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1. EMA forms (Mrs Ford)
Educational Maintenance Allowance (bursary) forms are available from Reception or the office for pupils aged 16 or over.

2. France/Belgium Trip – 17 June 2007 (Mr Reid)
All documentation and payments must be given to Mr Reid no later than Monday 11 June 2007 . The revised time of departure is now 10.30 am (morning) outside the front gates on Sunday 17 June 2007 . Any dietary requirements, allergies, vegetarians etc please inform Mr Reid direct. A meeting on Monday 11 June 2007 at 1.15 pm in Mr Reid's room (A1) has been arranged to discuss final arrangements. All participating pupils must attend.

3. Pupil Council Meeting – Friday 8 th Period 2 (Mr Howie)
Please allow the following pupils out of class at 10 am to attend the above meeting in the conference room:

Graham Trinder, B Wilson, F Kerr, G Sharpe, N Sharpe, M Beattie, K McLardy, R Menzies, K Little, K Evans

4. S4 Craft and Design (Mrs Snodgrass)
Could all of last years S4 Craft and Design class please come to collect their models before this Friday (8 th June). Thereafter they will be disposed of.

5. Sports Championship 2007 (Mrs Hamilton)

1. Holiday weekend (Mrs Ford)
We are on holiday on Friday and Monday this weekend. Have a good break and we will see you again on Tuesday.

2. We Will Rock You (Mr Ramsay)
Tickets are now available for the school show which will be performed on 11th, 12th and 13th of June. You can get them from Mrs Timmons, Mrs Stables or the school reception. Tickets for pupils are priced at £3.50. This is a fun show; guaranteed to get you rocking so come along, enjoy the performance and support your fellow pupils!

3. P7 Guides (Mr Stewart)
Would the S3 pupils named on list attend please attend a meeting with Mr Stewart on Thursday 24 at 9.05 in the Metro. Thank you.

4. U15s Kilmarnock and District Football Cup Final (Mr Cowan)
This game is now schedules to be played on Tuesday 29 th May at Blair Park (Hurlford Junionrs' Ground). Kick off is 7pm and admission is £2 for adults and £1 for children. Come along and support the Kilmarnock Academy boys.

5. S1 Health Day – Wednesday 23 May (Mr Howie)
1B2, 1F and 1W involved – 10.00 – 12.50 pm .

1B1, 1D and 1S involved – 1.40 – 3.30 pm

All pupils in 1B2, 1F and 1W should go to the Metro at 10 am prompt.

All pupils in 1B1, 1D and 1S should go to their P5 class and be escorted to the following locations

1B1 – A4 (Mr Robertson) 1D – A5 (Mrs Hamilton) 1S – A6 (Mr Bryden)

1. Mobile phone numbers (Mrs Ford)
We require a mobile phone contact number for every pupil if possible. Please return the forms recently posted to your parents. Thank you.

2. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
The date for this will remain as Monday 18 June. The list of prize and certificate winners will be posted shortly, in school and on the website. Please note there will be a rehearsal on Monday 18 th at period 5 – for those leaving school please make sure you are available.

3. East Ayrshire Sports (Mrs Hamilton)
This year the EA sports are before our own championships. Entries must be in by the end of the week. Pupils (boys and girls) in 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd year who are interested in entering an event, check the notice on the PE window and give their names and preferred event to any of the PE staff.

4. Kilmarnock Academy Golf Cup (Mr Bryden)
The golf cup will take place on Friday 8 th June. Anyone is welcome provided they have a membership at a golf club and have an official S.G.U. handicap. Anyone who is interested must come and see Mr Bryden by Friday 18 th May or have their name and registration classes added to the list in PE.

5. Chess (Mr McCormick)
Details of a chess event at Loudoun Castle theme park on Saturday 19 th May are on the chess noticeboard on C floor outside C3.

8. U15's Kilmarnock and District Cup Final (Mr Cowan)
On Thursday 17 May Kilmarnock Academy 's U15 football team will play James Hamilton in the final of the Kilmarnock and District Cup. The game will be played at Blair Park (Hurlford Juniors ground) and kick off is

7 pm . Come along and support the boys who will be defending the trophy they won last year. Entrance is £2 for adults and £1 for children.

9. S1 Healthy Day – Wednesday 23 rd May (Mr Howie)
Advanced warning – All S1 pupils will participate in the above event. More details to follow in next weeks bulletin.

10. Tesco – Computers for Schools (Mrs Snodgrass)
From Monday 7 th to Sunday 13 th May double vouchers will be given with shopping at Tescos – keep bringing in your vouchers!! They go in the box at Reception or to your register teachers. Thanks

1. S1/S5 parent questionnaires (Mrs Ford)
Please return your parents' questionnaire so that you have a chance in the £25 prize draw.

2. Senior pupils (Mrs Ford)
Good luck in the examinations starting this week. Keep calm, think positive, do well.

3. Pupils leaving school (Mrs Ford)
To pupils leaving school after the exams, good luck for the future. Remember your old school when you make your first million.

4. Lockers (Mrs Crosbie)
Can all lockers please be emptied by 31 st May 2007 in readiness for new school year. After this date any items found in lockers will be bagged and put into Mr Kerr's room. Thank you.

6. Tesco – Computers for Schools (Mrs Snodgrass)
From Monday 7 th to Sunday 13 th May double vouchers will be given with shopping at Tescos – keepbringing in your vouchers!! They go in the box at Reception or to your register teachers. Thanks

2. Throwing items in the playground (Mrs Ford)
You are reminded that if you are seen throwing anything in the playground you may be suspended from school. The cameras have been turned on to the playground and will be recording incidents.

Venue: St Joseph 's Academy Date: 23-27 July

Further information and application details from PE Department.

4. Indoor Athletics (Mrs Miller)
A new extra-curricular class will start on Thursday at 3.30 pm for anyone interested in coming along. There will be the opportunity to practice a range of different events. Anyone interested should report to the PE Department for 3.30. Please remember to bring kit.

5. Scottish Schools Athletic Championship (Mr Bryden)
Any club level competitors who wish to be entered for this event. Bring a note of events and personal bests to Mr Bryden by Friday 4 th May 2007 .

6. P7 Guides (Mr Stewart)
Would the S3 pupils named on the attached sheet please attend a meeting with Mr Stewart on Thursday at 1.40 pm in the Metro.

7. Chess (Mr McCormick)
Three Kilmarnock Academy qualifiers played in the Mega final of the British Land Chess competition which was held in Eastwood Academy on Saturday 28 th April. Rian Hood and Liam Van Loggerenberg both qualified for the Giga final while Kirsty McLaughlan just missed out. Well done all three,

9. Tesco – Computers for Schools (Mrs Snodgrass)
From Monday 7 th to Sunday 13 th May double vouchers will be given with shopping at Tescos – keep bringing in your vouchers!! They go in the box at Reception or to your register teachers. Thanks

1. Road Safety Week (Mrs Ford)
This is the United Nations Global Road Safety Week. In 2006, 1.2 million people were killed in road accidents. Young people are more likely to be involved in accidents so behave safely, take care on the roads and do not take chances. For new drivers the following websites might be useful: www.getinlane.co.uk and www.rospa.com

2. School leavers (Mrs Ford)
School leavers going on to university or college may apply for financial support. (Student loans, student support, student awards!!). The forms for this are now in the office or at Reception, or you can apply online at www.SAAS.GOV.UK Guidance teachers have a copy of a guide to student finances, and there are copies in the library.

3. France/Belgium trip – June 17 th to 22 nd (Mr Reid)
All money due for the above trip must be paid by 4 th May. If you are not sure how much you still have to pay see Mr Reid in A1.

All pupils are required to have an E1-11 card for the above trip. These can be obtained at the Post Office or online at www.show.scot.nhs.uk It is essential to have this.

4. Ayrshire Schools Orienteering Championships (Mr Bryden)
These take place on Wednesday 30 th May at Eglinton Park , Irvine . See Mr Bryden for details by Friday 4 th May.

5. East Ayrshire Relay Championships (Mr Bryden)
For S1/2 and 3 pupils for information see Mr Bryden by Friday 20 th April.

7. Tesco – Computers for Schools (Mrs Snodgrass)
From Monday 7 th to Sunday 13 th May double vouchers will be given with shopping at Tescos – keep bringing in your vouchers!! They go in the box at Reception or to your register teachers. Thanks

1.  Welcome Back (Mrs Ford
Welcome back to school for the summer term. I hope you had a good holiday.

2.  Link corridor (Mrs Ford
The corridor past the assembly hall will be closed most of the time from now until June, because of S3 and then SQA examinations. Please use the playground instead. Thank you.

3.  Young Drivers (Mrs Ford)
All recently qualified drivers can attend an Open Night at Ayr Police Office on Wednesday 25 April at 7pm until 9pm . There will be a short talk and then workshops on the use of police equipment. Highly recommended for all new drivers. Call 01292 664124 to book a place – first come first served for places.

4.  Courses for school leavers (Mrs Ford)
A useful website with details of most Scottish courses is www.s1learning.com

5.  S1 Trip to Lochgoilhead (Mr Richardson)
Final payments are due and must be paid by the end of this week. Please give payments to Mrs Armstrong in the Office. Failure to pay means that you will not be going and will lose your deposit.

6.  Summer Trips (Mr Kerr)
This is initial notification that the second payment for trips must be made by Friday 11 May. Watch this space for further details.

7.  Orienteering Training & Ayrshire Schools Championships (Mr Bryden)
Any pupils interested in orienteering should see Mr Bryden for full details on events leading up to the championships.

April 23 - Beach Park , Irvine 18.15

May 3 - Dean Park, Kilmarnock 18.15

May 10 - Fullarton Woods, Troon 18.15

May 14 - Rozelle, Ayr 18.15

May 21 - Kay Park, Kilmarnock 18.15

May 30 - Ayrshire Championships Eglinton Park , Irvine 10.00am

8.  Easter Egg Trail (Dr. Neilson
Congratulations to the winners of the Easter Egg Trail, Caitlin Crawford, Scott Crawford and Kaye Lindsay, all of 1F. They followed the clues and answered all the questions correctly so they each win a large Easter egg.

The other entrants will all receive a crème egg. Well done to all for entering.

9.  University Prospectuses (Dr.Neilson)
Heist supply schools with the university and college prospectuses and they have introduced a new service whereby pupils can order their own copies (up to ten) online from www.prospectusUK.com .

2007 and 2008 copies are available, Don't delay. Get your own copies by ordering today!

10. Pupil of the Month (Dr. Neilson
This term, I am introducing a “Pupil of the Month” scheme to boost LRC loans and usage. Each month, the winner will receive a certificate and prize. Use your LRC!

11. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
Rian Hood successful retained the school chess championship. Well done Rian. The club will continue to meet on Fridays at lunchtime for the rest of April.

12. Auto door locking system (G Scott
There has been a new locking system installed in the three main doors for pupil access - Boys' entrance, L-floor at lift and L-floor at Technical.

These doors will lock and unlock in time with the pupil movements – break times and period changes. At these times the doors will push open as normal, without pushing the button.

If however a member of staff or pupil wishes to leave outwith these times then the door opening button next to the door must be pressed to unlock the door.

Staff will be issued with a fob key to open these doors from the outside.

2. Easter Study School (Mrs Ford)
Reminder to all S4/5/6 pupils to take advantage of the revision study school over the holidays. Revision and exam practice can make a big difference to examination results.

3. S1 Health Day – Wednesday 28 th March (Mr Howie)
All pupils in 1B2, 1F and 1W should go to the Assembly Hall at 10 am prompt. All pupils in 1B1, 1D and 1S should go to their Period 5 class and be escorted to the following locations:

1B1 – Hall – Mr Robertson, 1D – A5 – Mrs Hamilton, 1S – A6 – Mr Bryden.

Note: Mr Howie had to cancel this event as two of the five Health speakers were ill on the day (as Alannis would say - "Isn't it ironic..."). Mr Howie will rearrange the event for a later date.

