CARRICK ACADEMY UNDER 12’s SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
CARRICK v CUMNOCK
On Tuesday 2nd October 2001 Carrick Academy under 12's headed off to play a match against Cumnock. Carrick got off to a wonderful start when Robert Kirk hit the back of the net within the first 10 minutes. The lead was increased when James Gibson scored to make it 2 - 0 at the end of the first half. Early on in the second half Robert scored another. With only 15 minutes left of the game, Cumnock came back with a fine goal. The same player went on to score another 2 goals. The final score was 3 – 3. The Carrick boys returned home tired and disappointed.
CARRICK v KYLE
On Thursday 4thOctober 2001, Carrick played Kyle Academy. Carrick got off to a bad start as they lost 2 quick goals. Carrick were threatening the Kyle goal but just couldn't put it in the net. The first half ended 2 - 0 and Carrick’s heads were down. Late on in the second half Carrick struck back with 2 goals from Robert Kirk. Carrick were overjoyed when in the last 5 minutes Liam Harper scored the winner. Kyle continued to threaten Carrick and they struck the bar twice. The final score was 3 – 2 to Carrick and we were really lucky with the win.
CARRICK v MAINHOLM
When Mainholm Academy travelled to Maybole to play against Carrick it was a windy day, but that did not stop it being a close game. The first goal did not come until late on in the first half and Robert Kirk for Carrick scored a fine goal. Soon after Mainholm levelled, and the boys went in at half time with a score of 1 – 1. The second half had lots of chances and Carrick thought that a draw was imminent. But with only minutes to go Robert scored again to put Carrick in the lead. Carrick were lucky again as the game ended 2 - 1 and the Carrick boys took another win!
CARRICK v LOCKERBIE (Scottish Cup).
The game between Carrick and Lockerbie Academy was a bit of a whitewash. The Carrick boys played well and racked in a good number of goals, 13 in total. The scorers were Liam Harper, Robert Kirk, Daryl Ritchie, Stuart McDowall, Sam Fleming and Nicholas Faulds. The final score was 13 - 1 and the boys from Lockerbie had a long drive home!
Stuart McDowall 1G1
HEADLINES
I hope everyone had a suitably relaxing break.
Congratulations to Mrs Haston who has become our new School Board member. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 29 October in the Community Wing and Mr McCabe Director of Education and Mr Clark who has responsibility for Quality Improvement will be in attendance.
As I mentioned in the last newsletter we have been very busy with staffing interviews for permanent posts within the school and the outcomes are as follows:
Mrs Baillie Principal Teacher of Physical Education
Mr Dunsmuir Teacher of Physical Education
Miss McGuganTeacher of English
Mrs WilsonTeacher of Religious and Moral Education
Mrs DuncanTeacher of Business Studies
There will be further interviews for a Technician post and a post of Assistant Principal Teacher of Guidance.
The Senior Management Team have begun a series of Observation Visits to S4 classes. This will be followed by visits to S5/6 classes prior to Christmas.
As part of a consultation exercise for next session’s Parents’ Meetings, parents who come to the various Parents’ Evenings will be given an evaluation form to complete on the night. Any parent unable to attend but wishing to be part of this exercise should contact the school office to request a form.
As ever please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns.
Regards
R Stewart
Headteacher.
Samye Ling Tibetan Centre
Pupils enjoyed a day in Dumfriesshire and caught a glimpse of the East. Pupils in 6th Year visited the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre on Friday 5th October 2001. They were met by Karma Lamzang who gave them a tour of the temple. Instruction on meditation was given by another monk. Most pupils enjoyed the experience and hopefully, it will help them in their every day lives to release stress. Unfortunately, the pupils were unable to take part in Tai Chi instruction because the weather was so awful. A walk around the grounds was also out of the question !
Business Dynamics - 2 day conference 6/7 November at EBP, British Aerospace has been postponed and will be rescheduled in January. The postponement is a result of a staff illness at Business Dynamics. We hope Mr Clark gets well soon.
S4 – COUNTDOWN TO PRELIMS – by now S4 should be “counting the days” to their prelims which begin at the end of November. Not long away now, is it?
Thursday 1st November
7 – 10 pm – Town Hall
INTERVIEW with our CHINESE VISITORS
Q1 Where are you from – i.e. which part of China?
A South of China.
Q2 Do you like Scotland?
A Yes, very much. The scenery is beautiful.
Q3 Have you visited any tourist attractions?
A Many places – Culzean Castle, Glasgow, Religious Museum, Edinburgh
Castle, Loch Ness and Robert Burns Cottage.
Q4 What do you think of Carrick Academy?
A From my experience the students are active and the teachers and students are warm hearted and welcoming.
Q5 What are the differences between the Scottish and Chinese education systems?
A Chinese focus mainly on attending more courses. The students don’t get to choose their subjects. In Scotland the students are more active and focus on creativity.
Q6 Can you describe a typical day for yourself back in your own home country?
A I am a history teacher and lessons start at 7.30am. I get up early to prepare for my lessons. We have 4 periods until 11.45 then in the afternoon from 2.00 – 5.00 we have another 4 periods.
