PUPIL BULLETIN Thursday 26thOctober2017

Pupil Conference – S1-5 Students – Eco Schools There will be a pupil conference on Thursday 2 November during period 2. Could all S1-5 pupil council representatives please register with their period 2 teacher and then make their way to the staffroom? (KJG)

LOST PROPERTY DISPLAYWednesday 25 October 2017 to Friday 27 October 2017 in the Community Room (near the Canteen) All items will be disposed of after these dates

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 competition on 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.

Library Today and TomorrowThe Library will be closed to all pupils today and tomorrow. Back to usual on Monday.

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 come to a meeting on Tuesday October 31st in g13 please. If you are interested but cannot attend, please see Mr Kelly or Mr Mair

Brass Lessons - will resume with Mr Gray on Thursday 26th October. Please check the timetable in the department for your time. (HM)

Swing band rehearsals are on Thursday lunchtime, starts at 1.10 in Mrs Robertson’s room. All brass/woodwind welcome. (AR)

Elgin Academy Strings – Rehearsals will commence from Monday lunchtime in the music department, 1.05 start please. All string players welcome. (HM)

‘Wear it Pink’ for Breast Cancer - On the 27th of October the Elgin Academy fundraising committee are hoping to raise money for breast cancer. It will be a school uniform day, but with a touch of pink (e.g. pink accessories). We would love to see as many of you getting involved as possible and donating towards an important cause, with a suggested donation of £1. Donations should be given to your registration teacher on the day. (MM)

S1-S6 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITON - 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 Parents’ Evening Please note, the date for the S1 Parents’ Evening is Wed 8th Nov- not 11th as indicated in the letter home.

S3 - Drama Club Could all pupils who have previously been involved in the drama club and still wish to take part, attend a short meeting in B55 (Mrs MacDonald’s room) at 1.15 on Friday 27th October.

‘Friday Food and Faith’…….this club is open to S1 and S2, on Fridays from 1.10pm, in G41. It will take the form of games, video, short talk/discussion and of course some nibbles!

See Mr Reynolds for any further information. (PR)

S2 – Can the following pupils please see Mrs Munro about their S2 electives ASAP. Thanks

Claudia
Skye
Emilia
Rhys
Euan
Callum
Oliver
Niamh
Mollie
Mikey
Jake
Makenzie
Morgan
Michael
/ Spencer
Asher
Bernacka
Crossland
Donaghy
Finn
Garstang
Grant
Grierson
Hannah
Harwood
Hewitson
Lee
McLean
/ Sam
Gustavo
Calum
Stuart
Emma
Jason
Aiden
Glenn
Kieran
Mati
Elizabeth
Michael
Jamie
/ Munro
Pereira
Smith
Sneyd
Stewart
Stewart
Tolmie
Watson
Watson
Wellenger
Williamson
Young
Yule

S4-S6

S4 Assembly (Reg) – Pupils are to make their way to the assembly hall where they will be registered.

Library Study Pupils – Today and Tomorrow Please use study bases or see Mrs Grant/Mrs Munro for alternative accommodation.

S6 Sports Committee There will be a meeting in the PE classroom on Monday at 1.10pm. If you are unable to attend please let Mrs McDonald know. (MM)

SDS Careers Appointments with Gayna England, Room G42 - Thursday 26th October,

P1 - Chloe Nicol, S6P3 - Craig Lauder, S6P4 - Zak Duncan, S6 (20 minutes)

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

S5/6 Art pupils - Moray College will be running their Figure / Life drawing evening course for 12 weeks, starting on the 25th October. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone thinking of applying for any Further Education Art Courses that require a portfolio for their application / interview process. Please give your name to Mrs Templeton ASAP as spaces on this course go quickly.

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