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                                   Pupil Bulletin      Bulletin des Eleves     Schülerbekanntmachun

1. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
Well done to all pupils who attended prizegiving or performed in the jazz band.  It was a very successful evening.  Thank you for your excellent appearance and behaviour.  Several of the guests comment on how well the event went.

1. PT Breakfast (Mrs Ford)

Thank you to the S1 pupils who provided the catering for the PT breakfast on Tuesday.  You did an excellent job.

1. Formula 1 Bloodhound Challenge Race (Mr Campbell/Mr Rowe)

5 teams of pupils have designed their own cars to be raced this Friday lunchtime in the assembly hall.  These cars can reach up to 50 MPH!  The event will have competitions, prizes and a “special guest star”!  This Friday lunchtime at the Assembly Hall, 50p entry fee.

1. Reader's Cup  (Mr King)

`           Can the following pupils meet at reception directly after registration on Friday 18th June to travel to the Reader's Cup event at Auchinleck Academy. Please ensure school uniform is worn. You should return to school by lunchtime.

Hiba Sultan, Emma Strain, Sophie Richardson, Abbie Robertson, Caitlin Robertson, Catriona Thomas, Stephen Shanks, Laura Wilson, Elliot White, Coryn McKnight.

1. New S2 Egyptology Trip (Mrs Neilson-Bell)

S2 are visiting the Dick Institute on 17th and 18th of June
New 2D - meet at reception at 9.50am on Thursday 17th June will return for period 4.
New 2W - lunch at 12.00 (Metro will be open) on Thursday 17th June then meet at 12.25 at reception. Will return for period 6.
New 2F - meet at reception at 9.50am on Friday 18th June.  Will return for period 4.
New 2B - lunch at 12.00 (Metro will be open) on Friday 18th June then meet at 12.25 at reception. Will return for period 6.

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to the senior pupils who have returned to the new timetable.  We hope results in August will be good but now is the time to start as you mean to go on work hard and pay attention to the advice of teachers.

2. Prize giving (Mrs Ford)
 (i) If you are to receive a prize next week make sure you have been to the school office to receive your instructions about this.
(ii) All prize and certificate winners must report to the hall at period 5 on Monday 14 June for the rehearsal.  You must be there or you have to explain to Mr Kerr why you cannot attend.  If you are not at the rehearsal and you do not tell Mr Kerr in advance there will be no place for you at prize giving.

3. France/Belgium Trip 2010 (Mr Reid)
A meeting will take place in my room (A1) after registration on Wednesday (today – 9.6.10).  It is important that all pupils going on the above trip attend.

4. Proposed Valencia football trip in Sept 2011 (Mr Kirkland)
Any pupil who is interested in this trip should hand the return slip to Mr Kirkland before the end of this week. If you need any more information on this opportunity of a lifetime then do not hesitate to come and speak with me.

5. Reading For Gold (Mr King)
Congratulations to Caitlin Robertson (1B) on reaching her Gold level in Reading for Gold.

6. Reader's Cup (Mr King)
Congratulations to Catriona Thomas, Stephen Shanks, Hiba Sultan and Emma Strain (with reserves Laura Wilson and Sophie Richardson) who have been selected to represent the school at the annual Reader's Cup tournament, which this year is being held at Auchinleck Academy on Friday 18th June.

7. Open Day (Mrs Hamilton)
Glasgow University Open Day – Thursday 17th June. Anyone interested in attending should register on the website www.glasgow.ac.uk/openday

8. Ayrshire Athletic Champions (Mrs Hamilton)
Congratulations to our 3 Ayrshire Athletic Champions: 
S3 Boys Long Jump       Calum Strain                                                                                                  
S2 Girls High Jump       Amy Kirkland                                                                                            
S1 75mHurdles              Torin McKenzie 

Runners up                     
S2 Girls Relay team       Amy Kirkland
                                       Kristiana Hamilton
                                       Megan Robertson
                                       Tagan Lawson

S1 Boys 400m                Reed Wyper
S1 Girls 75mHurdles      Danielle Corson

9. S5/6 Prom (Prom Committee)
The date for the forthcoming Prom is Thursday the 17th of June.  Please be at Seamill Hydro for 6 pm for photographs before the meal – meal starts at 7 pm.

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school for the final few weeks of term.  Next week is the start of the new timetable.  We expect hard work and effort from you as you begin the work of next session.

2. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
Names of prize and certificate winners will be on display this week.  The prizegiving is on Monday 14 June at 7 pm.  The rehearsal will be at period 5 on Monday 14th.  You must tell Mr Kerr if you cannot come to the rehearsal but intend to be at prizegiving.  If you do not do this you may find there is no space for you are prizegiving.

If you have won a prize you must report to the school office to arrange the purchase of the prize.  Do this as soon as possible.  Thank you.

3. Parent questionnaire (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to everyone who had the questionnaire completed at home and handed in.  The winner of £25 prize draw is Lauren Boag, 2W.  She should report to Reception to claim her prize.

4.  School Concert (Mr Ramsay)
The school concert is on Wednesday 9th June at 7.30 pm – tickets are available from the Music Department or Reception – priced £3 and £2 concession.

5. Litter fines (Mrs Ford)
There is to be another clampdown in Kilmarnock on people who drop litter.  You are reminded that if you are caught doing this you will be fined £50.  The fine applies to everyone, including under 16s.

6. Ski Trip 2011 (Mrs Devlin)
The second instalment of £150 is now due.  Please pay Mrs Devlin as soon as possible.

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1. Holiday weekend (Mrs Ford In case you have forgotten, this weekend is a holiday weekend.  We are on holiday on Friday and Monday coming.  Tuesday 1 June is an inservice day – this is an extra inservice day for teachers, so you return to school on Wednesday 2 June.

The school will be open as normal for S4,S5,S6 pupils sitting SQA examinations.

2. Rapid Response (Mrs Ford)
Very well done indeed to the S1 pupils who took part in the Rapid Response exercise on Friday.  Thank you very much indeed to the staff who organised and ran the day, particularly Mr Rowe who was the mastermind of the event.  It was very clever of him to arrange for the weather to be similar to Honduras’ on Friday!  Thank you for your contributions to the Haiti disaster fund.  You can see photographs about the devastation in Haiti on display in the school foyer.

3. Prizegiving (Mrs Ford)
Names of prize and certificate winners will be on display shortly.  The prizegiving is on Monday
14 June.

4. Reading for Gold (Mr King)
Congratulations to Sarah Clark (1B) who has completed her Bronze Award and to Cailin McKie, (1B) who is the first this year to reach the top Platinum award.  Well done.

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1. S1 Rapid Response Day – Friday 21st May (Mr Kerr)
All 1st year pupils are reminded that they are involved in this day.  Pupils must come to the Metro for 9.05 am and be dressed in clothing suitable for working outdoors.  Waterproof clothing should be brought as the activities will take place at the playing fields, hail, rain or shine.  A bottle of water should also be carried, as Kilmarnock Academy may organise a beautiful hot day.

Pupils will visit the playing fields by bus and must be seated and wear seat belts throughout the journey.  Lunch will be from 11.45 am – 12.30 pm.  Normal lunch procedures will apply and the Metro will be open at this time.  Pupils are also reminded that a donation of £1 should be given to their registration teacher on Friday morning.

2. Blu-ray competition (Mrs Ford)
The Dick Institute now has Blu-ray discs to hire.  Anyone borrowing a Blu-ray or DVD can enter a competition to win a Blu-ray player.  You might want to enter – someone has to win!

3. S3 C.A.T. tests (Mr Kerr)
The pupils on the attached list must report to the Assembly Hall at the following times.
Wednesday 19th May at period 2
Wednesday 19th May at period 5
Thursday 20th May at period 4

4. Metro (Mrs Hollywood)
Shannon Donnelly and Natalie McKenzie are banned from Metro until further notice.

5. S3 Championship High Jump (Mrs Hamilton)
It has been necessary to move the S3 Championship High Jump to Wednesday morning. The boys should report at P1 and the girls at P3 – see attached list.

6. Parent questionnaire (Mrs Ford)
Please remember to ask parents to complete the parent questionnaire and return to your registration teacher.  All questionnaires received will be entered into a free £25 prize draw

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1. Save the Children (Mrs Ford)
We now have the final points total for the Save the Children charity which has been operating in the Metro.  I am delighted to report that Kilmarnock Academy pupils have raised more points per pupil than every other secondary school in East Ayrshire.  This is an excellent result, particularly as you have more access to other food sources than any other school.  So very well done indeed for supporting this good cause.  The pupil council will decide what to spend our points on and will let you know in due course.

2. S1 U13’s Football Team (Mr King)
Our next match is away to James Hamilton Academy on Wednesday 12 May 2010 with a 4 pm kick-off.  Please remember to bring shinguards, a towel, suitable footwear for all-weather surface, own juice if possible.  Meeting in Mr King’s room (A8 – English - on Tuesday 11 May 2010 at morning interval to discuss the arrangements for the game.

3. Lost property in PE (Mrs Miller)
All lost property is going to the charity shop on Monday 17th May.  We have various items of clothing and lots of shoes.  Please make sure that you have not left anything before it is too late.

4. Reading for Gold (Mr King)
Congratulations to Cailin McKie, 1B who has completed her Gold Award in Reading for Gold.

5. Golf Cup Entries (Mrs Hamilton)
 If you wish to enter the Golf Cup tournament, go to reception and give your name and details to the receptionist along with a £3 registration fee. Players must have a recognised handicap. The provisional date for the tournament is Friday 11th June but players will receive confirmation later.

6. S1, S2 and S3 Championships (Mrs Hamilton)

S2 Sports Championships          Tuesday 18th May
S3 Sports Championships          Thursday 20th May
S1 Sports Championships          Monday 24th May
           
Entry sheets have been sent out to register classes. Pupils who have been enthusiastic in the athletics block are welcome to enter. S3 SGPE pupils are expected to enter, plus any other S3 pupils who are interested. Register teachers – please return the sheets to reception.

All pupils MUST have their PE kit on the day and should have warm clothing, a snack and a still drink. All entrants must take part in all the events.

Pupils should meet at the PE Department after registration on the appropriate day and the group will make their way to the buses to field.

In the event of any bad behaviour, the pupil(s) concerned will be returned to class.

Advance warning of the Senior Championships – Thursday 10th June.
All the Higher PE pupils will take part, plus any other interested pupils.

7. Prince's Trust (Pauline Donnelly)
Could the pupils involved please attend a meeting about next years Prince's Trust Group in H1 on Friday 14th May period 5.

