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                                 Pupil Bulletin      Bulletin des Eleves     Schülerbekanntmachung

1. Last day of term (Mrs Ford)
School closes at 1 pm on Friday 26 June. Those pupils who wish to use the Metro for lunch may leave class at 12.30 pm to go to the dining hall.

2. Holiday (Mrs Ford)
Have a great summer holiday. Schools begins again on Monday 17 August – see you then.

3. School leavers (Mrs Ford)
To all pupils now leaving Kilmarnock Academy – very best of luck for the future. We hope to hear how well you are doing.

4. Prizegiving (Mrs Lightbown)
Prizegiving photographs to be paid for and ordered by Thursday 25 th June.

5. New S5/Old S4 former Craft & Design pupils (Mr Kirkland)
Can any pupils who completed the SG Craft & Design course in April please collect their models from the Technical department before Friday. If you cannot arrange to collect your model before Friday but still want to take it home, please inform Mr Kirkland that you want your model kept and it will stored until the first week of the new term. ALL OTHER MODELS REMAINING WILL BE RECYCLED!!!! Thanks.

6. Results from Head Boy/Girl interviews (Mrs Ford)

Many congratulations to the successful candidates.

7. School Trips (Mr Ramsay)
All pupils for Alton Towers should be at the school no later than 1.45 am on Thursday morning

All pupils for Loudoun Castle should go to Registration – after registration to go assembly hall.

Pupils may come casually but NO football strips/offensive t-shirts etc. Please bring sun cream as the forecast is for sunshine.

8. LRC (Mr King)
The LRC will be closed this Friday (26 th ). If you have any books to return please do so before then or leave them at Reception on Friday. Happy holidays.

Have a great holiday!

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1. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations again to all certificate and prize winners. Thank you to the musical performers. It was a great night for everyone.

2. Metro points for Save the Children (Mrs Ford)
We have collected 2861 points by buying from the Metro. The pupil council will now decide which items to buy for the Save the Children charity.

3. France/Belgium Trip (Mr Reid)
There will be a meeting in Mr Reid's room (A1) on Thursday morning at 9.05. All students going on the trip must attend. Note the new departure time 0800 on Sunday 21 st June. Remember and bring a small bag with change of clothes for on the ferry. Suitcases will be left on the bus.

4. S6 Modern Studies students (Mr Mackay)
Would all the Modern Studies students that have yet to return their modern studies books and booklets (especially the light blue Scottish Parliament booklet). Please do so as soon as possible. (pupils will not be signed off until they have done so).

5. Sports Championships 2009 (Mrs Hamilton)

6. Kilmarnock College Pupils – Thursday 18 th June 2009 (Mr Kerr)
The pupils on the attached list should be allowed to leave class at 12.35 pm on Thursday as they need to be at college for a 1 pm .

7. Alton Towers – Thursday 25 th June
All pupils should have received a consent form and information sheet regarding this trip. Consent forms must be completed and returned by Friday 19 th June. If you do not do this your place on the trip will be offered to another pupil. Thanks D Ramsay

8. Loudoun Castle – Thursday 25 th June
Information sheets will be distributed shortly. D Ramsay

9. LRC (Mr King)
Please note the LRC will be closed on Friday 19 th June.

"Please remember - all library books should be returned to the LRC as soon as possible - and definitely before the end of term"

10. Inte rviews for Head Boy/ Girl (L Hamilton)
The interview times are posted at reception. Would the pupils concerned confirm their times at reception.

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1.  Uniform (Mrs Ford)
School uniform must be worn from now until the end of term. There will be checks on this to make sure everyone is appropriately dressed.

2.  Wall at London Road (Mrs Ford)
You are reminded that you cannot go over this wall as a shortcut. We have turned the CCTV cameras on to this area – if you are caught doing this you will be in serious trouble.

3.  Swine flu (Mrs Ford)
Please remember that the best way to avoid swine flu or any other infection, is to be very careful with your personal hygiene. Always wash your hands after using the toilet.

4.  Litter (Mrs Ford)
There appears to be an increase in litter around the school. Remember that you cannot eat or drink in school corridors – if you do so a teacher may confiscate your food or drink. Also, please put rubbish in the bins in the playground. We should look after the environment and we do not wish to encourage the seagulls.

5.  Staff toilets (Mrs Ford)
Pupils must not use staff toilets. This is absolutely forbidden. If you are caught doing this you will be in serious trouble.

6.  Galleon Centre (Mrs Ford)
The Galleon will be running clubs during the summer for pupils up to age 16. There are posters with further information around the school.

7.  Kilmarnock College – Open Day (Mr Richardson)
Pupils interested in choosing a course at Kilmarnock College please note that the Open Day is on Wednesday 10 th June (TODAY) from 12pm – 6 pm.

8.  Pupil Council Meeting – Monday 15 th June (Mr Mackay)
There will be a meeting of the Pupil Council on Monday 15 th June at period 4 in the conference room.

9.  S6 London Trip (Mr Ramsay)
Deposits to Mr Ramsay by Friday 12 th June.

10.  Golf Cup Entries (Mrs Hamilton)
All entries must be in by Wednesday 10 th June – entry form at Reception.

11. Readers Cup Competition (Mr King)
The following pupils will be out of school on Friday 12th June, periods 1-4, to represent and support the school at the annual Readers Cup Competition, at Auchinleck Academy :

Dean McMillan

Siobhan McManus

Rayanne Riddell

Kyle Freeburn

Hannah McLean

Amy Caldwell

Aisha Saleem

Robert Shennan

Shannon Kerr

Sophie Gilmour

Please assemble in reception immediately after registration

Please note that the LRC will also be closed periods 1-4, and possibly at lunchtime as well.

12. S5/6 Courses (Mrs Hollywood)
Reminder: all pupils who are waiting for Kilmarnock College courses/Advanced Higher courses to begin should be working quietly in room C13. Please remember also that there are higher classes working in the surrounding rooms and they must not be disturbed.

13. S6 Common Room (Mrs Hollywood)
A deposit of £4 is required to use the common room. Money can be paid to Mrs Hollywood at morning registration – only pupils who have paid a deposit are permitted to use this facility. A small committee will be established in August to set out the ground rules for its use. For the month of June those using the common room are responsible for keeping it clean and tidy and making sure only those who have paid are in the room.

14. S4,5 and 6 Championships (Mrs Hamilton)
Please note that the Championships for S4,5 and 6 will be on Thursday at periods 1 and 2.

15. S5/S6 School Leavers (Mr Cowan)
New Look Kitchens based in Galston has a position for a school leaver to gain experience in office and administration work, customer service and computer aided design. If you are interested, come and speak to me or have a look at the posters on the door of Burns House base next to the staffroom. Applications must be submitted by 3 July.

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school to returning senior pupils. We hope the examinations went well and you are ready to start again on your new timetable.

2. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
The names of prize and certificate winners are on display in the foyer and on the school website. Your parents will receive in the post an invitation to the prizegiving. Please make sure they return the tear-off slip so we know how many people will be attending.

Remember

•  if you have won a prize you must report to the school office to receive your instructions about purchasing a book.

•  All prizewinners must report to the hall on Monday 15 June at period 5 for the rehearsal. If you are not at the rehearsal there will be no place for you at the prizegiving. If you cannot attend the rehearsal you must tell Mr Kerr in advance so he can reserve a place for you.

3. France/Belgium Trip – 21 st June 2009 (Mr Reid)
A meeting will take place in Mr Reid's room, A1 on Thursday 4 th June at 9.05 am. All students should attend who are going on the trip. The trip will now depart on Sunday 21 st June at 0800 from the front gate of the school. Please note that this is an hour earlier than originally planned.

4. S6 Visit to Physiotherapy Department (Mr Cowan)  
NHS Ayrshire & Arran are keen to invite pupils to attend one of the four main local Physiotherapy Departments for a day to gain an insight into the profession.  They have offered these days over the past 10 years and the feedback has been very positive.  The day is aimed at S6 pupils who are applying for the BSc Hons. Physiotherapy Degree Course this year, although it will be extended to appropriate S5 pupils if there are spaces available.  If any S5/S6 pupils are interested or would like to find out more, please pass your names to me by Friday 12 June at the very latest.  Thanks.

5. Lockers (Mrs Dunachie/Mrs Crosbie)
Please empty all lockers by the 5 th June.

6. Junior Golf Tournament (Mrs Miller)
2009 Troon Junior Golf Open – August 4 th . Entry forms to the above tournament are available from the PE Department. Alternatively you may apply online at www.golfsouthayrshire.com Entries to be submitted by 20 th July 2009.

7. Thank you (Mrs Ford)
We have received a letter of thanks from the trading standards office to Scott Russell, Lyndsay Templeton and Stewart Dunlop, for their help in the test purchase of tobacco products. Very public spirited of all three to take part – well done.

8. Kilmarnock College interviews for New S3 Pupils (Mr Kerr)
See attached list for dates and times for pupils to meet at Reception. They will then go to the Kilmarnock College for interview.

9. S6 London Trip (Mr Ramsay)
If you are interested in this see Mr Ramsay for details asap.

10. Uniform (Mr Ramsay)
All pupils are reminded that they must continue to wear appropriate uniform.

11. Summer Activities (Mr Ramsay)
These will be taking place on Thursday 25 th June. Money can still be paid at the reception this week. There are still places available on the following:

•  Loudoun Castle - £10

•  Strathclyde Park - £13

•  Power League – price to be confirmed but approx £10

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1. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
Lists of prize and certificate winners will be advertised shortly. Look out for the information and follow the instructions when you get them.

2. New Timetable (Mrs Hollywood)
The new timetable will begin for all pupils on Monday 1 st June. Pupils will stay with their current register teachers and remain in the class until 9.30 am. Timetables plus instructions for respective year groups will be issued to register teachers before the end of the week

A copy of the instructions for all year groups will be issued to all staff for information.

SQA exams are still running in the hall until Friday 5 th June therefore some pupils may be missing from classes.

At the moment, I have no confirmed arrangements from Kilmarnock College . Hopefully this will be resolved by Friday of this week – I will keep you up-to-date as information comes in.

3. Ski trip (Mrs Devlin)
Anyone interested in the Pila Ski Trip (2010), please get an information letter from Mrs Macfarlane, Mrs Hogg or Ms Cairns. Deadline for names is June 8 th 2009.

4. Library (Mr King)
The LRC will be closed all dayonWednesday 27th.

5. Malawi (Mr Ramsay)
See pictures on the plasma screen at Reception - they are pictures of the feeding station in Malawi that the school contributed £1000 to help build last year.

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1. Holiday weekend (Mrs Ford)
School is closed for the holiday weekend on Friday and Monday. Thursday is an inservice day. Have a good weekend and we will see you again on Tuesday.

2. SQA exams (Mrs Ford)
Please note the SQA exams continue over the holiday weekend. Make sure you attend as normal.

3. Annual surveys (Mrs Ford)
Pupils have the opportunity to express their views on Kilmarnock Academy . Log on to the school website at www.kilmarnockacademy.co.uk to complete the pupil questionnaire. Please ask your parents to complete the parent questionnaire also.

4. Ayr Flower Show (Mrs Ford)
If you are interested in entering the junior flower show for under 16s you can get an information leaflet and entry form at Reception.

5. Disco Inferno participants (Mr Ramsay)
Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances our preparation for the forthcoming production have been severely hampered and it is with much regret that we, the production team, have decided to cancel the show. This has not been an easy decision, particularly in light of the work already put in by pupils and staff and we are extremely disappointed. When reflecting on the success of previous years we would not wish to put on a performance unfitting of the professional standard we aspire to.

6. Ski trip 2010 (Mrs Devlin)
Anyone interested in the ski trip please see Mrs Macfarlane, Miss Cairns, Mrs Hogg for the information letter.

7. Mountain Biking ( Thursday after school ). (Mr Neilson-Bell)
2 spaces have become available. If you are interested in joining please speak to Mr Neilson-Bell ASAP! 

8. Ae Forest Visit: (Thursday 25th June)(Mr Neilson-Bell)
If you are interested in visiting one of Scotland world famous mountain biking (Mtb) courses, please speak to Mr Neilson-Bell. Your name will be added to the list. First choice will be given to those attending Mtb every Thursday.

9. Extra S1 PE (Mr Howie)
Extra S1 PE will now be on Friday 29 th May P1 and P2. Note change of periods due to extended coffee break for Hospice funds. I hope this is the final notice about this!

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1. S5/6 pupils (Mrs Ford)
Very best of luck with your examinations. Study leave begins on Thursday but you are welcome to come into school to work or ask questions. If you are returning to school the new timetable begins on Monday 1 st June unless you have remaining examinations to sit.

Keep working hard – it will be worth it.

2. College or university applications (Mrs Ford)
If you have applied to university or college then you should sign up at www. scottishclearning.org

If you do not get the results you need in August then the system of re-allocating places works through this website. You need to be registered with it to access the clearing system.

3. Tesco vouchers (Mrs Ford)
Please hand these in to Reception. Thank you.

4. Rome Trip – Art department (Mrs Lightbown)
Please note final payments are due by the end of May. See Mrs Robertson or your art teacher. Thank you.

5. Ski Trip Italy 2010 (Mrs Devlin)
Any pupil interested in going on the Ski trip in February 2010, please pick up an information letter from Ms Cairns/Mrs Macfarlane.

6. S3 Monitors (Mrs Hamilton)
The S3 monitors have been appointed and will start their duties on Wed 13 th May. Monitors will perform the prefects' duties during study leave. All pupils should continue to follow usual procedures and obey monitors' instructions.

