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                                 Pupil Bulletin      Bulletin des Eleves     Schülerbekanntmachung

1. End of term arrangements (Mrs Ford)
School closes at 1 pm tomorrow. The dining hall will be open from 12.30 pm for pupils entitled to free school meals. Your teacher will release you to go to the dining hall.

2. Holidays (Mrs Ford)
Have a great summer holiday. We will see you back in school, on time and in uniform, on Wednesday 16th August.

3. Prefects (Mrs Ford)
S6 pupils who wish to be prefects must have a blazer. You will be informed during the summer if you have been selected as a prefect and you should make arrangements to acquire a blazer. The school can lease one to you. See Mrs McCulloch in the school office for details of the system.

4. European Day of Languages – Tuesday 26 September 2006 (Advance Notice)(Mrs Stables)
The Modern Languages Department are organising a major event to celebrate the European Day of Languages. At break and lunch time Europeans foods will be on sale and there will be free entertainment at lunchtime. All French classes will be held in the hall where you will take part in various different activities. We are looking for volunteers to take part in the celebration by singing (or miming along to) a foreign song. If you like to dress up and perform, and would like to be part of the entertainment, come and see Mrs Stables in the Modern Languages Department. If anyone has any French, German, Spanish, Italian flags or posters or any items of clothing which would be suitable for dressing up eg berets, scarves, stripy t-shirts (stereotypes are us!!), we would be very grateful if you could lend them to us for the day. Your French teachers will keep you informed!

5. Computers for schools vouchers – Tesco (Miss Paton)
Remember to keep collecting vouchers over the holidays, bring them in to your register teacher on your return.

6. Metro Prize Winners (Mr Howie)
Congratulations to the following pupils who will each receive two free day passes for M&D's at Strathclyde Park . Duncan Burnett, 1B and Scott Wilson, 2B

Happy holidays!

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You must take the test before 28 September 2006.

2. Prefects (Mrs Ford)
S6 pupils wishing to volunteer as prefects should add their names to the list outside Mrs Ford's office. You will be accepted as a prefect if your behaviour and attendance have been satisfactory.

3. Metro Prize Winners (Mr Howie)
Congratulations to the following pupils who will each receive two free day passes for M & D's at Strathclyde Park – Natalie Robertson, 3B, Chloe Manson, 2S and Kyle Jenkins 4F1

4. Metro – prize draw (Mr Howie)
Buy at least one “healthy” item of food or drink each day this week from the metro and you will automatically be entered in our free prize draw. Three lucky winners will each receive two day passes for M&D's at Strathclyde Park to use during the summer holidays.

7. Trips to Alton Towers (S3,4,5,6) and Strathclyde Park on Wednesday 28 th June (Mr Kerr)
There will be a meeting for those going to Alton Towers at 9.05 am on Tuesday 27 th June – Strathclyde Park meeting will be at 10 am on Tuesday 27 th June. Both meetings will be in the assembly hall. Pupils will be issued with a sheet containing details of the trip. This will be proof of attendance at the meeting.

                                 Pupil Bulletin      Bulletin des Eleves     Schülerbekanntmachung

1. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to all pupils at the prizegiving on Monday evening and thank you to the performers. It was an excellent evening for everyone.

2. Uniform (Mrs Ford)
A number of pupils appear not to be in uniform. There will be spot checks next week. Senior pupils will be sent home if not in uniform.

3. Lockers (Mrs Dunachie)
If you want the use of a locker this session come to the assembly hall on Thursday 15 th June period 1 – lockers cost only £4.00 for the whole year, a bargain.

4. Lost camera (L.Hogg for Alison Cochrane)
I lost my disposable camera at the prom It had all my prom pictures on it. It was yellow and green. If anyone found it could they return it to Mrs Hogg. Room B9. Thanks.

7. S4 Pupils (Mrs Hamilton)
Placements from the Careers Scotland list will be advertised at PSE this week. Pupils are welcome to apply for up to 2 jobs. Only apply for 2 if you are genuinely interested in both. Remember an application form does not mean you have the job. I will select one candidate from all the applications. Pupils who have handed in self found forms should speak to me regarding the latest their application.

8. S6 pupils (Mrs Hamilton)
All pupils in the new S6 should meet in the assembly hall at 10.20 am on Wednesday 14 th June. There will be a presentation from Mrs Murphy (Enterprise Development Officer) about a work shadowing competition. Mrs Hamilton will also give final details about the Business Dynamics Conference which is being held on Thursday and Friday the 15 th and 16 th June at Glacier Vandervell, Hurlford Road , Kilmarnock . Please bring any outstanding parental consent forms to the hall with you on Wednesday.

9. Piano Recital (Mr Ramsay)
Richard Meyrick, a professional Concert Pianist will be visiting the school on Wednesday 21 st June. The recital starts at 7 pm tickets priced £3 for adults and £2 for concessions available from reception or Mr Ramsay in the Music Department.

10. Metro – prize draw (Mr Howie)
Buy at least one “healthy” item of food or drink each day this week from the metro and you will automatically be entered in our free prize draw. Three lucky winners will each receive two day passes for M&D's at Strathclyde Park to use during the summer holidays.

11. Indoor ski-ing (Mr O'Brien)
Anyone interested in a trip to X-scape the indoor ski/snowboarding place in Glasgow on the Monday of the last week of term please contact Mr O'Brien or Miss Wallace by Friday 16 th June. Price will be approximately £20 + the bus.

12. Technical Department models (Miss Paton)
All S1/2 classes as well as S3/4 craft and design classes – could you please collect all outstanding models from the technical department before Thrusday 15 th June at 3.30 pm. Any uncollected models will become firewood after this date.

13. Sports (Mrs Hamilton)
The following pupils were successful in the Kilmarnock Academy Sports Championships and they will have their medals present in the Triple P Award ceremonies next week.

14. Troon Junior Open Golf (Mr Bryden)
Tuesday 1 st August 2006 – for entry info see Mr Bryden in PE Department.

15. France/Belgium Trip – June 2007 (Mr Reid)
Those pupils who have not paid the second deposit of £40 for the trip must bring it in before the end of term.

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1. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
Once again, congratulations to all prize and certificate winners. Please make sure you hand in your prize to the school office. All prize and certificate winners must attend the rehearsal on Monday 12 June at period 5. If you cannot come to rehearsal you must see Mr Partridge or there will be no seat for you at prizegiving.

2. Dance Summer School (Mrs Ford)
Please see the notice at Reception if you are interested in this.

3. S4 Work Experience – September 2006 (Mrs Hamilton)
Self found places – I can take no more self found places at the moment. If this position changes I will let you know.

Strathclyde Police – If you want to apply for work experience with Strathclyde Police, see me as soon as possible, for an application.

4. SQA certificates (Mr Stewart)
Any pupil in classes 4/5/6 who has recently changed their address and not informed the school office, or who will change their address between now and August, should update this information with Mrs Armstrong in the school office. This will ensure that their SQA certificate is delivered to the correct address.

5. World Cup Competition (Mr Kerr)
Raise money for the school fund by displaying your knowledge of the beautiful game. Fill in your sheet and hand it in at reception, at intervals and lunchtimes on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of this week. Closing time for entries is 3.30 pm on Friday as the first game starts at 5.00 pm. Why not raise more money by getting extra sheets so that dads, granddads, mums and grannies can have a chance of winning the fabulous first prize of £50.

6. World cup draw (Mrs Hollywood)
A small group of S2 pupils have arranged a draw for the World Cup. Teams cost £1 – three prizes. See Mrs Hollywood for further details.

7. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
Details of an all day chess competition in Stewart on Sunday 11 th June and of a two hour competition in Troon on Sunday 9 th July can be obtained from Mr McCormick.

8. Lockers (Mrs Dunnachie)
Anyone who wants the use of a locker this session should come to the assembly hall on Friday 9 th June period 1. The cost is still the same £4.00 per year, a bargain.

9. Alton Towers Trip – Wednesday 28 th June (Mr Kerr)
The following pupils must see Mr Kerr as soon as possible.

Ola Smith, 3D, Rachael McCartney, 5S, Ross Jarvie, 5F, Nicola Cook, 4B1, Dale McInroy, 4D,

Liam Baillie, 4W, Jamie Young, 5W, Jonathon Gough, 5W

10. Mystery announcement (Mr Kerr)
The following pupils should see Mr Kerr as soon as possible.

Reece Doogan, S2, Lee Hardie, S2, Kimberley McAllister, S2, Gary McClay, S2. Robbie McFarlane, S2, Hayley Mullen, S2, James Cunningham, S2, Jamie Shennan, S2, Darriol McBride, S2, David Wilson, S3

11. Congratulations (Miss Findlay)
Congratulations to Sophie Mulholland who won the Gold Medal at the Summer Comeptition in Acrobatics gymnastics in a mixed pair at grade 2. Excellent achievement as she has only been involved in acrobatics for a year.

12. Extra curricular acrobatics gymnastics (Miss Findlay)
Classes will commence in August. Day of the week is flexible so any pupils interested speak to Miss Findlay in B1.

13. Asdan xl awards (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to the following pupils for achieving the awards.

Silver – Gavin Spence, Elizabeth Ann Dorrans, Stacey McAvoy, Billy Hardie, Genna Cunningham.

Bronze – Sara Calderwood, Mark Rodger, Billy Barclay, Steven Ward, David Blair, Gordon Paterson, Taylor Campbell, Kerry Anne Wilson, Gemma Reid.

1. Prize and certificate winners (Mrs Ford)
The list of prize and certificate winners will be on display from Thursday. You can check it on the website also. Prize winners must report to the school office to collect the money to buy a book. All prize and certificate winners must attend the prizegiving rehearsal on Monday 12 June at periods 5 and 6 in the Assembly Hall. The prizegiving is in the evening of Monday 12 June. Well done to everyone who has been awarded a prize or certificate.

2. Litter (Mrs Ford)
Please put all litter in the bins provided. Anyone seen dropping litter will be punished. If you drop litter into the grounds of the academy apartments you will be severely punished. Think of the environment – put litter in bins!

3. Engineering apprenticeships (Mrs Ford)
Anyone interested in this area should look at www.scottishengineering.org.uk . As well as information on apprenticeships there is a competition to win an iPOD.

4. Golf cup (Mr Bryden)
Anyone wishing to enter the school golf cup which will take place in June must give their names to Mr Bryden by Friday 2 nd June. No late entries will be accepted!

5. University Open Days (Mrs Hamilton)
University Open Days – information comes in regarding open days at colleges and universities all over the UK . If you want information regarding open days at a specific college or university, I may be able to help you. Remember web sites should give this information too.

1. Tennis(Mr Bryden)
Tennis will be on offer as an extra-curricular activity. This will start this week on Thursday after school.

2. S1/2 Championships(Mrs Hamilton)
S1 and S2 Championships will take place on Wednesday 24th May. Pupils taking part should have an invitation which they should give to their register teacher. The weather forecast is awful so as well as warm clothing, pupils require a change of clothes. They should also bring a still drink and a snack.

The Championship finals and inter-house relays will take place on Thursday the 25th May. The buses will leave Elmbank Drive at 1.30pm(NOTE EARLIER TIME). Pupils will be dismissed from field.

3. Summer School(Mr Bryden)
For information on Summer School Activities in Dance, Drama, Art&Design and Music, come to the PE Department where a poster is displayed and application forms are available. Thanks

4. Congratulations (Mr O'Brien)
Congratulations to the U14's football team who won the Kilmarnock and District Cup last Thursday against the Grange. Well done boys.
There will be a photo opportunity this Thursday lunchtime at 1.15pm for the Kilmarnock Standard. Please bring your medals with you and meet in L5. Your mentor,guru and coach. Mr O'Brien.

5. Chess Club(Mr McCormick)
Congratulations to Rian Hood 3S who is this year's Chess Champion.

Congratulations too, to John Shaw a member many many years ago, who has just qualified for the title of Grandmaster, the fifth Scot ever to do so.

The chess club will resume in September.

6. Brass Band(Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to the members of the brass band who performed so well at Dunblane Hydro last week.

1. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
In the near future the list of prizewinners will be posted. When it goes up please check for your name and follow the instructions about what to do. Remember, we award prizes and certificates for merit, attendance and effort so it is always worth checking for your name.

2. S3 Championships (Mrs Hamilton)
Thursday 18 th May. The weather forecast is not good for the week so there has been a change to the arrangements.

The Championship will begin at P1/2 in the Games Hall with High Jump.

P3/4 will be at field regardless of the weather so bring change of clothes. In the event of rain the hurdles will be cancelled but the other events will go ahead.

Pupils who wish to enter should see their PE teacher on Tuesday/Wednesday for an invitation which should be passed to their register teacher.

1. Study leave (Mrs Ford)
Study leave begins for S5/S6 pupils on Thursday 11 May. This means you may study at home on Thursday if you prefer. At all times during study leave you can come into school to study or for help.

2. Exams (Mrs Ford)
Good luck to all senior pupils sitting exams. We wish you all the best.

3. School leavers (Mrs Ford)
Best wishes to all pupils leaving school after the exams. Good luck for the future.

4. Work experience (Mrs Hamilton)
I have been asked for extra copies of the application form for work experience. I have passed a few copies to your PSE teacher so ask them on Thursday. When you are returning these forms bring them to the PE Department at registration. It is not sensible to hand them to me on the way to field for example when I have 101 things to carry and put in my pockets.

5. Sports Championships 2006 (Mrs Hamilton)
S3 – Thursday 18 th May S1 and S2 – Wednesday 24 th May

Final – Thursday 25 th May

Invitations will be given out to pupils who have worked hard during the athletics block and whose behaviour is deemed suitable to last a whole day of Championship events.

6. University Open Days (Mrs Hamilton)
Stevenson College , Edinburgh – 8 th June 2006

Legal Experience Taster Day

Northumbria University – 21 st June 2006-05-09 University of Abertay – 28 th June 2006-05-09 Note that all colleges and universities have their own websites and all the relevant information can be found there.

7. S2 Football (Mr O'Brien)
Could all members of the S2 football team meet at 1.15 pm on Wednesday in Room L5 to discuss the team for the Kilmarnock Cup Final.

8. Music Success (Mr Ramsay)
Congratulations to Fiona Grant (S5) who gained 3 rd Place in the Vocal Section of the World Burns Federation National Competition. This is a superb achievement. Well done to Fiona for representing Kilmarnock Academy and Ayrshire at this event.

Congratulations to Gregor Keachie for gaining 1 st place as part of the duet that won the Brass Duets competition at the Ayrshire Music Festival and for third place in the Trumpet/Cornet/Flugel Horn Div. B class at the same festival.

9. Reading for Gold Scheme(Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Carlo Facchini, Alexander Gibson and Misha Reid of 1S1, and Craig Love of 1S2 who have gained their Bronze Awards of the Reading for Gold Scheme. Well done!