4. Pay to Play (Mr Howie)
As part of our Learning Partnerships attempt to raise money for charity all extra curricular activities will be run on a Pay to Play basis for 1 week starting on Monday 19 th March. All those participated must make a donation to charity – the amount is irrelevant – continues for one more week.

5. “Dress as a Decade” Disco – 29 th March ( Art Department )
“Dressing as a Decade” disco is on Thursday so come and celebrate the end of term! Dressing up is optional but there will be prizes for the best outfits! There will be ice cream and tray bakes for sale at the tuck shop. We have a new DJ!!! There will be a few silly party games where you can win loads of Easter goodies! You can get your photo taken with Jessica and Rodger rabbit too! Tickets go on sale Wednesday and Thursday interval and lunchtime in the assembly hall priced £2.50!!

6. Fashion Show 2007 (Miss McKee)
A huge thank you to all involved! You are all super stars! Thank you especially to Marc Strain for organising the music and Ross McKenzie for the lighting and Lauren Conway for her excellent hair and make-up skills. Also a big thank you to the fabulous Jazz Band and Mr Ramsay! The parents were really impressed with the show!

9. Job Vacancy (Mr Richardson)
There are 2 positions available as Technical Apprentices at Diageo, Kilmarnock . On offer is a 4 year Craft Modern Apprenceship in Maintenance Engineering. Minimum qualifications of 5 Standard Grades in English, Maths, Physics and Technical subject. All passes must be Grade 3 or better. If interested see Mr Richardson or apply online – www.diageo.com/careers

10. Rugby – Marr 7's Tournament (Mr Bryden)
Well done to Jordan Ryan, James Stenhouse, Cameron Blair, Graeme Sharpe, Ross Tremble, Ross MacDonald, Jamie Chapman, David McPike, Alan Roy, Mike Howard, Lewis Gallacher, Michael Bolland who all represented the school at the annual Marr 7's Tournament. They played three games losing to a very strong Wellington squad in their opening match. They were then beaten by one try by Auchinleck before defeating Largs Academy in their final match. Well done.

HAPPY EASTER!

1. Red Nose Day (Miss Templeton)
A huge thank you goes to all pupils who contributed to the Red Nose Day fundraising last week. We don't know the final sum of money we have raised yet, but it should be over £1000 – so well done to you! The karaoke went really well and there were some fantastic pupil performances. Sorry if you put your name down for a song and didn't get to sing – there just wasn't enough time to fit everybody in.

Extra credit goes to all pupils who were sponsored for silences, wearing pyjamas or waxing their legs. A very entertaining lunchtime was provided on Friday by Rhys Jones (S2), Craig Hogg (S5) and Scott Little (S5) and they raised a huge amount of money, too!

Could all sponsor forms and all money raised through sponsorships be returned to Miss Templeton (A7) as soon as possible please, so that we can total up all of the money raised?

Red Nose Dog was won by Shannon McGregor (2W) who guessed the date closest to the dog's birthday – she guessed the 17 th of February and his birthday was the 22 nd . The jar of sweeties was won by Duncan Burnett (2B1) who guessed that there were 1253 sweeties in the jar. The actual number counted by Miss Templeton was 1252 (so who knows if that is actually correct or not?) She also ate the exact same number of sweeties while filling it up – one for the jar, one for Miss Templeton…

Thank you to Mrs James' S3 class who helped to sell tickets for the karaoke at intervals last week and to Caitlin Houston who allowed us to use her PS2 and Singstar games for the karaoke.

Miss Templeton would also like to thank the S5 girls – Karen Gray, Stephanie Johnstone, Lesley Roy, Amy Bromley, Sophie Marshall, Rachel Tesfaye, Alison Seaman, Jennifer Baillie, Dinah Hayes (and all of the other girls whose names I don't know / can't remember!) – for all of their help throughout the week. You did a fantastic job and we could not have done it without you!

2. Health essay competition (Mrs Ford)
14 to 16 year olds have the opportunity to take part in a 300 word essay on a medical or health related advance. If you are interested see www.scinews.org.uk

3. Easter Concert (Mr Ramsay)
This will be held on Monday 26th March 7.30pm . Ticket are now on sale priced £3 and £2 concession.

4. Ayrshire Music Festival (Mr Ramsay)
Congratulations to Ross Leighton who won 1st place in the Advanced Double Bass Section at the festival last week.

5. Jobs Fair – 21 st March – The Magnum, Irvine (Mr Richardson)
All S4,5,6 pupils note that there will be a final meeting to discuss travel arrangements – after Registration today – Wednesday 21 st . All must attend and parental consent forms must be handed in.

7. National No-Smoking Day Quiz winners (Mr Howie)
Congratulations to all pupils in 1B2 and 1S. Each pupil will receive a £5 gift voucher for WH Smith at the Triple P Assembly.

8. Pay to Play (Mr Howie)
As part of our Learning Partnerships attempt to raise money for charity all extra curricular activities will be run on a Pay to Play basis for 1 week starting on Monday 19 th March. All those participated must make a donation to charity – the amount is irrelevant.

9. Pupil Council Meeting Thursday 22 nd – P3 – Conference Room (Mr Howie)
The following pupils have permission to be excused classes to attend the above meeting. K Evans, K Little, K McLardy, R Menzies, F Kerr, G Sharpe, M Beattie, N Sharpe, G Trinder, B Wilson, R MacKenzie, S Matheson .

10. Lochgoilhead – May 2007 (Mr Richardson)
There will be a meeting for all S1 pupils going to Lochgoilhead on Thursday beginning of period 2. Meeting will last only 15 mins. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks.

13 . Summer activities/trips (Mr Kerr)

•  Only pupils who have gained awards in 3 out of 4 blocks can attend, Pupils unable to attend will be informed in due course.

•  Alton Towers is only open to classes 3,4,5 and 6. All other trips/activities are open to all year groups.

•  Only a certain number of places are available on trips. To secure your place deposits must be paid on Wednesday 21 st and Thursday 22 nd March at either morning interval or lunchtime in the Assembly Hall.

•  Activities/trips, total costs, deposits, places available are as follow:

•  Loudoun Castle Park - £10 – 90 places

•  Alton Towers - £38 - £20 deposit – 85 places

•  Laser Quest, Edinburgh - £17 - £10 deposit – 40 places

•  Xscape, Braehead – Climbing wall, fan drop, sky park and 1 game ten pin bowling - £28 - £15 deposit – 72 places.

•  Games Hall (am) free – choice of swimming £1.45 – skating - £2.70 – Ten pin bowling (pm) - £2.50 – unlimited places.

•  Fishing - £12 - £6 deposit – 12 places

•  Making a video – free – 20 places

The final payment for all activities/trips must be made by Thursday 10 th May. Details of this will follow.

14. World Vision Gift Aid (Mrs Snodgrass)
Congratulations to class 3W1 who over the past few months have been saving their change and have managed to purchase 4 chickens and 20 chicks for families in the third world. Well done and thank you for your generosity.

1. Royal Concert Hall (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to the members of the school jazz band who performed so well at the concert hall on Saturday. Your playing was excellent and very much appreciated by the audience. Thanks to Mr Ramsay and Mr Ayre for their work with the band.

2. Red Nose Day – 16 th March (Miss Templeton)
This Friday is red Nose Day – so get involved in all of the events and donate all of your spare cash! Take a look at what's going on:

•  On Friday you can “Wear RED for Red Nose Day 2007” . This is a non uniform, but you must wear something RED in its place (jeans and a red top will be fine). You will have to pay your register teacher £1 for this privilege and you'll get a RND sticker.

•  Karaoke – takes place in the Assembly Hall on Friday periods 5 and 6. You must buy a ticket to attend, and you are allowed to sing! S1-3 will attend periods 5 and S4-6 will attend period 6. You must go to your period 5/6 class and register before making your way to the hall. You will ONLY be allowed out if you show the teacher your ticket.

•  Karaoke tickets cost £1 and will be on sale on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at interval in the Assembly Hall. You will also be able to sign up to sing a song at the karaoke and choose the song you want to sing (from a song list) at these times.

•  On Friday, we will have red nose painting and red hair spraying at lunchtime, at a cost of 50p for a painted red nose and 50p for a bit of red hair.

•  Sponsor forms for dressing up, wearing pyjamas or sponsored silences are now available from Miss Templeton (A7). You need to tell us what you want to be sponsored for doing before you get a sheet.

•  There are also other money-raising schemes happening across the school, so look out for details on posters and remember to keep a spare 50p in your pocket at all times!!!

Caitlin Houston, Graeme Sharp, Alexander Kerr, David Smith, James Cunningham, Gary Robertson, Louise Fitzsimmons, Amanda Kelly, Shannon Walker, Lee White

5. Pay to Play (Mr Howie)
As part of our Learning Partnerships attempt to raise money for charity all extra curricular activities will be run on a Pay to Play basis for 1 week starting on Monday 19 th March. All those participated must make a donation to charity – the amount is irrelevant.

6 . Summer activities/trips (Mr Kerr)

•  Only pupils who have gained awards in 3 out of 4 blocks can attend, Pupils unable to attend will be informed in due course.

•  Alton Towers is only open to classes 3,4,5 and 6. All other trips/activities are open to all year groups.

•  Only a certain number of places are available on trips. To secure your place deposits must be paid on Wednesday 21 st and Thursday 22 nd March at either morning interval or lunchtime in the Assembly Hall.

•  Activities/trips, total costs, deposits, places available are as follow:

•  Loudoun Castle Park - £10 – 90 places

•  Alton Towers - £38 - £20 deposit – 85 places

•  Laser Quest, Edinburgh - £17 - £10 deposit – 40 places

•  Xscape, Braehead – Climbing wall, fan drop, sky park and 1 game ten pin bowling - £28 - £15 deposit – 72 places.

•  Games Hall (am) free – choice of swimming £1.45 – skating - £2.70 – Ten pin bowling (pm) - £2.50 – unlimited places.

•  Fishing - £12 - £6 deposit – 12 places

•  Making a video – free – 20 places

The final payment for all activities/trips must be made by Thursday 10 th May. Details of this will follow.

7. Barcelona Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
All monies to be paid by 24 March 2007 if paying by cheque and 27.3.07 if paying by cash. If full balance not paid by then you will lose your place on the trip and any money paid to date.

8. Tesco computers for schools (Mrs Snodgrass)
It's that time again! As from Monday 5 th March Tesco will be issuing computer's for schools vouchers. Please bring in your vouchers and give them to your register teacher or Mrs Snodgrass in the technical dept to get fantastic new equipment for your school.

9. Old ink cartridges and mobile phones (Mrs Snodgrass)
If you have any old and used ink cartridges it would be great if you could bring them in and hand them to reception or Mrs Snodgrass. Each cartridge can be exchanged for 10 Tesco's Computers for schools vouchers (£100 worth). Also old mobile phones – 40 vouchers (£400 worth) for a working phone and 15 (£150 worth) for a non-working phone.

10. Media Club (Mr Rigg)
The Media Club is looking for extras in their new film. We need 14 good basketball players, 3 cheerleaders and 20 spectators to be here after school on Thursday 22 nd March until 4.45. Any pupils willing to participate please contact either Jonathon Lawson, 2D2, Rosi Tudhope, 2D2 or Sharon Sloan, 2B. We will take a note of your name and register class and get back to you by next week. If you would like to be a basketball player or cheerleader please leave your dress size for costumes.

11. S4,5,6 – Jobs Fair – Magnum on 21 st March 2007 (Mr Richardson)
There will be another meeting of all those wishing to go to this event on Wednesday 14 th March after registration. Please bring consent forms if you have not already handed them in.