Q7 How long was your flight to Scotland?
A Very long!!
Q8 How long are you over here for and are you visiting anywhere else before you go home?
A Possibly England. Some European Countries – Germany etc. I would like
to learn the different cultures of the other countries. I am here for 1 month.
Q9 Do you like the food over here?
A It’s OK; different from China.
Q10 How do you rate Scotland and its people on a scale of 1 – 10?
A 10
By Laura Scobie & Lynsay McBride
A second group of Chinese visitors is due to visit us in the coming month. We’ll try to let you know if their opinions are the same as those expressed here!
S3 Drugs Awareness Day.
On Wednesday 26th September all Carrick Academy S3 pupils attended an action packed Drugs Awareness day at Maybole Town Hall. There were a number of workshops dealing with drugs, smoking, health issues and other related topics.
At the smoking workshop, pupils watched a short video which concentrated on both active and passive smoking; they were also given information leaflets on the dangers of smoking. This attracted the attention of all pupils and interest was shown in all parts.
At one of the workshops pupils were given statements and had to determine whether they were true or false. These covered a wide range of issues from alcohol abuse to tattoos and body piercing. This workshop gave excellent information and pupils looked as though they were thinking twice about things!
The workshop run by two Strathclyde police officers explained penalties for drug abuse. It also explained a bit more about where drugs were obtained and what exactly goes into them. A few shocked faces were to be seen when it was said that DOG and HORSE worming tablets may go into powdered drugs. This workshop seemed to grab every pupil’s attention and lots of questions were fired at the police officers who were delighted to see so much interest being shown.
Samantha Cochrane
JEANS FOR GENES DAY – on Friday 12th October was most successful. It raised £440 which is to be divided equally between Genes Research and the Pupil Co-ordinating Committee.
S5/6 visit to Turnberry Hotel
On Wednesday 3rd October a group of ten S5/6 pupils went to the Kitchens of Turnberry Hotel for a day. We were shown around by Hubert Laforge and also introduced to Austin Reid, the Head Chef of one of the kitchens. Austin along with two other student Chefs showed us how to cut a variety of foods in different ways. It was a successful andenjoyable day.
Krystle Kelly 5G1
FIRST DISCO OF THE YEAR
On Thursday the 27th of September the gladrags were pulled out of the cupboard and everyone turned up at the Town Hall for the first school disco of the session. The lights were flashing, the music blaring and everyone was having a great time. Ticket sales were a little slower than usual but despite this there seemed to be a good overall turnout. The first years seemed to have a wonderful time and we will no doubt have another great disco soon! – (See the Halloween Disco Notice).
Essay Competition
Any pupil wishing to take part in an Essay Competition on EUTHANASIA could winprizes of£250, £150 or £100. (1st, 2nd, 3rd prize). Details can be obtained from Mrs Wilson (R.M.E) or check the details on the website (address available from Mrs Wilson).
Entry forms will be available until 31st December 2001.
November Diary
Tuesday 6th - S4 Parents Evening
Thursday 15th - Music Dept. Concert
Friday 16th - Non-Uniform Day
Children in Need
Tuesday 27th - S4 Prelims begin
Tuesday 27th - S5/6 Parents’ Evening
A TASTE OF TURNBERRY
Mrs Baird took a party of S4 and S5 to Turnberry for a visit on the afternoon of Thursday 25th October. A video was shown of the hotel’s activities and information provided. One of the highlights seemed to have been the photograph which was taken. One pupil was heard to express disappointment that, “We didn’t get seeing the spa or the restaurant.”
The sports centre proved to be very interesting and the boys went up to see the shooting gallery. On then to the golf shop which caused a few eyes to open in sheer amazement at the range of products.
The goody bags went down well as they contained leaflets about opportunities in the hotel industry and more importantly THE T-SHIRT.
Thanks to Mrs Baird for organising this trip.
The 10 members of the Hospitality Group had the chance to cook and serve up this All Scottish Gourmet menu in the Home Economics Department.
Jim Watson, chef at Elms Court Hotel in Ayr was on hand to set things going. The group worked in three teams preparing the dishes.
The only disappointment of the afternoon was that the second group of Chinese visitors, scheduled to be present to sample some of our traditional Scottish food, was not there.
DOMESTIC ABUSE DAY
On Thursday 20th of September a group of 19 students and 1 teacher set off for the day to British Aerospace to find out about Domestic Abuse. The pupils ranged in age from 1st year to 6th year and were accompanied by Miss Duncan from the Music Department. The day was aimed at highlighting the abuse men inflicted on women and solutions to this.
Two ladies – one from South Ayrshire Council and one connected with Women’s Refuge - were the organisers. The day was very successful and a lot of tasks were undertaken to help understand what Domestic Abuse was all about. These tasks included speaking freely about what your thoughts were on the subject, watching several videos about what some women have experienced and group work dealing with problem solving tasks.
The day was extremely interesting and gave a very good insight into this problem, which occurs through out Scotland.
Laura Scobie