Community Web Links

 "The day the child realizes that all  adults are imperfect, he becomes an  adolescent; the day he forgives  them, he becomes an adult; the day  he forgives himself, he becomes  wise"
   Alden Nowlan

 "Teenagers are people who act like  babies if they're not treated like  adults."
   Mad Magazine

 "You're only young once, but you  can be immature forever."
   Larry Andersen

 We have not passed that subtle line  between childhood and adulthood  until we move from the passive  voice to the active voice -- that is,  until we stop saying "It got lost,"  and say "I lost it."
   Sydney J Harris

 "It is only because of problems that  we grow mentally and spiritually."
   M. Scott Peck

 "A grownup is a child with layers  on."   
   Woody Harrelson

 "You have to do your own growing  no matter how tall your grandfather  was."
    Abraham Lincoln

Our Guidance Team:

Mr Richardson, Mr Rigg, Mrs Kulma, Mr Howie, Mrs Devlin, Mrs Mackenzie, Mrs Forsyth, Mr Cowan, Miss Findlay, Mrs McLintock. You can find out more about our Guidance team by clicking here.

Pupil Support During Extended Absence
If your son or daughter is likely to be off school for an extended period of time and you would like to prevent tham from falling behind with their work, we have special arrangements in place for pupil support during extended absence. If you would like such assistance then contact your child's Guidance teacher on 01563 525509. You can find out more about this topic at our Pupil Support During Absence page.

ADVICE & SUPPORT ON PARENTING ISSUES

HEALTH & DRUG-RELATED ISSUES
Childrens Health & Agencies - This site has a comprehensive list of ailments and conditions and provides you with extensive information on how to recognise and treat the symptoms of these.

Parent Zone - This site covers a range of Parenting issues including drugs. It also links to The Facts of Drugs: A Parent's Guide (in pdf format) and Drugs: what Every Parent Should Know (also in pdf format). These booklets provide parents with facts about drugs as well as advice on how to recognise the symptoms and where to go for help on drugs-related matters. To read these documents, you can download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader at the link above.

Young Scot - This site is aimed at teenagers and provides a variety of articles, offers and advice for young scots. It can also be a useful area to browse and see what young people's interests are today, since they no longer play chessies and swap scraps.

The Site - Youth Net - This site is geared towards young people in the 16 to 25 age bracket and, as a result, deals with ALL of the main issues that young adults are interested in. It has a bold and frank approach to the topics it covers but that allows parents to view these issues more from the perspective of youth.

D-2K get the drugs low-down - This is another site geared towards young people and has a wealth of information on everything from alcohol to tranquillisers. Obviously the information included here is also of real use to parents who wish to further their knowledge of drugs and the danger they pose.
Kids' Health - Extensive US site devoted to the health of children and teens. It has lots of up-to-date information about growth, food & fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments. It also has health games, How The Body Works animations, the KidsVote health poll, and more.
Parental Misuse of Alcohol & Drugs - This page provides the findings of a study into the effects of parental substance misuse - both alcohol and drugs - on children.

 

 

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO STUDY
K.A. English (Advice to Parents) - Although the advice here is aimed mainly at making improvements in English, a lot of it is relevant to other subjects and to studying in general.
Study Environment Analysis - This site looks at the factors that you should take into account when trying to create a location and conditions to study successfully. Many of them you will be aware of already, but this site helps you to focus on a range of factors influencing effective study in an organized and methodical way.

Study Tips - This site provides a lot of sound advice on improving study technique.
Increasing Motivation - As well as dealing with how to increase motivation, this site also provides guidance on how to plan study time and various other aspects of Study Skills.

Motivation - This is part of the Student Support Services at Charles Sturt University. It provides a number of links to Motivation resources.

Framework For Intervention - This Birmingham City Council site explains all about Framework for Intervention. This is an initiative aimed at tackling concerns about students' behaviour which has been piloted in some East Ayrshire schools, including Kilmarnock Academy.

ADVICE ON HOW TO BEAT THE BULLIES
Anti-Bullying - Advice for Parents - This site answers some of the questions that families often ask about bullying and provides advice about what to do if a young person is worried about bullying at school.
Stopping the bully - This is a part of the Guildford Grammar School site and provides some useful advice for parents. Although there will be many cultural and socio-economic differences between Kilmarnock and Guildford, the problem of bullying is a universal one and the information and advice provided is relevant to Kilmarnock Academy.

ANGER MANAGEMENT AND STRESS
Controlling Anger -- Before It Controls You - This is part of the American Psychological Association site but it is aimed at members of the public rather than psychologists. Consequently, it has minimum jargon and maximum accessibility.
Anger Management Techniques - This is another American site and has an ANGRY PARENTS section (the link is at the bottom of the main page).

Stress Management and Emotional Wellness - If you go to the links page on this site you will find loads of useful stuff (as well as some less useful items). Go forth and explore!
That Money Show - Making Change - This site provides some useful ideas on how to cut back on your spending and a few suggestions on how to supplement yor income.
Mind Tools - E L L How to Master Stress - This a well-organized site that examines a complex topic in clear and identifiable steps.

SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
Childcare Link - This site provides national and local childcare information. It helps you to find out information and contacts for pre-school playgroups and out-of-school care in your area.
Lone Parents' HelpDesk - This site provides information for lone parents. Topics covered include counselling for lone parents, childrens' books, childcare, money matters and work-related issues.
Mumsnet - This is packed with a range of topics, issues and practical advice for mums. Check it out.
Fathers Network - A lot of information and support for fathers.
Practical Parenting Advice - This site is a free one-stop resource for parents wanting tips and support on child behaviour, development and family relationships.
UKparents - Your parenting lifeline - This is a huge site with masses of information, advice and support on everything from pregnancy to Grandparents. This site is well worth a visit.
Scotland Parent Zone - Another good site, based in Scotland, with lots of information and advice. The site is well laid out and it is easy to find the topics you are interested in.
Parent Soup - An online magazine-type resource for parents which is well worth a visit.
Babyworld - A lot of information and advice on babies and being a new parent.
Babysitters and "home alone" children - This Central Scotland Police page answers the following: Is there a minimum age for a babysitter to look after a child? and at what age can children be legally left at home alone?
Employment of Children - This Central Scotland Police page lists the rules relating to the employment of children.


BENEFITS INFORMATION AND ADVICE FOR PARENTS
DWP - A to Z of Benefits and Services
Income Support in Scotland
Scottish Youth issues Unit
Students' Awards Agency Scotland

N. McIlvanney 2004