12. British Land Chess Competition (Mr McCormick)
Congratulations to Lewis Campbell, 3B who won the competition with 19 out of 21 points, one point ahead of Rian Hood, 4S who missed a week due to illness. Third was Liam Van Loggerenberg, 1S with 15 points and these 3 along with Kirsty McLaughlan, 1F and Emma McMurray, 1S, age group winners on 14 points, qualify for the Megafinal in may. Just missing out also on 14 points were Sean Porteous, 2S and Martin Neville, 1B.

13. School Championship (Mr McCormick)

The 5 th round competition open to all pupils will take place in C3 on Wed 14 th , Thurs 15 th ,

Fri 16, Wed 21 st and Thurs 22 nd March starting at 1.10 pm .

2. Jobs Fair – 21 st March 2007 (Mr Richardson)
Jobs Fair at the magnum centre, Irvine, could all S4/S5 summer leaver or those eligible to leave in the summer please attend a meeting in the Assembly Hall on Tuesday 6 March after registration about visiting this event in March.

3. Class 3 – Palace Theatre Visit – Friday 2 nd March (Mr Kerr)
All Class 3 pupils are reminded that they must return their parental consent forms as soon as possible. Pupils should go to their period 1 class on Friday and they will then be brought to the assembly hall and escorted to the Palace Theatre.

6. Mock Interviews (Mrs Hamilton)
Congratulations to the following S4 pupils who have an interview for the Kilmarnock District Mock Interviews.

4B - Steven Anderson; Connor McLeod; Leigh Mills

4D - Billy Barclay; Lauren Green; Sean MacDonald; Conor McCrone: Ola Smith

4F1 - Stephanie Almond; Ross Arthur; Kyle Jenkins; Tammy McWilliams; Lauren Paterson;

Claire Wilson

4F2 - Callum Buchanan; Laura Cowan; Amy Fraser; Ryan Kelly; Lauryn McKean

4S - Rian Hood; Kirsty Hume; Scott McGlynn; Emma Martin; Gregor Muir

4W - Ashleigh Lindsay; Laura Mack

7. We Will Rock You (Mr Ramsay)
All pupils involved in the show who wish to attend the performance in the Gaiety Theatre should let Mr Ramsay know as soon as possible.

8. East Ayrshire Schools Spring Spectacular Concert - Thursday 1st March (Mr Ramsay)

Senior Choir & Brass Band Pupils - Meet at Music Department at 1pm to walk to the Grand Hall for 1.15pm.

Intermediate Choir, Brass Training Band & Wind Ensemble meet at Music Department at 3.30pm to walk to the Grand Hall for 4pm

9. S3 - Army Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
Further to my talk about the residential Army work experience at Assembly, can I remind S3 pupils that there are 4 places available for our second week of work experience which is week beginning the 24 th September. The camp takes place at Helensburgh and you are away from Monday to Friday. There are lots of different activities like fieldcraft, map reading, abseiling etc. I f you would like to be considered for one of the 4 places, then do the following. Get a piece of paper and write down the reasons why I should choose you. Remember this is open to boys and girls. Hand your application into the school office (Mrs Hamilton's tray) by Friday 2 nd March.

10. S4 Young Women's Health Day Thursday 22nd February Period 5 & 6 (Mr Howie)
All S4 female pupils should register with their period 5 teacher before going to the assembly hall.

11. After school Media Club (Mr Rigg)
Naomi Jamieson, 2W said this about the Media Club – “The school Media Club is a fun and creative place for pupils who are interested in making films, creating stories and using your imagination. If you are interested in joining the Media Club come along to Mr Rigg's room (F3) on Thursday from 3.30 pm to 4.45 pm. Pupils from all years are welcome.

12. Girls' football (Mrs Miller)
Congratulations to Kimberly Dick, S3 who has recently been selected to play in the U15 regional squad.

13. Fashion show (Miss McKee)
The Art department is running a fashion show again this year! We are looking for pupils who would be interested in helping out at this event. It will be on the night of the Primary 7 parent's night (Wednesday 20 th March). We are looking for models male and female dressers, make up and hair artists, general helpers etc. If you are interested in helping please see Miss McKee in the Art department.

14. Raffle (Miss McKee)
We are hoping to hold a raffle at the fashion show again this year to raise funds for the very poor art department! The money will go towards new equipment and materials! If anyone has anything we could raffle please pass it on to Miss McKee. Thank you.

15. Prom (Prom Committee)
The balance for the Prom should be paid at lunchtimes on Wednesday 7 th , Thursday 8 th and Friday 9 th March. Thank you.

2. Ski trip meeting (Mrs Devlin)
There will be a meeting for the ski trip in C14 (Mrs Devlin's room at 1.15 pm on Wednesday 21 st . All pupils must attend.

3. We Will Rock You (Mr Ramsay)
Rehearsals have now commenced for the show that will be staged this summer. Musical rehearsals are being held in EL1 on Thursdays from 3.30-5.30pm. If you would like to be involved please come along on Thursday after school.

4. S3 Football training (Mr Cowan)
S3 football training will resume in the games hall on Monday 26 th February from 3.45 – 4.45 pm. Also SFA football coaching will continue to take place on a Thursday lunchtime for S3 pupils.

5. S3 – Anti-sectarian play – Friday 2 nd March (Mr Kerr)
All S3 pupils will be attending this play at the Palace Theatre from 9.15 am – 12.50 pm on this day. Parental consent forms must be returned to registration teachers by Wednesday 28 th February.

6. France/Belgium trip (Mr Reid)
Passport forms and photographs are due to be processed next week. If you are going on the trip please make sure they are handed in to Mr Reid by the end of this week.

7. Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust (Mr Kerr)
Any pupil in years 1 and 2 who would like to experience a countryside activity day including riding, shooting and fishing should give their names to Mr Kerr as soon as possible and no later than Friday 23 rd February.

8. S4 Young Women's Health Day Thursday 22nd February Period 5 & 6 (Mr Howie)
All S4 female pupils should register with their period 5 teacher before going to the assembly hall.

11. Extra curricular activities (Mr Bryden)
Netball – every Wednesday at lunchtime (1-1.30) until 7 th March. This new club is open to pupils in all year groups who wish to come along and participate.

Badminton – every Monday lunchtime (1-1.30) and Thursday (3.45 – 5.15). This club is open to pupils in all year groups.

Pupils must bring along PE kit to take part and should report to the PE department at 1 pm.

12. Aerobics (Mrs James)
Would you be interested in taking part in an after school aerobics session – part of the eco school program! All interested in attending or organising please contact Mrs James (B10)

13. Jewellery Display (Miss McKee)
Anyone who had any jewellery designs on display in the Art and Design gallery can now collect them. Thank you for allowing us to display your fabulous work!

14. Job available - Trainee Quantity Surveyor (Mr Richardson)
Any senior pupils leaving in summer 2007 interested in the above – job with Dawn Construction see Mr Richardson for details. Qualifications required – 4 Highers at ,B,B,BC plus 2 Standard Grades including English and Maths at minimum Grade 2.

2. Holiday (Mrs Ford)
Friday of this week and Monday of next week are holidays. Tuesday and Wednesday are inservice days for staff so you are not due back to school until Thursday. Have a good holiday.

3. Childline (Mrs Ford)
There are posters around the school with the Childline number – 0800 1111. Please remember you can talk to your guidance teacher, school nurse or any member of staff if you have problems you wish to discuss.

4. Gold Award pupils – classes 1,2,3 (Mr Kerr)
Only pupils who achieved a gold award in the last Triple ‘P' block can sign up to go swimming or skating at the galleon or ten-pin bowling at the Garage on the afternoon of Thursday 8 th February. Swimming is £1.45, Skating - £2.15 and Ten Pin Bowling - £2.70 – payable at Reception on Wednesday 7 th and Thursday 8 th February at the morning interval.

5. Aviemore (Mr O'Brien)
There will be a meeting on Thursday 8 th February for those going on the Aviemore ski trip at

1.15 pm in L4. Please make sure you are there.

6. Netball (Mrs Miller)
A netball extra-curricular class will start on Wednesday lunchtimes from 7 th February. Pupils who wish to take part should report to the PE department at 1 pm . This is open to all year groups. Please make sure you bring PE kit to take part. If you wish any further information please speak to Miss Meek in the PE department.

7. Disco – Thursday 15th February (Mr Kerr)
Tickets for the Disco will be on sale from 1.10 pm on Wednesday 7 th , Thursday 8 th and Thursday 15 th February. Only those pupils with Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards in the last block of the Triple ‘P' awards are allowed to attend.

8. S3 Footballers (Mr Cowan)
From Thursday 8 th February an SFA qualified footballing coach will be taking training sessions at lunchtimes in the Games Hall for S3 pupils. Please come along at the beginning of lunchtime if you are interested and bring a packed lunch so that we can make a prompt start.

10. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
With 3 rounds of the British Land competition completed the only 2 players on maximum points Rian Hood and Lewis Campbell meet in the 4 th round on Wednesday 7 th February.

1. S5/6 prelim exams (Mrs Ford)
The exams begin on Friday 2 February so everyone should be working hard towards these. Study leave begins on the 2 nd also, and ends on Friday 16 February. Normal timetable resumes on Monday 19 February. You may study in school if you prefer and you may come in for help from teachers.

2. School disco (Mrs Ford)
Please note the date for this is Thursday 15 February.

3. Burns' Supper (Mrs Dunsmuir and Miss Templeton)
Thanks to all of you who joined us to celebrate Burns's birthday last Thursday. A huge thanks to Graeme Sharpe, Lynsey Weadon, Nicola Browning and Liam Baillie for their wonderful speeches; to all the performers in the senior choir and vocal ensemble and to the 40 strong army of S2 and S3's who helped serve the supper. Mrs Ford would also like to thank everyone involved particularly Mrs Dunsmuir and Miss Templeton for their wonderful organisation of the whole event.

4. Barcelona Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
Payment is now due for the end of January. Full payment is required by March. Photographs required and passport photocopy also.

5. Ski trip (Mr O'Brien)
A number of pupils still have their final payment to pay for the Aviemore ski weekend which is now over due. Please make the final payment immediately.

6. Reading for Gold Scheme (Dr Neilson)
Congratulations to Liam Van Loggerenberg of 1S who has gained his Bronze award of the Reading for Gold scheme. Well done!

7. The Reading Game (Mrs Neilson)
Congratulations to Chelsea Doogan of 2W who has gained her First Level of The Reading Game. Well done!

8. Holocaust Memorial Day (Dr Neilson)
Many thanks to the S6 pupils who gave up their time to prepare readings for the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration. The event was featured briefly on West Sound Radio last Saturday.

9. Pupils –v- (some) staff football (Mr O'Brien)
Congratulations to the schools under 15 football team who beat Mr O'Brien's staff team 10-8 in Mr O'Brien's testimonial match at the power league. Just shows you how good a manager you have had these last two years boys.

10. Football (Mr O'Brien)
The following pupils will be out of school period 6 on the Wednesday 31 January to take part in a Scottish Cup game for the school under 15's football team.

David McPike, Scott Milloy, Michael Bolland, Gary Cochrane, Reece Doogan, George Thomson, Rhys Lindsay, Ian Fulton, Robbie McFarlane, Jordan Ryan, Connor Raeside, Ryan Lochore, Cameron Blair, Graeme Sharp

1. S4/5/6 pupils (Mrs Ford)
At last week's assemblies all senior pupils were given a leaflet with information on cheating during the SQA examinations or copying any work for submission to the SQA. If you did not get a leaflet you may get one from the school office. Do not copy anyone's work and do not let anyone copy yours! Both of you will receive no award if you do this.

2. Old spectacles for Malawi (Mrs Ford)
We have been asked to hand in any old pairs of glasses you may have lying around the house. These will be taken to Malawi for distribution to people who need them. Please ask relatives and friends for any old spectacles and hand them into Reception. Thank you.

3. Air Cadets (Mrs Ford)
The Air Cadets are looking for new recruits, male or female. aged 13 or 14. If you are interested in joining you may do so on the first Monday of any month at 7.30 pm at Mews Lane , behind Dundonald Road . The squadron meets every Monday and Thursday from 7.30 to 9.30 pm . Monday 5 th February is the next recruitment evening.