10. Congratulations (Mrs Miller)
Congratulations to Fraser Kerr, S2 who has been chosen to play for the U14 Ayrshire squad in golf and also is a member of the Scottish Golf Academy U16 squad.

Congratulations are also due to Lewis Gallacher in S2 who plays in U15 Ayrshire and U15 Scotland squads in badminton.

Congratulations to Stuart Gallacher who has been chosen to play in the U16 Scottish Basketball squad and is going to Andorra at the end of July and Barcelona in June to play in the U16's Promotions Cup. Well done to all boys.

11. Summer Trips – Strathclyde Park and Alton Towers (Mr Kerr)
The following pupils have not yet paid for the second instalment of the trip. Failure to pay will result in withdrawal from the trip.

1. SQA exams (Mrs Ford)
The official SQA examinations have now started. The corridor at the assembly hall is closed to pupils from now on. Please use the playground instead. Thank you.

2. Prom (Mrs Hollywood)
Full payment for tickets must be made by Friday 5 th May. All pupils must return a signed contract for their place to be confirmed.

3. Young Scot (Mr Howie )
NHS Health Scotland is working in partnership with Young Scot to look at a new approach to make sure that young people in Scotland have access to accurate health information online.

We want to hear from you about:

•  Your views on health information online

•  How you use the Internet to find the information you need

•  What are your favourites sites?

•  How often do you use the Internet?

•  What kind of health information do you think is important?

Everyone who fills in our survey completely will be entered into a prize draw. You can choose from an iPod Shuffle, a Nintendo DS, or a digital camera. Just make sure you answer all the questions and then give us you email address at the end! www.youngscot.org/surveys/?a=d&s=137&sr=242&id=267

4. Apprenticeships in the Motor Industry (Mr Richardson)
Any pupils in S4, S5, S6 interested in an Apprenticeship in the Motor Industry see me for further details.

5. Metro Promotions (Mr Howie)
During week beginning 8 th May – Take advantage of this offer.

All food at the Deli - ½ price

6. Congratulations (Mr Howie)
Congratulations to Sophie O'Neill, 2S who represented the county at the recent Tennis County Championships in Solihull . Well done.

7. Strathclyde Park and Alton Towers Trip – Wednesday 28 th June (Mr Kerr)
The remainder of the payment - £18 for Alton Towers and £7 for Strathclyde Park must be paid by Friday 5 th May. Payment can be made at lunchtime at reception on Wednesday 3 rd , Thursday 4 th and Friday 5 th May. Failure to pay by this date could leave to places, buses etc being cancelled.

1. S4 pupils (Mrs Ford)
Good luck to all S4 pupils going on exam leave from Friday. We hope you do well in your exams. Remember:

•  Be in school 10 minutes before the start time

•  Bring your card with your candidate number

•  Sit in the correct seat

•  Leave mobile phones and other electrical devices at home.

   Good luck!

2. School leavers (Mrs Ford)
To any S4 pupils now leaving school, we wish you all the very best for the future. When you make your first million remember your old school!

3. Non-uniform day (Mrs Ford)
Friday 28 th April is a non-uniform day in aid of school funds. You must pay £1 to your register teacher to receive a label which allows you not to wear uniform. Remember – no football tops, bare stomachs or clothes which are too short or too revealing.

4. Prizegiving (Office)
Could all pupils who received a trophy at prizegiving last year please return them to the school office as soon as possible. Thank you.

5. Outward Bound Course (Mr Bryden)
S5 pupils who are interested in the outward bound course must return their completed application forms by the end of the day on Friday 28 th April.

6. Strathclyde Park and Alton Towers Trip – Wednesday 28 th June (Mr Kerr)
The remainder of the payment - £18 for Alton Towers and £7 for Strathclyde Park must be paid by Friday 5 th May. Payment can be made at lunchtime at reception on Wednesday 3 rd , Thursday 4 th and Friday 5 th May. Failure to pay by this date could leave to places, buses etc being cancelled.

7. Pupil Council Meeting – Friday 28 th April – P4 (Mr Howie)
All pupil council members listed below should attend a meeting in the conference room on Friday 28 th April at P4.

8. S3/4 France/Belgium Trip – June 2007 (Mr Reid)
Due to the high demand for places on the above trip we are nine pupils over the maximum number allowed. To reduce the numbers, conduct cards, punishment exercises and latecoming will be taken into account when deciding the final list. If we are still above the required number then names will be drawn to decide. This will be done next session round about December. Anyone who is not allowed to go for whatever reason will have their money refunded. The next payment of £40 is due after the Standard Grade Exams – Friday 9 th June.

9. SQA Items (Mr Stewart)
Seat Numbers

The number of the seat you have been allocated for each particular exam that you are sitting will be posted three days before the exam, on the windows of room L5. You can check your seat number, and note it on your timetable from the playground area between the Cycle Shed and the School Office. The first seat numbers will be posted by Thursday at lunchtime.

Address

In order that your results certificate is posted to the correct address, please check the name and address on your personal SQA timetable. If there is any error then inform Mrs Armstrong in the School Office immediately so that a correction can be made. If you will be moving house before the certificates will be posted out please inform Mrs Armstrong of your new address.

1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school. We hope you had a good holiday.

2. SQA exams (Mrs Ford)
All S4,S5 and S6 pupils should now be working very hard for examinations. Real effort now will improve results.

3. Interesting website (Mrs Ford)
If you are interested in a career in science, technology or education take a look at www.baesystems.com/education .

4. Easter Bunny Competition (Prom Committee)
Congratulations to Mrs Young who won the chocolate bunny. No-one guessed the bunny's name was George – all entries were put in to a hat and the winning entry drawn by Alison Munro, 2W2.

5. Summer camps (Mr Bryden)
Any S4,5,6 pupils interested in information on residential summer camps focusing on outdoor education activities please attend a meeting at interval on Thursday 20 th April in the girls gym.

6. Orienteering courses (Mr Bryden)
If anyone is interested in joining the Ayrshire Orienteering Club come and see Mr Bryden for contact information.

7. Young Sports Person Awards Scheme (Mr Bryden)
Anyone who is performing of county, regional or national level in a sport come and see Mr Bryden for information on this scheme.

8. Work Experience 2006/07 (Mrs Hamilton)
Application forms are available for present S3 pupils to do work experience next session. If interested see Mrs Hamilton.

9. College Courses (Mrs Hamilton)
The following courses are being offered at Langside College in Glasgow .

NQ Sports Studies HNC/HND in Sports Coaching with Development of Sport

HNC/HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise

See Mrs Hamilton for further details

10 . PE Activities (Mr Bryden)
A timetable of activities running in/relating to the PE department will be displayed on the noticeboard as you enter the department. Keep an eye out for new activities arriving for term 3.

11. Strathclyde Park and Alton Towers trips – Wednesday 28 th June (Mr Kerr)
The remainder of the payment - £18.00 for Alton Towers and £7 for Strathclyde Park must be paid by Friday 5 th May. Payment can be made at lunchtime at Reception on Wednesday 3 rd Thursday 4 th and Friday 5 th May. Failure to pay by this date could leave to places, buses etc being cancelled.

1. End of term arrangements (Mrs Ford)
School closes at 2.30 pm on Friday and re-opens for pupils on Wednesday 19 April.

2. Exam timetables for S4/5/6 (Mrs Ford)
Any senior pupil who missed the short assembly on Monday this week may collect an SQA timetable from the school office.