7. Science Centre Visit ( N Lyon )Mrs Lyon would like to thank all the staff and pupils, involved in the trip to the Science Centre which focused on “Climate Change” and made it such a success. The winners of the group prize are:

Group A
1. Siobhan McManus 1W, 2, Ashley Douglas 1F, 3. Ross Porteous 1B, 4. Aidan Gordon 1W, 5. Corey Ross 1F, 6. Rebecca Templeton 1S.

Group B
1. Tagan Lawson 1D2, 2. Gavin McLauchlan 1F, 3. Kristiana Hamilton 1D2, 4. Lauren Johnstone 1D2, 5. Laura Wilson 1S, 6. Louise Crawford 1S.

The overall winner of a £20 voucher is Ashley Douglas 1F. Ashley should collect her prize from Mrs Lyon. Thanks again.

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1. SQA exams (Mrs Ford)
These exams are now underway. Please do not use the corridor which runs past the Assembly Hall. Thank you.

2. New S5/S6 pupils (Mrs Ford)
Timetable information for new S5/S6 pupils beginning in June.
Following representations from the Pupil Council the following changes to the senior timetable have been agreed.
•  All S5 pupils will have two periods of PE each week. For S6 pupils this will be optional.
•  Only pupils in S6 who are studying Advanced Highers may have study time. All other S6 pupils must have a full timetable (other than the two PE periods if they choose not to participate).

3. Supported study (Mrs Ford)
This will be running again on Saturday morning in mathematics and for general revision.

4. UKCAT University Admission Test (G Richardson )
Any S5/S6 pupils wishing to apply to University to study Medicine or Dentistry for entry in 2010 (or deferred entry) must take the U.K. Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) this summer. Closing dates for registering to take test is between 1 st May 2009 – 25 th September 2009. If you wish to register and book a test go to www.ukcat.ac.uk

5. Prince's Trust (Mrs Donnelly)
Could those S2 pupils involved attend  an information session in room H1 on Friday 8th May at 10am.

6. Girls Football Tournament 7 th May(Mrs Miller)
Girls football tournament 7 th May at St Joseph 's. The following pupils will leave school at 9.45am and return at lunchtime.

Serena Fairbairn, Kara Rogers, Chelsea Sloan, Megan Robertson, Carol McCreadie, Brogan Connor, Kirsty Butcher, Rebecca Shearin, Danielle Sprott, Laura Miller.

7. Sports Championships (Mrs Miller)
The Sports Championships will be later this year. The dates are as follows: Tuesday 9 th and Thursday 11 th June.

8. LRC (Mr King)
The LRC will be closed next Monday and Tuesday 11 th and 12 th May.

9. East Ayrshire Sports (Mrs Hamilton)
The East Ayrshire Sports are a qualifying stage for the Ayrshire Sports. We are not going as a school but if there are any pupils, probably members of Kilmarnock Harriers who know their events, who want to go forward, please see Mrs Hamilton as soon as possible.

10. S5 Pupils - UCAS applications next session (Mrs Hamilton)
Pupils who applying to college or university next session may wish to consider doing work experience or work shadowing during the summer holidays in order to include it in their personal statement. I cannot organise this for you but I can give you contacts. See me if you are interested.

11. S5 Pupils - Prefects for next session (Mrs Hamilton)
Prefects will be appointed in June at the change of timetable. Last year, we interviewed for the posts of Head Boy/Girl and Deputy Head Boy (2 posts) and Deputy Head Girl (2 posts). The same will happen for session 2009/10 but the interviews will be in June before the summer holidays. There will be a meeting of prospective prefects on Thursday 7th May after registration in the Girls' Gym. See attached list. If your name is on the list, and you are not interested in being a prefect next session, please let me know beforehand.

12. S5 Pupils - S6 Working Groups (Mrs Hamilton)
All pupils who are returning to S6 will be expected to join at least one working group. Working groups are designed to give pupils experience in different activities which will develop skills useful when they leave school. Details of the different working groups and what they do will be sent to S5 register classes before the end of term

13. Extra PE (Mrs Hamilton)
Friday 8 th May - P2/3 This is the final session of extra PE for S1. All S1 pupils should report to the PE department at 10.00am. As we are away over the interval, pupils should bring a drink/snack with them. Pupils will not be allowed to go to the garage across the road. Warm clothing should also be brought. Any pupils who do not bring their PE kit will not go to field but will follow normal timetable.

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1. SQA exams (Mrs Ford)
Very best of luck to S4 pupils who begin their SQA exams next week. Remember that you can come into school to study if you prefer that to working at home and you can ask for teacher help. Remember also that you need a medical certificate from a doctor if you miss an exam. Good luck!

2. Supported study (Mrs Ford)
The school will be open on Saturday mornings on the 2 nd , 9 th and 16 th May for Maths supported study and to offer a general study class. The maths revision and general study class will run from 9.30 to 12.30 pm. Please take advantage of this opportunity to revise for your maths exams or to use the quiet, supervised space for your revision.

3. SQA past papers (Mrs Ford)
These are now in short supply in the shops. If you still wish to purchase past papers you can try the Leckie & Leckie website.

4. Revision website (Mrs Ford)
The BBC Bitesize revision system is available at the following websites:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/higher/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/games/mia/

5. Summer activities/trips Thursday 25 th June 2009 (Mr Ramsay )
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 years 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 payment must at lunchtime at Reception. Activities/trips, total costs, places available are as follow:

•  Powerleague - Coaching by KFC and tournament- £5 deposit – price to be confirmed

•  Alton Towers - £40 – (90 places)

•  Games Hall (am) free – unlimited

•  Strathclyde Park - £13

•  Loudoun Castle Park - £10

Activity money will be collect at lunchtimes this week and next.

6. S5/6 University Prospectus Finder (Mr Richardson)
Any S5/6 pupils thinking about which university to attend can obtain a prospectus from your chosen University by visiting website www.prospectusfinder.co.uk

7. S3 monitors (Mrs Hamilton)
S3 pupils should meet with Mrs Hamilton at P6 on Tuesday 5 th May (PSE period in the Girls Gym – see attached list.

8. Class 1 – Trip to Glasgow Science Centre – Wednesday 6 th May (Mr Kerr)
There will be 2 groups on this trip

Group A – 1P1, 1P4, 1P6, 1P7 from Craig Cunningham to Chloe McPike

This group will leave from the metro at 9.05 am. Pupils should be sent to the metro as soon as they have registered. They will return to school for lunchtime. Full school uniform and a pen or pencil are required.

Group B – 1P2, 1P3, 1P5, 1P7 from Shonni Monteith to Shannon Sloan

This group will leave from the metro at 10.45 am. Pupils should be sent to the metro from their period 2 class at 10.30 am. They will return to school for period 6. Full school uniform and a pen or pencil are required. This group also need to bring a packed lunch.

See attached list for all names.

9. Holiday (Mrs Ford)
Monday is a holiday – back to school on Tuesday 5 May.

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school for the summer term. I hope you had a good holiday and you will be keener than ever to get back to work in school.

2. S4/5/6 pupils (Mrs Ford)
We are into the last days of school before the exams begin. Make sure

•  You know the details of all your exam times

•  You have your candidate number in a safe place

•  You are working hard in school and at home so that you do as well as possible in the exams.

3. Summer Activities (Mr Ramsay)
Pupils will be able to sign up for the activities on Wednesday and Thursday at lunchtime in the Assembly Hall and also next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You will be required to pay for the activity at this time. If you do not qualify for 3 out of 4 PPP awards your money will be refunded when the next block ends.

4. S1 Trip to Lochgoilhead –11 th - 15 th May 2009 (Mr Richardson)
Would all S1 pupils going to the trip to Lochgoilhead note that there will be a short meeting after registration on Thursday 23 rd April in the PE Department.

5. S1 Health Day Quiz (Mr Howie)
Congratulations to the following pupils who each win a £5 voucher – collect from Mr Howie as soon as possible.

Lauren McCutcheon, 1D2 Robyn Scott, 1S

6. Easter egg competition (Yearbook Committee)
The winner of the giant Easter egg was Megan Cook, 1F. The winner of the large Lindt bunny was Rachael Battles. Thanks to all who participated.

7. Scottish Youth Parliament (Mr Kerr)
Congratulations to Mark Rodger, S6 for winning the recent election to the Scottish Youth Parliament. Mark is now the M.S.Y.P. Representative in Kilmarnock and Loudoun. Thanks to all 195 Kilmarnock Academy pupils who voted for Mark.

8. Scottish Space School (Mr Christie)
Congratulations to William Graham who has won a place at Scotland 's Space School for one week at Strathclyde University in June.

9. Air Cadets (Mrs Ford)
Monday or Tuesday evening, 7pm to 9.30 pm . Contact 01563 525787 or 327squadron@tiscali.co.uk  if interested.

10. International Week (Mrs Hamilton)
Week beginning 27 th April is International Week. This year's joint enterprise with the other schools in our partnership is a series of events taking place in the primary feeders and nurseries. Our S1 pupils are going out to visit at different times. See enclosed list. As you can see, it is a large undertaking to move these pupils around and apologies for any disruption caused. Further details of actual times when I have them.

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1. Easter holidays (Mrs Ford)
The end of term is now in sight! School closes at 3.30 on Friday and pupils return to school on Tuesday 21st April. Have a great holiday and don't overindulge on the chocolate.

2. S4/S5/S6 – Easter study school (Mrs Ford)
Please make use of the study school over the Easter holidays, either for specific subjects or for the general study facility. It is often easier to work when others around you are doing the same.

3. S3 Exams (Mrs Ford)
S3 exams begin as soon as you return to school. You should spend time over the holidays revising for these.

4. P7 Open evening (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to all pupils who helped with the open evening last week. You made an excellent impression on pupils and parents.

5. S3 Hospitality pupils (Mrs Ford)
Thank you very much for your catering services at Friday's award ceremony. Everyone was extremely impressed with the high standard of your work. Well done!

6. 6 th Year Profile pages – Yearbook (L Hogg)
Absolutely final deadlines for profile pages is Friday the 3 rd April. Passwords available from Mrs Hogg or Grant Moffat.

7. PPP Music Quiz Winners (Mr Ramsay)

Congratulations to 1S, 2S and 3F who managed to gain the highest marks in this competition. You will be notified of time and place of your pizza party in due course.

8. Uniform (Mr Ramsay)
All pupils are reminded that they must wear uniform on Friday, even S1/2/3 who are attending activities in the morning.

9. Malawi (Mr Ramsay)
A big thank you to all who contributed to the various fundraising activities that raised money for our partner school Bangwe Secondary in Malawi . I am happy to tell you that we have sent a check for £900 to go towards the building of a feeding shelter. Pupils do not receive school meals, or free school meals and many have to travel miles on foot just to get to school. Families are very poor and accessing education, which we take for granted takes a great effort. Having a feeding shelter will mean that pupils are able to get a meal during the day. A thank you certificate is on display in the foyer.

10. Summer Activities (Mr Ramsay)
You will be able to sign up for activities on the first week back after the holidays.

11 PPP Assemblies (Mr Ramsay)
Thank you to all the S6 pupils that assisted with the assemblies.

12. S1 Literacy/Numeracy afternoon – Wed. April 1 st (Ms.Moodie/Mrs.Thomson)
All S1 pupils will be involved in the above event in the Assembly Hall for periods 5&6. Supervision has already been organised, so staff who would normally be teaching S1 are not required in the hall. However, anyone who is free those periods is very welcome to join us for all or part of the time.

13. Basketball club (S1 pupil)
A basketball club runs after school on Thursdays from 3.30pm – 4-45pm in the games hall. We are looking for new team members as we are going to try to play James Hamilton Academy in the future. If anyone from S1-S6 is interested, please come along on Thursday. Thank you.

14. Pupil Council meeting – Thursday 2 nd April at 11.10am (Mr Mackay)
Please excuse the following pupils for the meeting in the conference room at 11.10am on Thursday.

G Sharp, F Kerr, N Sharpe, M Beattie, K McLardy, S Gilmour , K Little, K Evans, A Lambert, A Bayne, R Menzies.

15. U.C.A.S. (G Richardson )
All S5/S6 pupils who are intending or just thinking about attending Higher Education can now register free at www.yougofurther.co.uk This site is for students only about university life or talk to university staff using web chats and forums.

16. S3 Assembly – Thursday 2 nd April at 9.05am (G Kerr)
There will be a short assembly for S3 at the above time. Pupils should be able to return to class by 9.20am .

17. All S6 pupils (Ola Smith)
Could S6 pupils wanting a Leavers Hoodie please see Ola Smith for the colours and sizes. The deadline is the 30 th April and all orders and money should be handed in before that date. Thank you.

18. P7 helpers (Mrs Lyon)
A big thank you to my Higher Geography class for helping set-up materials for P7 visit. Special thanks to Fraser Kerr, Rebecca Handling who provided information and enlightenment in the department. Thanks again.

P.S. Come and see their photos of Culzean.

19. Interesting website (Mrs Ford)
Have a look at www.americanfutureskills.co.uk

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1. Morning interval (Mrs Ford)
Pupils are reminded that they cannot leave the school premises at the morning interval.  If you are caught doing this you will be in serious trouble. Teachers will be patrolling to catch anyone who does this.

2. National Youth Commission (Mrs Ford)
The Scottish Government is setting up a national youth commission to study the problems associated with the abuse of alcohol.  If you are interested in becoming a youth commissioner please see www.youngscot.org/yca.  You must be aged 14-21.