4. Lunchtime behaviour (Mrs Ford )
We have had a complaint about pupils going to St Joseph 's at lunchtime and causing trouble. If you do this you will be suspended from school. You should not go near other schools at lunchtime, or cause problems with other people.

5. Order Yearbook 2007 (Mrs Hogg)
Make sure of your copy of the 2007 yearbook, due to be published in June! All you need is a deposit of £5. The Yearbook committee will be in reception to take your orders at lunchtime on the following dates: Thursday 25 th January; Friday 26 th January; Wednesday 31 st January; Thursday 1 st February and Friday 2 nd February.

Go on! You know you want one!

6. France/Belgium Trip June 2007 (Mr Reid)
Any pupil who has not collected a passport form from Mr Reid must do so immediately. The fourth payment of £50 is due now.

7. Prom (Mrs Hollywood)
Thursday 14 th June, Lochside House Hotel. Balance of payment - £20 due to be paid after the prelim exams. Prom Committee members will take money between Monday 19 th February and Friday 23 rd February at lunchtime in the assembly hall. Payment should not be made at any other time.

8. Girls Football Development Squad – 2007 (Mrs Miller)
12 week training programme at Astroturf, Kilwinning – Tuesdays 8-9.45 pm – Fee £12 – any girls interested should speak to Mrs Miller in the PE Department as soon as possible. The course starts on 6 th February.

9. Sports News (Mr Bryden)
Rugby training will start up again on Thursday 15 th February. It will be held at Kilmarnock Rugby Club from 4pm to 5pm and is open to all pupils from absolute beginners to club players.

Football training is still running on Thursday lunchtime for S3 and S4 boys. 1pm in the games hall.

Badminton is running on Monday lunchtime ( 1-1.30pm ) and on Thursday after school ( 3.30-5.15 pm )

Basketball is running on a Thursday after school ( 3.30-5.15pm ). Boys and Girls from all years are welcome.

10. S3/S4 Footballers (Mr McDougall )
Just a quick reminder for S3/4 footballers that our SFA coach Chris is back at school on a Thursday lunchtime. Training will start at 1pm and all in S3 and S4 are welcome.

11. Ski Trip to Aviemore (Mr O'Brien)
The final payment for the ski trip to Aviemore is due this Friday 26 th January.

12. “Testimonial Match” (Mr O'Brien)
Mr O'Brien's “Testimonial match” for leaving Kilmarnock Academy will take place at the Power League on Monday 29 th January against the S3 and under 15's football team. Kick off at 4.30 pm . Bring it on boys!

2. Burns' Supper – Open to S4,S5 and S6(Mrs Dunsmuir/Miss Templeton)
Tickets are now on sale for this year's Burns' Supper and Ceilidh. This will take place in the Assembly Hall next Thursday 25 th January, starting at 6.30 pm . Tickets cost £6. This covers a three course supper and dancing to a live ceilidh band. Come along and be a part of Kilmarnock 's Burns Tradition.

3. Ski trip (Mr O'Brien)
The final payment of £70 for the Aviemore ski trip is due by Friday 26 th January.

6. Music Groups (Mr Ramsay)
All extra curricular musical groups have now commenced rehearsals.

7. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
The first round of the British Land competition will be held in C3 at 1.10 pm on Wednesday 17 th January. Anyone not yet entered should see Mr McCormick as soon as possible.

1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Happy New Year to all pupils. Hope you had a good holiday and have made some useful resolutions – work hard, eat healthily, take more exercise, be kind to teachers ……….

2. Thank you (Mrs Ford)
•  Thank you to the Prince's Trust xl club for organising the Christmas parcel appeal. The parcels are very much appreciated by the elderly people who receive them.

•  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the parcel appeal.

•  Thank you to everyone who performed or participated in the Christmas events – concert, assemblies, disco and ceilidhs.

3. Eco club and school environment (Mrs Ford)
As you know, the school has achieved the Bronze Award in the Eco School programme. We are also doing very well in our efforts to save on energy use. In October, the last month for which we have figures, we saved 37% on gas compared to last year, and 9% on electricity. So, everyone please remember to switch off lights and equipment, turn down heating if possible, keep doors and windows closed to conserve heat. It is working.

4. Red Nose Day (Mrs Ford)
This year is a Red Nose Day year. If you have any ideas for raising money write them down and hand them into Reception. A committee of S6 pupils will organise some events and your ideas could be useful.

5. Class photographs (Mrs Hogg)
The photographer will be in school on Tuesday 16th January (next week) to take photographs of all S1 - S4 classes; a group photograph of fifth and sixth year pupils and individual photographs of S6 pupils. Normal school uniform should be worn.  

Arrangements:
p1   S1 pupils stay in hall after assembly

p2   all S2 pupils report to hall

p3  all S3 pupils report to hall

p4   all S4 pupils report to hall

p5   all S5 report to hall 

2pm all S6 report to hall

6. France/Belgium Trip June 2007 (Mr Reid)
The fourth payment of £50 is now due. The total amount payable is £265 and should be made by the end of April. Could the pupils going on the trip please speak to Mr Reid about passport arrangements.

7. Science Club (Mrs James)
Science Club will begin on 23 rd January at 1.10 pm in B10. Members old and new are welcome. If you want to join in the fun check out the notice board outside B10 for further details and collect a lunchtime pass from Mrs James.

8. Eco Club (Mrs James)
The Eco Club will be meeting on the 16 th January at 1.10 pm in B10. Due to the recent award we have important business to discuss and ideas to put into action. Everyone is welcome so if you fancy doing your bit for the environment then collect a lunchtime pass from Mrs James.

9. Sponsored Keepy-up (Mr Bryden)
Pupils interested in participating in the sponsored keepy-ups for Clic Sargeant must attend a meeting in the small (girls) gym on Friday at interval. Thanks

10. Yearbook raffle winners (Mrs Hogg)
The yearbook raffle was drawn at the end of Christmas term. Well done to the following who won prizes: Mrs Ogg – 2 Kilmarnock match tickets; Ashleigh O'Neil, S5 and Lesley Duffy, S6 – free copy of the 2007 yearbook; Mrs Haining – pizza; Collette Donnelly, S5, Lesley Duffy, S6, Rachel Kelly, S2, Hayley Mullen, S3, Reece Lindsay, S3 and Duncan Burnett, S2 – free Christmas Disco ticket; Mrs McKenzie – tea for two at Mamitas, Alison Rodger, perfume; Mr Murdoch – bath set; Mrs Timmons – bottle of wine and candles; Alison Cochrane, S6 – a mug; Mr Ferguson and Mr Bryden – pens.

Thanks for all who supported this – better luck next time!

11. Reading for Gold Scheme (Dr Neilson)
Congratulations to Shaun McClymont of 1B1 who has reached the Silver Award and to Vanessa Wilson of 1S who has reached the Bronze Award of the Reading for Gold Scheme. Well done!

12. The Reading Game (Dr Neilson)
Congratulations to Gemma Baillie, Darren Kerr, Casey McDaid, Jessica McGlynn, Danielle McIntyre, Sharmaine Miller, Sean Munro, Jordon Robertson, Euan Smith, Jennifer Thomson, Alison Walkinshaw, Melissa Watt, Victoria Wilkinson of 2S2 who have all gained their First level of The Reading Game for reading and reporting on five books. Well done to all!

13. Sainsbury Active Kids (Mr Bryden)
The school is participating in the Sainsburys Active Kids programme. This is identical to the “Tesco Sport for Schools” for every £10 spent you receive a voucher. Please hand them to your registration teacher or Mr Bryden. Thank you.

14. British Heart Foundation Junior Golf Chapmionship 2007 (Mr Bryden)
This is a 3 person, Stableford team event. Boys maximum handicap 28, Girls, maximum handicap 36. Preliminary Round held in April. Teams to Mr Bryden by 31 st January 2007 .

15. Chess Club (Mr McCormack)
The chess club will run in Room C3 at lunchtimes from 1.10 to 1.40 on Wednesdays for the British Land Competition, Thursday for training and Fridays for friendly games. Competitors for the British Land Competition who should register before Wednesday 17 th will gain badges, mascots, pens and there is a trophy for the winner.

•  S2 ceilidh is on Thursday 21 st December at P5/6. Pupils who are attending MUST register with their P5 teacher first before coming to the Assembly Hall at 1.50 pm .

•  Please bring trainers to save the floor.

•  Wear something tartan to get into the spirit of things. Prizes for the most eye catching outfit. Prizes will also be awarded during the afternoon.

•  Water and crisps will be provided at the interval.

•  The best of behaviour is required so that everyone has an enjoyable time. Failure to co-operate will mean being sent back to normal classes.

3. S1 Christmas Ceilidh (PE Staff)
The arrangements for the S1 Christmas Ceilidh are as follows:

•  S1 should come to the Assembly Hall on Friday 22 December after the morning interval.

•  Pupils in S3-S6 can come and join the fun, provided they – have achieved Gold, Silver or Bronze in the Triple P Awards – are prepared to dance. Failure to co-operate will result in being sent back to normal class.

•  S2 pupils are NOT allowed to attend this ceilidh.

•  Bring trainers to save the floor.

•  Wear something tartan to get into the spirit of things. Prizes for the most eye catching outfit. Prizes will also be awarded during the morning.

•  Water and crisps will be provided at the interval for S1 but older pupils and others will have to pay for refreshments.

4. Christmas Concert Rehearsals
Monday 18th - periods 5&6 - all pupils playing in backing groups for Senior Choir, Vocal Group etc

Tuesday 19th - period 5 - Junior Choir & S1/2 Singers

period 6 - Jazz Band

Wednesday 20th periods 1&2 - Senior Choir

periods 3&4 - Vocal Group

period 5 - String Group

period 6 - Junior Choir & S1/2 Singers

5. Christmas Concert Tickets
These are now available from the reception priced £3 for adults and £2 for children and oaps.

6. Christmas Assemblies – Musical Groups (Mr Ramsay)
Jazz Band and Senior Choir members are required periods 2,3 and 4 to prepare and perform at Christmas Assemblies.

7. Childline (Mrs Macfarlane)
S5 Int 1 Hospitality pupils raised £90 and would like to thank everyone who supported this worthwhile cause.

10. Sponsored Keepy-up (Mr Bryden)
During the week starting the 8 th January 2007 those pupils (and staff) who are interested will have a chance to do a sponsored “keepy-up” competition for Clic Sargent, a charity that supports child cancer victims. Information will be given out during that week along with sponsor sheets and a time that each group will complete the “Keepy-up” competition.

11. EAC Concert – DVD (Mrs McCulloch)
Please collect your order from the Main Office.

12. Merry Christmas (Mrs Ford)
Have a great holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you all on Monday 8 January.

2. C.A.R.I.N.G. Group (Mrs Ford)
Anyone involved in this group is reminded that the next meeting is on Friday 26 January in the Carers' Cottage. The meeting on the 15 December has been cancelled.

3. Extra-curricular activities (Mrs Ford)
A summary sheet of the activities available after school or at lunchtime is on display around the school. Have a look and see if there is something you would like to join.

4. Senior Choir
Laigh West High Kirk - Please meet at the Reception at 1.15pm on Wednesday 13th December. We commence performing at 1.30pm

Burns Mall - Please meet outside Gregg's Bakery at 12.45 on Saturday 16th December.

5. Christmas Concert Rehearsals
Wednesday 13th - Jazz Band 3.30-4.30

Thursday 14th - Senior Choir 3.30-4.30 in the Assembly Hall

Monday 18th - periods 5&6 - all pupils playing in backing groups for Senior Choir, Vocal Group etc

Tuesday 19th - period 5 - Junior Choir & S1/2 Singers

period 6 - Jazz Band

Wednesday 20th periods 1&2 - Senior Choir

periods 3&4 - Vocal Group

period 5 - String Group

period 6 - Junior Choir & S1/2 Singers

6. Christmas Concert Tickets
These are now available from the reception priced £3 for adults and £2 for children and oaps.