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1. SQA exams (Mrs Ford)
The very best of luck to S4 pupils going on study leave this week.  We all hope you do well in the examinations.  Remember to come into school to study or for help when you need it.

2. Corridor past the assembly hall (Mrs Ford)
You must not use this corridor when the signs are in place.  Please use the playground to travel between buildings and give the exam candidates the best chance possible to do well.

3. Holiday weekend (Mrs Ford)
Monday 3 May is a holiday.  Have a good weekend and we will see you again on Tuesday.

4. End of May holiday (Mrs Ford)
SQA exams are held at the next holiday weekend.  Music and Physics are on Friday 28 May and Geography and RME on Monday 31 May.  The school will be open for the exams.

5. S1,S2 and S3 Girls Football (Ms McCulloch)
All junior girls are invited to try out for the junior football team on Monday 26th and Thursday 29th April at 1 pm – 1.35 pm in the Games Hall..

6. Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to the pupils Robert McGinney, Paul Hope and David McPike who took part in the boxing night at the Park Hotel on Saturday.  It was an excellent evening and I am now considering taking up the sport myself.

7. S3 Monitors (Mrs Hamilton)
I would like to meet with the S3 monitors (see attached list) at P6 on Thursday 29th April in room A1 (Mr Reid’s room). These pupils have been put forward by their Guidance teacher as possible monitors. I need to explain the tasks involved and finalise the appointments.

8. Reading for Gold (Mr King)
Congratulations to Cailin McKie (1P1) and Bobbie Leigh Smith (1P2), who have both achieved Silver in the Reading for Gold Scheme. Keep on reading!

9. Winners of the “Design a Bookmark Prize" (Mr King)
Congratulations go to Abbie Robertson (1B) whose design has won the above competition - and to Ami Harkins & Connor McLintock (both 2B) who were runners up. All will win PPP points and a selection of goodies. All entries have been sent off to World Book Day HQ to be submitted into the national competition.
The tree winning designs have been made into smart laminated bookmarks, available free in the LRC!

10. Pupil Council Meeting – Thursday 29th April (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please attend the above meeting at 2.35 pm in the conference room:
G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, K McLardy, S Gilmour, G Love, K Little, K Evans, A Lambert, A Bayne, S Richardson, T McKenzie

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school after the Easter holidays.  I hope you had a good holiday and managed to struggle in through the volcanic dust.

2. S4 examinations (Mrs Ford)

S4 pupils should now be working flat out for the examinations which begin next week.  Make sure you are absolutely sure which exams you are to sit and when they take place.  If you have any questions speak to your guidance teacher or Mrs Hollywood.
Remember:

          1. Arrive in good time for exams

          2. Bring your Scottish candidate number.

          3. Do not bring a phone or leave it at Reception.  You cannot take it into the exam hall.

          4. Check your seat number at the L floor windows before coming in.

3. S1 Trip to Lochgoilhead (Mr Richardson)
There will be a meeting after registration on Friday 23rd April in the PE Department.

4. Class 3 C.A.T. Tests (Mr Kerr)
Pupils who have Miss Purdie for History or Mr McKay for Modern Studies must attend the hall at the following times.
Wednesday 21st April at period 5
Thursday 22nd April at period 2
Friday 23rd April at period 5
(See attached list for names)

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1. Easter holidays (Mrs Ford)
School closes for the holidays at 2.30 pm on Thursday.  You return to school on Tuesday 20th April.  Have a great holiday and don’t overdose on chocolate!

2. S3 exams (Mrs Ford)
S3 exams begin as soon as we return to school.  All S3 pupils should have an examination timetable.  If you do not have one you should collect one from Reception.

3. S4 SQA exams (Mrs Ford)
SQA exams begin for S4 pupils on Wednesday 28 April.  Make sure you study over the holidays and make full use of the revision school.  You will receive SQA exam information in the post at the end of this week.  Remember to check dates and times of all your examinations, and speak to Mrs Hollywood if there are any problems.  This is your last bulletin before the examinations so Good Luck!

4. S5/6 SQA exams (Mrs Ford)
Study leave for S5/6 pupils will begin on Tuesday 11 May.  You will receive SQA information by post at the end of the week.  Check all exam dates and times, and speak to Mrs Hollywood if there are problems.

5. S4,S5,S6 pupil survey (Mrs Ford)
The SQA is conducting a survey of senior pupils on the subject of the qualifications framework.  If you wish to complete the survey, access it at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/scqfschool


Easter Activities (Mr Ramsay)

• Report to the Assembly Hall at 11.10 on Thursday 1st April.
• Pupils must wear school uniform for periods 1,2 & 5.
• Pupils may bring a change of clothes to wear during the activity.
• Those going ice skating should ensure they have a spare pair of trousers or similar in case they fall.
• Please dress appropriately for walking to the activities at the galleon and garage.
• You will be dismissed for lunch from your activity so there is no need to travel back to school at this time unless you are having lunch at school.

Easter Study Timetable (Mr Ramsay)
A copy of the timetable will be posted home for all S4/5/6 pupils. Please take the opportunity to use this support profitably in your endeavours before the SQA exams commence in earnest.

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1. Blood donation (Mrs Ford)
Well done to senior pupils, all 30 of you, who donated blood last week.  Once again, Kilmarnock Academy had the highest number of donations from the schools in Kilmarnock.

2. SQA (Mrs Ford)
Reminder of key points for S4, S5 and S6 pupils from this week’s assemblies.

• When you receive your personal SQA timetable you must check it against the master exam timetable.  If there are any problems see Mrs Hollywood immediately.
• Make sure you are very clear about which exams you are sitting.  If you are in any doubt speak to your class teachers to confirm.
• Exams take place on holidays and in-service days.  Do not miss an exam because you have assumed the school is closed.
• If you are ill and miss an exam, obtain a medical certificate and hand it in to Reception.  You may receive an award on the basis of school data.

If you wish to receive your results one day early by email or text, you must register for this service at www.mysqa .org.uk

3. Tesco School Equipment Vouchers
We are now collecting Tesco School Equipment Vouchers. One voucher to spend on equipment for your school can be collected for every £10 spent in Tesco, now, and for ther next few weeks.  I f you or your parents collect any of these can you bring them in and put them in the box at reception or give them to your register teacher.

4. Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to David McPike on winning the Scottish Youth Middleweight boxing championship.

5. Ski pictures (Mrs Hogg)
Could pupils who were at the recent ski trip please pass copies of their photos to Mrs Hogg (B9) by Friday.  Thanks

6. S1 Numeracy/Literacy/Health & Wellbeing Afternoon (S.Moodie)

All S1 pupils will be in the Assembly Hall for the above event periods 5&6 tomorrow (March 25th). Pupils should report to their P5 class to register and should then be taken down to the hall by their period 5 teacher. Pupils will be dismissed from the hall at 3.30pm.

7. Theresa Breslin Author Visit (Mr King)

Could any pupils who still owe Mr S King money for Theresa Breslin books that they had signed, please come to the LRC and pay as soon as possible.

8.  SPRING READ AUTHOR VISIT (Mr King)
Catherine Forde at St Joseph's Academy, Thursday 25th March
Could the following pupils go to the LRC at 09.50am, to assemble and set off for St Joseph's please? They will return at approx 12.15pm, but I will keep them in the LRC for the remainder of P4, to avoid disruption of lessons. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Cailin McKie, Alanis Brydon, Cailin Robertson, Ross Allan, Abbie Robertson, Robyn McClymont, Tina Woodford 1B
Alana Cameron, Callum Don, Emma Strain, Nicole Syme, Bobby Leigh Smith, Cara McCabe 1D
Connor McLardy, Sean Howie, Max Nimbley, Matthew McAteer, Ainslie McKendry,
Kiarra Niven 1F
Amy Kirkland, Kristiana Hamilton 2D2
Ashley Douglas, Christie Roberts, Sarina Fairbairn, Amy Lambert, Chelsea Sloan 2F
Coryn McKnight, Shannon Smith, Rebecca Templeton 2S
Ross Murphy, Rayanne Riddell 2W

9. Easter Concert (Mr Robertson)
Tuesday 30th March at 7.30 pm.  Tickets for this event are now available from the Music Department – priced £3 – adults, £2 – concession.

10.  S1,S2 and S3 Easter Activities (Mr Ramsay)
Pupils who receive an award in PPP Block 4 will be allowed to sign up for activities to be organised for Thursday 1st April. Proposed activities are: 
Ice Skating = Galleon - £2.45 and £1.30 skate hire
Swimming = Galleon - £1.65
Badminton = Galleon £1.80 per person
Ten Pin Bowling = Garage - £3 for 1 game
Go Karts = Garage - £7.50 for 16 laps
You can sign up for these at the reception during lunchtime from Monday 15th March.

11. Pupil Council meeting – Thursday 25th March (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please attend the above meeting at 2.35 pm in the conference room:
G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, S Gilmour, G Love, K Little, K Evans, A Lambert, A Bayne, S Richardson, T McKenzie

12. S1 Health Day – Wednesday 24th March (Mr Howie)
All S1 pupils will be involved in the above event today from 9.05 am – 12.50 pm.  After registration this morning all pupils should make their way to the assembly hall.

13. Summer activities (Mr Ramsay)
All summer activities with the exception of Loudoun Castle Theme Park have been cancelled due to lack of interest.  All money will be returned to those who have already paid for these cancelled activities or you can sign up for Loudoun Castle Theme Park. 

14. Congratulations (Mr Patterson)
Congratulations to all the Y Dance Girls who performed on stage at the Magnum Leisure Centre on Monday 23rd March.  The girls were one of the best acts on the night, receiving praise from all other schools.  Well done girls.

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1. Latecoming (Mrs Ford)
A reminder to pupils that if you are late for school you will not be allowed to go into classes.  You will not disturb the work of classes by arriving after they have started.  If you are late in the afternoon you will be detained at lunchtime.

2. Engineering career (Mrs Ford)
Any pupil interested in any aspect of engineering should take a look at www.profeng.com.  Engineering is a very worthwhile career, there is a shortage of qualified engineers and if you have never thought of this before, take a look at the website.

3. S1,S2 and S3 Easter Activities (Mr Ramsay)
Pupils who receive an award in PPP Block 4 will be allowed to sign up for activities to be organised for Thursday 1st April. Proposed activities are: 
Ice Skating = Galleon - £2.45 and £1.30 skate hire
Swimming = Galleon - £1.65
Badminton = Galleon £1.80 per person
Ten Pin Bowling = Garage - £3 for 1 game
Go Karts = Garage - £7.50 for 16 laps
You can sign up for these at the reception during lunchtime from Monday 15th March.