3. PPP – Assemblies (Mr Ramsay)
PPP Assemblies will be held at the following times. Please go to your class at the time indicated below to be registered before coming to the Assembly Hall with your teacher. Those who did not manage to achieve an award will not be allowed to attend. They will be given some time to reflect on what they can do to ensure they are involved in subsequent rewards and activities.
S1 – Monday 30th March period 4
S2 – Monday 30th March period 6
S3 – Tuesday 31st March period 6

4. Easter Activities – S1/2/3 only on Friday 3rd April (Mr Ramsay)
Pupils who have received an award in the recent PPP block will be able to sign up for the activities on Wednesday and Thursday and Monday and Tuesday of next week at lunchtime in the Assembly Hall. You will be required to pay for the activity at this time. If you do not qualify for an award when the PPP block ends next week your money will be refunded.
Activities and costs below:
Badminton at Galleon - £1.50
Skating at Galleon - £2.25
Ten Pin Bowling – 1 game = £3.00       2 games = £6.00
Go Karting – 16 laps = £7.50              
Odeon Cinema -  Monsters –v- Aliens (3D movie)

5. Careers Scotland Virtual Jobs Fair (Mr Cowan)
This virtual jobs fair will be hosted on the Careers Scotland website (www.careers-scotland.org.uk/jobsfair) from 23/3/09-3/4/09 and it allows potential school leavers to access information on employment opportunities as well as online advice.  The ultimate aim of the jobs fair is to help prepare pupils for the world of work.  Have a look! 

6. BAE Systems Education Programme Roadshow – Wednesday 1st April 2009 (Mr Kerr)
All Class 1 pupils should report to the hall at 9.05 am.  Pupils must have a blue or black pen.  The following pupils will be involved in a workshop after the roadshow until 10.55 am.

S1 Pupils chosen to attend the workshop at P2 on Wednesday 1st April.

7. Recognising Wider Achievement Survey (Mr Kerr)
Pupils must come to the assembly hall at 9.05 am on Thursday 26th March to take part in this survey – see attached list for names.  The pupils should return to class by 9.30 am

8. Financial Tip of the Week (Mrs Hamilton)
The minimum wage for a 16 or 17 year old is £3.53p per hour. The minimum wage for workers between 18 and 21 is £4.77p per hour.

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1. Red Nose Day (Mrs Ford)
Well done to everyone who contributed to Red Nose Day on Friday.  We raised £700
Special thanks to Tammi Stuart, Jemma Lewis and Corran Russell who raised £60.30 with a sponsored silence.

2. Blood donation (Mrs Ford)
Thank you very much indeed to the 27 senior pupils who recently donated blood in Kilmarnock.  This was the biggest turnout from one school and we have been sent a certificate  which will be on display in the foyer.  This is a very spirited gesture and an example to us all.  Well done.

3. S1 Health Day – Wednesday 25th March Periods 1 – Period 4 (Mr Howie)
All pupils should proceed to the Assembly Hall after registration.  Pupils are reminded that indoor footwear is essential – please bring your ‘trainers’ with you to allow you to participate.

4. Class 1 – Cultural Trips to Burns Cottage (Mr Kerr)
Friday 20th March and Tuesday 24th March
            The following classes should report to the assembly hall at 9.05 am on the following days.
            Friday 20th March – 1B(1P1), 1P4, 1P6, 1P7 and from Craig Cunningham to Chloe McPike
            Tuesday 24th March – 1D1(1P3), 1P2, 1P5, 1P7 from Sonni Monteith to Shannon Sloan.
            Pupils will return for normal lunchtime and full school uniform and an outdoor jacket must be worn.

5.  Ski Trip (Mrs Devlin)
A very big thank you and well done to all pupils who were on the ski trip.  You were a credit to the school and made the trip fantastic. 
Note from Mrs Ford:  Thank you also to the staff who took the trip.  Without them, there would have been no ski trip to enjoy.

6.   S1 No Smoking Quiz (Mr Howie)
Congratulations to all pupils in 1P6 who were the winners of the above event.  Each will receive a £5 voucher in the near future.

7.  Free tickets for Moffat Stand on Saturday 21st March (Mrs Miller)
Kilmarnock –v- Motherwell – these tickets will be distributed from the PE Department on a first come basis at the interval on Thursday 19th March.

8.  PE lost property (Mrs Miller)
Please remember to check for lost property on a regular basis.  Items left for 4 weeks will be donated to Charity.  Monday the 30th is your last chance for items left in March.

9.  Easter Activities – S1/2/3 only on Friday 3rd April (Mr Ramsay)
Pupils who have received an award in the recent PPP block will be able to sign up for the activities on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week at lunchtime in the Assembly Hall. You will be required to pay for the activity at this time. If you do not qualify for an award when the PPP block ends next week your money will be refunded.
Activities and costs below:
Badminton at Galleon - £1.50
Skating at Galleon - £2.25
Ten Pin Bowling – 1 game = £3.00       2 games = £6.00
Go Karting – 16 laps = £7.50              
Odeon Cinema -  Monsters –v- Aliens (3D movie)

10. School Leavers - BAE Systems Apprenticeships (Mrs Hamilton)
I had a phone call yesterday from BAE Systems. It seems that despite publicising the chance of apprenticeships within the company, there has been a poor response. The phone call was to check that we had received the information. In the present economic climate, this is hard to believe. BAE is a well known company and an apprenticeship there would be a good move. Posters concerning the apprenticeships were sent to Physics and Technical but those interested can look on the web site. The closing dates for applications is 10th April so there is still time to make enquiries.

11.  Financial joke of the week -   (Don’t try this at home) (Mrs Hamilton)
Boy - pleased as punch - “Mum, Mum, I ran all the way home behind the school bus and saved 75p”
Mum - annoyed - “Spendthrift! Next time, run behind a taxi and save £5.

12.  L floor Tuck Shop (Mrs Hamilton)
It has been brought to my attention that things are not going as they should. To make things absolutely clear, the following should happen. Pupils waiting to be served should be in a queue, supervised by the prefects on duty. Pupils pushing in will be put to the end of the queue and will certainly not be served out of turn. Once served, pupils should clear the area and go outside. The only pupils who should then be around are those going to the toilets. The last time the prefects and staff had any problems, the L floor tuck shop was closed for 3 days - so be warned!.

13. Employment (Mr Cowan)
Trainee hairdresser (Aged 16-17) wanted for town centre salon. 
If interested please telephone, Kilmarnock 521409.

14. Library (Mr King)
The Library will be closed on Thursday 19 March.
All magazines in the Library (except current issues) will now be issued for 7 days, rather than 3 days, to give you a better chance of reading them.

15. Ski Trip Photographs (L Hogg)
Would everyone who took pictures of the trip with their cameras (not phone) please get their memory stick to Mrs Hogg in B9 as soon as possible so that we can get all the photos onto a CD. Thanks you.

16. Disco Inferno (Mr Ramsay)
This is being performed by Wellington School at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday 24 March. 
The cost of the tickets is £9.00.  If you are interested please have the money to Mr Ramsay by Thursday 19 March.

17. Prefect Meeting (Wednesday 18 March
Will all Prefects please attend a short meeting in the Assembly Hall at the start of Period 2.

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1. Friday 13 March (Mrs Ford)
Friday 13 March is the 130th anniversary of Albert Einstein.  If you are in the Physics Department on Friday you will be celebrating.
Friday is also Red Nose day.  It will be a non-uniform day.  Pay £1 to your register teacher to be allowed not to wear uniform – wear something red if you can.

2. Metro (Mrs Ford)

Please clear your table in the Metro when you are finished.  Anyone caught walking away from a table with plates and rubbish still on it will be in serious trouble.  Take care of your environment and clear up.

3. School Computer Network (Mr Ramsay)
It has come to my attention that pupils have downloaded /uploaded inappropriate material, including games onto the network. We are looking into this at the moment and will take action against the perpetrators. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the agreement that each of you has signed in regard to the acceptable use of the school network and internet access.

4. Art disco (Mrs Lightbown)
It’s that time of year again!  Come along to the excellent Art disco which will be on Wednesday 19th March from 7 pm to 10 pm.  This year there is a bit of a twist; we will be playing your own music via an iPod.  With every ticket that you buy, you will be allowed one music request which, if appropriate (nothing rude or crude), will be played.  Tickets will be on sale in art hall from today.  Any music requests should be in before Friday 13th.  This year the theme is Musical Shows so all you pink ladies and T-birds out there get your costumes ready!!  Excellent live band will be playing also.  There will be fun games and tickets will be entered into a “deal or no deal” game.  This disco is for S3 to S6 pupils only.

5. S1/2/3 Easter Activities (Mr Ramsay)
There will be activities organised to take place just before the Easter Holidays. Those who achieve their triple P award for this block will be allowed to participate. Activities will be advertised next week and pupils will be able to sign up at this point. If it becomes apparent that you have not qualified for the triple P block you will not be allowed to attend and your money will be refunded.

6. S4 Kilmarnock District Mock Interviews (Mrs Hamilton)
Pupils doing these interviews are signed out of school for the morning or afternoon depending on the time of the interview.

7. S3 Industrial Awareness Day (Mrs Hamilton)
Congratulations to the winning group K. Well done to all who participated. It was an excellent day! 

8.  LRC (Mr King)
Please note the LRC will be closed on Thursday 12th March, at Lunch and periods 5 & 6, due to an S1 author visit to Stewarton Academy.

9.  S6 profiles (Yearbook)
It’s that time again!  S6 profile pages are now available for completion.  Log in details can be obtained from your register teacher.  Should you lose your details you can speak to Mrs Hogg or Grant Moffat for a reminder.  For those unable to complete the form online, a paper copy can be obtained from Mrs Hogg in B9.

10. Lost property (Office)
Two rings have been found in Mrs Hogg’s room.  Please come to identify them in the main office if they belong to you.

11. Financial Thought for the week
Money was made to go round and flat to pile up!

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1. Good Luck (Mrs Ford)
Good luck to the successful S4 pupils who are through to the next round of the Kilmarnock mock interview programme.  Well done for getting this far and we wait to hear how you all got on.
Good luck also to the pupils setting off to ski in Italy next week.  The phrase often used to wish someone luck is “Break a leg” but in this case, don’t!  Arrivederci!

2. Bus from Southcraigs (Mrs Ford)
A new bus service starts on Monday 9 March which will run from the second last roundabout in Southcraigs to and from the bus station.  It will leave Southcraigs at 8.30 am and the bus station at 3.45 pm.  Cost 75p up to the age of 15, £1.50 for 16 and over.  This is a trial service so if it is not used the service will stop.  It is a normal service bus for all members of the public.  The school and parent council have been campaigning to get the bus so please use it.

3. Napier University (Mrs Ford)
This university will be known as Edinburgh Napier University from now on.

4. Part-time job opportunity (Mrs Ford)
A free newspaper is looking for people to deliver it.  If you are interested in doing this phone Sheila on 01292 318425 after 2 pm or at weekends.

5. Underpass and town centre (Mrs Ford)
We have received complaints about a few pupils who have been causing problems in the town centre or underpass at lunchtimes or after school.  We have identified individuals who have been involved and action has been taken with them.  We are working with the police using the CCTV cameras to identify the troublemakers.  If you are involved in bother, or are part of the crowd watching it, you will be in serious trouble.  You know how to behave properly in public so make sure that you do.

6. Ski trip (Mrs Devlin)
Ski trip meeting on Wednesday 4th March at 1.15 pm in Ms Cairns Room B9.  All pupils must attend.

7. World Book Day Mr King)
Next week you should all receive your £1 World Book Day token from your English Teacher. This can be spent to take £1 off any book at WH Smiths worth £2.99 or over, or to get a free book from their £1 range.
However it can also be used to help the LRC AND Comic Relief! Buy a book from the latest C2C catalogue (available from the library) and use your voucher to get £1 off - the LRC gets 20p for every one pound spent - and 5p goes to Red Nose Day as well!
Scholastic, the people who run the C2C catalogue, hope to raise £50,000 for Comic Relief - so let's do our bit!

8.  Prom (Mrs Hollywood)
A reminder that final payment of £24 for Prom should be made between Monday 9th March and Friday 13th March from 1.15pm in the assembly hall.

9.  Healthcare mentoring (Mrs Devlin)
Could the following pupils please come to see Mrs Devlin about the mentoring scheme for Healthcare:  Sianna Latif; Stacey Edmonds; Emma Farquhar; Becky Muldoon; Charly White.

10. Pupil Council meeting – Thursday period 3 (Mr Mackay)
Please allow the following pupils out of class at 11.10 am to attend the above meeting in the conference room:
N Sharpe, M Beattie, G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, K McLardy, K Little, K Evans, G Love,
S Gilmour, A Lambert, A Bayne

11.  Visit for S5/6 pupils (Mrs Hollywood)
All S5 and S6 pupils will attend a presentation on “Wreckless Driving Wrecks Lives” on the afternoon of Friday 27th March 2008 at the Odeon Cinema in Ayr.

12.  S6 PSE (Mr Cowan)
S6 pupils should meet on G Floor (Modern Languages) at the beginning of period 4 on Thursday 5 March to be assigned to a classroom for PSE for the next three weeks. 

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1.  Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school following your February holiday week.

2.  S4/5/6 pupils (Mrs Ford)
This is a very important time for you in school in the run up to the examinations.  You should be routinely revising, doing past papers and attending supported study.  All of these will make a big difference to results and will be worth the effort.

3.  Use the Metro! (Mrs Ford)
Remember, every time you buy something in the Metro we get points for Save the Children.  We need more points so we can buy more things for underdeveloped countries.  The Pupil Council will select what we buy.  So, please use the Metro as often as you can.

4.   Air Cadets (Mrs Ford)
Recruitment evening coming up – please see the poster in the link corridor for details.

5.   Class 4 Health Education – Thursday 26th February (Mr Kerr)
All of S4 will be attending this event in the Assembly Hall.  Pupils should go to their normal period 5 class to register.  Period 5 teachers should then bring their class to the hall and supervise until 2.35 pm.  Period 6 teachers should come to the hall to supervise until 3.30 pm.

6. Girls Group (Pauline Donnelly)
Those pupils involved should attend the Girls Group in H1 on Thursday Period 5.  Thank you.