7. Prom (Mrs Hollywood)
Names of partners to Mrs Hollywood by Monday 18 th December otherwise partners will be withdrawn from the Prom list. Balance of £20 to be paid by the end of February. Remember awards at merit or distinction in the Triple P required in order to attend.

8. Ski trip (Mr O'Brien)
The second payment of £50 for the Aviemore ski weekend is due by Friday 15 th December.

9. Fairtrade Raffle winners (Gavin Spence)
1 st Prize – Pauline Donnelly 2 nd Prize – Mrs McDowall 3 rd Prize – Karen Connor, Gateway Centre

4 th Prize – Claire McCluskey, 3B 5 th Prize – Mrs Hamilton

10. XL Club (Pauline Donnelly)
It's that time of the year again and the S3 Princes Trust XL club are organising Kilmarnock Academy 's Christmas parcels for the elderly campaign. Bring in tins, dried food, tea bags and coffee etc. Please give to your registration teacher. Boxes will be delivered to all registration classes.

11. Christmas gift ideas (Mrs Stewart)
Why not get your photograph taken by Mr Stewart (Cost £1) combined it with a frame which can cost as little as £1 and give it as a gift or instead of a card to your grandparents?

Get your photograph taken by Mr Stewart converted into an A4 jigsaw and give it to a relative or friend as a Christmas gift – Cost £4. Samples of both these items are on display in the cabinet in the reception area. See Mr Stewart to have either of these done

1. Sponsored silence (Mrs Ford)
Many thanks to the pupils who participated in this and raised another £104 for Children in Need.

2. Latecoming (Mrs Ford)
If you are late for school and miss registration you must sign in at Reception. If you do not do this, a telephone call will be made to your mother or father asking why you are absent. If you are in fact in school, but did not sign in, you will be in trouble. It is a health and safety requirement that we know who is in school.

3. S4 pupils (Mrs Ford)
Good luck with the examinations. Remember to come in to study or for help if you need it. Be in school 10 minutes ahead for each exam and do not bring electronic equipment into the hall. Back to normal timetable on Wednesday 20 December.

4. Young Scot Cards (Mrs Ford)
Pupils who will be aged 16 or over on Tuesday 12 December will have a photograph taken for a Young Scot card at period 3. Plenty of time for haircuts and/or facials.

5. Link corridor (Mrs Ford)
During the S4 exams the corridor past the assembly hall will be closed. Please use the playground. Thank you.

6. S5 Hospitality (Mrs Macfarlane)
S5 Hospitality pupils will be selling cakes at the morning intervals in the entrance foyer for Child Line.

7. Kilmarnock College Pupils (Mr Kerr)
College classes will not be running on Thursday 21 st or Friday 22 nd December. Pupils who normally attend on those days should report to Mr Kerr.

8. Ski weekend (Mr O'Brien)
The second payment of £50 for the ski trip to Aviemore due by Friday 15 th December.

9. Christmas Surprise (Dr. Neilson)
It's that time of year again so dare you risk it for a biscuit? Try the Christmas Surprise in the LRC.

11. Christmas gift ideas (Mr Stewart)
Why not get your photograph taken by Mr Stewart (Cost £1) combined it with a frame which can cost as little as £1 and give it as a gift or instead of a card to your grandparents?

Get your photograph taken by Mr Stewart converted into an A4 jigsaw and give it to a relative or friend as a Christmas gift – Cost £4.. Samples of both these items are on display in the cabinet in the reception area. Come to the hall from 1 pm on Friday to place your order.

12. Fantasy Football League (Mr Carrigan)
A manager of the month meeting will be held on Monday 11 th December in B6 for all Fantasy Football Managers – time 1.15 pm

13. Charities Collection – Yorkhill Hospital (Mr Howie)
Thanks to all who contributed to our recent collection of £73.72. Please keep givinig generously.

14. S3 Debating competition (Mr Cowan)
A pat on the back to Stephanie McMahon, 3D, and Nicola Kerr, 3F who both participated in a National Debating competition hosted by Kilmarnock Academy on Monday 4 December. Although the girls did not progress to the next round, they both delivered very good speeches and debated well. Thanks also to Amanda Kelly and Ross Leighton for their support and assistance in preparing for the debate and Erin McKenzie and Marc Strain who helped out on the night. Thanks again.

15. U15 Football (Mr O'Brien)
Congratulations to the under 15's football team on their 2-1 win in the 2 nd round of the Scottish Cup against Largs Academy . Third Round game will be on 12 th December away to Cumnock Academy .

1. S4 prelim exams (Mrs Ford)
These begin on Thursday 7 December. All S4 pupils should be working hard for exams. Study leave begins on Thursday and pupils return to normal timetable on Wednesday 20 December.

2. Prom (Mrs Hollywood)
Names of partners must be passed to Mrs Hollywood by Friday 8 th December at latest.

3. XL click click enterprise project (Pauline Donnelly)
The group will be coming round classes this week to sell:
•  Guess Toby's birthday – 50p a go
•  Guess the teachers baby pictures - £1 a go

4. Geography Club (Mrs Lyon)
The Geography Club has resumed on Wednesday at lunchtime in Mrs Lyon's room (H2). It is open to 1,2,3 year – anyone who is interested in doing something geographical (senior pupils could help too). Look out for our first edition of the Geography Newsletter which has puzzles and jokes, revision – look up the Kilmarnock Academy website too. Thank you for your interest.

5. Pupil Council Meeting – Friday 1 st December – P4 (Mr Howie)
The following pupils should attend a meeting in the conference room at 12 noon :
G Trinder, B Wilson, F Kerr, G Sharpe, K McLardy, R Menzies, K Evans, K Little

6. Chess (Mr McCormick)
In the final match of the interhouse competition Burns beat Wallace 3-0 to secure second place with a total of 6½ points overtaking Dunlop who were third with 6 points having beaten Fleming 2-1

Wednesday 29th sees the start of new individual competitions for seniors and juniors.

7. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Unit (Mr Richardson)
Any pupils wishing to join the Fire Cadets please note they are now recruiting members between 13½ and 16 years of age. Information and application forms available from Mr Richardson.

8. Senior Choir Engagements in December
Friday 1st Dec - Princes Square - coach leaving school 9.30 and returning 1pm .

Tuesday 5th Dec - 7.30pm - Grand Hall

Sunday 10th Dec - 12-1pm - Dean Castle

Wednesday 13th Dec - 1.30-3pm - Laigh West High Kirk

Saturday 16th Dec - 1-3pm - Burns Mall

Wednesday 20th Dec - 7.30pm - School Concert

Thursday 21st Dec - periods 2,3 & 4 for Christmas Assemblies.

Can all pupils make sure they know the requirements for all performances.

Brass Band Rehearsal
There will be a rehearsal on Monday 4th December in preparation for the East Ayrshire Concert on Tuesday 5th Dec. 3.30-4.45pm in the Assembly Hall

9. National Junior Debating Competition (Mr McDougall)
Well done Charly White, Lauren Paini, Erin McKenzie and Marc Strain of S3 who all took part in a tough debating tie at St Columbas School in Kilmacolm on Monday. Your hard work and effort is greatly appreciated and you are a credit to the school.

10. Football (Mr Bryden)
Congratulations to Callum Shepherd, 4S and Mark Gilmour, 4W who have been chosen to play for Scotland in the under 16's Boys Club Squad. Callum has been selected to play and Mark is in the reserve squad.

1. Children in Need (Mrs Ford)
We raised a total of £950 for Children in Need last week. £233 of this came from the cake sale organised by S5/6 and S3 Hospitality pupils. Very well done to them and to the staff in the Home Economics Department.

2. Free meal cards (Mrs Ford)
If you are entitled to a free school meal you may now use your card to buy food at the morning interval instead of at lunchtime if you prefer. A number of you go out of school at lunchtime – you can now use your free meal entitlement at the morning interval.

3. Science Club (Mrs James)
Science club will continue to run on a Tuesday lunchtime at 1.10 in room B10. It will be on every second week with the next session on the 28 th November. If you wish to come along to the club then please sign up on the noticeboard outside B10.

4. S3,S4 and S5 Art and Design students (Mrs Lightbown)
Does everyone have their art equipment that they bought in Art Department . It was delivered in October. See Mrs Lightbown if you still have to collect it.

5. Barcelona Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
The November payment of £40 in still outstanding for a number of pupils.

6. Crhistmas baubles (Mrs Lightbown)
Christmas baubles will be on display at lunchtime in Reception.
Name only - £1.50 Name+ 2006 = £2.00

7. S1 Pupil Council Election (Mr Howie)
The following two S1 were the successful candidates at our recent election:
Kayleigh Evans, 1B1 Kelsey Little, 1B1

8. Under 15 football (Mr O'Brien)
The Scottish Cup Game for the under 15's team against Largs Academy has been re-scheduled for Monday 27 th November. The boys should meet in the foyer after lunch at 1.40 pm .

9. Congratulations to S6 mini trialists (Mr Cowan)
Well done to Lana McKenna, Danielle Rankin, Sylvia Matheson, Heather Welsh, Alison Cochrane, Amanda McGuffog, Kirsty McLardy, Louise Boyd, Lesley Duffy and Stacey Young who won both cases at Saturday's annual mini trials event. The best oscar goes to Lana for convincing a jury of her peers that she was innocent of a drugs offence. Thanks also to those S5/6 pupils who participated as jurors. Mr Des Browne, MP and Minister for Defence has written to congratulate us on the excellent performance.

10. Chess Club – Interhouse competition results (Mr McCormick)
Burns 2 – Fleming 1 Scott 3 – Wallace 0

Congratulations to Scott who have won the competition with 9½ points. Dunlop currently second with 4 points play Fleming while Burns on 3½ points play Wallace in the final round on Wednesday 22 nd November..

11. Advert for St Joseph 's Academy Theatre Company
Beauty and the Beast – November 20, 21, 22 and 23 – 7.30 pm Price £3 Phone 526144 for tickets.

12. Senior Choir Engagements in December
Friday 1st Dec - Princes Square - coach leaving school 9.30 and returning 1pm .

Tuesday 5th Dec - 7.30pm - Grand Hall

Sunday 10th Dec - 12-1pm - Dean Castle

Wednesday 13th Dec - 1.30-3pm - Laigh West High Kirk

Saturday 16th Dec - 1-3pm - Burns Mall

Wednesday 20th Dec - 7.30pm - School Concert

Thursday 21st Dec - periods 2,3 & 4 for Christmas Assemblies.

Can all pupils make sure they know the requirements for all performances.

2. Face piercings (Mrs Ford)
This is a reminder that you must not wear face piercings of any kind in school. This is a health and safety issue. If you are seen with jewellery of any sort inserted in your face, you will be sent home to remove it.

3. Exiting the school (Mrs Ford)
You are reminded that you should always exit the building by the nearest stairwell and exit. Do not walk through the building to the front door – it is too busy at intervals, lunch times and the end of the day. Thank you.

4. xl click click, Enterprise projects (Pauline Donnelly)
Guess the baby photo competition. Name the nine teachers on the sheet from their baby photos and win £10 prize - £1 a go.

Guess Toby Terriers birthday – 50p a go – win him for yourself

5. Chess (Mr McCormick)
Interhouse Results – Fleming 0 – Scott 3 Dunlop 1 – Burns 1

On Wednesday 15 th Burns play Fleming and Scott play Wallace.

6. Thank you (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to the following senior pupils who represented the school at Kilmarnock Remembrance service on Sunday 12 November. Denise laid the wreath on behalf of all school pupils in East Ayrshire

Denise Rodger; Amanda McGuffog; Lynsey Weadon and Graeme Sharpe

8. Kilmarnock Academy Prom (Mrs Hollywood)
Thursday 14 th June 2007 at Lochside House Hotel, New Cumnock. Prom committee members will collect deposits of £10 per person in the Assembly Hall at 1.15 pm from Monday 20 th November – Friday 24 th November. Deposits should not be given to any member of staff or pupil outwith these dates. Merit/Distinction winners only.