4. Summer activities (Mr Ramsay)
Only pupils who have gained the appropriate amount of rewards 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.  This year’s trips will be held on Monday 28th June.  Activities are:
Skatepark, Unit 23, Dumbarton – cost £12 (£18 with skateboard hire and helmet hire) – Unlimited places
            Inverclyde Leisure Centre – Swimming and Skating - £8 including skate hire –
Unlimited Places
            Laserquest and Ten Pin Bowling at XScape - £17 – Limited Places
            Alton Towers – S3-S6 - £40 (£15 deposit) – Limited Places
            Loudoun Castle Theme Park - £10 per head – Unlimited Places
            Sign up for all activities in the Old Academy Hall at lunchtimes next week –
Monday – Thursday.
The deadline for signing up is Friday 19th March – some activities may be cancelled if the required numbers are not reached and money will be refunded.

5. S1 Health Day – Wednesday 24th March (Mr Howie)
All S1 pupils will be involved in the above event from 9.05 am – 12.50 pm.  It is essential that all pupils bring indoor footwear with them to enable them to participate.

6. France/Belgium Trip (Mr Reid)
Pupils going on the above trip must have completed and handed in to Mr Reid, the passport form along with two photos, by Friday 19th March.  This is a priority as it can take up to eight weeks to process the application.  Any concerns speak to Mr Reid.

7. Ski trip (Mrs Devlin)
If anyone else wishes to go on the ski trip I need names by Friday 19th March.  No names will be accepted after this date.

8. Auchincruive field trip (Wednesday 24th March (Mr Patterson)
The following pupils have been selected to attend a full day field trip to Auchincruive College.  The pupils will meet at the reception for 9.05 am and return at 3.30 pm.  The following pupils should meet at 9.05 am on Thursday 18th March in the assembly hall for a 10 minutes briefing and consent forms – see list attached.

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1. Metro (Mrs Ford)
Once again we are at the top of the school list in accumulating Save the Children points in the Metro.  Keep using the Metro so that we have as many points as possible for the Pupil Council to spend at the end of session.

2. Clothes and shoes recycling (Mrs Ford)
Remember to bring in all old clothes and shoes to the recycling bin.  Leave your bags at the janitors office.

3. Easter Activities (Mr Ramsay)
Pupils who receive an award in PPP Block 4 will be allowed to sign up for activities to be organised for Thursday 1st April. Proposed activities are: 
Ice Skating = Galleon - £2.45 and £1.30 skate hire
Swimming = Galleon - £1.65
Badminton = Galleon £1.80 per person
Ten Pin Bowling = Garage - £3 for 1 game
Go Karts = Garage - £7.50 for 16 laps
You can sign up for these at the reception during lunchtime from Monday 15th March.

4. Pupil Council Meeting – Thursday 11th March (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please attend the above meeting in the conference room at 2.35 pm:
G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, K McLardy, S Gilmour, G Love, K Little, K Evans, A Lambert, A Bayne, S Richardson, T McKenzie.  Thank you

5. Ski Trip 2011 (Mrs Devlin)
If you are interested in going on the ski trip to Pila, Italy in March 2011, please see Mrs Devlin, Mrs Hogg or Mrs Macfarlane for the information sheet.

6. S.A.C. – Auchincruive, Ayr (Mr Richardson)
Senior pupils please note that SAC are having a Taster Day at their Ayr Campus on Friday 19th March.  The next open day for those interested is on Wednesday 28th April 2010.  Details for those interested are in the Careers Library.

7. Reading for Gold (Mr King)
Congratulations to the following pupils who have achieved bronze level in Reading for Gold: Sarah Hamilton, Nicole Lennon, Bronwyn Shields (all 1P6)

8. Cross Country (Mr Patterson)
Well done to all the S1-S3 pupils who competed in the cross country at Stewarton Academy.  Special congratulations to:
            S1 girls – Alana Cameron – 3rd place
            S1 boys – Terry Mulholland – 2nd place
                             Andrew Jones – 4th place
            S2 boys – Jake Lawley – 7th place
            S3 girls – Stacey Taylor – 3rd place
            S3 boys – Daniel McCutcheon – 2nd place
                             Mark Thomson – 7th place

9.  Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
(i) very well done to Gregor Keachie who has won the first ever ACE award in Ayrshire for demonstrating courage and determination in the face of difficulty.  Many congratulations to Gregor.
(ii) former pupil Mark Rodger has been nominated for a Young Scot Award in democracy and citizenship.  We will find out in due course if he is successful.

10. Higher maths prelim (Mrs Hollywood)
Monday 15th March – 1.15 – 4.00 pm in the assembly hall.  Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

11. Kilmarnock District Mock Interviews ( L Hamilton)
Congratulations to Shaun McClymont, Cameron Thomson, Mark McFarlane, Jordan Ferries, Craig Clark, Victoria Grigor, Ryan Campbell, Caitlin Crawford, Caitlin Brown, Amy Black, Vanessa Wilson, Gavin McIntosh, Taylor McHarg, Josh Cuthbertson, Kendall Blair and Simone Walker who have been successful in getting an interview at the Kilmarnock District Mock Interviews.  These interviews will take place during the weeks commencing 15th and 22nd March. 

12. Reckless Driving Wrecks Lives (Mrs Hollywood)
All S6 pupils will attend this event on Friday 19th March, pm only.

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1.  Latecoming (Mrs Ford)
A reminder to pupils that latecomers are no longer allowed to interrupt class when they arrive at school.  It is very rude to be late for class and disrupts the education of everyone else in the class.  Make sure you are on time for all classes.

2.  Energy conservation (Mrs Ford)
As you know we recycle paper, cans and tins in school.  Please help to reduce our energy use by politely reminding teachers to switch off lights or equipment when not in use.  This is something you should do at home also.  Never leave equipment on standby; this is very wasteful of electricity.

3.  S5 science pupils (Mrs Ford)
If you are interested in participating in a summer science project take a look at www.techfestsetpoint.org.uk/activities/nuffield

4.  Higher maths prelim (Mrs Hollywood)
Monday 15th March, 1.15 – 4.00 pm in the assembly hall.  Sorry for any inconvenience caused. 

5.  S1 and S2 Rathbone Groups (G Kerr)
These groups will run on Wednesdays until further notice.
            The groups will rotate on a weekly basis to avoid missing the same class.
            Group 1 - Report to Reception at 12.30pm on Wednesday 3rd March.
            Jack Turner, Siannon Law, Josh Fulton, Mitchell Muir, Belinda McGrath, Cheryl Cassidy,
            Keenan McLintock, Kyle Brown.
            Group 2-  Report to Room H1 at 1.40pm on Wednesday 3rd March.
            William Carton, Lynda Caddis, Sean McMillan, Ryan Lee, Joseph Buckland, Lee Nightingale,
            Declan O’Donnell, Kiarra Niven.
            Group 3 - Report to Room H1 at 2.35pm on Wednesday 3rd March.
            Dougald Bunce, Gary Dunlop, Kieran McMaster, Jake Lawley, Darryl Biggley.
            Wednesday 10th March – Group 3 to Reception at 12.30pm
            Group 1 to H1 at 1.40pm,  Group 2 to H1 at 2.35pm
            Wednesday 17th March – Group 2 Reception at 12.30pm, Group 3 to H1 at 1.40pm
            Group 1 to H1 at 2.35pm.
The rotation will continue on this basis until the end of the session.  An effort will be made to keep staff and pupils updated on the rotation.

6.  Lost property (Mrs Miller)
All lost property at the PE Department is going to charity.  Last date for collecting any items that you may have left is Friday 5th March.  We have several schools sweatshirts, pairs of shoes, trainers etc.

7.  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 are on display in your register classes.  College pupils will go to the college as normal in the afternoon.

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1.Thank you (Mrs Ford)
We have received a thank you letter from the British Heart Foundation for a £100 donation.  The donation was in response to health materials we will be using in PSE classes.

2. Book club (Mrs Ford)
Book club for up to 12 years old at the Dick Institute on Thursday 25 February from 3.30 pm to 5 pm.

3. Save the Children points (Mrs Ford)
Well done to all of you using the Metro and building up points for Save the Children.  We are again ahead of the other secondary schools in Kilmarnock.  Keep using the Metro whenever you can.  The pupil council will decide what to buy with the points at the end of the session.

4. Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Many congratulations to Ross Tremble who received a Highly Commended in the RSA Art Award.  This is a national competition so Ross has done extremely well to achieve this.

5. Latecoming (Mrs Ford)
The latecoming system will change next week.  Anyone arriving late at school will not be allowed to disturb classes.  Instead they will be held in the assembly hall and will write lines until the next period changeover.  It is extremely rude to interrupt a class which has already started, and disrupts others’ learning so we will be changing the system to deal with this.

6. Summer activities (Mr Ramsay)
Only pupils who have gained the appropriate amount of rewards 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.  This year’s trips will be held on Monday 28th June.  Activities are:
Skatepark, Unit 23, Dumbarton – cost £12  (£18 with skateboard hire and helmet hire) – Unlimited places
            Inverclyde Leisure Centre – Swimming and Skating - £8 including skate hire –
Unlimited Places
            Laserquest and Ten Pin Bowling at XScape - £17 – Limited Places
            Alton Towers – S3-S6 - £40 (£15 deposit) – Limited Places
            Loudoun Castle Theme Park - £10 per head – Unlimited Places
            Sign up for all activities in Reception at lunchtimes.

7.  Cross country (Mr Patterson)
Confirmation of the final pupils selected to represent the school at the cross country at Stewarton Academy on Wednesday 3rd March are listed below.  Pupils will return after lunch.  Sorry for any inconvenience.  All pupils must register on the day and then go to the bus immediately.  Pupils must bring a change of clothing to compete in the event along with a packed lunch.  (See attached for list of pupils involved).

8.  READING FOR GOLD (Mr King)
Congratulations to the following pupils who have achieved bronze level in Reading for Gold: Hope Yemm 1P7, Alanis Brydon 1P1, Cailin McKie 1P1.

9.  Design a bookmark - win a prize! (Mr King)
Mr S King now has entry forms in the library for a new "Design a Bookmark" competition. The top two entries will have their designs used to make new bookmarks for the school - and all entries will be sent on to a national competition to commemorate World Book Day (March 4th). The national winners will receive lots of book tokens for the entrant, the school, and your hard-working School Librarian. All entries to be in by 31st March. Any theme or design you like, as long as it is vaguely book related!