3. Easter Activity afternoon – Thursday 30 th March (Mr Kerr)
Pupils in 1st , 2nd and 3rd year who have qualified will get consent forms at registration on Wednesday 29th March. The only time now available for pupils to sign up for an activity is at 10.55 am on Thursday 30th March in the assembly hall. Pupils must bring consent forms and the money at this time. The activities available are:

4. Supported Study – S4,5,6 – English Easter School (Mr Reid)
The supported study schedule for Thursday 6 April has been brought forward to Wednesday 5 April. Mr Reid will be available for Supported Study on Tuesday 4 th April and Wednesday 5 th April. Tuesday's timetable is as published and remains as before. Wednesday's will be as follows:

9.30 – 10.30 – Int 11 English 10.30 – 11.30 – Higher 11.30. – 12.30 – Standard Grade

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

5. Modern Apprenticeship in Tourism – Thomson Travel Agents (Mr Richardson)
Any senior pupils S5/6 interested in a career in Tourism please note that there will be a vacancy in the summer for an
Apprenticeship with Thomson Travel. If you are age to leave and interested please see Mr Richardson as soon as possible for details

6. Pupil Council – S3 Representatives (Mr Howie)
Two new S3 pupil representatives are required for the Pupil Council. Names to Mr Howie by Friday 31 st March.

7. S1 Lochgoilhead Trip (Mr Richardson)
All pupils note that there will be a meeting for all S1 pupils going to Lochgoilhead in May 2006. The meeting will be immediately after registration on Friday 28 th April. All must attend to finalise details for trip.

8. Easter Egg Trail (Dr Neilson)
Congratulations to Lewis Campbell, 2B1, Rachel Kelly 1B, and Sean Porteous, 1S2 who followed the Easter Egg Trail and solved all the clues correctly. They win a large Easter egg. Small Easter eggs were given to each participant.

9. Royal Mail Apprenticeship (Mr Richardson)
Want to be a Postie! Any pupils interested in a Royal Mail Apprenticeship please see Mr Richardson for details.

10. Raffle prizes (Miss McKee)
Some prizes from the raffle on the night of the fashion show have not been claimed. If anyone knows the following people please see Miss McKee in the art department as soon as possible – Louise Hunter, Alison Wilson and Mr D Sloan.

Have a great Easter holiday and don't overdose on Easter eggs!

2. Easter activities afternoon – Thursday 30 th March 2006 (Mr Kerr)
Pupils who achieve distinction and merit certificates in the latest block of the Triple “P” Awards, qualify to take part in these activities.

Pupils can sign up and pay their money at lunchtime in reception on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th March.

4. Gymnastics (Miss Findlay)
Gymnastics class starting again after the Easter holidays on a Monday 3.45 – 4.45 pm. All year groups – new members always welcome. Class starts on Monday 24 th April. If you are planning to attend please give your name to Miss Findlay (HE).

5. Pupil Success (Mrs Auld)
Congratulations to Fiona Grant who was awarded 1 st place in S5/6 singing section of the Burns Federation Schools Competition held in Mauchline last weekend.

6. Instrumental Concert (Mr Ramsay)
Instrumental Concert is on Wednesday 29th March 2006 at 7.30. Ticket prices £3 and £2 concession.

7. Reading for Gold Scheme (Dr Neilson)
Congratulations to Jordan Reilly and Sharon Sloan of 1B for gaining their Reading for Gold Bronze Award and to Lucy Gordon and Ailie Mcknight also of 1B for gaining their Reading for Gold Silver. Well done!

8. Thank you (Mrs Lightbown)
The Art and Design Department would like to thank all the young jewellery designers and their models for all their hard work. The jewellery fashion was a great success. Extended thanks to Miss McKee and Gilly Langton who organised such a great event. The music department provided a brilliant atmosphere with Ross Mackie and the Jazz Band illustrating the talent of pupils in this school.

2. Lunchtime detention (Mrs Ford)
We have started a system of lunchtime detention for pupils who misbehave at lunchtimes, either in school or in the town, and for not handing in punishment exercises. So, remember

•  Behave well at lunchtimes

•  Hand in punishment exercises – you should not get these in the first place!

3. Industrial Awareness Day – Thursday 9 th March (Mrs Hamilton)
All S3 pupils are involved in this. Pupils should come to school as normal, wearing uniform and register as usual. At 9.05 am S3 pupils should go to the Assembly Hall. The timing of the day is slightly different from normal and a free lunch is available. Register teachers have lists of pupils' group – a copy of all groups are on the PE Department windows.

5. Triple “P” summer trips – Wednesday 28 th June (Mr Kerr)
Alton Towers – full cost £38 – Strathclyde Park – full cost £15

Pupils are reminded that deposits of £20 for Alton Towers and £8 for Strathclyde Park must be paid at lunchtime in the assembly hall on Tuesday 14 th , Wednesday 15 th and Thursday 16 th March. Parental consent forms must also be brought with deposits.

6. Jewellery fashion show (Miss McKee)
The art and design department are hosting a jewellery fashion show on Monday 20 th March which is the evening of the P7 open night. We are going to showcase some of the work created by S1/2 and our higher art and design candidates. We are planning to have a raffle to raise funds for the department. If anyone could provide any of these prizes we would be extremely grateful. These could include unwanted Christmas gifts or even prizes from local businesses or shops (if anyone has any contacts). If you can help please see Miss McKee in the Art Department . Thank you.

7. S1 No smoking quiz – arrangements – Wednesday 8 th March (Mr Howie)
The following S1 classes should proceed to A6 at the times indicated below to compete the above quiz:

1B – 1.40 pm – 2.10 pm 1D2 – 2.10 pm – 2.35 pm 1S2 – 2.35 pm – 3.05 pm

Big prizes awarded to winning class. Please arrive promptly.

8. S2 Football (Mr O'Brien)
Meeting this Friday at 1 pm to pick the team for a game against Grange next week.

9. Library at lunchtime (Mr Kerr)
The library is available to all year groups at lunchtime from 1.20 pm – 1.40 pm. However, on days when it is overcrowded certain year groups will have priority and others may be asked to leave. The priorities are:

1 st year – Monday and Tuesday 2 nd year – Wednesday and Thursday

3 rd and 4th years – Friday 5 th and 6 th years – everyday

If it is not your day(s) you may have to leave.

www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/bursaries . The deadline for applications is 30 June 2006.

2. Ski Trip to Aviemore (Mr O'Brien)
Meeting in L5 – Thursday 1 pm. You must attend this meeting.

5. World Book Day (Dr. Neilson)
World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday March the 2 nd . Every pupil will receive a £1 book token via his/her English teacher to be spent on specially produced books or towards any book.

My special competition this year is to guess famous writers from photographs and clues. The board is in the LRC. The prize will be a £10 book token and every participant will receive something. So, have a go!

6. East Ayrshire Readers' Cup (Dr. Neilson)  
The Second Round of the East Ayrshire Readers' Cup will take place next week. All S2 pupils will gather in the Assembly Hall Period 2 on Wednesday March the 1 st . So, Calling second years - support your team!

7. Annual Ayrshire Schools 7's Tournament (Mr Bryden)
Any S1,2,3 and Snr boys interested in entering must bring a team list to Mr Bryden by lunchtime on Wednesday 1 st March. Minimum 7 players maximum 10 in each squad. If any year group has enough interest two squads can be entered. See Mr Bryden for further information.