3. UCAS cards (Mrs Ford)
S5/S6 pupils can register with UCAS for up to date information on courses, finance, applications, special offers and more. Register at www.ucas.com/ucascard

4. Final post script to bag packing (Mrs Hamilton)
I have awarded 5 credits to all bag packers. I have realised just how many effective contributors we have in Kilmarnock Academy as the total number of pupils involved in the bag packing was a staggering 144. I am very impressed with your response. Thank you.

5. LRC Amnesty (Dr. Neilson)
The LRC Committee has recommended that an amnesty should be held in an attempt to get overdue LRC books back from pupils. Overdue books can be handed into Reception or put in the box outside the LRC. Any pupil who has been suspended from borrowing from the LRC who returns overdue books will receive a Good News Slip. Please return your overdue LRC books. It is very selfish to keep them.

6. Reading for Gold Scheme (Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Lauren Rodger of 1B1 who is the first S1 pupil this year to reach the Reading for Gold Bronze Award. She receives a certificate and some goodies for reading and reporting on five books. So, come on S1 pupils, read and you will receive!

7. LRC Autumn Competition (Dr. Neilson)
Congratulations to Lewis Campbell of 3B who has won the LRC Autumn Competition. He wins a £10 book token. Pupils had to use their library/information skills to answer various clues.

8. Scottish Chamber Orchestra Concert (Mr Ramsay)
Would all pupils involved in this trip please meet at the Reception at 12.00 on Thursday 9th November. Full School Uniform required.

9. Battle of the Bands (Mr Ramsay)
Well done to all those who performed in last weeks gig. The standard was excellent.

10. East Ayrshire Bands & Choirs (Mr Ramsay)
Last chance for anyone wishing to participate in an East Ayrshire Group. Forms available from the Music Department .

11. All S4 footballers (Mr McDougall)
There will be a meeting on Wednesday 8 th November (today) at 1.10 pm in Room H4 to discuss new training arrangements with our new official SFA coach and upcoming fixtures. Your attendance at this meeting is vital for the team to continue running.

12. Kilmarnock Academy Prom (Mrs Hollywood)
Thursday 14 th June 2007 at Lochside House Hotel, New Cumnock. Prom committee members will collect deposits of £10 per person in the Assembly Hall at 1.15 pm from Monday 20 th November – Friday 24 th November. Deposits should not be given to any member of staff or pupil outwith these dates. Merit/Distinction winners only.

13. S3 and S5 Hospitality (Mrs Macfarlane)
Most days next week home baking will be sold at morning interval in the foyer to raise money for Children in Need. The cost will range between 30p and 50p. Enjoy and contribute to this worthy cause.

14. Chess Club (Mr McCormack)
Interhouse results – Scott 1 – Dunlop 2

Latest Wallace 1 – Fleming 0

This Wednesday 8 th – Fleming –v- Scott and Dunlop –v- Burns.

15. Almost Famous (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to William Graham, Ross Leighton, Marc Strain and Greg Walkinshaw for their excellent organisation of the Battle of the Bands. Thanks very much to Mr Ramsay for his work on this too.

16. Diptheria Tetanus and Polio absentee day (Natalie)
Please could the following pupils attend the assembly hall on Monday 13 th November at 11.15 am for their DTP injection:

Emma Martin, 4S, Peter Inglis, 4F2; Amanda McDonald, 4F1; Mhairi Macleod Lyon, 4D; Jordon McCready, 4B, James Montgomery, 4B, Elizabeth McIntosh, 4S,

Charley Harrison, 4W, Stephen Muir, 4S

Your help in this matter is as always appreciated.

17. Sports for Schools (Mr Bryden)
Tesco have now stopped giving out “Sport for Schools” vouchers. If you have any to bring in please do so by Friday 17 th November. Thanks.

18. Great Expectations ( Enterprise Challenge (Mrs Hamilton)
The following pupils have permission to attend this event on Tuesday 14 th November. They will leave school at 10 am and it lasts to 3.30 pm . Meet at reception. The good news is that all refreshments and lunch is provided:

Graeme Sharpe, 6S; Graeme Boyle, 6S; Stephanie Taylor, 6S; Carlyn Yule, 6S;

Ross McKenzie, 6S; Lynsey Weadon, 6D, Stuart Rennie, 5S, Alex Bell, 5B2

RESERVE: Scott Howie 5B1

19. Ski Trip (Mr O'Brien)
5 places only left for the Aviemore. Anyone interested come and see Mr O'Brien in the Technical Department.

1. Asda bag packing (Mrs Hamilton)
Thanks to all pupils who helped at the bag packing in Asda on Friday night. The magnificent sum of £1139.39 was raised. The most money in an hour was raised by Claire Wilson and Tammy McWilliams of S4. They raised £60.79. Well done to all those who came in fancy dress. It was good to see the effort you had put in. Two prizes were awarded for the best fancy dress. Both pupils in S1 – John Routh who was James Bond and Vanessa Wilson who skated her way to success. I will be seeing the prize winners this week. Remember though, no matter how little your collection was we couldn't have raised the total without you. I am awarding 5 credits to all those who came to help. Thank you once again.

Message from Mrs Ford: Many thanks to Mrs Hamilton for organising this. It was a lot of work and she is to be congratulated on her effort and organising skills.

2. Fair trade raffle (School Eco Club)
Gavin Spence shall be selling raffle tickets in reception at interval and lunch times until the 8 th of December. Tickets are £1. The money raised will be used to start the tuck shop.

3. Lost property (Mrs Miller)
Last chance to claim lost property from PE Department. We have shoes, trainers, school sweatshirts, tracksuit bottoms, jackets and trousers.

4. Homophobia (Mrs Ford)
If you have been in the receiving end of nasty comments or bullying associated with homosexuality there is a helpline you can contact. 0808 1000 143 (Freephone number). Please report any instances of such bullying. We can only stop it if we know about it.

5. Ayrshire Schools Cross Country (Mr Bryden)
Well done to our 63 competitors (and staff) who performed well in difficult conditions at the Magnum last Thursday. They were a credit to themselves and the school. The director of education, Mr Graham Short, has sent his congratulations to pupils and staff involved.

6. Badminton Players (Mr Bryden)
Any club players who are interested in entering the Ayrshire Schools championships must seeMr Bryden by Friday 10 th November.

Ayrshire Schools Quaich Championships – U14 teams and U19 teams – information from Mr Bryden.

7. Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to Ailie McKnight of 1P2 who has won the East Ayrshire Christmas Card competition. This means her design will be used by all the staff at East Ayrshire Council. Congratulations to Ailie.

8. Round Table Quiz (Mr Kerr)
Kilmarnock Academy will be hosting this quiz on Monday 20 th November from

7pm – 9.30 pm . Any pupils in years 1,2,3 and 4 wishing to make the team should come to the assembly hall at 1.10 pm on Friday 3 November to take part in a trial quiz.

9. Ski trip (Mr O'Brien)
Back by popular demand the ski trip to Aviemore is going ahead. There will be a meeting in L4 on Friday 3 November at 1.15 pm . Only 44 places available.

10. Chess club (Mr McCormick)
Interhouse competition round 1 – Dunlop 2 – Wallace 0 Burns ½ - Scott 1 ½

Round 2 on Wednesday 1 st November at 1.10 pm when Scott –v- Dunlop and Wallace –v- Fleming. The after school meeting is now on Wednesday at 3.30.

11. Congratulations (Mr O'Brien)
Congratulations to the schools under 15's football team on their 5-1 win against Ardrossan Academy in the Ayrshire Cup and are now in the quarter finals. Well done boys.

12. Theatre group (Mrs Hollywood)
Pupils in classes 2B1, 2D2 and 2S2 will attend a theatre group presentation called My Dark Sky (The White Rose Resistance to Hilter and the Holocaust) on Thursday 9 th November from 9.30 until lunchtime at Loudoun Academy . Pupils in these classes should report to the assembly hall on Friday 3 rd November immediately after morning registration to collect permission forms and for further information.

13. Strathclyde Fire Service (Mrs Hollywood)
A Strathclyde Fire Service safety officer will speak to first and second year pupils on Wednesday 1 st November in the assembly hall – S1 – period 6 S2 – period 5

Pupils should report to class as usual and will be escorted from there to the hall.

14. London Trip (Mrs Hogg)
The annual London trip for S6 pupils is now being planned. Trip will be on Friday 30 th March – Sunday 1 st April. There will be a meeting in B9 this Thursday (2 nd November) at 1.10 pm for interested pupils.

2. Thank you (Mrs Ford)
Thank you and well done to all pupils who performed in the Gala Concert in the Grand Hall. The concert was very successful.

3. Eco School (Mrs Ford)
Kilmarnock Academy has achieved the bronze award in the Eco School programme, which is an excellent achievement. Many thanks to the Eco Club for their efforts in bringing us up to the required standard. We will be continuing on this programme, to become as environmentally friendly as possible.

4. New LRC Displays (Dr. Neilson)
There are new displays in the LRC on Frightful Books for Halloween and World War One for Remembrance Day. The new books display has an ever-changing collection of new books in the LRC. Check them out!

10. Round Table Quiz (Mr Kerr)
Kilmarnock Academy will be hosting this quiz on Monday 20 th November from 7pm –

9.30 pm . Any pupils in years 1,2,3 and 4 wishing to make the team should come to the assembly hall at 1.10 pm on Tuesday 21 st October to take part in a trial quiz.

11. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
The first round of the inter-house competition will take place in Room C3 at 1.10 pm on Wednesday 25 th October. Those not involved in the competition can play friendly games at this time. The after school meetings of the chess club is moving to Wednesday 3.30 – 5.00 starting on Wednesday 1 st November.

12. Open Days (Mrs Hamilton)
The Dance School of Scotland is having an Open Day on Saturday 4 th November. There are 3 courses available – Dance entry in to S1; preparatory Theatre – entry into S3; Musical Theatre – entry into S3 – see poster in link corridor.

University of Paisley – Information Session at Craigie College in Ayr – Thursday

9 th November 1-4 pm and 6.30 –8pm . Courses covered: Media, Language and Music; Education and Health, Nursing and Midwifery – see poster in link corridor.

1. October holiday (Mrs Ford)
School finishes on Friday for the school holiday week. You return to school on Tuesday 24 October. Please remember that if you are absent from school on Friday we will be investigating the reason why. Have a great holiday.

2. Fairtrade tuck shop (Mrs Ford)
After the holiday week we will be running a fair-trade tuck shop at the morning interval and lunchtimes. This is a joint venture between Gavin Spence and the school eco club. Fairtrade products ensure that the farmers who produce the ingredients are paid properly for their goods. Buying fair-trade products is a good way to help people in developing countries. So support the fair-trade tuck shop.

3. Thank you (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to whoever handed in a brown envelope dropped in Rennie Street . The person to whom it belonged to is very grateful that someone was sufficiently honest and responsible to pick it up and hand it in.

4. College and University courses (Mrs Ford)
Useful website: www.whichcourse.epagesmarketing.com

5. Senior prom (Mrs Ford)
A reminder that senior pupils must obtain at least a merit award in every block of the Triple P system to be eligible to attend.

7. East Ayrshire Bands and Choirs (Mr Ramsay)
Application forms are now available for the Brass Band, Big Band, Woodwind Group, Senior Choir, Intermediate Choir and Pipe Band. If you are interested in any of these activities see Mr Ramsay for an application form asap.

8. Bag Packing (Mrs Hamilton)
Would all packers and helpers return forms to me as soon as possible so I can finalise timetable for the 27 th ? There will be a meeting during the week we come back to make sure everything is organized.

9. Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
Pupils who were out on work experience should return log books/reports to me. Remember these are important and go into your file – see to it today.

10. Triple P Disco – Thursday 26 th October (Mr Kerr)
Only those pupils with merit, distinction and top distinction awards qualify for this event. Admission costs £2 and tickets will be on sale at lunchtime in reception on Tuesday 24 th , Wednesday 25 th and Thursday 26 th October.

11. Girls Football (Mrs Millar)
Tuesday lunchtime from 1pm – 1.30 pm in the Games Hall.

12. Outward Bound (Mr Bryden)
Congratulations to Ryan Gilmour and Grant Taylor for their participation in the course at Loch Eil. They are both looking forward to working with the other group members from our neighbouring schools.

13. Cross-country fun run (Mr Bryden)
Entry sheets available from the PE Department:

10 th November – P6 pupils – 1000m; P7 pupils – 1400m; S1/2 – 2000m; S3 – 3000m

14. Unclaimed clothing from school lockers (Mr Kerr)
I still have clothing in my office which was cleared from lockers at the beginning of June. If items are not claimed by Friday 13 th October at 3.30 pm it will be binned.

15. Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to Lesley Roy, S5 who worked at the SETT conference in Glasgow creating podcasts. The podcasts will be published on the LT Scotland website.

16. Classes 5 and 6 – Triple P Assembly/Talk by Mrs Ford (Mr Kerr)
This assembly will take place on Wednesday 25 th October at 9.05 am. Teachers should accompany their classes to the hall.

17. Visit of Strathclyde Police on Thursday 12 October (Mr Kerr)
This visit will take place during periods 3 and 4 and again during periods 5 and 6. At periods 3 and 4 the English classes of Mr Reid, Mrs Bryden and Miss Templeton will attend. At periods 5 and 6 those pupils in the English classes of Mrs Dunsmuir, Mr McIlvanney and Ms Fullerton will attend. Pupils must report to their normal period 3 and period 5 classes and will then be taken to the hall by their teacher.

1. Charities Collection (Mr Howie)
Our recent collection resulted in a total of £33.26 being given to Yorkhill Children's Hospital. Please give generously and ask your Period 5 teachers to make the collection can available.

2. Fundraising for yearbook (L. Hogg)
Anyone who thinks they might be able to get any sponsorship for the yearbook please collect a sponsor form from Mrs. Hogg in B9.Completed forms should be returned to B9 or handed to any member of the Yearbook committee: Amanda McGuffog,  Kirsty McLardy, Rachel McCartney, Louise Steel, Stephanie Taylor and Heather Welsh. My apologies to Kirsty and Amanda for missing them out of my list when I spoke at the senior assembly!

3. European Day of Languages (Mrs Stables)
The Modern Languages Department would like to thank all pupils who participated in European Day of Languages for their excellent behaviour throughout the whole day. Particular thanks should also go to all the pupils who entertained us so well during the day. Well done to Energy – Marc Strain, Ross Leighton and Greg Walkinshaw - they were brilliant! Thanks also to Amy Bromley who gave us a wonderful rendition of “Denis Denis” and to Liam Baillie who accompanied her on the piano. Thanks also to all the S5 and S6 pupils who helped out selling croissants and crêpes. If you haven't had a reward yet, come and see me soon!

5. France/Belgium Trip 2007 (Mr Reid)
The third payment of £50 due before October holiday. Fourth payment of £50 before the Christmas break.

6. S1 Pupil Council Rep (Mr Howie)
Any pupil wishing to become involved in the Pupil Council should give their name to Mr Howie by Friday 6 th October.

7. Class 6 – Triple “P” Assistants (Mr Kerr)
There will be a short meeting of those on the attached list at 1.30 pm on Thursday 5 th October in the Assembly Hall. Make sure you have your timetable with you.

 8. Aim Higher Scotland Roadshow – Class 2 (Mr Kerr)
This event will take place on Thursday 5 th October. 15 pupils will attend at each period (see attached list for pupils and periods. Pupils should report to reception at the start of their period. They will then be taken to the roadshow by a member of the SMT or Guidance Staff – see attached list.

9. Art and Design Department – Christmas Card Enterprise Club (Mrs Lightbown)
Calling any S3/4 art pupils who are interested in an enterprise scheme to raise money for the Art and Design Department. We aim to make different designs of cards using many techniques. Pupils will learn many new skills usually associated with Higher Art. Contact Mrs Lightbown, there are limited spaces so names will be drawn randomly.

10. Enterprising Maths Competition (Miss Cairns)
Congratulations to Dawn Carroll, Scott Crawford, Scott Jenkinson and Casey McDaid for winning the S1/2 East Ayrshire Maths Competition at Grange Academy. Look out for the winners in the Kilmarnock Standard. Well done again!

11. U15 Football (Mr O'Brien)
Congratulations to the U15's Football team on their 4-1 win against Auchinleck in the League. Well done boys! Little bit of revenge from last year.

1. Sponsored walk money (Mrs Ford)
Any pupil with money still to return should bring it, with their sponsor card, to the assembly hall during registration. Please go to your register class first then come to the hall with your money and card. Thank you.

2. Visit of Strathclyde Police on Thursday 12 October (Mr Kerr)
This visit will take place during periods 3 and 4 and again during periods 5 and 6. At periods 3 and 4 the English classes of Mr Reid, Mrs Bryden and Miss Templeton will attend. At periods 5 and 6 those pupils in the English classes of Mrs Dunsmuir, Mr McIlvanney and Ms Fullerton will attend. Pupils must report to their normal period 3 and period 5 classes and will then be taken to the hall by their teacher.

3. Global Achievers (Mrs Hamilton/Mrs Snodgrass/Mr Carrigan)
We urgently need more people to join our group. We will try a lunchtime meeting and go for Thursday 28 th September at 1.10 pm in A9. This group is open to all interested in S4,5 and 6. We have been allocated a school in La Grange , Georgia , USA . It is called Troup County High School . If you go on to the Global Achievers website – www.globalachievers.org you can look up the school for yourself. We need people with good ideas of how to make money and prepared to work in a team to make it happen.

4. Eco Club (Mrs James)
The eco club are working hard to achieve an eco school award for Kilmarnock Academy. We are going to be organising events and activities and we need more volunteers to help out. If you would like to be involved please come to the next meeting on the 4 th October at lunchtime in room B10 or drop in to see Mrs James any time! I would be particularly interested to talk to the pupils involved last year with Mrs Heriaud.

5. S3/S4 Barcelona Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
The next instalment is due by the 25 th of September for the Art and Design Spain trip.

6. S5/6 Art and Design – 2 October 2006 (Mrs Lightbown)
A number of S5/6 pupils are taking part in a Millinery Workshop for the day. Sorry for any inconvenience. No orders yet for wedding hats. The pupils taking part are:

7. LRC's Autumn Competition (Dr Neilson)
Don't forget to enter the first LRC competition of the year. The theme is Autumn. All entrants will receive a prize and the winner will receive a £10 book token. Have a go!

8. Pupil Council Meeting – Friday 29 th September – Period 1 (Mr Howie)
The following council members should attend a meeting in the conference room on Friday 29 th – period 1.

9. All S4 footballers (Mr McDougall)
All S4 pupils still interested in attending training or who were on work experience last week should know that training is now on Thursday at lunchtime. All those taking part should be at the PE department for 12.55 pm. Training will last until 1.35 pm.

10. Careers as a Bricklayer – S4,5,6 (Mr Richardson)
DVD available for borrowing in the library if interested in career in Bricklaying.

11. U15's Football (Mr O'Brien)
Well done to the U15s football team who won 5-3 on Tuesday in the Scottish Cup against Carrick Academy . PS. You must have a very good manager.

12. Kilmarnock College Pupils – afternoon classes (Mr Kerr)
The following class 3 pupils are not due at College until 1.30 pm on a Tuesday and must not be released from class until 12.50 pm.

Linzi Smith; Charlie Bell, Naomi Clark; Jamie Lee Gilmour; Lisa McMurray; Samantha McQueen, Adele Hill, Kirsten Curdie, Bryony McKay, Shelby Wallace, Haylee Brogen, Billy Hall, Adam McWilliam, Alister Curry, David Beattie, Daniel Johnston.

This group have classes starting at 1 pm on a Tuesday and have permission go at 12 noon.

Jacqueline Anderson; Reece Milne; Darriol McBride; Neil Scoular; Lee Hardie; Scott Cunningham; John Stevenson.

On a Thursday morning the following pupils should attend period 1 until 9.30 am and then be allowed to leave to go to the college for a 10 am start.

Daniel Johnston, David Beattie, John Stevenson.

13. Aim Higher Scotland Roadshow – Class 2 (Mr Kerr)
This event will take place on Thursday 5 th October. 15 pupils will attend at each period (see attached list for pupils and periods. Pupils should report to reception at the start of their period. They will then be taken to the roadshow by a member of the SMT or Guidance Staff – see attached list.

1. Sponsored walk (Mrs Ford/Mr Kerr)
Well done to everyone who participated or helped with the sponsored walk on Thursday. Please remember to bring in your sponsor money to your PSE teacher. We hope to have raised a lot of money.

Pupils are reminded that money will be collected during PSE. Please bring your card and money at the following times.

Class 2 – Wednesday 20 th September at Period 5

Class 4 – Thursday 21 st September at period 5

Class 1 – Friday 22 nd September at period 2

Classes 5 and 6 – Monday 25 th September at period 2

Class 3 College pupils – Friday 22 nd September at period 1

Class 4 College pupils – Wednesday 20 th September at period 2

2. Litter (Mrs Ford)
There is another anti-litter campaign in Kilmarnock at the moment. Remember, you may be fined £50 if caught dropping litter.

3. Bicycle shelter (Mrs Ford)
The shelter has been broken by people running at it. If you are seen kicking, banging or running at the shelter you will be in serious trouble.

4. Useful websites (Mrs Ford)
www.americanfutureskills.com - information on American summer soccer camps.

www.amplify06.com - information on the Ayrshire Youth festival in October

www.nusonline.co.uk/associate - information for senior pupils on joining the National Union of Students. Possibly of interest as they will provide a student card.

6. Fantasy Football League (Mr Carrigan)
Coming soon – the chance to pick your own team of 11 professionals and see how they perform over the season. Select from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and other top teams in the English League and decide whether Thierry Henri is your main striker or Stephen Gerrard is in your midfield. You could be a Manager of the Month! If you're interested look out for more details in posters and bulletins.

7. Girls Football (Mrs Miller)
Any girls interested should come to a meeting in PE department at 1.15 pm Friday 22 nd September.

8. Netball (Mrs Miller)
Still time to come and join us! Netball – Wednesday 1 pm (bring packed lunch) – Wednesday 3.30 pm.

9. Careers Convention S4/5/6 (Mr Richardson)
Names for the above convention on Wednesday afternoon on 27 th September should be given to Mr Richardson as soon as possible.

10. European Day of Languages – Tuesday 26 September 2006 (Mrs. Stables)
You will be happy to know that this will be the last mention in the bulletin of the European Day of Languages!! Just one last reminder that at break and lunch time European foods will be on sale and there will also be entertainment at lunchtime. All French classes will be in the hall taking part in various activities, so please be prepared for excitable pupils if they come to your class after their French period. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused.

We have also decided to run a “European” Fancy Dress competition for S1 and S2. Some pupils may choose to wear their outfits for the whole day so please be understanding in terms of uniform credits! Of course, all the ML teachers will be wearing fabulous European outfits and if anyone else wishes to join us in looking ridiculous for the day, you will be more than welcome!

We are also still looking for any European flags to help us decorate the hall, or any items of clothing which would be suitable for dressing up, e.g. berets, scarves, stripy t-shirts (stereotypes are us!!)