10. DROP EVERYTHING AND READ - World Book Day 2010 (Mr King)
Next Thursday, March 4th 2010 marks annual World Book Day. Please make sure you have something to read with you that day - for one ten minute period the whole school will be reading! It can be a book, magazine, textbook, back of a crisp packet, anything - or, if you're very lucky, your teacher might decide to read to you for 10 minutes. Mr S King and his "book spies" will be on the loose throughout the school, taking photos and trying to find offenders. Anyone found not reading during this 10 minutes will be fined the total of one book donation to the library.

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1. Haiti appeal (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to everyone who donated.  Over £200 was raised and has been sent to the appeal.  Thank you also to the prefects for undertaking the collection.

2. Holiday weekend (Mrs Ford)
School closes on Thursday at 3.30 pm and will re-open for pupils on Thursday 18th at 8.55 am.  Have a good break and return refreshed for the remainder of the term.

3. Uniform reminder (Mrs Ford)
All pupils are reminded that school uniform must display a badge on a sweatshirt or polo shirt, or include a school tie.  Very short skirts, exposed midriffs, low cut tops or football tops are banned.  You will be sent home if you appear in school dressed like this.  Face piercings are absolutely banned on health and safety grounds – covering them with a plaster is not acceptable.

4. Computers in school (Mrs Ford)
You cannot save games or music on our equipment.  East Ayrshire is checking what is stored on our systems and you will be in very serious trouble if you have saved anything other than school work.  Delete material now if necessary before you are caught and punished.

5. S4 Interviews (Mrs Hamilton)
The following S6 pupils acted as interviewers in the recent S4 mock interviews. They did a very professional job. My thanks to them

Erin McKenzie; Rhys Hamilton; Fraser Kerr; Graeme Sharp; Ross MacDonald; Connor Campbell; Ross Leighton and Stephanie McMahon

The successful candidates in the S4 mock interviews for the post of catering consultant were as follows:

John Routh; Natalie Paini; Vanessa Wilson; Michelle Patterson; Amy Black; Ryan Nutt; Jordan Ferries; Kaye Lindsay; Brandon Paton; Ryan Donnelly; Rachael Black; Connor Quigley; Josh Cuthbertson; David McGachy Clark; Daniel Cook; Ainsley Lockhart.

Good luck to all S4 pupils in their applications for the Kilmarnock District Mock Interviews where they will be competing for interviews against pupils from Grange, James Hamilton and Stewarton Academies.

6. Ski meeting (Mrs Devlin)
Whole group in Mrs Devlin’s Room, C14, Wednesday 10th February at interval.  All must attend.

7. S1 Football (Mr Patterson)
S1 – 5-a-side Registration class football tournament.  See Mr Patterson in PE for an entry form.  Team sheets must be handed in by Thursday 11th February to Mr Patterson.  Fixtures will be posted on PE noticeboard on Thursday 18th February.

8. Football announcement (Mr King/Mr Rowe)
Our next match is away at St Joseph’s Astroturf on Wednesday 10 February 2010 with a 4pm k/o against East Ayrshire’s primary select.  Please remember to bring shin guards, a towel, suitable footwear for an all-weather surface and your own juice if possible.

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1. Collection for Haiti (Mrs Ford)
On Thursday we will collect money for the people of Haiti.  Please donate as much as you can.  You can ask friends and family members if they wish to make a donation also.

2. S5/6 prelim exams (Mrs Ford)
       a. Good luck to all senior pupils sitting prelim examinations.
       b. The corridor which runs past the hall will be closed to pupils during the exam period.  Please use the            playground instead.  Thank you.

3. Health messages (Mrs Ford)

1. Further evidence has shown that eating breakfast has a beneficial effect on your health and your ability to concentrate.  Pupils who eat a healthy breakfast every day are less likely to be overweight and more likely to do well in school.  Food for thought!

    2. Nicotine inhalers are banned in school for the same reasons as cigarettes are. Nicotine is very bad for        your health. If you are seen with one of these it will be confiscated.

4 . Mobile phones (Mrs Ford)
A reminder to all pupils that you must not be seen or heard with a phone inside the school building.  If you wish to use your phone you must do so outside at interval or lunchtime.

5 . Throwing objects (Mrs Ford)
Please note that if you throw anything in the playground or out of the playground you will be in serious trouble.  One boy was caught on camera doing this and is now involved with the Police.  The cameras are monitored and the chances are you will be caught.  You have been warned.

6. Ski Trip (Mr Reidford)
All senior boys please report to Mr Reidford on Wednesday at interval to finalise details.

7. Class 1 Trip to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Glasgow Transport Museum (Mr Kerr)
Tuesday 9th February 1P1, 1P3, 1P6, 1P7 (K Brown, J Buckland, L Caddis, N Roxburgh, H Mains, K McLintock, A McMillan, H Yemm)
Wednesday 10th February – 1P2, 1P4, 1P5, 1P7 (S Carrol, T Clark, S Law, S Wilson, D Lennon, M Muir, L Nightingale, C Young)
Pupils should report to the Metro at 9.05 am on the appropriate day.  Full school uniform, a pen or pencil and a packed lunch are required.  Further information will be sent to pupils and appropriate staff some time soon.

8. Class 4 Parenting Course (Mr Kerr)
All Class 4 pupils will be involved in this course on Wednesday 3rd February at periods 3 and 4 and Thursday 4th February at periods 5 and 6.  Pupils should already have been notified of their groups and rooms by registration teachers and PSE Teachers.  Groups and rooms are also on display at Reception and on the link corridor.

9. Summer activities (Mr Ramsay)
Only pupils who have gained the appropriate amount of rewards 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.  This year’s trips will be held on Monday 28th June.  Activities are:

Skatepark, Unit 23, Dumbarton – cost £12  (£18 with skateboard hire and helmet hire) – Unlimited places
Inverclyde Leisure Centre – Swimming and Skating - £8 including skate hire – Unlimited Places
Laserquest and Ten Pin Bowling at XScape - £17 – Limited Places
Alton Towers – S3-S6 - £40 (£15 deposit) – Limited Places
Loudoun Castle Theme Park - £10 per head – Unlimited Places
           
Sign up for all activities in the Old Academy Hall at lunchtimes next week – Monday to Thursday.

10. Cross country (Mr Patterson)
The following pupils have been selected to represent the school for the cross country on 3rd March at Stewarton Academy        

Could all pupils please attend a meeting at break time on Thursday 5th February in the games hall in the PE Department.

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1.  Bags around school (Mrs Ford)
Pupils are reminded that they cannot leave school bags lying anywhere in school.  If any unattended bag is found it will be taken to my office and the owner will be dealt with appropriately.

2.  Haiti earthquake (Mrs Ford)
You will all be aware of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti and the effect it has had on the lives of the people there.  We will be raising money next week to help with the relief effort – start saving now so you can donate as much as possible.

3. All Pupils (Mrs Hamilton)
All pupils are reminded that they have to follow instructions from prefects. Prefects have
Mrs Ford’s authority to help with the smooth running of the school. Prefects are on door duty from 8.45 – 8.55 am; the morning interval and from 1.20 – 1.40pm. They are also on duty in the metro and L floor tuck shop at the interval and in the metro at lunchtime. Please do what you are asked.

4. All Prefects (Mrs Hamilton)
There will be a meeting for all prefects on Wednesday 27th January at 12.20pm either in the Assembly Hall or the Metro if the hall is still being used at that time.

5. Holocaust Memorial Day - Wed 27th January 2010 (Mr King)
This years HMD theme is "Legacy of Hope". There will be a short ceremony in the LRC
11.00-11.20, all S5, S6 and staff are invited to attend.
Copies of the DVD "Legacy of Hope", narrated by Daniel Radcliffe, are being distributed to staff who may wish to use these in PSE classes.

6  Class 4 – Parenting Course (Mr Kerr)
            This course will be taking place on the following days and times:
            Tuesday 2nd February at Periods 5 and 6
            Wednesday 3rd February at periods 3 and 4
            Thursday 4th February at periods 5 and 6
All 4th year pupils will be involved at these times.  Only teachers who have Class 4 on the afternoon of Tuesday 2nd February will be involved in supervision of the classes.
            The following rooms and staff will be involved on Tuesday afternoon
           

The arrangements for Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th February will be issued separately to staff involved

7. Congratulations (Mrs Miller)
Congratulations to Jemma Lewis, 3D, who is currently competing in several figure skating events this year with a view to qualifying for the British Championships.  Throughout this year Jemma will compete at National Open Competitions.  She hopes after April to be accepted onto the GB Development Squad.

8. Pupil Council Meeting (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please meet in the Conference Room on Thursday 28th January at Period 6
            G Sharp          F Kerr           R Menzies       K McLardy         S Gilmour     G Love       K Little
            K Evans         A Lambert     A Bayne          S Richardson      T MacKenzie

9. Class 4 – Pupils (Mr Kerr)
The following pupils should report to H5 (Mrs Neilson-Bell’s room) at period 1 on Wednesday 27th January
Jake Anderson, Laura Anne Bircham, Jodie Chisholm, Darryl Green, Shaun McClymont, Lesley Ann McGrath, John Routh, Kyle Sayers
Please note that this is for 1 period only and is a one off situation.

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1. Burns Supper (Miss Templeton)
Tickets are now on sale for the Burns Supper. They are only £8.00 – for dinner, live music, speeches and the all important ceilidh – what a bargain! You can get your ticket from Miss Templeton or Mrs Dunsmuir at any interval or lunchtime (S4 to S6 only.)
Calling all 3rd year pupils who would like to help out at the Burns Supper – please come to a meeting in Miss Templeton’s room at the very start of lunchtime on Friday. 

2. Quiz club (Miss MacDonald/Miss James)
Sorry but Quiz Club will not be on this Thursday (21st January) but will resume as normal next week.

3. Financial fact of the week (Mrs Hamilton)
The minimum hourly rate for a 16 year old in employment is £3.57.  You should know this if you are interested in a part-time job.

4. Class/Yeargroup photographs (Mrs Hogg)
Thank you to all pupils who behaved so well in the assembly hall and co-operated with Mrs Hogg and the photographers.  It made the sessions go very smoothly.  Well done for turning up looking so smart in your school uniforms – you were a credit to yourselves and your school.  Proof photographs and order forms should be in school next week.  They will be given out by your register teachers.

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)

Welcome back to school and Happy New Year to all pupils.

