms and make your way down to Morriston. Please remember to take water and suitable clothing and footwear. If you have any questions see Mrs Macrae in Guidance. Thanks. (EM)
Kick Butt: The Kick Butt organisation will be in the canteen on Fridays, starting this Friday (27 September). Please pop along and speak with them to discuss issues such as smoking. Thanks. (KS)
S3/S4 - How Good a Judge Are You? A new book group will launch today (Wednesday) after school in the library. We will be reading and judging books for The Scottish Book Award 2013, which this year has three fantastic titles on the shortlist. Come along to the library on Wednesday and be part of the books, banter and biscuits. (ST)
Fancy playing Hockey? After school hockey is starting at Elgin Academy. Thursday 26 September, 5 – 6pm on the astro. If you are interested please get a consent form from the PE department. Open to girls and boys from S1 – S6. (Active Schools)
Elgin Town Centre – Christmas Lights Design: Just a reminder that the following students should attend a planning meeting in the Elgin Bid Offices in Harrow Inn Close at 3.45pm on 25th September 2013.
Daniel Sim, Stephanie Whelan, Anna Smith, Ruth Carter, Declan O’Hare, Stuart Cox, Amy Robinson, Jade Hambly, India Arbuthnott, Kayleigh Cunningham, John Donald. Khira MacWatt (KJG)
INFORMATION FOR S1-S3
U15 Football: Game on Thursday vs Lossiemouth High. Kick off 4:30pm at Elgin Academy.
S1 - Allan Burnett books are now in the library for sale: Make sure you buy your copy and have it signed by Allan tomorrow. Most are £2.99 and the World War 2 books are £4.99. (ST)
INFORMATION FOR S4-S6
Career Planning Appointments with Skills Development Scotland - Tuesday 24 September
9:50 Michael Fuller 5S 11:00 Ross McAllister 5S 11:55 Ryan McKenzie 5M
1:40 Sophie Wilson 5S
S6 Paired Readers: Could all the S6 pupils involved in Paired Reading and any other S6 pupils who feel they have time to commit to supporting pupils during a study period, please meet with Mrs Meisner and Mrs Taylor in the Assembly Hall today (Wednesday) during registration. Please come along as soon as you have registered with your teacher. Thank you. (MM)
Int 2 & Higher Drama: All pupils studying Int 2 or Higher drama should report to the assembly hall straight after registration today, Wednesday. You will return to classes at 11.15am (AO-L)
S5 Student Council: Meeting in the Meeting Room (G54) today at 1.35 pm. Please register with your period 5 teacher then come along to the meeting room – new reps welcome. (TD)
S6 Assembly: Please note that there will be an S6 assembly tomorrow (Thursday) at registration in the Assembly Hall. Please make your way to the hall at the start of registration and you will be registered there. (KJG)
S5 Peer Support & Coaching Committee: All S5s wishing to join the Peer Support and Coaching Committee, there will be a meeting tomorrow (Thursday) lunchtime in G45 (opposite Guidance). When you’ve had your lunch just come along.
Int 2 & Higher Drama: All pupils studying Int 2 or Higher drama should report to the assembly hall straight after registration today. You will return to classes at 11.15am (AO-L)
Senior Students Interested in a Career in Civil Engineering: The public are being given the chance to view Moray’s biggest-ever civil engineering project as part of a national initiative to give people a close-up look at some of the country’s major construction sites. Guided tours of the £86million Elgin flood alleviation scheme, the largest of its kind in Scotland, will take place on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September 2013. Book your place online at http://www.opendoorsweekend.co.uk/site/77#sthash.F0nBuaQJ.dpbs (CF)
Trainee Account Handler (Towergate Moray Firth, Elgin): Recruiting an individual to carry out the administration of Clients’ Insurance Programmes. Applicants should have a minimum of 7 Standard Grades (1-3) including Maths and English. To apply please forward your CV to no later than 29 September 2013 (CF)
EMA Applications: The deadline for backdating EMA applications, for all pupils who were eligible to receive their EMA from August, is 30 September 2013. Also, any pupils who were in receipt of EMA previously and have not applied for 2013-14 should do so now. Forms are available from the offi