HAVE A NICE WEEKEND

BUT S5 & S6 DON'T FORGET - PRELIMS NEXT WEEK

AND ONE OTHER THING.....

COME ON THE KILLIE!

                                                    TO VIEW THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN CLICK HERE.                           25.1.2012

SIR TOM HUNTER - ENTREPRENEURIAL CHALLENGE

David Hall, S2, represented the school at the Sir Tom Hunter Entrepreneurial Challenge Final which was held at East Ayrshire Council Chambers. David delivered an excellent presentation on his idea "The Handy Pack", which he designed as a solution to the long running problem of pupils having to ask their classmates or their teacher for a pencil. This innovative product would attach to your bag strap and would hold a pencil, rubber and a sharpener. David had visions of expanding this in the future to perhaps include a memory stick. The competition from other EA schools was fierce and the winning idea was Auchinleck Academy's MiMovie, a mobile phone application which recommended different movies to watch depending on your current mood. Well done David!  

Report & Pics - Mr McClurg/Mrs Hamilton                                                                                                                                24.1.2012

                             TO VIEW THE S5/S6 MUSIC PRACTICAL EXAM TIMETABLE CLICK HERE.           17.1.2012

S5 & S6 SUPPORTED STUDY STARTS THIS WEEK.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TIMETABLE.         16.1.2012

TO VIEW THE S5/S6 PRELIM TIMETABLE CLICK HERE.                                                          9.1.2012

   S5 & S6 PARENTS' AFTERNOON TOOK PLACE WEDNESDAY 11th JANUARY 4.30 TILL 7pm.   

 NEW TERM OF WEEKLY CLASSES BEGINS JANUARY 21st

 Scottish Youth Theatre's Spring term of drama classes (covering  drama, dance and creative movement) begins on January 21st and  runs  until 25th March. The classes will take place in Glasgow,  Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Places in each class are  limited and are  already going  fast.

 "With 35 years experience in delivering fun and engaging drama  workshops, Scottish Youth Theatre provides a creative atmosphere  within which to make friends, develop confidence and learn about  performing. If you’ve been to classes before, then you’ll know exactly  why they’re  such a fun way to spend the weekend."

 To see what is available and book a place online click here or call  0141 552 3988 for furtherinformation.                                             N. McI 9.1.2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

& ALL THE BEST FOR 2012
~
To all pupils, their families, all former pupils,

all staff, former members of staff and all friends of Kilmarnock Academy
~  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1.1.2012

SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Be all you can be.....Improve your fitness.....Make the most of your time at school.....Get organised ..... Ask more questions.....Answer more questions.....Be prepared.....Pack your bag the night before.....Eat healthy for at least some of the time.....Drink less cola and more water.....Be punctual ..... Remember to do your homework.....Don't make up excuses .....Be honest to yourself and others ..... When you arrive at class, get your books out and quietly read over last day's work.....Develop your ability to see things from the viewpoint of others.....Be polite and courteous.....Earn respect.....Try hard all of the time.....Produce your very best work all of the time.....Read more, Facebook less.....Be selective in your TV viewing.....Get involved in a school club or team.....Help and support others.....Become a better listener ..... Use your note-taking skills more in class ..... Treat others the way you would like to be treated .....  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  N. McI 30.12.2011

 CONGRATULATIONS TO FORMER PUPIL, IAN MIRFIN - BBC SPORTS UNSUNG HERO 2011

Congratulations to husband and wife team, Ian Mirfin and Janice Eaglesham, who won the BBC Sports Unsung Hero award for 2011 at the Sports Personality of the Year show last night. The Unsung Hero award which is now in its ninth year, recognises outstanding contributions and commitment by those who give up their own time to provide others with encouragement, enjoyment and greater access to sport within local communities. The couple were presented with the award by England footballer Michael Owen.

Ian was at Kilmarnock Academy in the seventies and is still good friends with one of his classmates in those days - our own Mr Taylor. Over the years Ian has occasionally participated in our staff five-a-side games on Fridays at 3.30.

Ian and Janice formed the Red Star Athletics Club in Glasgow 21 years ago to help promote the sporting development of disabled athletes. Over the years they have trained more than 150 disabled athletes, many of whom have enjoyed great success in international and Olympic competition.

On receiving the award Ian, who works as a staff development officer with South Lanarkshire Council, said: "I'm a bit shocked and stunned....Thanks to BBC Scotland for the support, it's resulted in more coverage of disability sport. We know many other people who are involved to a greater extent than us and this is an award for volunteers everywhere." For those who know Ian, such a humble and modest response will come as no surprise.
                                                                                                                    N McIlvanney 23.12.2011

 CHRISTMAS PARCELS CAMPAIGN

The XL Princes Trust group delivered Christmas parcels to the local elderly people in Mill Court on Thursday 22nd December. The parcels contained items such as soup, rice, ham, tuna, sweeties, biscuits and cakes. We delivered 27 parcels and people were very thankful and quite emotional when they received them. It is a regular thing we do every year at Christmas and it has always been a success. We have even got to know the elderly people in the area very well.

Thank you to all the people who participated from the XL group and to the people who brought in items for the parcels.The application lets you build your exam timalso pro
Report by Shanie Doogan S4                                                     22.12.2011

MR PATERSON'S

K.A. NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2011 - CLICK HERE

KILMARNOCK FC AT KILMARNOCK ACADEMY

On a recent visit to Kilmarnock Academy, Killie manager Kenny Shiels provided a large group of KA pupils with a truly inspirational team talk which covered such topics as pursuing personal goals, taking pride in your local community and the importance of teamwork. Kenny gave thoughtful answers to a whole range of questions and cited the great George Best as being his own boyhood hero and inspiration. Those who did not know who George Best was (and there were a few!) were directed to former pupil Hugh McIlvanney's piece Best Years of Our Lives which happens to feature on our own school website. Kenny was accompanied by Alex Pursehouse who gave an insight into the demands placed on players at a modern football club. We would like to thank Kenny and Alex for their visit and their talk. Of course, the best way to thank them is to go along to Rugby Park whenever there is a home game and support your local team!                                                                                                               N McIlvanney 20.12.2011