2. Reminders (Mrs Ford)

1. Swine flu is still around us and we should continue to take precautions.  Use paper handkerchiefs and wash your hands after using a tissue or using the toilet.
2. Rivers or ponds which are still frozen over are very dangerous.  Never walk on ice as you can have no idea how safe it is.

3. Thank you (Mrs Ford)
We have received a thank you card for a Christmas parcel delivered by the Prince’s Trust group.

4. Metro points (Mrs Ford)
Please use the Metro whenever possible as the points count for goods for Save the Children.  We have 1036 points so far, which is excellent.  This is more than any other Kilmarnock school, so well done.  The Pupil Council will decide what to spend the points on at the end of the year.

5. Quiz Club S1-S4 (Miss James)
Due to the success of the schools quiz team Miss MacDonald and Miss James are starting a school’s quiz club.  If you want to improve your general knowledge or are ultra competitive come along.  Everyone welcome.  Starts on Thursday 14th January at 1.10 pm in H2 (Miss James’ classroom).

6. Y Dance Class (Mrs Miller)
Sign up for this class now.  Starts on Thursday 21st January 3.30 – 4.30 pm.  Spaces are limited.  See noticeboard in PE Department.

7. Free Football on Fridays (PE Department)
Football for 12-18 year olds on Friday evenings – see notice in PE or link corridor for venues and times.  Come along as part of a team or individually to play. 

8. S6 Careers in Law (Mr Richardson)
Any S6 pupils interested in a career in Law and would like to attend a legal study careers day on Wednesday 24 February 2010 in Edinburgh see Mr Richardson for further details.

9. Senior Pupils – Summer Job (Mr Richardson)
Summer jobs are available with East Ayrshire Leisure Department in July and August working with young children.  Training course (which is free and compulsory) will be given on 30 June and 1 and 2 July 2010.  Applications by 29th January 2010.  If interested see Mr Richardson.

10. S6 Careers in Veterinary Medicine (Mr Richardson)
Any pupils interested in a career as a vet note that a two day course is available at Cambridge University on 22 and 23 March 2010.  If interested see Mr Richardson for full details.

11. Congratulations (Mrs Miller)
Congratulations to Josh Cuthbertson, S4 who has qualified to swim in Scottish Schools Swimming Championship at Tollcross, Glasgow.

12. S6 PSE (Mr Richardson)
S6 PSE classes please note that this period changes from a Wednesday period 2 to Friday period 2 week beginning January 18th 2010.  On Friday 22nd January 2010 period 2 pupils should now register with the following teachers:
            6B,6D,6W1 – Mrs Ogg
            6F,6W2,6S – Mrs Hogg
            All pupils must register or will be marked ‘U’ (unauthorised absence).

13. Class and Yeargroup photographs (Mrs Hogg)
Tempest Photographs will be taking photographs of every class in S1-S4, a yeargroup photograph of S5 and S6 and individual photographs of S6 pupils.  Pupils should attend the Assembly Hall as follows:
            S1 – P1
            S2 – P2
            S3 – P3
            S4 – P4
            All pupils in S5 and S6 should go to the Assembly Hall punctuality at 1.40 (start of P5).
            School uniform should be worn.

14. Yearbook Committee (Mrs Hogg)
Deposits are being taken for this year’s yearbook (2010)- £5 will secure you a copy.  Members of the yearbook committee will be coming round register classes over the next two weeks to collect deposits.

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1. End of term (Mrs Ford)
The calendar of end of term activities is as follows:
Wednesday 16 December – Christmas concert at 7.30 pm
Friday 18 December – Christmas assemblies in the morning
                                      S1/S2 ceilidh in the afternoon
Monday 21 December – Christmas disco at 7.30 pm
School closes for the Christmas holidays on Tuesday 22 December at 2.30 pm.

2. S4 prelims (Mrs Ford)
Anyone who missed a prelim exam will be required to sit the exam in class time.  Anyone who was absent without good reason will be dealt with appropriately after the holidays.

3. S1/S2 Ceilidh – 18th December period 5 and 6 (Mrs Hamilton)
Pupils must register at period 5 class.  Prizes to be won.  Pupils should come dressed in tartan or something Scottish.  There will be a prize for the best dressed boy and girl.

4. Christmas parcels for the elderly (Pauline Donnelly)
The S3 xl group are delivering Christmas parcels to the elderly on Friday periods 1-3.  Please excuse them from your classes.  Thanks

5. Christmas holidays (Mrs Ford)
Have a great holiday and I hope Santa brings you everything you deserve!  School re-opens at
8.55 am on Wednesday 6 January 2010.

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1. Corridor past Assembly Hall (Mrs Ford)
The S4 pupils are sitting prelim examinations.  Do not use this corridor as this may disturb the exam candidates.  Thank you.

2. Information regarding the police (Mrs Ford)
Anyone who claims to be an undercover police officer must show you his/her warrant card.  There have been instances of people who are claiming to be police officers harassing teenagers – if you are in doubt phone the police to check.  No male officer can search a female at any time.  If you think someone is acting suspiciously, report it.

3. PPP Awards (Mr Ramsay)
Block 2 results should now be displayed in your register class. Those who have qualified for an award will be able to buy a ticket for the Christmas Disco which will be held on Monday 21st December from 7-10pm. Tickets cost £2 and will be available in Old Academy Hall at lunchtimes from Thursday 10th December. As a separate reward there will be a trip to the cinema organised on the morning of Monday 21st December. The cost for this will be £4 and the film being shown is Nativity. You can sign up for this in the Old Academy Hall at lunchtimes from Thursday 10th December.

4. Date for your diary (Mrs Hogg)
Tempest Photography will be in school on Thursday 14th January taking pictures of S1-S4 in class groups; a year group picture of S5 and a year group and individual photographs of S6.  Timings as follow:
            Period 1 – S1 assembly, then photographs
            Period 2 – S2
            P3 – S3
            P4 – S4
            P5 – S5 and S6
School uniform should be worn.  Please send classes down at start of period.  Apologies to staff for inconvenience.

5. Christmas parcels for elderly (Pauline Donnelly)
Please please bring in any spare tins,dried foods eg pasta and rice etc ... for the christmas parcel campaign for the elderly. Please please we are really slow on getting donations this year for the campaign and remember you could always make a change to some poor persons life. Thank you very much S3 ASDAN Group.

6. Christmas Concert Rehearsals – Tuesday 15th December (Mrs Auld)
            Period 2 – Junior Choir                                       Period 3 – Vocal Group
            Period 4 – Jazz Band                                          Period 5 and 6 – Senior Choir
            List of names will be available next week.

7. U13s Football Team (Mr King)
Any pupil who is yet to hand in their football strip and/or £1 please do so as soon as possible to either Mr King or Mr Rowe.

A very well done is in order to our U13s football team who recorded an emphatic 11-0 (yes, that’s eleven – nil) victory over Inverclyde Academy.  The goal scorers were as follows:  Matthew Cree (3); Ross Black (3); Rory Connell (2); Lewis Route (2) and an own goal.

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1. Celebrating Success (Mrs Ford)
Very well done indeed to everyone involved in last week’s ceremony.  Particular thanks to the Hospitality students and to the musical performers.  All the guests were very impressed.

2. Pupil online survey (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to the pupils who completed the recent online survey.  Please note, this was not for your benefit but to help us make decisions about future changes to the curriculum, so you are doing your bit for future generations of pupils.

3. S6 PSE Step-up to University Module (Mr Richardson)
Wednesday 2nd December – period 2.  Although lecturer did not arrive last week due to travel/weather problems.  All S6 still must attend Modules in A9 and G Floor until end of course on 16th December.  A register will be taken.  All those not present without informing Mr Richardson will lose credits/EMA/Prom qualification etc.  Note:  All personal statements must be handed in to lecturer.

4. East Ayrshire Schools Quiz (Miss James)
The school quiz team came first at the Kilmarnock Round Table quiz.  Congratulations to Calum Don, Catriona Thomas, Jamie McIver and Josh Cuthbertson.

Miss James and Miss MacDonald are going to start an Inter House quiz club after the Christmas holidays.  If you would be interested in competing for your house, see Miss James or Miss MacDonald.  Everyone welcome.

5. Entrepreneurial Challenge (Mrs Ford)
Very well done indeed to the team of Fraser Kerr, Erin McKenzie, David Don, Graham Sharpe and Suzanne Neville who won the East Ayrshire Enterprise competition at Prestwick Airport.  Thank you to Miss Templeton who has trained the team to do so well.

6.Impact writing competition (Mrs Ford)

Kilmarnock Academy had three winners in the top ten adult writers in this East Ayrshire competition.  Very well done to Scott Milloy, Marc Strain and Lomax Allwood.  If you think you do not know who Lomax Allwood is that is because he is writing under a pseudonym.  Step forward Mr Stephen King, School Librarian.  Three out of ten in East Ayrshires top adult writers – a great result.

7. Ski meeting (Mrs Devlin)
There will be a ski meeting in Mrs Devlins room (C14) at morning interval today – Wednesday 2 December – all must attend.

8. Kilmarnock Academy former pupil in news (Mrs Ford)
Please see the cutting below from the Herald newspaper,  Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming, has been voted the top Scottish export.  Sir Alexander Fleming is probably our most famous former pupil.

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1. Celebrating Success (Mrs Ford)
Very well done indeed to everyone involved in last week’s ceremony.  Particular thanks to the Hospitality students and to the musical performers.  All the guests were very impressed.

2. Pupil online survey (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to the pupils who completed the recent online survey.  Please note, this was not for your benefit but to help us make decisions about future changes to the curriculum, so you are doing your bit for future generations of pupils.

3. S6 PSE Step-up to University Module (Mr Richardson)
Wednesday 2nd December – period 2.  Although lecturer did not arrive last week due to travel/weather problems.  All S6 still must attend Modules in A9 and G Floor until end of course on 16th December.  A register will be taken.  All those not present without informing Mr Richardson will lose credits/EMA/Prom qualification etc.  Note:  All personal statements must be handed in to lecturer.

4. East Ayrshire Schools Quiz (Miss James)
The school quiz team came first at the Kilmarnock Round Table quiz.  Congratulations to Calum Don, Catriona Thomas, Jamie McIver and Josh Cuthbertson.

Miss James and Miss MacDonald are going to start an Inter House quiz club after the Christmas holidays.  If you would be interested in competing for your house, see Miss James or Miss MacDonald.  Everyone welcome.

5. Entrepreneurial Challenge (Mrs Ford)Very well done indeed to the team of Fraser Kerr, Erin McKenzie, David Don, Graham Sharpe and Suzanne Neville who won the East Ayrshire Enterprise competition at Prestwick Airport.  Thank you to Miss Templeton who has trained the team to do so well.