7.   S1 Nurture Group (Natalie Sinclair)
There will be a meeting Period 1 on Monday 2 March in H1. Thanks.

8.   S4 - Congratulations (Mrs Hamilton)
Congratulations to the S4 pupils who were successful in gaining an interview in the Kilmarnock District Mock Interviews.  Interviews will be held on weeks beginning 9th or 16th March – see attached list for names.

9. Flexible Support Project (Sharri Parker)
Those pupils involved in the project should attend room H1 at the times listed below. 

10.  S4, S5 & S6 Pupils - So You Want to be a Doctor? (Mr Cowan)
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) will be holding an annual conference on Monday 8 June for young people considering a career in medicine.  The purpose of the conference is to allow young people the opportunity to find out whether medicine is likely to be a suitable career for them.  Places are limited (1 or 2 places per school) and priority will be given to students who have not yet applied to medical school but are considering whether or not to apply.  Names to me on a first-come-first-served basis. 

11. S6 Pupils - PSE Programme (Mr Cowan)
S6 pupils are reminded that at the beginning of period 4 on Thursday 26 February they should go straight to the Assembly Hall for a presentation by a guest speaker.  Thank you.

12.  Industrial Awareness Day (Mrs Hamilton)
S3 pupils will be involved in the Industrial Awareness Day on Thursday 5th March. Normal timetable will be suspended. Pupils should register as normal and come to the Assembly Hall at 9.05am. Details of groups will be sent to register classes beforehand. College pupils can choose to stay in the afternoon or go to college as normal. Lunch is at 12 noon and there will be soup, sandwiches and paninis available for those entitled to a free meal in the dining hall.

Staff whose rooms are on G and H floor have been notified by Mrs Hollywood about changes for P1, 2 and 3. We will be out of the rooms in the Old Academy at 12 noon and the afternoon session of the Industrial Awareness Day will continue in the Assembly Hall. 

13. S4 Mock Interviews  (Mrs Hamilton)
There are 23 pupils who have been selected for interview. It is quite an achievement as for example there were 67 applicants for the ASDA job and only 6 interviewees. I would like to meet with the 23 pupils at registration on Thursday 26th Feb in the Assembly Hall.
I have passed all the mock interview application forms back to PSE teachers. I have read them all and given feedback. I hope they will be of benefit to you. A number of them are excellent, including some pupils who did not get an interview. Every interview is different. You have no control over the opposition but you can make sure that your application is the best it can be. Writing and spelling are crucial. Get help if you know that you are weak in that department. Everyone should get their form checked as anyone can make a silly mistake. Your form is the only way to make a good impression and leave the employer wanting to know more about you.

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1. Snowballs (Mrs Ford)
The snow appears to be disappearing now but if it should return please remember that you must not throw snowballs in or near the school.  You must not throw snowballs at cars or members of the public.  If you are caught doing this – and remember the CCTV cameras – you will be in serious trouble.  Snowballs can cause serious injury or accidents.

2. DNA workshop at Glasgow Caledonian (Mrs Ford)
We have received an email congratulating the senior pupils who attended this workshop.  You were described as “a delight to teach and a credit to the school”.  Well done.

3. Part-time job (Mrs Ford)
Domino Pizza is looking for staff – you can contact the Kilmarnock store.

4. Burns Supper (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to all pupils who participated in or helped with this event.  It was very successful and most entertaining.  Well done to everyone involved.

5. S4 Careers/Jobs Fair - Friday 13 February (Mr Cowan) 
All pupils attending the Careers and Jobs Fair at the SECC this Friday must attend a very short meeting at 12:50pm on Thursday 12 February in my classroom to discuss arrangements.  If you have not already done so, you must bring your £4 for transport costs to the meeting.  Thanks.

6. S4 Monitors (Mrs Hamilton)
Duty rotes are at Reception as indicated in bold print in last week’s sheet.

7. 1st year Outdoor Education – Thursday 12th February (Mr Kerr)
The following pupils will be out of school on the above date:
Louise Davidson, 1\F, Shannon Cruickshank, 1F, Chloe Cranson, 1F, Megan Cook, 1F, Brogan Connor, 1F, Ella Brown, 1F, Sophie Brown, 1F, Chloe Brogan, 1F
Any pupil who is unable to go must see Mr Kerr as soon as possible.

8. Class 4 Health Education – Thursday 26th February (Mr Kerr)
All of S4 will be attending this event in the Assembly Hall.  Pupils should go to their normal period 5 class to register.  Period 5 teachers should then bring their class to the hall and supervise until 2.35 pm.  Period 6 teachers should come to the hall to supervise until 3.30 pm.

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1. S5/6 prelim exams (Mrs Ford)
Good luck to senior pupils involved in prelim examinations.  Remember, you may come in to school to study if you find it difficult to do so at home.  Also, teachers are available to help with difficulties at normal period times.

2.  Past papers and revision notes (Mrs Ford)
S4/5/6 pupils can buy past exam papers and revision notes through the school at reduced prices.  If you wish to take advantage of this system, collect an order form from Reception and return it with full payment by Friday 13th February.  Without payment your order will not be taken – cheques should be payable to Kilmarnock Academy.  You will receive your order in due course.

3. University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Bursaries (Mrs Ford)
If you are applying to Edinburgh University and you think you could be eligible for a bursary then check the details at www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/bursaries.  The deadline for applications is 3 April 2009.

4. Library (Mr King)     
"Ever wondered what Mr King gets up to all day in the Library? Check out his blog at http://kalibrary.blogspot.com "

5. Financial Tip of the Week (Mrs Hamilton)
What is a budget?
   1. A way of taking what money you have and using it more effectively
   2. Nothing more than keeping a note of how much money you have coming in (income) and what you have    spent it on
   3. It can stop you worrying about money

6. S1 Extra PE (Mrs Hamilton)
S1 pupils have 2 extra periods of PE this Wednesday - 4th Feb. Pupils should register with their P5 teacher as usual and come to the PE department. PE kit must be brought or it is normal timetable. One of the choices is football at the Power League so bring appropriate clothing for outside if that is your choice. Choices may be limited by numbers but we will do our best to give pupils the activity they want.

7. Coca Cola Sevens S1 Boys football tournament – Wednesday 4th February (Mr Kirkland)
The following pupils will be out of school from P1-4 so that they can represent Kilmarnock Academy at Greenwood Academy where the first round of the national sevens football tournament is taking place. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Jake Lawley                             1D1                 Lewis White                             1F
Declan McGuffog                     1S                    Kristopher Mason                    1W
Liam French                             1W                  Daniel Napier                           1S
Joe Pattie                                 1S                    Rhys Connell                            1S
Corey Ross                              1F                    Kyle Freeburn                          1W

8. 1st year Outdoor Education (Mr Kerr)
Thursday 5th February
Kyra Smith, 1D2, Emma McGarry, 1D2, Lauren McCutcheon, 1D2, Katy Gilbert, 1D2.
Tagan Lawson, 1D2, Amy Kirkland, 1D2, Zoe Kerr, 1D2, Lauren Johnstone, 1D2

Tuesday 10th February
Lewis White, 1F, Daley Parris, 1S, Daniel Napier, 1S, Gavin McLauchlan, 1F,
Declan McGuffog, 1S, Stuart McDowall, 1S, John Gilmour, 1S, Rhys Connell, 1S

            Pupils must report to Reception at 9.05 am with warm outdoor clothes and a packed lunch.

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1. Valentine Disco (Mr Ramsay)
This will take place on Thursday 12th February. You will only be able to purchase a ticket if you have qualified for a bronze, silver or gold award in the recent PPP block.
Tickets priced £2 will be sold by the prefects between 1.15-1.35 in the reception area starting on Monday 2nd Feb. This will be a themed event and in keeping with the forthcoming school show the theme will be the 70’s. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed individuals!

2. Lost Property (Reception)
House key found in the playground – please see Reception.

3. S4,5,6 Lunchtime basketball (Mrs Miller)
Open to all in upper school.  You must be in PE Department by 1.05 pm.

4. S1-S6 girls (Mrs Miller)
A reminder for all girls.  Monday nights 3.30 – 4.30 Girls Club in PE Department, netball, rounders, basketball, volleyball – you decide.

5.  2B and 2S pupils (Mr Richardson)
Would the pupils from these classes please report to the Assembly Hall after registration on Thursday 29th January for a short meeting about ‘U Can Do It” visit at Park Hotel on 3rd February 2009.  Thank you.

6. 1st year Outdoor Education (Mr Kerr)
These pupils will be out of school on the following dates:
Thursday 29th January
Chloe Richardson, 1D1, Carol McCreadie, 1D1, Natalie MacKenzie, 1D1, Kristiana Hamilton, 1D2, Chloe Haggart, 1D2, Kirsty Lee 1D2, Amelia Gibson, 1D2, Laurie Ann Dobson, 1B

Tuesday 3rd February
Zak Shaw, 1D2, Jack McInnes, 1D2, John Inglis, 1F, Gary Dunlop, 1F, Jordan Brown, 1D2,
Darryl Biggley, 1D2, David Beattie, 1F, Aaron Bayne, 1D2

7. College Soccer in the USA (Mrs Ford)
If you are interested in this check out the website www.collegesoccerusa.com

8. S4 Monitors (Mrs Hamilton 
Would S4 pupils who were monitors last year during the S5/6 prelims and exams, please meet

9.  Financial Thought for the Week (Mrs Hamilton)
If you want savings of £10,000 by your 30th birthday:-
You could save 78p a day from age 13
You could save £4.47 a day from age 25
You could save £27 a day from age 29

10. Cragrats presentation on alcohol – Wednesday 28th January (Mr Kerr)
Classes 1D2, 1F, 1S, 1W will be attending a presentation/workshop in the hall from 1.45 pm –
3.30 pm on the above date.  All pupils should go to register in their normal classes at 1.40 pm.  They will then be taken to the hall by their period 5 teacher.  Pupils should have a blue or black pen.

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1.  Uniform (Mrs Ford)
There has been a deterioration in the wearing of uniform since the start of term.  There will be an increased number of spot checks in classes – remember, you lose 5 credits if you are caught without full uniform in a check.

2.  Maggie’s Centre (Mrs Ford)
We have received a thank you certificate for our donation to this cancer charity.  It is on display in the foyer.

3.  Holocaust Memorial Day (Mrs Ford)
All S5 and S6 pupils are invited to a short service in the library at 1.15 pm on Tuesday 27 January.

4.  Cragrats presentation on alcohol – Wednesday 28th January (Mr Kerr)
Classes 1D2, 1F, 1S, 1W will be attending a presentation/workshop in the hall from 1.45 pm –
3.30 pm on the above date.  All pupils should go to register in their normal classes at 1.40 pm.  They will then be taken to the hall by their period 5 teacher.  Pupils should have a blue or black pen.

5.  Chess Club (Mr Reidford)
Any pupils wishing to put their name forward to take part in the Kilmarnock  Chess Challenge Cup please see Mr Reidford.

6.  Thank you (Mrs Hollywood)
Thank you to Connor Ballantine, 1D2 and Ross Leighton,  5B who escorted our Swiss student round classes on Monday and Tuesday – your help was greatly appreciated.

7.  Outdoor Education (Mr Kerr)
The following groups will be out of school on these dates:

Thursday 22nd January
Kieran McMaster, 1B, Ryan Lee, 1W, Jake Lawley, 1D1, Ami Harkins, 1B,
Steffan Dinwoodie, 1D1, Kayleigh Cassidy, 1B, Cheryl Cassidy, 1B
Tuesday 27th January
Elliot White, 1D1, David Syme, 1D1, Colin Scott, 1D1, Liam Donaldson, 1D1, Dylan Dewar, 1D1, Grant Cooper, 1D1, Connor Ballantine, 1D1, Connor Alexander, 1D1

Any pupil who is unable to attend must inform Mr Kerr as soon as possible.

8.  S4 Mock Interviews (Mrs Hamilton)
Pupils from 4D1, 4D2, 4D1 and 4S2 will have their Mock Interviews on Thursday between from 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm.

9.  S6 PSE (Mr Cowan)
S6 pupils are reminded that PSE lessons change this week from Wednesday (period 4) to Thursday (period 4).  Can you please go straight to the Assembly Hall at the beginning of period 4 for a presentation by a guest speaker.  Thank you.

10. S4 Careers and Jobs Fair - Last Chance to Sign Up! (Mr Cowan) 
A final reminder to all S4 pupils of the annual Careers and Jobs Fair which takes place at the SECC in Glasgow on Friday 13 February.  Any pupil who is interested in attending, please write your name on the list posted outside the Burns Base by Friday 23 January at the very latest.  This is your FINAL chance to sign up for this great opportunity.

11. Joseph DVD (Mr Ramsay)
If you wish a copy of the school’s production of Joseph on DVD please give your name and £5 to Mr Ramsay as soon as possible.

12. Disco Inferno (Mr Ramsay)
Rehearsals for this summer’s production will commence on Thursday 22nd January at 3.30 pm in the Music Department.

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1. Burns’ Supper 2009 (S4-S6 only)(Miss Templeton)
This year’s Burns’ Supper will take place on Thursday 29th January - and it’s the 250th anniversary! Don’t miss out on all the fun! A three course dinner, recitals and a ceilidh are all organised for the bargain price of £8.00 a ticket. Tickets will be on sale from Miss Templeton or Mrs Dunsmuir from next Monday. There are a limited number of tickets and you can’t pay at the door, so get in there quickly! You can choose from steak pie, haggis or a vegetarian option for your main course. Hope to see you there!

2. School Show 2009 (Mr Ramsay)
Calling all aspiring musical stars!! This year’s show is ‘Disco Inferno’, the 70s hit musical. If you want to be part of this experience – working hard, having fun and making new friends – then you must come to a short meeting in Mr. Ramsay’s room on Thursday 15th January straight after school at 3.30 pm.