8. Chess (Mr McCormick)
The Junior team lost 3-1 to Greenwood B with Sean Porteous the only Kilmarnock Academy winner. The junior team have an away match next Monday so there will be no after school chess then. The School Championship will be held on the subsequent Mondays.

9. Good News (Miss Findlay)
Good luck to Sophie Mulholland in 1P2 who is competing in the Scottish Championships in Acrobatics Gymnastics on Saturday 4 th March.

10. Army Work Experience – 5-9 February 2007 (Mrs Hamilton)
I have 2 definite places and 6 reserve places for the above week's work experience. This would be S4 work experience in February 2007 instead of September 2006. The activities which will be on offer (subject to weather and local conditions) are as follows:

Abseiling, Climbing Wall, Command Tasks, Drill, Fieldcraft, First Aid, Map Reading, Mountain Biking, Obstacle Course, Paintballing, Physical Training, Small Arms Trainer (simulater), Swimming, Other Outdoor Activities If you would like to apply for one of these definite places or be put on the reserves list, all you have to do is to write your name and register class on a piece of paper and write down all the reasons why I should choose you. The deadline for this is Friday 31 st March – the day we go on holiday for Easter.

11. Triple “P” Award – Summer Trips – Wednesday 28 th June (Mr Kerr)
The survey carried out in PSE classes has delivered the following results. Class 1 and 2 can only go to Strathclyde Park . Classes 3,4,5 and 6 can either go to Strathclyde Park or Alton Towers . Only pupils who gain distinction or merit in 3 of the 4 triple “P” blocks are eligible. To enable buses etc to be booked, we must sign up and pay deposits before Easter. Signing up and the payment of deposits along with parental consent forms Strathclyde Park £8 – Alton Towers £20 – will take place in the Assembly Hall at 1.10 pm – 1.35 pm on Tuesday 14 th March, Wednesday 15 th March and Thursday 16 th March. By paying this deposit you are committing yourself to going on the trip. You must also bear in mind that if not enough people sign up at these times buses and places not taken up need to be cancelled or the school could face a hefty bill.

12. Congratulations (Mrs Miller)
Congratulations to Amanda Conway who represented the school in 60m hurdles at the Scottish Schools Indoor Championships and finished in silver medal position. This is an excellent achievement. Well done Amanda.

Congratulations is also due to Guy O'Neill and Rachael Miller who represented the South West District last weekend at the inter-district tennis competition at U18 level.

Sophie O'Neill in S2 also represented the county in the U14 squad.

13. DTP immunisations (Natalie)
These will take place on Thursday 2 nd March in the Assembly Hall. All S4 register teachers have a list of the relevant pupils with their allotted time to attend for their jag. Please try to arrive on time and I'll see you there.

14. Peer Listening (Pauline and Natalie)
Could all Peer Listeners please attend a meeting in Room H6 on Wedensday 1 st March at lunchtime.

15. S1 No Smoking Day Quiz – Wednesday 8 th March (Mr Howie)
1B, 1D2, 1S2 – involved various times during P5 and P6

1D1, 1F, 1S, 1W – involved various times during P1 and P2.

More details to follow in next weeks bulletin

16. East Ayrshire Bands & Choirs Concerts
Pupils please remember these will take place on Wed 1 st and Thurs 2 nd March. Pupils involved have permission to leave school at 2pm on Wed and 1.30 on Thurs.

17 . Supported Study (Mr Kerr)
Supported study timetables should be issued to you by the end of this week. You should attend – the top 60 pupils in terms of attendance at Supported Study, are to be given a reward of football tickets, cinema, tickets, or a gift voucher for WH Smith (football tickets for Killie –v- Celtic on Sunday 9 th April. Prediction Killie 3 – Nish 88,89,90 – Celtic 2, Hartson 86, Maloney 87. It's beautiful here on Mars.

2. Pupil Council Meeting – Thursday 23 rd February (Mr Howie)
All pupil council members listed below should attend a meeting in A6 on Thursday 23 rd February at period 2.

3. Princes Trust (Mr Howie)
The following pupils have permission to be excused classes at 2.15 pm on Wednesday 22 nd February: A Milliken, C Ingersent, K McWilliams, E/A Dorrans, S Jackson, S McAvoy

4. Career in Medicine (Mr Richardson)
Any senior pupils interested in a career in Medicine note that the Symposium “so you want to be a doctor?” is inviting applications from pupils wishing to attend. There are only 1 or 2 places available per school. The event takes place on Monday the 12 th June 2006 but applications need to be in by end of March. If interested se Mr Richardson for details.

5. Apprenticeships – British Aerospace System (Mr Richardson)
Any pupils interested in Advanced Modern Apprenticeship with BAE Systems see me for details as soon as possible. Only 5 places available.

6. World Book Day (Dr. Neilson)
World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday March the 2 nd . Every pupil will receive a £1 book token via his/her English teacher to be spent on specially produced books or towards any book.

My special competition this year is to guess famous writers from photographs and clues. The board is in the LRC. The prize will be a £10 book token and every participant will receive something. So, have a go!

8. Energy watch week
Remember that next week is energy watch week . Remind your teachers, at the morning interval and at lunchtime, to turn off their lights. Let's see how much electricity we can save. Remember there will be a competition running throughout next week to guess how much money we will save during this week. It will cost just 10p for a guess and there will be a prize for the closest.

9. Pupil Success
Congratulations to clarinettists Graeme Sharpe and Iain Hendry who have both successfully got through auditions and been offered places in the West of Scotland Schools Concert Band.

Congratulations to Fiona Grant and Ross Leighton who have been offered places on violin and double bass in the West of Scotland Schools Orchestra.

All Four will attend a trial day followed by a weeks residential course where they will receive tuition from some of Scotland 's top musicians. They will perform concerts in New Lanark, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Congratulations also go to Blair McMillan who has been invited to join the prestigious Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra.

10. Scottish Music Centre
Congratulations go to Ross Mackie who has had a Musical Composition accepted by the above Centre based now at the City Halls, Candleriggs. The panel were very impressed with Ross's work and this has been posted on their website. Members of the general public are invited to vote on a number of Compositions. You can hear it and vote by visiting www.scottishmusiccentre.com or by the link through the schools website. Well Done Ross and good luck with your future compositions.

11. Jobs Fair – S5/6 – SECC (Mr Richardson)
Any S5/6 pupils interested in going to Jobs Fair on Friday 24 th February please give names to Register Teacher. Only pupils who are sitting 2 highers or less are eligible. Bus will leave school at 9.15 am returning at 12 noon.

12. Hockey (Mrs Miller)
Hockey match –v- Eglinton Club – leave school at 3 pm.

Beth Wilson Nikki Speirs Sinead Kelly Karen Gray Ross Seton

Rachael Miller Natasha Murray Zoe Hamilton Stuart Rennie Emma Fewster

Lesley Roy Craig Hogg Lyndsey Weadon

13. Peer Listening (Pauline Donnelly)
Could all Peer Listeners please attend a meeting in H6 on Tuesday 21 st February at break time.

14. Girls Group (Pauline Donnelly)
The following pupils have permission to attend a Girls Group in Room H6 on Period 5 every Monday until the Easter holidays:

Amanda McDonald Shannon Dickson Charley Harrison Nicole Anderson

Emma Martin Ayesha Miller Ashleen Storrie Laura Cowan

Paige Anderson

15. Some Prince's Trust xl Pupils (Pauline Donnelly)

The following pupils have permission to attend an evaluation meeting with a rep from Scottish Executive on Thursday 23 rd February period 2 in the conference room:

16. Fun run (Mr Bryden)
Auchincruive fun run – Sunday 5 th March

5km - £4 10 km - £8 sponsor forms available from Mr Bryden in PE. All proceeds go to Ayrshire Hospice. Run starts 12.30 pm.