6. Impact writing competition (Mrs Ford)
Kilmarnock Academy had three winners in the top ten adult writers in this East Ayrshire competition.  Very well done to Scott Milloy, Marc Strain and Lomax Allwood.  If you think you do not know who Lomax Allwood is that is because he is writing under a pseudonym.  Step forward Mr Stephen King, School Librarian.  Three out of ten in East Ayrshires top adult writers – a great result.

7. Ski meeting (Mrs Devlin)
There will be a ski meeting in Mrs Devlins room (C14) at morning interval today – Wednesday 2 December – all must attend.

8. Kilmarnock Academy former pupil in news (Mrs Ford)
Please see the cutting below from the Herald newspaper,  Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming, has been voted the top Scottish export.  Sir Alexander Fleming is probably our most famous former pupil.

9. Christmas Parcels for the elderly campaign (S3 Asdan Group)
It's that time of year again and the ASDAN group are collecting tins, dried food (pasta, rice, teabags, coffee, biscuits) for our Christmas for the Elderly campaign.  We will collect the goods in the morning.  Please, please bring in as many tins as you can.  Thanks.

10. 1st year trips to Dean Castle – Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th December (Mr Kerr)
3rd December – 1P1, 1P3, 1P6 and part of 1P7
4th December – 1P2, 1P4, 1P5 and part of 1P7

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1.  Children in Need / KA’s Got Talent (Miss Templeton)
         
       THANK YOU!

• To all pupils who contributed money towards Children in Need in any way – your money has gone to a great cause
• To all pupils who attended ‘K.A.’s Got Talent on Friday afternoon, your behaviour was great and your support was appreciated by all of the acts!
• To everyone who performed in K.A.’s Got Talent – you were all fabulous and entertained us all afternoon! Well done!
• To all of the sixth year pupils who came to help out on the day: sticking things up, cutting things out, decorating the hall, moving benches, collecting tickets and so on – your help was invaluable.
• To the Enterprise Group and co. (Fraser, Erin, David, Suzanne, Marc, Graeme, Ross, Rhys, Chris, Alan…) for the organisation and execution of the day – you were fantastic and it wouldn’t have been possible without you!!!
• To Mushy for his convincing and brutal portrayal of Simon Cowell. Oscar-worthy.
• The total raised so far is £1,527.72 – well done.

2.  Celebrating Success (Mr Kerr)
All pupils involved in Celebrating Success should report to the assembly hall after you have registered with your period 5 teacher on Wednesday 25th November to take part in a rehearsal for the ceremony.   All details for Thursday will be given at the rehearsal.  All Pupils must wear school uniform.

3.  Sponsored Walk (Mrs Ford)
The final sum raised for school funds was £2000.  This is a great contribution and will be used to subsidise school trips, visits and events in school.  It is disappointing that a sizeable minority of pupils in the senior school particularly did not contribute to this effort.  You should be aware that all the extra-curricular activities in school is only possible because staff volunteer their time, energy and often materials, to make them happen.  Everyone could have donated something to support these activities.  However, a huge thank you to the majority of pupils who did participate and have raised this excellent sum.

4.  Recycling clothes (Mrs Ford)
The recycling bin is nearly full and about to be emptied.  This means £60 for school funds and useful clothing and shoes on its way to Africa.  Keep bringing in unwanted clothes and shoes, and leave the bags with the janitor.  Have a clear out at home in preparation for the festive season.

5.  Charity (Mrs Ford)
The Pupil Council has selected the National Guide Dogs as our charity for this session.  Remember to put your spare coins in the collecting can at period 5 each day.

6.  Brass Band and Vocalist (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to the band and singers who performed so well at the Scottish headteachers’ conference on Friday night.  You were extremely impressive.  Thank you to Mr Ayre, Ms Donnelly and Mr Ramsay for their support.

7.   Senior Choir – Princes Square (Mr Ramsay)
Please report to the Metro at 11.10 am on Tuesday 1st December.

8.  Lost property (Reception)
2 scarves, a bag with PE kit, sweatshirt, 2 jackets, a school bag.  Please collect your lost property before it goes in the recycling bin.

9.   Michael Jackson Tribute Evening (Mrs Hogg)
Many thanks to all who attended this concert.  Hope you all enjoyed your evening.  Special thanks to all the members of the Yearbook Committee for their hard work in organising it.  Special thanks to Stephanie McMahon and Fraser Kerr for compering it so well.  They are turning into a full time double act!  Apologies to all staff for pupils out of class for rehearsals etc.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

10. Christmas gifts (Yearbook Committee)
A small (but select) range of gifts is available for sale.  This is to raise funds for the 2010 yearbook.  Order forms beside goods.  Order forms available from yearbook committee.

11. Class/yeargroup photos (Mrs Hogg)
Last chance to buy that class photo.  Have a laugh at how you all looked when you were younger!  Yearbook Committee members will bring photos to your register class.  Photos £1 for quick sale.

12. Part time job survey (Mrs Hamilton)
There are still some classes outstanding. Could staff please ask pupils to complete the survey – it should only take a few minutes. Please return forms to reception with the attendance sheets. Thank you.

13. Finance Week (Mrs Hamilton)
Thank you to all staff for their efforts during Finance Week., especially Mrs MacInnes for the S! Enterprise and to Mrs Snodgrass for the powerpoint for “The Price is Right”.
Thank you to the S6 events group fro assisting at the S1 enterprise and “The Price is Right”.
Special thanks to Fraser Kerr, David Don and Graeme Sharp for “The Price is Right” and  5th Gear. Now for the ceilidh……..
                                                                                
Thank you to all pupils for participating in the various activities. The pupil council plus extras who kept the cash trackers, S1 who took part in the Enterprise challenge, the pupils of S2,S3 and S4 who were involved in “The Price is Right” and S5 who took part in 5th Gear.
Thank you too, for completing the survey on part time jobs. It will be interesting to see what that throws up. For your interest, the minimum wage for a 16 year old is £3.57 per hour.

            3KC Finance Competition   -   Paul Hope, Bobby Stevenson, Jody McGuigan
             “The Price is Right”   -   S2   Darryl Biggley     S3   Jamie McIver          S4   Kieran McCrum

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1.  Stranger danger (Mrs Ford)
This is a reminder to all pupils to be very wary of anyone who asks you to accompany them or offers you anything for nothing.  If you see anyone acting suspiciously around children please report them to the police, your parents or to the school staff.  Thank you.

2.  Brass band performance (Mrs Ford)
Good luck to the brass band and vocalists who are performing for the Scottish headteachers and deputes on Friday at the Westerwood Hotel.  You must be in uniform for this performance even though Friday is a non-uniform day.

3.  Children in Need (Mrs Ford)
Friday is non-uniform day if you pay £1 to your register teacher and receive a sticky label to say that you have paid.  The money will go to Children in Need.

4.  Michael Jackson tribute concert (Mrs Ford)
            Tickets for this event are available from Reception.  Buy now to avoid disappointment.

5.  Festival of Learning (Mrs Ford)
Thank you and well done to the senior pupils who helped at last Saturday’s festival of learning in the Grand Hall.

6.  European Day of Languages – Friday 13 November 2009 (Mrs. Stables)
Thanks to all the pupils who decorated the hall and helped to make and sell the croissants, crêpes and pains au chocolat on European Day of Languages.  Well done to all pupils who took part in the various activities – there are some amazing dancers in KA!  Congratulations to the winning Quiz teams and well done to all those who won a prize for Fancy Dress. 

7.  LRC (Mr King)
Please note that due to consistent misuse, the computers in the LRC will, until further notice be available for homework only from 3.30 – 4.00 pm.

8.  Art and Design Department (Mrs Lightbown)
The Art and Design Department ‘Creative Stars’ Exhibition will be held on Thursday 26th November – 7 – 9 pm.  The parents of pupils whose work is on display will be invited  to attend.  Refreshments will be served in the ‘Sad Café’.  There will be a hatwalk show during the evening and a large selection of junior and senior work will be on display.  Certificates will be issued to the pupils who gained top marks from the SQA.

9.  Christmas parcels (S3 ASDAN Group (Pauline Donnelly)
Please remember that the S3 ASDAN 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.

10. S6 Mini Trials Pupils (Mr Cowan)
Can the S6 pupils who are involved in this year's Mini Trials event at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court make sure they attend a short meeting in my room at 1:25pm on Wednesday 18 November.  Attendance is compulsory!!!

11. Children in Need (Miss Templeton)
This year, the following events will take place in aid of Children in Need. Please give all you can to help children in need in the UK:

• Kilmarnock Academy’s Got Talent will take place on Friday 20th November, periods 5 and 6.
• You can SIGN UP your act on Friday 13th, Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th in the reception area from 1.10pm till 1.40pm. You must be able to provide your own backing track if required.
• TICKETS to see the show will cost £2 and will be available to buy on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th November in the reception area from 1.10pm till 1.40pm. There are only a limited number of tickets available – don’t miss out!
• Non Uniform Day will also be on Friday 20th November. You must pay £1 to your register teacher at registration if you choose to wear non-uniform.
• Spare change will be collected in every classroom and in the Metro at lunchtime next week. Keep all of your 1ps!
• Finally, would you like to be Head Boy or Head Girl for the day on Friday 20th? An auction for the blazers of the Heads and Depute Heads will be held in the Assembly Hall at interval on Thursday 19th November. The blazer for the day (for Friday 20th) will go to the highest bidder!!!

GETTING TO THE HALL for KA’s Got Talent:

• All pupils MUST register with their period 5 teachers BEFORE coming to the hall (except S5/6 who can come to the hall when the bell rings as long as they have bought a ticket – all other pupils must go to their normal classes).
• Pupils will not be released from class until their ‘time slot’ for entry., which are as follows:

S5/6 – to come to the hall when the bell rings as long as they have bought a ticket.
S3/4 – to be sent to the hall at 1.50pm
S1/2 – to be sent to the hall at 2.00pm.

• ONLY PUPILS WHO HAVE TICKETS WILL BE ALLOWED ENTRY – YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR TICKET AT THE DOOR TO GET IN.

 12.East Ayrshire Schools Quiz (Ms James)
If you are interested in joining the winning team come along for trials this Thursday and Friday lunchtime.  Everyone welcome!
            Thursday – S1 and S2 – 1.10 – H2 (Ms James)
            Friday S3 and S4 – 1.10 – H2 (Ms James)
            The event will take place at Auchinleck Academy on 25th November at 6.30 pm.