3. Pupil Council Meeting – Thursday 15th January – Period 3 (Mr Mackay)
Please allow the following pupils out of class at 11.10 am to attend the above meeting in the conference room:
N Sharpe, M Beattie, G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, K McLardy, K Little, K Evans, G Love,
 S Gilmour, A Lambert, A Bayne.

4. Tempest photographs (Mrs Hogg)
Well done to all pupils for their co-operation and good behaviour during the recent round of class photographs.  Photographs should arrive soon.

5. Junior Debating Society (Mr Mackay)
The first meeting of the Junior Debating Society for S1-S4 pupils will take place on Friday
16th January at 1.10 pm in Room H3 (Modern Studies).

6. S1/S2 pupils (Miss Cairns)
Could the following pupils come to B6 at interval today – Wednesday 14th January).  Thank you
Cameron McCall, 1B, Joe Pattie, 1S, Daniel Napier, 1S, Declan McGuffog, 1S, Laura Smith, 2S, Katie Fenwick, 2D, Ross Caddis, 2S, Nicky Bolland, 2S

7. S4 - Reminder of Careers and Jobs Fair (Mr Cowan)
A reminder to all S4 pupils of the annual Careers and Jobs Fair which takes place at the SECC in Glasgow on Friday 13 February.  Any pupil who is interested in attending, please write your name on the list posted outside the Burns Base by Friday 16 January at the very latest.  If you would like to find out more about what is involved, come and see me.  Thanks.

8.  France/Belgium Trip =- June 21st – 26th (Mr Reid)
Passport forms and photographs are due now for the above trip.  The total cost of £299 for the 6 day trip must be paid by the end of March.  Any concerns or questions see Mr Reid.  Everyone must have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).  You can apply online at www.ehic.org or by phone on 0845 606 2030 or at the Post Office.  Applications can take 21 days to process so do it now.

9.  S4 Mock Interviews (L Hamilton)
All pupils should have completed an application form for the Disco Managers Job.  You should also have a copy of the interview questions and interview techniques.  Please see Mrs Hamilton if you do not  have this information.

10. S1/S2 Formal Enterprise Homework (L Hamilton)
Please return this to Mrs Hamilton or your PSE teacher by Monday 19 January at the very latest.  Thank you

11. Financial thought for the week (L Hamilton)
“Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves”.
(Ask registration teacher to explain this if necessary).

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school and Happy New Year to everyone.  I trust your most important New Year’s resolution will be to work hard and do well in school.

2. S5/6 prelims (Mrs Ford)
These exams begin on the fourth of February.  You should be working hard now and taking advantage of supported study sessions.

3. Scottish Youth Theatre (Mrs Ford)
If you are interested in any aspect of theatre please check www.scottishyouththeatre.org for information.  They run courses during July and August which may be of interest.

4. USA boarding schools and soccer camps (Mrs Ford)
See www.americanfutureskills.co.uk if you are interested in opportunities in the USA.

5. DPP vaccinations (Mrs Sinclair)
Please could all S4 register teachers remind their pupils to return any Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio immunisation forms to Reception as soon as possible as the immunisations will take place in the assembly hall on Monday 12th January?

6.  “Go For It” course (G Kerr)
The following pupils should be allowed out of class at period 2 on Thursday 8th January to attend a meeting for this course.  The course will take place from 13th – 16th January which they will also attend

7.  The S1 Nurture Group (Mrs Sinclair)
The S1 Nurture Group will start again in H1 on Monday 26th January.  Please could the following pupils attend at the given times?  Please let the pupils know the times have changed.     

8.  Ski Trip March 09 (Mrs Devlin)
    1. The final payment of £70 is due now.  Please pay Mrs Devlin or Ms Cairns as soon as possible.
    2. The following pupils are snowboarding, your final payment of £90

1. Pocket money of £50 can also be paid at any point from now.
2. I need passports from Lauren McCutcheon, Shannon Cruickshank and Connor Raeside as soon as possible.

9. S4 Pupils - Scotland's Careers and Jobs Fair, Glasgow SECC (Mr Cowan)
This event will take place on Friday 13 February and is Scotland's largest and most comprehensive Careers, Education, Training and Recruitment Exhibition.  Exhibitors include the Army, Police, RAF, Royal Navy, NHS, Air Traffic Services and also many universities and colleges.  If any S4 pupil is interested in attending this event, please pass your name to me or, alternatively, write your name and registration class on the list posted outside the Burns Base by Friday 16 January at the very latest.  Thank you. 

10. S5 and 6 Spanish pupils (Mr Kerr)
The following pupils should come to a meeting in Mr Kerr’s office on ‘G’ floor at 9.05am on Wednesday 7th January.

11. Thank you (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to Stacey Edmonds, Charly White, Lauren Paini, and Rachael Cameron for the work they did at Witchhill School.  The school was very impressed with all four of you.

12. Christmas parcels (Mrs Ford)
We have received cards from people who received a Christmas parcel from us.  They are very grateful for them and asked me to thank all the pupils who donated, parcelled or delivered them.  Thank you to everyone who contributed or helped.

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1. Save the Children (Mrs Ford)
Please remember that if you eat anything from the Metro we get points for the charity Save the Children.  So far we have 4700 points.  The pupil council will decide what we will buy with the points – so get into the Metro and spend!

2. Stranger danger (Mrs Ford)
A reminder that you should never go anywhere with someone you do not know, no matter how believable their story is.  Also, if you see someone acting suspiciously around young people or children please report this to an adult, teacher or the police.

3. Christmas cards (Mrs Ford)
Many thanks to all pupils who gave me a Christmas card.  I very much appreciate it.

4. 1st year outdoor education  Thursday 18th December (Mr Kerr)
The following pupils will be out of school on the above date:
Ross Porteous, 1B, Liam Oliver, 1B, Connor McLintock, 1B, Ronan McGarry, 1B, Cameron McCall, 1B, Christopher Drury, 1B, Dougal Bunce, 1D1, Craig Bryce, 1D1
They should report to Reception at 9.05 am with warm outdoor clothing and a packed lunch.

5. S6 Pupils - University Module (Mr Cowan)
Those pupils who participated in the 10-week University of West of Scotland module as part of the S6 PSE programme can view their results posted outside the Burns Base.  Well done to all those who attended and performed well.

6. End of term (Mrs Ford)
School closes at 2.30 pm on Friday 19 December.  At period 5 all pupils should report to the Assembly Hall, not to classes.  The annual showing of Shrek will be held then.  Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
            Back to school on Monday 5 January at 8.55 am.

7. Early warning (Mrs Hogg)
Tempest Photography will be coming to school on Tuesday 6th January 2009.  S1-S4 will be having class photos taken, S5 will have a year group photo taken and S6 will have a year group and individual photos taken.
            Pupils should report to normal classes and then go to the assembly hall as follows
            S1 – P1            S2 – P2            S3- P3             S4 – P4            All S5 and S6 – P5
Pupils will return to class as soon as their photograph has been taken.  School uniform should be worn.  This early information will allow you to plan your showering, hair cuts and hair washing!  Remember your comb/brush on the day.

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1.  Prelim exams (Mrs Ford)
The S4 prelim exams continue in the hall.  Please do not use the corridor outside the hall to allow pupils to work undisturbed.  Thank you.

2. Suggestion box (Mrs Ford)
Please remember there is a suggestion box at Reception if you wish to pass on an idea or suggestion.  We have received requests for more social areas and a sports cage.  We would love to provide both but we have no money for major items like these.  We also received a request that we have a cage for S1-S3 pupils – this is being treated as a joke! (It is, isn’t it?)

3. Class 2 Visit to the Odeon Cinema – Friday 12th December (Mr Kerr)
All class 2 pupils should report to the Metro at 9.05 am on Friday 12th December to prepare for the visit to “The boy in the striped pyjamas”.  Any pupil who has still not returned the parental consent form (new copies were issued to these pupils last week), will not be allowed to attend.  Everyone must wear school uniform and be on their very best behaviour.  It is expected that the film will finish at 11.45 am and that pupils will return for their period 4 class.

4. S1 Nurture Group (Natalie Sinclair)
There will be no S1 nurture group on Monday 15th December.  Could all nurture group pupils please come to H1 (Pauline’s room) on Wednesday 17th December.  Thank you.

5. Paris Trip Photo Fest (Mrs Stables)
There will be a meeting at lunchtime on Friday 12th December in G4 for all pupils who were in Paris recently with the Higher/Int 2 French class so that we can share our photos from the trip.  Bring your lunch and we can see the photos while we eat!

6. Ski trip (Mrs Devlin)
Next instalment must be paid this week.  Please give money to Ms Cairns or Mrs Devlin as interval.

7. S5 France/Belgium Trip – 21st June 2009 (Mr Reid)
Passport forms and photographs need to be returned as soon as possible for the above trip.  The third payment for the trip is now due.

8. Rome Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
The following pupils have not given me passport details (copy of passport page).  It is essential this is handed in immediately.   Caitlin Brown; Hazel Lochore; Amy Blades; Casey McDaid; Daniel Cook; Kelsey McIntosh; Blane Currie; Rhiannon Morgan; Daisy Gilmour; Kirsty McLaughlan; Abbie Morrison; Natalie Paini, Amy Parnaby; Ashleigh Riddick; Vanessa Wilson; Jonathon Young.
A meeting will be held on Wednesday at interval – 11am in Mrs Lightbown’s room in the Art Department.

9. Advanced Warning – S1/S2 pupils
Ceilidh for S1 and S2 pupils on Thursday 18th December.

10. Guess the weight of the cake (Yearbook Committee)
A delicious and beautifully decorated Christmas cake is to be won.  Buy a “weight” for 50p.  The closest weight wins the cake!  The yearbook committee will be selling guesses at intervals at Reception – cake to be awarded next week.

11. Christmas Concert (Mr Robertson)
Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday 17th December.  Cost £3/£2.  Obtainable from Music Department or Reception.

12.Christmas Disco (Mr Ramsay)
This will take place on Monday 15th December. You will only be able to purchase a ticket if you have qualified for a bronze, silver or gold award in the recent PPP block.
Tickets priced £2 will be sold at 1.15-1.35 in the Old Academy Hall Monday 8th – Friday 12th.

13. S1/2/3 – Odeon Cinema Visit (Mr Ramsay)
On Tuesday 16th December S1-3 pupils have an opportunity to visit a special screening of Madagascar 2. If you have qualified for an award in the recent PPP block you will have the opportunity to attend this trip. The cost per pupil is £5 and can be paid for between 1.15-1.35 in the Old Academy Hall Monday 8th – Friday 12th December.

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1. Celebrate Success! (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to everyone involved in last Thursday’s event.  Many thanks to the senior choir for the excellent entertainment and to the Hospitality students for the refreshments.  Many of the guests commented on how much they enjoyed it – so, well done to everyone.

2. Creative Stars art show (Mrs Ford)
More congratulations to everyone who had work displayed or helped in any way to make the show such a success.  Another very successful event – well done!

3. S4 prelims (Mrs Ford)
Good luck to all S4 pupils whose prelim exams begin on Thursday.  You should be revising and practising at every spare moment up until and between exams.  Remember to come into school for help or to study if you find it hard to do this at home.  Hard work will pay off!

4. Christmas parcels (xl group)
Please, please, please remember to bring in tins, dried food, tea, coffee, biscuits ……..for the Christmas parcels for the elderly.  The response has been slow so far – if everyone brings in something we will have enough for the parcels.

5. Grand Hall (Mrs Ford)
We have had a complaint that pupils are causing problems at the entrance to the Grand Hall at lunchtime and after school.  This area is covered by CCTV cameras.  If the problem continues we will be going down to find out who is doing this.  You have been warned!

6. Christmas Disco (Mr Ramsay)
This will take place on Monday 15th December. You will only be able to purchase a ticket if you have qualified for a bronze, silver or gold award in the recent PPP block.
Tickets priced £2 will be sold at 1.15-1.35 in the reception area Monday 8th – Friday 12th.

7. S1/2/3 – Odeon Cinema Visit (Mr Ramsay)
On Tuesday 16th December S1-3 pupils have an opportunity to visit a special screening of Madagascar 2. If you have qualified for an award in the recent PPP block you will have the opportunity to attend this trip. The cost per pupil is £5 and can be paid for between 1.15-1.35 in the reception area Monday 8th – Friday 12th December.

9. Rome Trip (Art Department)
Next instalment due in now.  Please remember your passport photocopy.

9. Creative Star Exhibition (Mrs Lightbown)
Thanks to everyone who helped organise and run the art exhibition.  It was a major success.  Parents and visitors thought your work was exceptional!  The people vote results are in:
            1st – Scott McGlynn
            2nd – Rebecca Scott
            3rd – Ashleigh Lindsay
            Well done!

10. SQA Art Trip to People’s Palace – 17th December - S4,S5 and S6 (Mrs Lightbown)
Pupil’s who have been told that they are going need to bring in £3 for bus fare.  Thanks

11. Pink Day – final news (Mrs Lyon)

• A cheque for £600 is being presented to Teenage Cancer Trust (Yorkhill Unit).
• Another cheque for £500 is being presented to Maggie Centre (Teenage Unit) Glasgow.
• Apologises to Hayley Mullen whose contribution to Pink Day was overlooked.  A certificate will be presented to her soon.
• Photos of Pink Day can be seen in the school foyer on the screens.  Thanks to Mrs Hogg for these.
• Information on Teenage Cancer Trust is available this week in the school foyer.  Thanks again

12. Pupil Council Meeting (Mr Mackay)
Thursday 4th December – period 3 – would the following pupils please attend the above meeting at 11.10 am in the conference room:
N Sharpe, M Beattie, G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, K McLardy, S Gilmour, G Love, K Little, K Evans, A Lambert,
A Bayne

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1.  Celebrating Success (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to everyone who is to receive a certificate on Thursday afternoon.  There will be a rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon.  Your period 5 teacher have the names and times, and you will be sent to the hall at either the beginning or the end of the period.  You must be smartly dressed in uniform to receive your certificate.