1. New Windows (Mrs Ford)
The more observant of you will have noticed that our windows are being replaced. Please stay well away from the scaffolding to ensure your own safety.

2. Litter (Mrs Ford)
We are receiving continual complaints about pupils dropping letter. The CCTV Cameras will be monitored closely – if you are seen dropping litter you will be in serious trouble.

3. Congratulations (Mr Howie)
Congratulations to Alex Gibson 1S1 who has been selected to train with the Ayrshire U13 Cricket Squad.

4. Ski-Trip (Mr O'Brien)
Could all pupils going on the Ski Trip to Aviemore please meet in room L5 on Friday at 1pm. This is the last meeting before the trip and is extremely important so make sure you attend.

5. Football Success (Mr O'Brien)
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Fraser Dunn and his 6th year team mates on their footballing performance against the mighty talented teachers last Thursday by keeping the score to a respectable 35 – 15 to the teachers. Well Done Boys (Teachers' Football Team)

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No 22– 6th February 2006

1. Litter (Mrs Ford)
Pupils are reminded that there are now litter wardens in Kilmarnock and if you are caught dropping litter you may get a £50 fine. You have been warned!

2. Holiday weekend (Mrs Ford)
You will be on holiday on Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Have a good weekend and we will see you again on Thursday 16 February.

3. Reading for Gold (Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Euan Smith of 1S2 who has gained his Bronze Award of the Reading for Gold Scheme also to Stephen McIlwraith of 1B who has gained his Bronze Award of the Reading for Gold scheme and to Rachel Hall also of 1B and to Alison Shedden of 1D2 who have gained their Silver Award of the Reading for Gold scheme Well done.

4. Valentine Disco – Thursday 9 th February – 7.00 – 10.00 pm (Mr Kerr)
Tickets for the Disco will be on sale at Reception on Tuesday 7 th , Wednesday 8 th and Thursday 9 th February from 1.15 pm – 1.35 pm. The cost is £2.00. Please remember that only pupils who achieved merit on distinction in Block 3 of the Triple “P” Awards can attend. Entry is by ticket only .

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No 21 – 30th January 2006

1. Phones, MP3 players and gadgets (Mrs Ford)
All pupils are reminded that electronic gadgets of any description – phone, ipod, playstation, whatever – must not be seen or heard by a member of staff. If it is seen or heard it will be confiscated and you will have to collect it a tt he end of the day from Mrs Ford or a depute head teacher. If you do this more than once, the item will be kept for a week and returned only to a responsible adult.

2. Essay competition (Mrs Ford)
The General Medical Council is running an essay competition for 16 to 18 year olds. Pupils must write 800-2000 words on the role of doctors in 2050. Big prizes! More information at www.gmc-uk.org/education/med_ed/competition/index.asp

3. Scholarship for undergraduates (Mrs Ford)
If you are applying for a course in any of the areas of construction – architecture, civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying and so on – you may be eligible for a scholarship. Check out www.bconstructive.co.uk/scholarships2006 before 31 May.

4. Valentine Disco (Mr Kerr)
Tickets for the disco will be on sale in reception at lunchtime on Tuesday 7 th , Wednesday 8 th and Thursday 9 th February. The cost is £2.00 and pupils will not be allowed to pay on the night.

5. Triple “P” Awards (Mr Kerr)
The results of Block 3 of the Triple “P” Awards will be displayed in registration classes towards the end of the week. Only those with , Distinction, Merit and Disco against their name qualify for the valentine disco on Thursday 9 th February. Please note that the Triple “P” Assemblies will be delayed until after the exams which are scheduled for the hall for the next 2 weeks.

6. Coca Cola 7's Football Tournament (Mr Cowan)
Any S1 boy who is interested in playing in this tournament on Tuesday 7 February or wishes to find out more about the competition, please attend a short meeting in Mr Cowan's room (H4) on Wednesday 1 February at 1.15 pm.

7. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
Rian Hood is the early leader in the British Land Competition which continues on Wednesday lunchtimes in C3.

8. Advanced Higher Biology (Mrs Hogg)
If anyone has an “aerobic step” at home that they no longer need, would you think about donating it to the Biology Department to be used for Advanced Higher. It could be collected. If you can help, please see Mrs Hogg.

9. Ski Weekend (Mr O'Brien)
The following pupils still have a £50 payment to pay for the Ski/snowboarding trip to Aviemore. Please pass this to Mr O'Brien.

10. Primary-secondary Liaison (Mr Kerr)
Can the following pupils be allowed out of class at periods 2 and 3 on Thursdays 2nd and 9 th February to assist with the above.

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No 20 – 23 January 2006

1. S5/6 prelims (Mrs Ford)
All S5/6 pupils should be working very hard for the exams next week. Good luck to everyone.

2. S5/6 study leave (Mrs Ford)
This begins on Wednesday 1 February and finishes on Wednesday 8 February. Normal timetable resumes on Thursday 9 February.

3. Can collections (Mrs Ford)
Well done to everyone for contributing over £200 to charity in the cans. Congratulations to the Pupil Council for coming up with this new system. Let's hope we can maintain this high level of generosity.

4. Class Photographs (Mrs Hogg)
A big thank you to all pupils who took part in these on Monday. It all went very well. Congratulations on looking really smart and being well-behaved while waiting in the hall. (Even though fewer people this year needed to borrow any uniform).

I am still 3 ties short. If you have one can you return it to me or hand it in at Reception or the Office. Thank you.

5. Robert Burns (Dr. Neilson)
Remember the birthday of Robert Burns? There is a display of his books in the LRC. Check it out and listen to readings of his poems on his birthday.

6. Reading for Gold (Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Rosi Tudhope of 1D2 who has gained her ‘ Reading for Gold' Bronze Award. Well done.

7. Senior pupils – Rugby (Mr Bryden)
There is an opportunity for committed senior pupils to gain coaching qualifications with a view to helping deliver coaching sessions. This is a good opportunity for these newly qualified coaches to be put on East Ayrshire's database as coaches for paid work after this point and would leave avenues for further coaching qualifications. Please speak to Mr Bryden in the PE Department by Friday 27 th January.

8. Football match (Mr Bryden)
If anyone is interested in tickets to the “Morrisons International Challenge Match” between Scotland –v- Switzerland on Wednesday 1 st March – 8pm kick-off at Hampden Park , Glasgow . Tickets for U-16's are £5 over 16's and adults £10. If large groups are going and book together for every 10 U-16's tickets sold you get 1 free adult ticket. Pupils would be responsible for their own transport to and from Hampden. Those who are interested must see Mr Bryden by Friday 27 th January.

9. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
The British Land Competition is now underway on Wednesday lunchtimes (1.10 – 1.40). If you missed the first round you can still make a late entry.

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No 19– 17 January 2006

1. Pupil Council Meeting - Thursday 19 th January – P5 (Mr Howie)

All pupil council members listed below should attend a meeting in the conference room on Thursday 19 th January at P5.

2. S1 - Newspaper lunchtime club (Mr Cornyn)
Any first years interested in joining a newspaper lunchtime club. We are looking for jouirnalists to write for our paper. Please come to Mr Cornyn's room (A7) at lunchtime on Friday 20 th January to find out more.