13. Pupil Council Meeting – Monday 23rd November (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please attend the above meeting at 12 noon in the conference room:  G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, K McLardy, S Gilmour, G Love, K Little, K Evans, A Lambert, A Bayne, Sophie Richardson, Torin McKenzie

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1. Sponsored walk money (Mrs Ford)
Last call for the return of sponsored walk money.  Pupils who have not returned any money at all may be interviewed.

2. Remembrance Day (Mrs Ford)
All S5/6 pupils are invited to attend a short service of remembrance at the morning interval on Wednesday 11 November.  The service will take place at the War Memorial in the Old Academy.

3. Remembrance Service (Mrs Ford)
Thank you to the senior pupils who attended the town service at the War Memorial on Sunday morning.  The Head Boy and Head Girl, Fraser Kerr and Rhona Kilpatrick laid a wreath on behalf of all East Ayrshire schools.

4. Michael Jackson tribute night – Thursday 19th November (Mrs Ford)
Make sure you have your tickets for this event next week – buy now to avoid disappointment.

5. Halloween Disco (Mr Ramsay)
Well done to all those who attended the Halloween Disco.  Special mention to those who wore fancy dress.  Your costumes were excellent.  Prizes went to:
Best Junior – Alana Cameron (ladybird)
Best Senior – Mike Howard (Bananaman)
Best Homemade – Aaron McMillan – Edward Scissorhands and Michelle Patterson (Car crash)
Funniest – Scott Milloy and Scott Russell (Smurfs)
Unique – Claire Harley (Gas mask)

6. Young Peoples Lecture at Royal College of Physician, Glasgow (Mr Richardson)
S5/6 pupils interested in a career in Medicine – this lecture is on Monday 14th December at 2.30 pm.  Anyone interested in attending see Mr Richardson as soon as possible.

7. Scottish Power Employability Skills Day (Mrs Hamilton)
The following S6 pupils will be involved in the Scottish Power Employability Skills Day on Thursday 12th November. They will work in room G7 and follow school interval/lunch times.

Ross Duff;   Jason Butcher;   Graeme Logan;   Stacey Edmonds;   Charly White;   Ryan Lochore;   Natalie Davidson;   Gary Robertson

8. Merchant Navy Careers Awareness Day (Mrs Hamilton)
Saturday 21st November at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. Further details at www.gcns.ac.uk .  Email enquiries@gcns.ac.uk

9. European Day of Languages – Friday 13 November 2009 (Mrs. Stables)
European Day of Languages celebrations will be held on Friday 13th November 2009.  Food will be on sale in the foyer during break.  Croissants will cost 20p each and pains au chocolat are now selling at the reduced price of 20 pence each.  In the Assembly hall at lunch time crêpes will be on sale made by the very talented pupils in the hospitality class! (50p each).  You can choose between “Crêpes au sucre et au citron”; “Crêpes à la confiture” and “Crêpes au chocolat”.  Ask your French teacher if you don’t know what the French words mean!    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!  There will also be some entertainment in the hall at break and at lunchtime.  A small group of Higher pupils will be singing a French song and there will be the chance to learn some cool dance moves.   You can watch one or two videos of the French street dance craze called “Tecktonik” and try to copy the moves!.  S1 (P6) and S2 (P2) will be playing games in French in the Assembly hall on Friday 13th November, and S4 pupils will have the chance to win prizes in a Euroquiz in the Assembly hall at period 4 on the same day!  S3 pupils will get a chance to take part in a quiz on Wednesday 11th November at period 4.

10  FOR S1 PUPILS ONLY - The Big Challenge Club (Mrs Mancini and Miss Delvigne)
Are you interested in communicating with young French people your own age?  Would you like to find out what a French school is really like?  Would you like to know what song is No. 1 in France?  If you are interested in find a penpal, then the Big Challenge Club is for you.  It is a safe website where you can find someone to exchange all sorts of information with and it will also help you to improve your French!  If you would like to find out more, come along to G1 at 1.15pm on Monday 16th November 2009.
           
11. U13s Football Team (Mr King)
Could all boys please meet in A8 on Wednesday 11 November 2009 at morning interval for a short meeting.  All boys must remember £3 for bus, shinguards and footwear suitable for Astroturf pitch.

12. Blood Brothers trip – Cancelled! (Mr King)
Mr King’s excursion to see Blood Brothers has unfortunately been cancelled.  The theatre company cancelled the showing on Monday 1 February 2010.  Apologies for this but this was outwith my control.

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Fireworks (Mrs Ford)
This is a reminder that it is illegal for anyone under 18 to have or use fireworks.  Do not bring them to or from school, or have them in school.  Be very careful if you attend a firework event.

Metro (Mrs Ford)
The Metro is running the same scheme as last year.  Every time you buy anything in the Metro, points are saved towards Save the Children resources.  The pupil council will choose what to buy for the charity.  Please use the Metro as much as possible so that we can earn lots of points.

S4 Young Women’s Health Day (Mr Ramsay)
All S4 girls to report to the Assembly Hall at the beginning of period 5 on Tuesday 10th November – all girls need to bring trainers.

Tapestry Conference - Radio Orchestra (Mr Ramsay)
5 pupils from Kilmarnock Academy are representing East Ayrshire in a joint venture with young musicians from Fife, North Lanarkshire, North Ayrshire and Inverclyde at a performance in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 11th November.  They will return to school sometime in the afternoon.  They attended a full day’s rehearsal on Sunday 1st November and gave a great account of themselves.  Pupils involved are Ross Leighton, Marc Strain, Gregor Keachie, Stephen McIlwraith and Sam Leighton.

PPP Assemblies and Halloween Disco (Mr Ramsay)
A big thank you to all the S6 pupils who helped at the assemblies and at the Halloween Disco.

6.  European Day of Languages – Friday 13 November 2009 Mrs. Stables
This year, European Day of Languages celebrations will be held on Friday 13th November 2009.  Food will be on sale in the foyer during break.  Croissants will cost 20p each and pains au chocolat are 30 pence each.  In the Assembly hall at lunch time crêpes will be on sale made by the very talented pupils in the hospitality class! (50p each).  You can choose between “Crêpes au sucre et au citron”; “Crêpes à la confiture” and “Crêpes au chocolat”.  Ask your French teacher if you don’t know what the French words mean!    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!  There will also be some entertainment in the hall at break and at lunchtime.  More news about the entertainment next week!  S1 (P6) and S2 (P2) will be playing games in French in the Assembly hall on Friday 13th November, and S4 pupils will have the chance to win prizes in a Euroquiz in the Assembly hall at period 4 on the same day!  S3 pupils will get a chance to take part in a quiz on Wednesday 11th November at period 4. 

7.  FAO S5/6 boys playing in the Kilmarnock Academy v Stranraer Academy Senior boys football match on Thursday 5th November KO 1.30pm (Mr Kirkland)
Meeting at 11am in room L4 TODAY Wednesday
Jackson Biggar    5D1    Fraser Murray   5W1   Graeme Sharp    6B     Kieran McCrum  4F
Gary Robertson  6F       Alex Bullock      5B      Conor Raeside   6S     Scott Smith       5D2
Alex McDaid      5S2     Scott Russell  6W2       Jamie Hill         5B      Ross Menzies     5D2    
Scott Milloy       6S        Callum Cardle   6D     Graeme Logan   6F      Jordan Ryan      6W1

8.  Nurture Group (Pauline Donnelly)
Could the pupils involved in Group 1 come to the Nurture Group in H1 period 5 on Monday. CouldGroup 2 come to the Nurture Group at period 6 on Monday.
           

9.  Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Well done to the performers at East Ayrshire’s award ceremony – Stephen McIlwraith, Fraser Murray, Scott Jenkinson, Erin McKenzie, Stephanie McMahon, Kimberley Dick, Kerry McKissock, Candice McIntosh, Megan Bole.  The reports on your performance were excellent.  Thank you also to Ms Krista Donnelly.

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1. Braeside Street (Mrs Ford)
I have received a complaint about pupils standing in the entry to the flats on Braeside Street behind the school. This is private property no pupil should be in there. Our CCTV cameras are now pointing to this area and we will monitor the situation. If you are seen to do this you will be in trouble.

2. Internet Misuse (Mr Ramsay)
Any pupil who is caught trying to bypass Internet security will have their internet access removed. This is being monitored daily and seven pupils have already been caught since the October break. You have been warned.

3. S4 Study Skills Workshop (Mr Ramsay)
This will be held on Monday 2nd November. Please see attached list indicating when you are required to come to the Assembly Hall.

4. S4 Supported Study (Mr Ramsay)
This has now started. Attendance will be monitored.

5. Halloween Disco (Mr Ramsay)
This will be held on Thursday 29th October. 7-10pm. Tickets cost £2 and will still be available at lunchtimes from 1.10pm at the reception area. Prizes for best costume although fancy dress is optional.

6. Theatre Visit (Mr King)
Any senior pupils (S5/S6 only) who are interested in going to see Blood Brothers at the King's Theatre in Glasgow please see Mr King (A8) as soon as possible. This will be on Monday

1 February 2010 at 7.30 pm showing and trip will cost £15 approximately. The bigger the uptake the cheaper the trip will cost. Pick-up consent form from A8 as soon as possible.

7. S1 U13's Football Team (Mr King)
All boys to meet in A8 morning interval on Wednesday 28 th (today). Next match is Wednesday 28 October at the playing fields –v- James Hamilton at 4.15 pm kick off.

8. Modern Apprenticeship in Child Care (Mr Richardson)
Any pupils who are Christmas leavers and are interested in a Career in Child Care see Mr Richardson for details.

9. Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Many congratulations to Daniel Napier and Robyn Scott who have come second and third in East Ayrshire's war poetry competition. They have won £75 and £50 respectively. Well done!

10. Halloween Raffle (Year Book Committee)
A spooky but delicious Halloween cake is up for winning in our Halloween raffle. Tickets for the raffle are on sale now. The Year Book Committee will be visiting classes throughout the day. Tickets are also available at lunch from the foyer on Wednesday and Thursday along with disco tickets. The raffle will take place on Friday afternoon. Tickets will cost 25p each or 5 for £1.

11. 1 st Year Girls – Hockey Team (Ms McCulloch)
1 st year girls hockey team on Friday lunchtime in the Games Hall. Please bring PE kit and lunch. See Ms McCulloch in the PE department for more information.

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1. Welcome back (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to school for the winter term. I hope you enjoyed your holiday. Senior pupils in S4, S5 and S6 should now be working very hard towards prelim exams and SQA exams in May.