2.  S5/S6 EMA recipients (Mrs Ford)
A number of staff have complained to me about lack of effort in class by a small number of senior pupils.  Please remember that if you receive an EMA this can be stopped if you do not work properly in school, as you will be in breach of your learning agreement.

3.  Uniform (Mrs Ford)
There will be a whole school check on this shortly.  Please note, you cannot wear a hat inside the building.  We will start confiscating hats if this practice does not cease.

4.  S4 prelims (Mrs Hollywood)
Prelims begin on Thursday 4th December and run until Wednesday 17th December.  All S4 pupils have study leave for the duration of the exams.  Further information, together with another copy of the timetable, has been posted home.

5.  S4 Young Womens Health Day – periods 5 & 6 on Wednesday 26th November (Mr Howie)
All S4 female pupils should register with their Period 5 class teacher and then proceed promptly to the assembly hall for the start of the above event.

6. PE Department (Mrs Miller)
All lost property is going to charity on Friday 28th November.  Last chance to retrieve anything you may have misplaced!  We have clothing, watches and many other items of jewellery.

7. Ski Trip – March 2009 (Mrs Devlin)
Parents’ Information Evening on Wednesday 3rd December in Assembly Hall at 7pm.

8. January College Courses (Mr Cowan)
James Watt College is holding an Open Day at Abbey Church Hall in Kilwinning on Wednesday
3 December from 2pm - 8pm.  Copies of the college's January Starts Guide 2009, which contains details of courses and qualifications to help pupils make an informed choice on the way forward, are available from me for those who are interested.

9.  S5/S6 Mini Trialists (Mr Cowan)
Well done to those S5/S6 pupils who participated as lawyers, witnesses, jurors, clerk courts and bar officers at the annual Mini Trials event at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Saturday.  You all did extremely well, including our Head Boy who was found guilty of careless driving but got "off the hook" on the more serious charge of dangerous driving.

10. 5th Gear- (Mrs Hamilton)
Congratulations to Group G - Lauren Fletcher, Callum Cardle, Rhona Kilpatrick, Stacey Edmonds, Chris Harrigan and Christopher McCreadie - who won the competition to make the most money. They will be wishing that they could pocket the virtual £11, 700 they made.

Thank you to all S5 present for getting involved in the spirit of the event. I was delighted to hear the very positive comments from the business advisers about the behaviour and attitude of their groups. You never know, it could be one of these people who interview you for your first job!! Thank you to Marc Strain for helping with the sound at the start of the proceedings.

11. Misuse of Stationery (Mr King)
The use of highlighters for graffiti, post it notes to put messages on people’s backs etc is becoming a problem.  The next reported mis-use of any stationery item purchases from the LRC will result in the Stationery Shop being closed TO ALL PUPILS for 1 week.

12. Glasgow Metropolitan College Information Day (Mr Cowan)
Glasgow Metropolitan College will be holding an information day on Thrusday 4 December from 5pm – 7 pm.  The event will be held at the college’s North Hanover Street campus in the city centre.  The aim of the information day is to provide prospective students with information on the college, including January start places.  If any S5/S6 pupil requires further details about this event please come and see me.

13. LRC (Mr King)
The LRC will be closed during periods 5 and 6 on 27 November for Celebration of Success but will still be available for anyone having a careers interview during that time.

14. Girls Group (Pauline Donnelly)
The girls involved have permission to attend the Girls Group from now up until the Christmas Break in H1. The course takes place P5 on Thursday afternoons.

15. Young Scots Card (School Office)
Please send pupils at appropriate times:
            Wednesday morning – Assembly Hall     Wednesday afternoon – C13
            Thursday – C13
            Friday – Assembly Hall
Any pupil who has missed their allotted time can go at lunchtimes any day for this.
SEE REVISED SHEET PRINTED ON GREEN PAPER
          

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1. Children in Need (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to everyone who participated in, contributed to or helped in any way on Friday.  We raised an amazing £1,733.79.  Particular thanks to Miss Templeton and her merry band of organisers for all their hard work.

2. Gideons International (Mr Kerr)
Any 1st year pupil who did not receive a Gideons’ Bible can get one from Reception.

3. Prefects (Mrs Hamilton)
All prefects should attend a short meeting in the Assembly Hall at 12.30 pm on Wednesday 19th November.

4. Outward Bound course (Mrs Ford)
Any senior pupil who took a form to apply for this course – return the forms to me as soon as possible.  Thank you

5. Ski trip March 2009 (Miss Cairns)
There will be a meeting in B6 at the interval on Friday.  Everyone should attend.

6. Library (Mr King)
You have permission to use the library at lunchtimes only on the following days:
S1 – Monday and Tuesday
S2 – Wednesday and Thursday
S3/S4 – Friday
S5/S6 – every day
If you misbehave or cause problems you will be barred from the library.

7. Prom deposits (Ashleigh Lindsay)
£10 deposit for Prom must be paid on Wednesday 19th or Friday 21st November.  Deposits cannot be paid on Thursday as the prom committee are out of school.  No deposits will be accepted after Friday.

8. PSE for classes 5 and 6 – Wednesday Period 4 (Mr Kerr)
All pupils must attend their PSE class at period 4 on Wednesday.  Failure to do so will be taken as truancy and appropriate sanctions will be implemented.  A loss of credits may lead to missing the school prom or losing your EMA funding.  An expensive mistake!

9. String Group (Mr Robertson)
Would any member of the string group who requires a pass for an early lunch on a Friday see Mr Robertson as soon as possible.  Thank you.

10. S1 Trip to Lochgoilhead (Mr Richardson)
There are still some places available on this trip – see Mrs Armstrong in the School Office for information if you are interested.

11. Lost property (PE Department)
All lost property in the PE Department is going to charity.  Deadline Friday 28th November.  All clothing and jewellery will be going.  Last chance to claim!

12. U18s Football Team (Mr Cowan)
Can the following S5/S6 pupils make sure that they attend a short meeting in my room at 3:30pm on Wednesday 19 November: Ryan Kelly, Graeme Sharp, Graeme Logan, Cameron Blair, Gary Robertson, George Thomson, Mark Gilmour, Scott Milloy, Scott Russell, Connor Raeside, Jordan Ryan, Ryan Lochore, Michael Bolland, Andy Britten.  It is extremely important that you attend to make arrangements for the cup tie on Thursday.  Thanks.

13. Calendar competition (Mrs Ford)
Congratulations to Sean Stuart, S1 who has had a painting selected for the East Ayrshire calendar.  Well done to Sean.

14. Mock prelims for S5/6 (Mr Robertson)
These will take place on Tuesday 25th Wednesday 26th November throughout the day.  Each pupil will be allocated 20 mins for the exam with 20 mins preparation time beforehand.  Permission slips will be provided.

15. Christmas parcels (xl club)
Please remember that the xl group are collecting for Christmas parcels up until Christmas.  Please everyone bring in as many tins and things as you can as it is for the elderly. We would be very grateful.

16. 5th Gear (Mrs Hamilton)
This is the S5 enterprise event which takes place on Thursday 20th November at P5/6. At the start of P5, all pupils should come straight to the Assembly Hall. Registration will take place there .There will be a business adviser for each group and it is a competition to see which group (car manufacturing business) can make the most money.

17. S4 Young Mens Health Day – periods 5 & 6 on Wednesday 19th November (Mr Howie)
All S4 male pupils should register with their Period 5 class teacher and then proceed promptly to the assembly hall for the start of the above event.

18. Girls Group (P Donnelly)
The girls concerned have permission to attend a Girls Group from now up until the Christmas Break in H1. The course takes place P5 on Thursday afternoons.

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1. Litter (Mrs Ford)
There is to be a crack down on the dropping of litter in the Kilmarnock area.  Remember, if you are caught dropping litter you must pay a £50 fine.  For environmental reasons you should never drop litter, fine or no fine!

2. Braeside Street (Mrs Ford)
There has been a complaint about pupils ringing doorbells and causing a nuisance in Braeside Street.  We are now monitoring this area and if you are seen to be causing any kind of annoyance you will be in serious trouble.

3. Remembrance service (Mrd Ford)
Thank you to the senior pupils who attended the service at the War Memorial in the Old Academy.  Also, many thanks to Gregor Muir and Ola Smith who laid a wreath at the Kilmarnock War Memorial on Sunday, on behalf of all schools pupils in East Ayrshire.

4. S2 pupils on roof of DV8 store (Mr Richardson)
S2 pupils were caught on the roof of this store near the river last week.  They were smashing old fluorescent light bulbs into the river.  Video cameras are now in use at this building and anyone caught in these areas will be dealt with and reported to the police.

5. Children in Need (Enterprise Group / Miss Templeton)
Friday is the big day – so dig deep in your pockets for Children in Need!

• Friday will be a non-uniform day – pay £1 at registration to wear what you like!
• Tickets for Kilmarnock Academy’s got Talent on Friday periods 5 and 6 are only on sale for two more days – lunchtime today and tomorrow. They are £2 and there are a limited number of tickets available, so get yours quickly!
• YOU MUST REGISTER WITH YOUR PERIOD 5 TEACHER AND SHOW THEM YOUR TICKET TO GET OUT OF CLASS ON FRIDAY – SO DON’T LOSE YOUR TICKET!!!
• Pudsey stickers will be on sale in the foyer at interval and lunch on Friday – only 10p each.
• Pudsey cakes will be on sale in the foyer on Friday, too.
• Guess Pudsey’s birthday to win Pudsey – 20p a go!

Remember this is all for a very good cause, so please give as generously as you can – you can go without a roll’n’sausage for a couple of days…

6. Ski Trip (Mrs Devlin)
Next payment is due in week beginning 17th November.  Bring £100 to Ms Cairns’ room at the interval.

7.  S5/S6 Prom (Prom Committee)
You can pay your £10 de[posit for prom from Monday 17th November – Friday 21st November in the hall from 1.10 – 1.40 pm.

8.  Round Table quiz (Mr Kerr)
Any pupil from classes 1,2,3 and 4 wishing to take part in Kilmarnock Academy’s quiz team should come to the assembly hall at 1.10 pm on Wednesday 19th November.

9. Merchant Navy Career Awareness Day (Mr Cowan)
The above event will take place on Saturday 15 November at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies.  Representatives from all the major shipping companies will be available to advise young people in S4, S5 and S6 on the training and career opportunities in the British Shipping and Maritime industries.  See me for further details if you are interested.

10. Future chef competition (Ms Lamont)
Congratulations to Danielle McCall, 2B who won the school heat for this competition.  Danielle now goes on to the Ayrshire heat at Ayr College.  Well done!

11. S4 princes trust (Nicola Nimbley, Manager GCG)
The s4 XL group are working on an enterprise  project.  We are selling mars bar cakes every Friday at the interval in the reception area.  The cakes are delicious so give them a try ! Only 30p each – all money goes to great cause.

12. Girls Group (Natalie Sinclair/Pauline Donnelly)
Would the pupils concerned please attend a meeting in H1 on Wednesday afternoon period 6 to discuss the setting up of a girls group.

13. Morrison’s ‘Lets’ Grow vouchers (Mrs Miller)
 They are no longer being issued and we are a few vouchers short of a potato barrel!

14. Big World Conference (Mrs Hollywood)
All S6 pupils will participate in this event on Thursday 20th November from 12 noon onwards

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1.  Asda bag packing (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to everyone who volunteered for this on Friday night.  We raised £1000 which is excellent.  Many thanks to Mrs Hamilton for organising this, and to all staff and senior pupils who helped out.

2.  S5/S6 pupils - Remembrance service (Mrs Ford)
There will be a short service of remembrance at the school war memorial in the Old Academy at the morning interval on Tuesday 11 November. All senior pupils are invited to attend.

3. Face piercings (Mrs Ford)
Pupils are reminded that facial piercings are not allowed in school for health and safety reasons.  Even if you have only recently had the piercing made you will be required to remove the stud, hop or bar.

4.  Lost Property (Reception)
A Miss Posh black and grey check jacket with black ribbed collar and cuffs  was taken from the disco on Thursday night  by mistake and has now been returned to school.  Also  A black medium school sweatshirt was left at Asda on Friday evening after the bag packing.  If either of these items belong to you please collect them at reception. 

5. Borderline Theatre Company drama project (Mr Kerr)
Borderline Theatre Company are running drama sessions at the Buchanan Centre on Thursday 6th November and Thursday 13th November.  Anyone interested should see Mr Kerr.

6. Raffle (Yearbook Committee)
Thanks to all the staff and pupils who took part in the raffle.  You helped raise money for the school yearbook.  A special congratulations to Stephanie Almond, 6F1 who won the lovely Halloween cake.

7. Finance Week Winners (Mrs Hamilton)
            Cash Tracker – 1st Glen Love, S2 and Ryan Love, S2
            S1,2,3 Competition – Leigh McMaster, S3
            S4,5,6 Competition – Bradley Miller, S4
            Most money raised – Candice McIntosh, S4 and Scott Jenkinson, S4
            Best fancy dress boy – Connor McLintock, S1
            Best fancy dress girl – Sheree Clark, S5
            The Price is Right – Mark Thomson, S2

Thanks to everyone who entered the Finance Week Competitions.  The winners till receive £10 plus a certificate.  Mrs Hamilton will contact prize winners.