3. Ski Trip (Mr O'Brien)
Meeting for those going on the ski trip to Aviemore in room L5 Technical Department at 1 pm on Thursday to arrange boot size, jacket size etc.

4. Rugby Coaching (Mr Bryden)
There are 30 places available for a 10 week rugby coaching programme at the school later this term. Would any pupils who are interested come and add their name to a list in the PE Department. The successful 30 pupils will be notified nearer the time for the sessions. Please see Mr Bryden in the PE Department for any further information.

5. Senior pupils – Rugby (Mr Bryden)
As part of the sessions mentioned above there is an opportunity for committed senior pupils to gain coaching qualifications with a view to helping deliver coaching sessions. This is a good opportunity for these newly qualified coaches to be put on East Ayrshire's Data base as coaches for paid work after this point and would leave avenues for further coaching qualifications. Please speak to Mr Bryden in the PE Department for any further information.

6. Reading for Gold (Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Carrie-Ann Lewis of 1D2 who has gained her ‘ Reading for Gold' Gold Award. Well done.

7. Robert Burns (Dr. Neilson)
Remember the birthday of Robert Burns? There is a display of his books in the LRC. Check it out and listen to readings of his poems on his birthday.

8. Career in Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University (Mr Richardson)
Any pupils interested in Veterinary career see Mr Richardson for details of Residential course at Cambridge University.

9. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
The British Land Competition will run for seven Wednesday lunchtimes starting on 18 th January.
It is a good completion for beginners who even if they do not do well, will win a badge while more successful players can win a key ring, a trophy and or entry to the Megafinal.

Results: Senior – Kilmarnock 3 ½ - Loudoun½

Wins by Rian Hood, Johanna Tudhope and Alexander McColm.

Juniors – Kilmarnock 1 – Greenwood C – 3

Win by Lewis Campbell

10. S4,5 and 6 Burns Supper (Mr Stevenson)

Tickets are now on sale for our popular Burns Supper on Thursday 26 th January from 7 – 10.30 pm. The evening includes a three course meal with a choice of haggis, steak pie or vegetarian dish and excellent entertainment including a live ceilidh. All S4,5 and 6 pupils andstaff are very welcome. Tickets – priced £6 will be sold at registration classes throughout this week – don't miss this exciting event!

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No 18– 10 January 2006

1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school. I hope you had a good holiday and Santa was kind to you. Your number one New Year's Resolution should be to work hard in school.

2. S5/6 prelims (Mrs Ford)
Reminder to senior pupils that the prelims begin on Wednesday 1 February. You should be revising now for your examinations.

3. S5/6 latecoming (Mrs Ford)
This has proved to be a serious problem this year. From now on S5/6 pupils will complete a punishment exercise if they are late, in the same way as younger pupils. It is a pity that we have to do this but the level of latecoming must improve.

4. Class photographs (Mrs Ford)
Class photographs for the yearbook will be taken on Monday 23 January. Plenty of time for essential haircuts.

5. Registration (Mrs Hollywood)
2 Wallace 1 – from Monday 16 th January the class will register in room L5 with Miss Paton. Miss Paton will also take over guidance responsibility for the class.

5 Scott – from Monday 16 th January the class will register in room B5 with Mrs Thomson.

6. Stationery Shop (Dr Neilson)
This term, the LRC has opened a Stationery Shop selling pens, pencils, rulers etc. This will be open at lunchtimes each day from 1.20 – 1.40 pm. Check it out for the bargains of the year.

7. S4 PSE (Mrs Hamilton)
This week pupils will complete application forms for the position of Kilmarnock Academy Disco Organiser. Pupils should also be given a sheet with the questions to be asked at the interview. Interviews will be held on weeks beginning 16 th and 23 rd January. Your PSE teacher will tell you when and where your interview is. Interviews will be made up of 5 pupils. You will get feedback after the interview. Prepare answers to the questions so you know what to say. Good Luck!

8. S6 (Mr Richardson)
All S6 pupils should report to Assembly Hall on Thursday 12 th January period 3 for a talk by the British Driving Standards Association. Register will be taken.

9. Ski Trip (Mr O'Brien)
Could all pupils going on the ski trip to Aviemore please make the 2 nd payment of £50 by the 25 th January to Mr O'Brien or Miss Wallace. There are currently 3 places left on this trip. These are on a first come first served basis. If you are interested see Mr O'Brien or Miss Wallace.

10. Peer Listening (Pauline Donnelly)
Could all Peer Listeners please attend a meeting in Room H6 on Wednesday 11 th January at lunchtime. It is important that we draw up a new rota.

11. S6 London Trip (Mr Ramsay)
Could all pupils on this trip please ensure that the next payment is made by the end of January.

12. Christmas Concert (Mr Ramsay)
Congratulations to all pupils involved in the Christmas Concert. It was a fantastic night which was enjoyed by all who attended.

13. All Music Extra- Curricular (Mr Ramsay)
All activities resume this week as normal.

14. Reading for Gold (Dr Neilson)
Congratulations to Toni Dustor of 1F who has gained her “ Reading for Gold” Bronze Award. Well done.

15. Wanted (Mrs Ogg)
This is another begging letter from the Biology Department. If you have any wee, old, unwanted film roll canisters (or smallish, plastic, empty pill canisters) could you bring them in for us to keep sets of plastic teeth in please?

16. Debating Club (Mr Cowan, Mr Kerr)
Debating Club will be starting again on Thursday lunchtime at 1.10 pm in Room H4

(Mr Cowan's room). The Debating Club is open to all S1 and S2 pupils. Pupils requiring a slip for the Metro should see Mr Cowan/Mr B Kerr at Thursday interval.

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No 17 – 20 December 2005

1. Prince's Square (Mrs Ford)
Congratulation to all performers at Prince's Square last week. See Mr Ramsay's entry below.

2. S1/S2 Ceilidh (Mrs Hamilton)
Congratulations to Mrs Hamilton's PE class for their organisation of the S1/S2 Ceilidh. Well done. The pupils had a great time.

3. Prince's Trust XL Club (Mrs Ford)
Thank you very much for organising the Christmas parcels for the elderly. You did an excellent job and your efforts are much appreciated.

4. End of term (Mrs Ford)
School closes at 2.30 pm on Friday. In the afternoon please report to the assembly hall, not your period 5 class. The register from the morning will be used for the afternoon.

5. Concert Rehearsals (Mr Ramsay)
All pupils involved please see the lists on the noticeboards in the Music Department.

6. Christmas Concert (Mr Ramsay)
Tickets can be obtained from the reception or bought at the door on the night.

7. Hansel Village – Senior Choir (Mr Ramsay)
Congratulations to all involved. We contributed to the grand total of £4,387. A number of people listening remarked on how impressed they were with our singing. Well done.

8. Pupil Success (Mr Ramsay)
Congratulations to the following pupils who recently sat music exams with the Associated Board of the Royal School 's of Music:

Ross Leighton – Double Bass – Grade 5 – Merit

Graeme Sharpe – Piano – Grade 5 – Distinction

Graeme Sharpe – Theory – Grade 5 – Distinction

Liam Baillie – Paino – Grade 3 – Pass

Melissa Inglis – Piano – Grade 3 – Merit

9. Lochgoilhead Trip (Mr Richardson)
All S1 pupils are reminded that the second payment for Lochgoilhead is now due before Christmas Holidays.

10. Reading for Gold (Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Sheree Bryden and Ashleigh Riddick of 1B and to Candice McIntosh of 1D2 who have gained their ‘ Reading for Gold' Bronze Awards, Well done.