We would also like to ask all staff to acknowledge the European Day of Languages by writing the date on their boards in a foreign language (or even two or three, if you feel like it). If you have a special interest in a foreign language, if you are learning a language or if you would like to learn a language, please take this opportunity to talk to the pupils about it and encourage them in the learning of languages. Many thanks for your patience and forbearance!

Some dates you might want to use (apologies to the linguists among you):

mardi, le vingt-six septembre

Dienstag, den sechsundzwanzigsten September

martes, el veintiseís de septiembre

martedi il vente-sei settembre

1. Sponsored Walk (Mrs Ford)
The sponsored walk for all pupils on Thursday 14 September in aid of Schehallion Ward in Yorkhill Hospital .

One of our pupils is very ill at the moment in Yorkhill and she has chosen this ward for us to support.

2. Non uniform Day (Mrs Ford)
Thursday will be a non uniform day. Pupils can pay £1 to participate with all the money raised going to the Schiehallion Ward at Yorkhill Hospital .

3. European Day of Languages – Tuesday 26 September 2006 (Mrs Stables)
As you already know, 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 on that day will be held in the hall where you will take part in various activities. We are looking for volunteers to take part in the celebrations by singing (or miming along to) a foreign language 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 ML Department as soon as possible. We have also decided to run a “European” Fancy Dress competition for S1 and S2. On this special day, please wear an item of clothing from Any European country or even come to school in a complete outfit! You could dresss up as a bullfighter, or a French Onion Johnny. You might want to be a Spanish Flamenco dancer or an Italian gondolier! It's up to you and there will be a prize for the best dressed boy and also for the best dressed girls in each year group. Seniors can join in the fun too and even the teachers if they want. Of course, all the ML teachers will be wearing fabulous European outfits!! We are also looking for willing volunteers from S5 and S6 to help us sell the goodies at break and at lunchtime. If you come along to help you will be rewarded with free food and a great free gift from the French 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. For any further information please ask your French teacher!

4. Prizegiving (Mrs McCulloch)
There trophies are now back from the engravers please collect from school office.

5. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
Wednesday lunchtimes (1.10 – 1.35) will be devoted to play between members of your own house so teams can be selected for the inter-house championships later in the year. The 3 strong team must include at least one pupil from 1 st or 2 nd year.

6. Skill seekers vacancy (Mr Richardson)
Civil Engineering technicians with C.I.T.B. with contracts in Kilmarnock . Any S4/5/6 pupils with 2/3 Standard Grades including Maths and English at Grade 3 or above see Mr Richardson for application details.

7. Pupil Information (Mr Richardson)
Natalie Bone, 2B – could staff please note that any materials or books given out to Natalie are signed in or out on a period to period nature. See me for further details.

8. S4 Footballers (Mr McDougall)
Anyone in S4 who is interested in taking part in a possible football team should attend a short meeting to discuss proposals. All those interested please come to H4 (Mr Cowan's room) on Thursday 14 th September at 1.15 pm.

9. Global Achievers (Mrs Hamilton)
First meeting of Global Achievers for S5/6 is in A9 on Thursday 21 st September at 3.30 pm. Bring your friends! Mrs Snodgrass, Mr Carrigan and I will be delighted to see you.

10. Almost Famous
If you are interested in taking part in an Enterprise Activity associated with promoting Music, please come to Mrs Auld's room at 1.10pm on Friday 1st September.

11. Under 15's Football (Mr O'Brien)
There will be a short meeting at 1 pm on Thursday at find out who is playing in the Scottish Cup game on Tuesday and to pick up consent forms.

1. Head Boy and Head Girl (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to the following pupils who have been elected to these important positions.

2. Bus complaint (Mrs Ford)
We have had complaints that pupils have been throwing objects from the bus which comes down Dean Street . this happens again we will investigate to identify the culprits and they will be suspended from school. Any misbehaviour on the way to and from school will be dealt with very seriously.

3. Period 5 can collection (Mrs Ford)
Please put loose change in the cans at period 5. This money goes to Yorkhill Hospital which is a very good cause.

4. Sponsored Walk (Mrs Ford)
There will be a sponsored walk for all pupils on Thursday 14 September in aid of Schehallion Ward in Yorkhill Hospital . One of our pupils is very ill at the moment in Yorkhill and she has chosen this ward for us to support. You will get full details shortly.

5. Clothing (Mrs Ford)
It would be helpful if you could put name tags on clothing so that lost items can be returned. All sweatshirts look the same – put your name on yours.

6. Useful websites (Mrs Ford)
www.crimeandyou.net for anyone who has been a victim of crime.

www.collegesoccerusa.com for anyone interested in the possibility of a football scholarship at college in the USA .

7. Ayrshires Festival (Mrs Ford)
There will be events for young people throughout East Ayrshire in October. Information about this will be available in the entrance foyer on Wednesday or at www.amplify06.com

8. Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
Monday 18 th September is a local holiday. Pupils who are on work experience must phone the employer to see if they should go on the Monday. Details of placements will be coming out this week including self founds not checked out.

9. S5 Who wants to be an Entrepreneur? (Mrs Hamilton)
“Who wants to be an Entrepreneur?” Friday 22 nd September at P3 and P4. This will involve the whole of S5.

10. S2/S3 National Debating Competition (Mr Cowan)
Any S2 or S3 pupil interested in taking part in a National Debating Competition please attend a short meeting in my room (H4) on Thursday 7 September at 1.15 pm.

11. S6 Regional Mini Trials Activity (Mr Cowan)
Any S6 student who has aspirations of becoming a lawyer or who would like to get a ‘taster' of how our courts work please attend a short meeting in my room (H4) on Friday 8 th September at 1.15 pm.

12. Metro Sound System (Mr Howie)
Pupils are allowed to bring in CD's to be played in the Metro at interval and lunchtimes. All Abba CD's will be given priority. (Hand in your CD's to kitchen staff).

13. Pupil Council S1 Rep Election (Mr Howie)
All council members should give list of candidates to Mr Howie by Friday 8 th September.

14. S3 Football (Mr O'Brien)
For those inspirational players from last season and those wishing to be part of cup defence this year there will be a meeting on Thursday 7 th at 1.15 pm in L4.

15. S1 Maths Puzzles Group (Miss Cairns)
Are you interested in find out more about Maths puzzles? Come along and join Miss Cairns and Mr Carrigan in A9 on Tuesday at 1.10 pm.

16. After school Media Club (Mr Rigg)
The Media/film club meets every Thursday from 3.40pm till 4.45 pm in Mr Rigg's room F3. All pupils are welcome to join. So, if you fancy your skills as a great film director or actor or camera operator, come along and have some fun next Thursday.

17. Peer Listening (Natalie)
Please could all interested Peer Listeners attend a meeting in H1 period 5 on Wednesday 6 th September.

18. France/Belgium Trip – June 2007 (Mr Reid)
The third payment of £50 is due before the October holiday. The fourth payment of £50 before the Christmas break.

19. Pupil news (Mrs Hamilton
Congratulations to Johnny Miller and Steven Gibson, S4 who have been selected for work experience with Strathclyde Police. Unfortunately all other applicants were unsuccessful in this case.

1. European Day of Languages – Tuesday 26 September 2006 (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 on that day will be held in the hall where you will take part in various activities. We are looking for volunteers to take part in the celebrations by singing (or miming along to) a foreign language 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 ML Department as soon as possible. I would like to extend a special invitation to S1 pupils only to take part in the Euroquiz which will take place in Kilmarnock Academy on the evening of European Day of Languages. We need 4 pupils from S1 to represent Kilmarnock Academy in the quiz. The other teams will be from our feeder primary schools. If you would like to be in the Team for Kilmarnock Academy please come and see Mrs Stables in Room G4 in the ML Department as soon as possible. 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. For any further information please ask your French teacher!

2. S6 Groups (Mrs Hamilton)
Congratulations to 6S for being the only group to have a 100% response to the S6 Working Group Returns and meeting the deadline given. The following pupils have yet to reply. Please give your forms to me as soon as possible.

Dave Elliot (IT Technician) is offering IT as a S6 Working Group. If you would like to change your choice, see me as soon as possible.

3. Music Department
All extra-curricular activities are now up and running.

Tuesday 1.10pm - Junior Choir - EA1

Tuesday 3.30pm - Brass Band - Assembly Hall

Wednesday 1.10pm - Vocal Group - EL1

Wednesday 3.30pm - Jazz Band - EA1

Thursday 3.30pm - Senior Choir - EL1

Friday 1.10pm - String Group - EA1

Please ask a member of the Music Department Staff for further details. D Ramsay

Staff are welcome to attend/help/support activities they have a particular interest in. See D Ramsay.

4. Almost Famous
If you are interested in taking part in an Enterprise Activity associated with promoting Music, please come to Mrs Auld's room at 1.10pm on Friday 1st September.

5. Vocal Group (Mrs Auld)
Rehearsals start on Wednesday 6 th September at 1.10 pm in EL1.

6. Chess Club (Mr McCormick)
The chess club will start on Monday 4 th September at 3.30 pm in room C3 finishing at approximately 5.00 pm. The lunchtime meetings will be on Wednesday and Thursdays from 1.10 to 1.35 in C5 with the Thursday meeting being a training session particularly suitable to beginners. New members particularly from first year welcome.

7. Congratulations (Mr Bryden)
Congratulations to Sophie O'Neill who finished second in the Prestwick ratings tennis tournament.

8. Extra curricular activities (Mr Bryden)
After school activities will start on Monday 4 th September.

There may be other activities added at a later date.

1. Entering and leaving school (Mrs Ford)
You should come into school and leave school by the doors nearest your classroom. Do not come in and out by the front door every time as this becomes too crowded. Only senior pupils may use the front doors.

2. Internet bullying (Mrs Ford)
If you have a website which includes rude or nasty photographs or other material about anyone else in school, remove it now. You cannot display anything on a website which is upsetting to a pupil, teacher or any member of staff. If you do it will be considered as bullying and you will be in serious trouble.

3. Text messages (Mrs Ford)
Sending rude or nasty text messages is also unacceptable. If you do this and a complaint is made, you will be in trouble.

4. Applicants to dentistry or medicine (Mrs Ford)
Yet another reminder that if you are going to apply to study medicine or dentistry you must take the UKCAT test. You must visit the website www.ukcat.ac.uk to register and take the test.

6. S1/S2 Football Training (Mr Cowan)
Football training for S1/S2 pupils starts on Monday 28 th August after school in the Games Hall. Could any interested pupils please wait outside the Games Hall at 3.30 pm. Training lasts for an hour and shall also involve information about the S1 football team.

7. S1/S2 Science Club (Mrs James)
Science Club for 1 st and 2 nd years will begin next week at lunchtime. Please come to see Mrs James at 1.10 on Tuesday 29 th August in room B10. Thank you.

8. Environment committee (Mrs James)
All pupils interested in being a member of the environment committee pelase come to see Mrs James at 1.10 on Wednesday 30 th August in room B10. Thank you.

9. University Open Days (Mrs Hamilton)
There are no organised school parties going to the Glasgow Universities Open Days as in the past. Pupils wishing to attend must make their own arrangements. Posters advertising information are in the connecting corridor. Most universities want prospective students to book on-line beforehand so if you are genuinely interested in attending, make sure you follow the advice on the posters. Information concerning all university Open Days can be found on the individual university web sites.

10. Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
Over the next few weeks, preparations are going ahead for the work experience programme on the 18 th and 25 th September. You will be contacted at PSE and registration if required. Your PSE teacher will give you the opportunity to apply for the placements which are still available. There are still some quality places on the data base.

12. Pupil Council Meeting – Monday 28 th August (Mr Howie)
The following council members should attend a meeting in the conference room on Monday 28 th August at Period 5.

13. Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Well done to Grant Taylor in S6 who has been awarded a place on the Mark Scott Leadership for Life programme.

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New arrangement for the LRC (Dr. Neilson)

During the summer holidays, I have moved around the LRC completely so that all the books are together with a large space for seating. I do hope that you like it. Check it out during one of your lunch days.