8.   Asda bag packing (Mrs Hamilton)
We raised £1000 last Friday at Asda.  More than 130 pupils were involved in one way or another.  If you were one of them, give yourself a pat on the back.  We couldn’t have done it without your help.  Special thanks to the S5 Enterprise Group and prefects who came along for additional time.  Rachael Cameron our official photographer was there from 4pm-8pm.

9.  Kilmarnock Academy Prom 2009 (Prom Committee)
This events will take place on Wednesday 17th June at Brig O’Doon House Hotel, Alloway.  The cost for pupils is £34 with a deposit payment of £10 per person to be made by Friday 21st November.  Details on collection of deposits are on posters in register classes and throughout the school.  Deposits will not be accepted on dates/times apart from those indicated.

10. Big World Conference (Mrs Hollywood)
All S6 pupils will participate in this event on Thursday 20th November from 12 noon onwards.

11. Free schools meals and clothing grant (Mrs Ford)
You may still apply for free school meals and the clothing grant if you have not already done so.  You may collect a form from either Reception or the school office.

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1.  Book tokens (Mrs Ford)
The Times and The Sunday Times newspapers are running a book token scheme for schools.  If you collect and hand in the token from these newspapers we can claim free books.  Please hand in tokens to Reception.

2. Competition (Mrs Ford)
The Herald newspaper group is running a competition to find the best description of where to have fun in Scotland.  You can win £1000 for yourself and £5000 for the school.  You simply have to write a short description (a paragraph or two at the most) of a good place to visit or spend time.   To enter go to www.s1play.com/inspire

3. Caring group (Mrs Ford)
Next meeting is Friday 31 October at 10.30 am in the Carers Cottage.

4. Musical theatre course (Mrs Ford)
Open day on Saturday 1 November from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm for pupils entering S3 or S5 in August 2009 at the Dance School of Scotland, Knightswood Secondary School.

5. Children in Need (K.A. Enterprise Group)(Miss Templeton)
As you are probably aware the day of ‘Children in Need’ is upon us. On Friday 14th November, we will be holding ‘K.A.’s Got Talent’ in the school. Any act (singing, dancing, juggling, comedians…) from any year can put their names forward. You can ‘sign up’ from 1.10pm till 1.35pm in the assembly hall next Monday 3rd November, Tuesday 4th November and Wednesday 5th November. Entering an act costs £1 per person. Tickets to the show will be sold for £2 and these will be on sale during the following week. Come on, K.A. – show us your talents!!!

6. Halloween Disco (Mr Ramsay)
This will take place on Thursday 30th October. You will only be able to purchase a ticket if you have qualified for a bronze, silver or gold award in the recent PPP block.
Tickets priced £2 will be sold at 1.15-1.35 in the reception area on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

7. Braeside Street (Mr Ramsay)
A number of complaints have been received about pupils ringing buzzers of the flats in Braeside Street.   Staff will be checking CCTV footage. If you are caught doing this you will be severely dealt with.

8. Pupil Council Meeting – Thursday 30 October (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please attend the above meeting at 11.10 in the conference room: 
G Sharpe, F Kerr, N Sharpe, M Beattie, K McLardy, S Gilmour, G Love, K Little, K Evans,
A Lambert, A Bayne.

9. The Price is Right (Mrs Hamilton)
“The Price is Right” is being held in the Assembly Hall at 1.10pm on Thursday. All welcome.

10. Asda Bag Packing (Mrs Hamilton)
Please allow pupils who are packing from 4 - 5pm to meet me in the Assembly Hall at 3.25pm today Wednesday (Names below). They need to collect a letter allowing them out early on             Friday.

S1
Steffan Dinwoodie; Craig Bryce; Liam D; Shannon Alexander; Shanie Doogan; Kara Rodger; Andrena McPike; Lawrie Ann Dobson; Kirsty Butcher; Laura Miller; Ashley Douglas; John Gilmour; Sean Stuart; Rebecca Templeton; Rayanne Riddell; Ashley Sturgeon; Megan Ward; Laura Wilson; Kirsty Lee; Catriona Thomas; Lauren McCutcheon; Louise Davidson; Ella Brown; Amy Lambert; Chloe Brogan; Sophie Brown; Gary Dunlop; Serena Fairbairn; Bethany Hay; Agnes Ligay; Christie Robertson; Emma McGarry; Chloe H; Amelia Gibson;; Hannah McLean;

S2
Tammi Stuart; Alana Baird, Sarah Mackin

S3
Charlotte Edmonds; Vanessa Wilson; Jodie Chisholm; Louise Bircham;

S4
Abbie Morrison; Casey McDaid; Sharmaine Miller; Kerry McKissock

S5/6
Suzanne Neville; Martin Beattie

All pupils should be at Asda 10 mins before their allocated time.

11. Finance week (Mrs Hamilton)
All pupils must hand in competition entries and trackers by the interval next Monday –
3rd November. NB There are 10 gold boxes in the Burns mall. Good luck!

12. S6 PSE classes (Mr Cowan)
Those S6 pupils taking part in the University of West of Scotland module should continue to go to Room G4 on the Modern Languages floor on Wednesdays (period 4) for the next few weeks,  Pupils who were in Mr Dickson’s PSE class should now go to the L Floor and will be taken by Mrs Miller.  Pupils who were in Mrs Thomson’s class should now go to Room G2 and will be taken by Mr Richardson.  Finally, pupils who were in Miss Templeton’s class should now go to Room EL2 and will be taken by Mr Robertson.

13. Young People’s Lecture (Mr Cowan)
A lecture is taking place for young people at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on Monday 15 December on “Exercising To Your Heart’s Content”.  Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and the lecture is aimed at pupils in S5 or S6 who are considering a medical career.  If you are interested in attending, please give me your name by Friday 31 October.  Thanks

14. Halloween raffle (Yearbook Committee)
Halloween raffle this week.  The first prize being a fabulous Halloween cake.  All proceeds will go to the school yearbook.  Yearbook committee will be coming round classes to sell tickets.  Tickets 10p.  Why not double your chances and buy two!

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school for the winter term.  S4 pupils should note that there are only six weeks until the prelim exams in  December.  S5/6 pupils should be working hard also.

2. Past papers (Mrs Ford)
Any senior pupil who has past paper books they no longer require is kindly requested to hand them in to Reception.  These will be distributed to departments to use them for current classes.  Thank you in advance for your (anticipated) generosity.

3.  Former pupil (Stuart Gallacher (Mrs Ford)
Stuart has emailed to say he is enjoying life in the USA, attending high school and playing basketball.  He is obviously learning the language quite quickly – he says everything is “awesome”.

4.  Outward Bound course (Mrs Ford)
All S4 pupils should have received information about this.  If you wish to go please return your form and cheque to Reception as soon as possible.  If you did not receive a form you may collect one from Reception.

5. Staff/S6 lunch (Mrs Hamilton)
This soup and sandwiches lunch is being held in the Assembly Hall on Monday 27th October at 12.50pm. Ola will be selling tickets at £1.50 from Tuesday.. There are only 24 pupil tickets so get your skates on and sign up. The speaker is Dr Neil Dickson who will give a short talk after the lunch. Please support this. The lunch is provided by Mrs Young’s hospitality group.

6. Asda Bag Packing (Mrs Hamilton)
Mrs Hamiltion will be in the Assembly Hall during registration this week (Tuesday - Friday) to collect names of volunteers for the 6 - 7 and 7 - 8pm slots at Asda. Do your bit and have some fun!

7. Finance Week (Mrs Hamilton)
Finance Week - Monday 27th - Friday 31st October. The whole school will be involved in this financial awareness week. On Monday 27th, to launch Finance Week, there will be a very short assembly (10 mins) for each group as follows
P1 - S1          P2 - S2              P3 - S3              P4 - S4          P5 - S5/6
Each department in the school will be talking about money as it affects the particular subject and pupils will be invited to focus on this very important issue.

8. The Price is Right (Mrs Hamilton)
During lunchtime on Thursday 30th October, there is “The Price is Right” in the Assembly Hall. Pupils are invited to come along at 1.10pm. Pupils will be given a numbered ticket when they come in and if their number is drawn, they will be invited to “Come on down!” and take part. There are 8 chances of being picked and the prize is £10 for the winner.

9. Ski Trip (Mrs Devlin)
The forms for clothing hire/buy are due in now.  Deadline for the form and cheque is Friday 24th October.

10. S6 pupils with flexi-time (Mrs Hollywood)
From Tuesday 21st October room C13 will be used for study purposes – any pupil not working in departments (by prior arrangement with the PT) is expected to study/work there.  A sign-in/sign-out sheet will be displayed in the room and there will be spot checks to ensure that S6 pupils are present.

11. Pink Day (Mrs Lyon)
Brilliant, well done to everyone – a great day, very successful, fun and a lovely atmosphere. A big thank you to all who took part in this event in any in any way.

To all those who had stalls and organised events, to all the staff for their assistance in many ways – the brave volunteers for “soak the teacher” – this proved very popular!  To those pupils who worked for 2/3 weeks behind the scenes at lunchtimes preparing for the event.

The proceeds so far are over £1,020.  These will be split between The Maggie Cancer Centre, a support centre for cancer and Teenage Cancer Trust – a charity to support all teenagers suffering from cancer.

Well done again folks.  You should he really proud of yourselves.

12. PPP – Assemblies (Mr Ramsay)
PPP Assemblies will be held at the following times. Please go to your class at the time indicated below to be registered before coming to the Assembly Hall with your teacher. Those who did not manage to achieve an award will not be allowed to attend. They will be given some time to reflect on what they can do to ensure they are involved in subsequent rewards.
S1 – Friday 24th October period 4
S3 – Tuesday 28th October period 6
S2 – Wednesday 29th October period 6

13. Halloween Disco (Mr Ramsay)
This will take place on Thursday 30th October. You will only be able to purchase a ticket if       you have qualified for a bronze, silver or gold award in the recent PPP block.
Tickets will only be sold at 1.15-1.35 in the reception area on Thursday and Friday of this         week and Monday and Tuesday of next week.      

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1. School holiday week (Mrs Ford)
School closes on Friday for the October holiday week.  Let’s hope the weather is good and you have a great holiday.  You should return to school on Tuesday 21st October – see you then.

2. Prizegiving Cups (School Office)
Any pupil who received a cup or trophy at prizegiving- they have now been engraved if you wish to take it home.

3. All pupils-Schools fantasy league 08/09 (Mr Campbell)
Ever wanted to have £60 million to create the ultimate football team and compete against other teachers and pupils in Kilmarnock Academy and across the country?  Well now you can in the schools fantasy league 08/09.  Cost is £3.50 which includes a free gift.  Manage your team throughout the season via the internet.  Last year a teacher won and we intend to defend.  See Mr Campbell in the Technical Department for details – deadline for entry 8th October

4. Junior Choir (Mrs Auld)
Junior Choir rehearsals start on Tuesday 21st October in Mrs Auld’s room (EL1) at 1.10 pm.  All S1 and S2 pupils welcome.  Don’t forget – Tuesdays after October holidays.

5. S1 knitting club (Mrs McLintock)
Anyone interested in joining a knitting club either to learn to knit or to participate in a group knit, please see Mrs McLintock in C9 this week.  The club will run on a Tuesday lunchtime at 1 pm in C9.  You can bring a packed lunch with you.  First meeting Tuesday 21st October.  Numbers will be limited to 30 so names will be pulled out of a hat!!

6. Cross Country Running (Mrs Hamilton)
All pupils who wish to take part in the Inter House Cross Country should give their name to their PE teacher by Thursday and come to the PE dept AFTER pm registration on Friday afternoon ready to run. Pupils should bring warm clothing as they have to wait in the park until their race is called.

7. Trip to Rome (Mrs Lightbown)
There are two spaces left on the Art Department trip to Rome in September 2009.  If you are interested in going please speak to Mrs Lightbown or Mrs Robertson.

8. Mock Interviews for Medicine (Mr Cowan)
An organisation called Rotary will hopefully be visiting the school in November to give S5/S6 pupils the opportunity to take part in a 'mock' interview for any medical-related university course requiring entry interview, such as medicine or dentistry.  If you would be interested in participating in this useful activity, please let me know so that I can contact Rotary.  Thank you.

9. Change to Degree Course at Strathclyde University (Mr Cowan)
Starting in 2009, a new course in Hospitality and Tourism Management will be provided within the BA in Business at Strathclyde University, replacing the separate degree programmes in Hotel and Hospitality Management and Tourism which currently exist.  This is a change to what is published in the 2009 Prospectus and, as a result, entry requirements will be upgraded to ABBBC/AABB including English and Int 2/Credit Maths.  Please see me or your Guidance Teacher for further details.  Thank you.
  
10. A Career in Accountancy? (Mr Cowan)
Accountancy is a growing industry offering lots of employment opportunities for school leavers, undergraduates and experienced professionals.  ACCA (the Association of Chartered Accountants), the global body for professional accountants, provides qualifications for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accountancy, business and finance.  Any interested students can access online information at www.accaglobal.com/uk/join/schoolleavers or see me for further details.  Thank you.

11. Well done 3F (Mr Reid)

Pupils from 3F were involved in a presentation given by a former pupil of Kilmarnock Academy- Mrs Helen Sayles.  She left the school in 1962 and emigrated to the USA; becoming a successful business woman, working for a large Insurance Company in Boston.  After her talk pupils were given the opportunity to ask questions relevant to anything that had been mentioned or discussed.  Mrs Sayles was impressed by the range of questions, especially the pupils knowledge of current US affairs: the presidential election and the post September 11th events.

She gave a very detailed and personal response to a question that enquired whether the “American Dream” was a myth or in fact achievable.  The pupils were impressed by her candid answer.  Before leaving she had a conversation with Mrs Ford, expressing her delight that the pupils of Kilmarnock Academy were obviously experiencing a wide and varied education.  Well done.