11. Reading for Gold (Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Charley Anderson of 1F and Daryn Bolland of 1S2 who have gained their

‘ Reading for Gold' Bronze Award, to Alison Walkinshaw of 1S2 who has gained her ‘ Reading

for Gold' Silver Award and to Victoria Wilkinson of 1S2 who has gained her ‘Reading for

Gold' Gold Award. Well done.

12. Christmas Surprise (Dr. Neilson)
It's that time of year again. The Christmas surprise is running in the LRC until the end of term. Dare you risk it for a biscuit? Try it and see.

13. Ayrshire School 's Gala (Mrs Miller)
Congratulations to the following pupils who competed in the Ayrshire School 's Gala. Johnny Miller, Gregor Muir, Simone Hoy and Karina Ryan all represented the school with the following successes:

Simone Hoy, 6W – 100M Freestyle Gold , 100M Backstroke – Gold

Karina Ryan – 6W – 100M Butterfly – Gold, 100M Freestyle – Bronze

Gregor Muir, 3S – 100M Breast Stroke – Gold, 100M Butterfly – Silver

14. Seasonal greetings (Mrs Ford)
Very Merry Christmas to all of you. I hope Santa is kind to you. Have a great holiday and we will see you again on Monday 9 th January.

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No 16 – 13 December 2005

1. Car park at flats in Braeside Street (Mrs Ford)

Pupils must not cut through the car park next to the flats in Braeside Street . The residents have objected to this, and the slope at the back is dangerous. If you are caught doing this you will be in trouble.

2. S6 Boys calendar (yearbook committee)

Calendar will go on sale from Thursday 15 th December at the Main Entrance. See the boys as you've never seen them before!!! £5.

3. Festive Fives (Mr Howie)

Festive fives are organising a 5-a-side football tournament, this will be held at the Games hall during lunchtime. The tournament will start week beginning Monday 19 th December – Wednesday 21 st December. The cost to enter will be £1.50 per player or £7.50 per team. This initiative is part of the 4 th year enterprise project. Returns by 16 th December.

4. Christmas Disco – Wednesday 21 st December (Mr Kerr)

Triple “P” scores will be on display in your registration class. Only those pupils who achieve merit and distinction awards qualify to attend. Tickets will be on sale at lunchtime in reception on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 December – Cost £2.

5. Kilmarnock College Classes (Mr Kerr)

The following college classes will not take place next week (week beginning Monday 19 th December):

Monday 19 th December – Fabrication and Welding and Electrical skills

Tuesday 20 th December – Hairdressing – am

Thursday 22 nd December – Hairdressing – am (Kelly Hamilton)

Childcare – am – ( Kimberley Davers)

All of these pupils should report to their normal timetabled classes.

4 th year girls who normally attend hairdressing on a Tuesday afternoon should report to the assembly hall at

1.40 pm on Tuesday 20 th December.

3 rd year girls who normally attend Hairdressing or Childcare on a Thursday afternoon should report to the assembly hall at 1.40 pm on Thursday 22 nd December.

PLEASE NOTE – the Motor Vehicle classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon will run as normal.

6. Reading for Gold (Dr. Neilson)

Congratulations to Jaclyn Baillie, Lucy Gordon, Rachel Hall, Kitty MacDiarmid and Ailie McKnight of 1B, Alison Shedden of 1D2, Jennifer Thomson and Victoria Wilkinson of 1S2 who have gained their ‘ Reading for Gold' Bronze Award and to Sharmaine Miller of 1S2 who is the second S1 pupil to receive her ‘ Reading for Gold' Gold Award. Well done.

7. Christmas Surprise (Dr. Neilson)

It's that time of year again. The Christmas surprise is running in the LRC until the end of term. Dare you risk it for a biscuit? Try it and see.

8. S3 Princes Trust Christmas Parcel Appeal (Pauline Donnelly)

This is the last week of our parcel appeal. We would be most grateful for any further donations of food tins etc.

1. S4 prelims (Mrs Ford)
S4 exams start on Thursday. Good luck to everyone.

2. Study leave (Mrs Ford)
Study leave begins on Thursday 8 December. Pupils should be back on normal timetable on Wednesday 21 December except for Art candidates.

3. Assembly Hall corridor (Mrs Ford)
This corridor will be closed during the S4 prelim exams. You must use the playground until the exams are over.

4. Queue for the Dining Hall (Mrs Ford)
Until the S4 exams are over the queue for the dining hall will be along the link corridor.

5 Radioactive waste debate (Mrs. Hériaud)
This is another call for any pupils who are interested in taking part in the above debate. If the thought of a radioactive waste site being built next to your house would bother you then this debate is for you. It is a chance for you to get your thoughts put on paper and to make a difference to the future for you and your children. If you are interested see me in biology room B10 during lunchtime on Friday or any other time to give me your name.

6. Environment club for S1 pupils (Mrs. Hériaud)
All S1 pupils are invited to an environment club meeting at lunchtime on Thursday at 1.15pm in B10.

7. Senior help (Mrs. Hériaud)
Calling all you caring, conscientious, considerate, capable, cooperative seniors (S5/6)! I am looking for willing helpers to join in the crusade to get Kilmarnock Academy 's name well and truly onto the Eco school map. We have junior pupils who already give blood, sweat and tears tirelessly each week in their valiant efforts to help the environment and I think it's time they saw their role models do the same. Come to a meeting in B10 on Friday at 1.20pm. Don't be afraid. There will be a couple of S2 pupils there too but they don't bite (any more!).

8. Senior pupil classroom helpers (Mrs. Hériaud)
I would like to invite senior (S6) pupils to volunteer to help in junior classes during one or more of your free periods. This is excellent work experience, especially if you are considering a career in teaching, and it would be a great addition to your CV. Speak to me in B10 or the staff room if you are interested.

9. Reading for Gold (Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Paul Summers of 1D1 who has gained his Reading for Gold Silver Award.

Well done.

10. Christmas Surprise (Dr Neilson)
Its that time of year again. The Christmas surprise is running in the LRC until the end of term. Dare you risk it for a biscuit? Try it and see.

11. Charities Collection (Pupil Council)
Please try to donate any change to our charities collection during your period 5 class. Every little helps! R.S.P.C.A/Yorkhill.

12. 1 st /2 nd year boys basketball (Mrs Hamilton)
Due to popular demand, this will now be on a Wednesday lunchtime. Be at the Games Hall for 1.00pm.

13. 3 rd year boys basketball (Mrs Hamilton)
Continues on a Thursday lunchtime.

14. Ski/snowboarding weekend trip to Aviemore (Mr O'Brien/Miss Wallace)
Approximate price £140 – meeting in room G7 on Wednesday 7 th December at 1.15 pm.

15. Festive Fives (Mr Howie)
Festive fives are organising a 5-a-side football tournament, this will be held at the Games hall during lunchtime. The tournament will start week beginning Monday 19 th December – Wednesday 21 st December. The cost to enter will be £1.50 per player or £7.50 per team. This initiative is part of the 4 th year enterprise project. Returns by 16 th December.

16. 1 st /2 nd year Ceilidh (Mrs Hamilton)
On Tuesday 20 th December there will be a Ceilidh for 1 st and 2 nd years. It will take place P5/6. Invitations will be given out at PE. Free refreshments and snacks.

17. Supported Study (Mr Kerr)
Pupils are reminded that pupil toilets are open during supported study. The use of staff toilets is not permitted.