12. Pink Day (Mrs Lyon)

Pink Day is a non uniform day – and you should wear PINK.  This will take place on Friday 10th October.  Several pupils have already approached me with other fundraising ideas.  There will be a

• Raffle
• Food and drink stall
• Hair decorations/bracelet stall
• Pink ‘things’ stall
• Lucky dip
• Guess the bear’s birthday stall
• Sweeties in jar stall
• Music
• Presentations
• Nail painting
• Face painting
• Guess the weight of the cake
• Soak the teacher!!! (volunteers received )

Any donations for raffle should go to Mrs Armstrong (in the office) – any other donations to Mrs Lyon (H2).  Any other helpers or ideas will be gratefully received.  Thanks again.

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1.  Staff Toilets (Mrs Ford)
All pupils are reminded that they must not use the staff toilets on any occasions.  If you are caught in the staff toilets in either the Old Academy or in the main block you will be in very serious trouble.

2.  Borderline Theatre Company (Mrs Ford)
If you are interested in attending drama workshops then please see the notice in the link corridor or phone 01292 281010 for further information.

3.  1st year visits to Dean Castle (Mr Kerr)
Thursday 2nd October – classes 1B and 1S should report to the assembly Hall at 10 am.  They will then travel by bus to Dean Castle.  Pupils should be in full school uniform and have an outdoor jacket.  Any pupil who has not yet returned a parental consent form will not be allowed to attend and will return to normal class.

Friday 3rd October – classes 1D2 and 1F should report to the assembly Hall at 10 am.  They will then travel by bus to Dean Castle.  Pupils should be in full school uniform and have an outdoor jacket.  Any pupil who has not yet returned a parental consent form will not be allowed to attend and will return to normal class.

Thursday 9th October – classes 1W and 1D1 should report to the assembly Hall at 10 am.  They will then travel by bus to Dean Castle.  Pupils should be in full school uniform and have an outdoor jacket.  Any pupil who has not yet returned a parental consent form will not be allowed to attend and will return to normal class.

4.  Open Day (Mrs Hamilton)
S5/6 pupils interested in going to the University of West of Scotland Open Day on Thursday
23rd October should sign up for a free bus.  If there are 10 or more pupils interested, there is free transport.  The bus would leave at 3.30 pm as the slot is 4-6 pm.  Names to Mrs Hamilton as soon as possible and before Friday 3rd October.

5.  Enterprise Team (S4) (Miss Templeton)
All 4th year pupils wanting to be involved in the enterprise team are to put their names forward to Miss Templeton by Friday 3rd of October.

6.  Rome Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
September payment for Rome Trip is due by the 29th September (£40).

7.  France/Belgium Trip – June 2009 (Mr Reid)
Full payment for the above trip should be made by the end of March 2009.  The total cost of the six day trip is £299.  Any amount can be paid at any time up to the deadline.  Any concerns or questions refer them to Mr Reid.

8.  Ski trip – March 2009 – Miss Cairns)
Please regularly check the board outside Miss Cairns room for information regarding the trip

9.  Dancing (Miss Cairns)
Dancing starts on Tuesday 7th October at 3.30 – 4.30 pm in the girls gym.  Old and new           members welcome.

10. Morrison “Lets Grow” vouchers (Mrs Miller – Technician)
We are now collecting these vouchers so please bring them into reception.  Thank you.

11. The Big Draw (Mrs Lightbown)
The Art and Design department have decided to take part in the annual big draw event on 10th October.  Every pupil and staff member is invited to draw his/her house on a piece of A4 paper.  This will them be reduced and placed on the gigantic map which is situated in the gallery space of the art department.  Put your home on the map!!  If you live outside Kilmarnock you will be placed on the nearest motorway.

12. Pink Day (Mrs Lyon)
This will take place on Friday 10th October.  Several pupils have already approached me with their fundraising ideas.  There will be a

• Raffle
• Food and drink stall
• Hair decorations/bracelet stall
• Pink ‘things’ stall
• Lucky dip
• Guess the bear’s birthday stall
• Sweeties in jar stall
• Music
• Presentations
• Nail painting
• Face painting
• Guess the weight of the cake
• Soak the teacher!!! (volunteers received )

Any donations for raffle should go to Mrs Armstrong (in the office) – any other donations to Mrs Lyon (H2).  Any other helpers or ideas will be gratefully received.  Thanks again.

13. Pupil Council Meeting – Thursday 2nd October – period 3 (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please attend the above meeting at 11.10 am in the conference room:  G Sharpe, F Kerr, N Sharpe, M Beattie, K McLardy, S Gilmour, G Love, K Little, K Evans, A Lambert, A Bayne.

14. All pupils-Schools fantasy league 08/09 (Mr Campbell)
Ever wanted to have £60 million to create the ultimate football team and compete against other teachers and pupils in Kilmarnock Academy and across the country?  Well now you can in the schools fantasy league 08/09.  Cost is £3.50.  Manage your team throughout the season via the internet.  Last year a teacher won and we intend to defend.  See Mr Campbell in the Technical Department for details – deadline for entry 8th October.

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1. Strike day – Wednesday 24 September (Mrs Ford)
A reminder that there are no catering facilities.

2. Caring Group (Mrs Ford)
For anyone involved in this group the next meeting is Friday 26 September at 10.30 am in the Careers Cottage.

3. European Day of Languages – Friday 26 September 2008 (Mrs Stables)
It’s almost here!!  European Day of Languages is coming to an Assembly Hall near you on Friday 26th September 2008!  There will be a Fancy (European) Dress Competition with prizes for S1 – S3 and for the seniors too!  Judging will take place at lunchtime (1.15 pm) in the hall, so if you are dressing up, make sure you are in the hall for a chance to win a prize!  At break and lunchtime French Food will be on sale (croissants – 20p each, pains au chocolat - 30p each and crêpes (lunchtime only - 50p each).  There will be free entertainment in the hall at break and at lunchtime.  French classes for S1 and S2 will be held in the hall and you will take part in various fun activities.  S1 will be playing games in French and S2, S3 and S4 will have the chance to win prizes in a Euroquiz in their French classrooms!  If you want to take part and get involved in the entertainment or by helping out at Break and Lunchtime, see Mrs. Stables in G4. 

4. S1 Book Group (Mrs Thomson/Miss Anderson)
The S1 book group will begin again on Monday 6th October.  It runs from 3.30 – 4.30 every Monday in the school library.  We are looking for S5/6 pupils to assist with this on a fortnightly basis.  A meeting will take place in A5 on Friday 26th September at interval for any pupils who wish to take part.

5. Puzzle Group (Miss Cairns)
New days and times are as follows:
S1 – Wednesday 1.15 pm – A9  
S2 – Monday 1.15 pm – A9  
            Fun starts next week!!

6. Pink Day – Friday 10th October 2008 (Mrs Lyon)
Pink Day will take place on Friday 10th October.  On that day pupils will be allowed to wear ‘non-uniform’ but dress in PINK by donating £1 at registration.  There will be stalls and fundraising activities of a ‘Pink Theme’ at interval and lunchtime.  Normal timetable will apply.  Any pupils wishing to assist in any way, please come to a meeting on Friday 26th at lunchtime in Mrs Lyon’s room (H2).  This will be a fundraising day for cancer related charities – last year over £1,200 was raised.  Thank you for your support.

7. Malawi Appeal (Mr Kirkland)
Well done to last year’s S1 who raised £31.50 for the Malawi Appeal through the design, manufacture and sale of birder feeder.  This provides a challenge for this year’s S1 to beat that total later on in the year.

8. Meet the Professionals Day at Crosshouse Hospital (Mr Cowan)           
On 9 February 2009 a small number of S4 pupils will have the opportunity to visit Crosshouse Hospital and meet the Health Professionals who work there.  If you are interested in this or you are considering a career working in the health service, please pass your name to me either in the Burns Base or Room H4.  There are a limited number of places and this will be done on a first come first served basis.

9. Senior Choir (Mr Robertson)
Senior choir rehearsals are on Thursday at 3.30pm in EL1.  Anyone wishing to perform at Princess Square Charity Event and Christmas Concert must attend regularly – new members are welcome.  Numbers in attendance will also affect any decision to have a Summer term show.

10. Prom 2009 (Mrs Hollywood)
Arrangements are under way for this session’s Prom. The provisional date is Wednesday 17 June.
Please remember it is for S5 and S6 pupils who achieve awards in every block of the Triple ‘P’ scheme and have a good timekeeping record.  Further details to follow.

11. S6 Common Room (Mrs Hollywood)
Thursday 18 September is the final deadline for payment of £4 deposit necessary if you wish to make use of the common room at intervals and lunchtimes.  A list of those who have paid will be displayed in the common room and a copy kept at reception.  Pupils not on the list cannot use the common room.

12. Pupil Council (Mr Mackay)
The pupil council meeting has been cancelled this week.  The next Council meeting will be on Thursday 2nd October.

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1. Holiday weekend (Mrs Ford)
School is closed for the September weekend holiday on Friday 19th and Monday 22nd September.  Have a good weekend and we will see you again on Tuesday.

2. Candy laces (Mrs Ford)
A number of pupils have been using the candy laces to whip other pupils.  This is dangerous.  You must not be seen with these laces on school premises.  They will be confiscated if seen by a teacher and you will be in very serious trouble if you are caught hitting someone with one.

3. Suggestion box (Mrs Ford)
A suggestion box will be placed at Reception for anyone who has a good idea about how to improve things in school – and know we can’t afford a swimming pool!  Also, if you have any concerns of worries about something in school, you can put that in the box.  The pupil council has agreed that this opportunity might be useful.

4. HPV immunisation (Natalie)
Please could all S2,5 and 6 girls report to the assembly hall at the appropriate times to receive their first HPV injection. This should be a relatively painless experience and your help would be once again greatly appreciated.  All teachers have a list of pupil times.

5. S1 Lochgoilhead Trip – 11th – 15th May 2009 (Mr Richardson)
There will be a short meeting on Thursday 18th September immediately after registration in the Assembly Hall.  If you are interested in going please arrive promptly after registration to receive further information.

6. Lockers (Mr Kerr)
Several items of clothing which were removed from lockers in June are available for collection
from Mr Kerr’s office on G Floor.  You have until 3.30 pm on Thursday 18th September to pick these up.  After that time they will be binned.

7. S1 Nurture Group (Natalie)
Please could the pupils involved be allowed to attend the S1 Nurture Group in H1 every Monday at the same time until further notice.

8. UCAS Reminder (Mr Richardson)
You should now be working on your UCAS application.  The school’s username, password      and buzzword are now available from your guidance teacher enclosed in a comprehensive instruction booklet.  Applications can be made from mid September with a deadline of mid   November with the exception of the following courses whose deadline is 15th October 2008:

• All courses at Oxford University
• All courses at Cambridge University
• Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science at all universities

9. S4 Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
S4 pupils going on work experience next week should meet Mrs Hamilton in the assembly hall after registration on Thursday 18th September.  S4 pupils returning from work experience should hand log books and reports (if they have them) in to reception.

10. Geography Club (Mrs Lyon)
The Geography Club will resume on Tuesdays from 1.00pm in H2 (Mrs Lyon’s room).  This is open to ‘geographers’ keen to do fun things – quizzes, games, competitions, newsletters, posters etc.
            There will also be an opportunity to finish off homework, projects or revise for tests. 
            Mrs Lyon will be assisted by some very intelligent good looking senior pupils!
            Come along on Tuesdays and see for yourself.  Thank you.

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1. Prom (S6) (Natalie Sharp)
If you are interested in helping to organise the prom then come along to a short meeting at 3.30 pm on Friday 12th September in the Assembly Hall.  Thanks.

2. Lunch cards (Dining supervision)
   Pupils should make sure their own name is on their card when putting money on it.  Thank you.

3. European Day of Languages – Friday 26 September 2008 (Advance Notice) Mrs. Stables
Don’t forget that European Day of Languages is coming to an Assembly Hall near you very soon!  There will be a Fancy (European) Dress Competition with prizes for S1 – S3 and for the seniors too!  At break and lunchtime European foods will be on sale and there will be free entertainment in the hall at break and at lunchtime.  French classes for S1 and S2 will be held in the hall and you will take part in various fun activities.  S1 and S2 will be playing games in French and S3 and 4 will have the chance to win prizes in a Euroquiz in their French classrooms!  If you want to take part and get involved in the entertainment or by helping out at Break and Lunchtime, see Mrs. Stables in G4.

4. Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
S4 pupils who are going on work experience on week beginning 15th September should meet with Mrs Hamilton in the Assembly Hall after they register on Thursday 11th September.  This short meeting is to collect log books and report sheets.  Pupils who are going out on week beginning 22nd September should meet at the same time and same place on Thursday 18th September.

5. S1 Nurture Group (Pauline Donnelly)
Please could the pupils involved be allowed to attend the Nurture Group periods 1 & 2 in H1 on Monday 8th and 15th September.

6. S4 Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
   Pupils staying in school to do an employability course with Sharri Parker - see attached sheet.

7. Staff/S6 lunch (Mrs Hamilton)
Wednesday 10th September – I am delighted to announce that the lunch is a sell out.  If you missed out on a ticket this time round, you have the chance again on 8th October and 18th November.  Please arriving promptly and remember it is a social occasion and sit appropriately.

8. Jazz Band (Mr Ramsay)
Pupils attending an East Ayrshire event in the Grand Hall on Wednesday 17th September – All Day.
Natalie Stevenson, Rosi Tudhope, Marc Strain, Ryan Hume, William Graham, Stefanie D’Andrea, Gregor Keachie, Stephen McIlwraith, Lewis Gallacher, Zoe Sloan, Caitlin Houston, Kimberlee Hodgart, David Don, Gregor Muir, Sam Leighton, Ross Leighton, Stefano Facchini, Fraser Brown.