2. Sponsored walk (Mrs Ford)
Well done to everyone who took part in the sponsored walk. Please remember to bring in your sponsor money as quickly as possible and give it to your register teacher.

3. Clubs and activities (Mrs Ford)
All pupils are being issued with a list of the school clubs and activities. You should join as many of these as possible – they are good fun and good for you to.

4. Mini Trials (Mr Cowan)
Can the following pupils please attend a short meeting in my room at 1.20 pm on Thursday 22 October to make arrangements fro mini trials: Erin McKenzie, Marc Strain, Amanda Kelly, Ross Leighton, Graeme Sharp, David Don, Stephanie McMahon and Fraser Kerr. Thanks very much.

5. S1/S2 after school art club (Mr McMenamin)
Could all pupils who are interested in the Christmas decoration workshop take note that there will be no meeting on Thursday 22 nd October. The meetings will now be held every Monday start from Monday 26 th October (3.30 – 4.30pm)

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1. October holiday (Mrs Ford)
Next week is the October holiday week followed by two inservice days for staff. We will not see you again until Wednesday 21 October. Have a great holiday!

2. Uniform (Mrs Ford)
The colder weather is now coming in but whether it is or not, girls are reminded that shorts are not acceptable school uniform. They cannot be worn over tights either. Only a skirt of trousers is acceptable as uniform.

3. Gala concert (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to the performance at last week's concert and thank you to the prefects who took tickets and acted as ushers. It was an excellent concert – congratulations! Thank you also to all staff involved.

4. Staff/pupil lunch (Mrs Ford)
Please note the new date of Friday 30 October for this.

5. Sponsored Walk (Mr Kerr)
Sponsored Walk will take place on Friday.

S3 and S4 – Periods 1 and 2 S1, S2, S5 and S6 – periods 3 and 4

Money should not be collected until the walk has been completed and sponsor cards stamped.

Pupils should note that this is NOT a non-uniform day. Boys should change in the assembly hall and girls in the PE Department.

All pupils will take part, even if they have not raised sponsorship.

6. Halloween Disco (Mr Ramsay)
This will take place on Thursday 29 th October between 7 and 10pm. Tickets will be on sale at lunchtimes on the 21 st , 22 nd and 23 rd October priced £2. You will only be eligible to purchase a ticket if you have qualified for gold, silver or bronze award in the PPP first block. Pupils are encouraged to wear fancy dress and there will be prizes for best costumes.

7. S6 disco working group (Mr Ramsay)
Please attend a meeting at 1.10pm in the conference room on Thursday 8th October.

8. S6 Mini Trials (Mr Cowan)
Could the following S6 pupils please attend a short meeting in my classroom (H4) at 1.15 pm on Thursday 8 October to make arrangements for Mini Trials: Graeme Sharp, Erin McKenzie, Natalie Plenderleith, Amanda Kelly, Marc Strain, Ross Leighton, Fraser Kerr, David Don, Stephanie McMahon and Nicole Richmond. Thank you.

9. Magazines from the LRC (Mr King)
Could the pupil who has been stealing "The Gamesmaster" magazines from the LRC please return them immediately. These magazines are for the use of the whole school, not just one person. Apart from the current issue, they can be loaned legally for 7 days at a time. Alternatively, they are available from newsagents for £3.99.

10. Young Enterprise - S5 and S6 (Mrs MacInnes)  
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in the Young Enterprise club on Wednesday 7th October in Room EB1 at 1.15pm.  Anyone who is interested in making some money, experiencing team working, having fun and having something worthwhile to put on their UCAS and college application forms - come to the Young Enterprise. 

11. European Day of Languages Celebrations – Friday 13 November 2009 (Advance Notice) (Mrs. Stables)
European Day of Languages Celebrations are coming to an Assembly Hall near you very soon! At break and lunchtime European foods will be on sale and there will be free entertainment in the hall also 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 S4 will have the chance to win prizes in a Euroquiz. 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.

12. U13s Football Team (Mr King)
If there is any second year boys who are interested in playing for the U13s football team please come and see Mr King (Room A8 – English) or Mr Rowe (L3 – Technical) as soon as possible. Please note: you must be born in 1997 in order to play. If not you will be ‘too old'. We have a small squad so why not come and try out? Training and matches are normally every Wednesday after school at the Kilmarnock Academy playing fields (opposite Asda) from 3.45 – 5pm.

13. Ayrshire Schools Swimming Gala – Saturday 24 th October (Mrs Miller)
All entries must be placed with PE teacher before October break. No late entries will be accepted.

14. S1/S2 Christmas decoration afterschool club (Mr McMenamin)
Pupils in S1 and S2 are invited to take part in a Christmas decoration workshop to be held each Thursday after school from 22 nd October. So if you feel like getting into the festive spirit early this year see Mr McMenamin in Room F4 at 1.20 pm today (Wednesday) for more details.

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1. Litter (Mrs Ford)
A reminder that dropping litter may result in a £50 fine. Sadly two of our pupils were caught and fined last week. Take care of the environment and save yourself £50!

2. Halloween Disco (Mr Ramsay)
This will take place on Thursday 29 th October between 7 and 10pm. Tickets will be on sale at lunchtimes on the 21 st , 22 nd and 23 rd October priced £2. You will only be eligible to purchase a ticket if you have qualified for gold, silver or bronze award in the PPP first block. Pupils are encouraged to wear fancy dress and there will be prizes for best costumes.

3. Pupil Council Meeting (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please attend the above meeting at 12 noon in the conference room today: G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, K McLardy, S Gilmour, G Love, K Little, K Evans, A Lambert, A Bayne

4. S5/6 music students (Mr Ramsay)
All pupils in the higher and advanced higher music classes have permission to get out of class at 12.15 on Thursday 1 st October. You must report to the Grand Hall front entrance by 12.45. D Ramsay

5. S4 Supported Study (Mr Ramsay)
This will commence at the beginning of November. Timetable will be available shortly.

6. “New Magazine" (Mr King)
Please note we now subscribe to the BBC Focus magazine - for all the latest on science, technology, and the future.

7.  Young Enterprise - S5 and S6 (Mrs MacInnes) 
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in the Young Enterprise club on Wednesday 30th September in Room EB1 at 1.15pm.  Anyone who is interested in making some money, experiencing team working, having fun and having something worthwhile to put on their UCAS and college application forms - come to the Young Enterprise. 

8. S4 xl Group (Pauline Donnelly)
Some pupils are making a short film with the volunteer centre on intergenerational work. I would be grateful if you would allow those pupils involved out of class P1 to P3 this Friday 2nd October.

9. Senior Boys Football (Mr Kirkland)
FAO S5/6 boys playing in the Kilmarnock Academy v Auchinleck Academy Senior boys football match on Thursday 1st Oct KO 3.30pm . Meeting at 11am in room L4 for the above match, please make sure you attend for details of this match and next week's game!

10. Access to A9 (Mr King)
Please note that junior pupils need a signed note from a teacher if access to A9 is required to complete homework before or after school, or during lunchtimes.

11. LRC (Mr King)
The LRC will be closed this Thursday (1st October).

12. S6 Mini Trials Event (Mr Cowan)
Are you a budding lawyer?  Do you fancy a bit of drama?  Would you like to try some public speaking?  If the answer is "Yes" to any of these questions, the Mini Trials at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court would be right up your street.  If you are interested in taking part in this excellent activity or would like to find out more, please attend a short meeting in my room (H4) on Thursday 1 October at 1:15pm.  Thanks

Welcome back to S4 pupils who have been in the work experience/skills for work and leadership academy. Lots of good news stories. Make sure log books and reports if y you have them are returned to Mrs Hamilton as soon as possible

13. France/Belgium Trip – June 2010 (Mr Reid)
Second payment for the above trip is now due. Could all pupils going on the trip attend a very short meeting in Mr Reid's room – A1 on Wednesday morning (30 September) at 9.05 am. It will last less than 5 mins but it is important that all attend.

14. Art Doll Club lunchtime meeting (Mrs Lightbown)
The art and design department is proposing to run a doll club after school on a Thursday evening from 3.30 – 4.30 pm. Anyone interested please come to the art department today at 1.20 pm.

15. UCAS Card (Mr Kerr)
If you are applying to University through UCAS you should consider applying for this card which will allow you to access information on all aspects of UCAS and University life. To register simply go to www.ucas.com/ucascard

16. S1 U13's Football Team (Mr King/Mr Rowe)
Congratulations to all boys in the S1 U13's football team. The boys miraculously managed to overturn a 3 goal deficit – coming back from 4-1 down at half-time to win 4-5! The goal scorers were Ross Black, Rory Connell, Lewis Route , Fraser Smith and an own goal. Read the match report outside Mr King's room (English A8). Our next match is against St Joseph 's. Meeting in A8 on both Tuesday and Wednesday at interval.

Could boys meet at reception at 3.05 pm on Wednesday 30 September 2009. Could P6 teachers please allow boys to leave class early. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. The boys concerned are:

Craig Speirs, Ross Black, Ross Mackin, Lewis Route, Keenan McLintock, Matthew Cree, Mitchell Muir, Fraser Smith, Rory Connell, Gordon Young, Ross Allan, Rudi Queen, Dale Caldwell .

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1. S4 Skills for Work Course (Mrs Hamilton)

There is a course running for 10 S4 pupils during this week. It is being jointly administered by staff fro Job Centre Plus and Mrs Hamilton. All activities are in G5 and the timetable is as follows:

Tuesday 22 nd September Registration Pupils meet Mrs Hamilton in the Assembly Hall to collect timetable

Wednesday 23 rd September P2/3/4 Working in G5

Thursday 24 th September P2 Working in G5

P5/6 Working in G5/G6

At all other times, pupils should be in class

Pupils on course:

Daniel Cook 4B2    Daniel Greig 4B2    Natalie Paini 4B2    Declan Paton 4B2   Lauren Dunlop 4F

Amy Haldane 4F   Kirsty McLauchlan 4F    Cameron Thomson 4F   William McGougan 4W

2 . S1 – Internet Access Forms (Mr Ramsay)
All pupils who have not already handed this form in please collect a copy from your registration teacher and return to school office by Friday 25 September 2009. If you do not do this your access to the internet will be removed.

3. S1-S6 (Mr Ramsay)
All pupils who have not already returned their parental consent form please do so by Friday 25 September or you may be unable to participate in any school trips.

4. Ski Trip (Mrs Devlin)
There will be a meeting for the ski trip on Wednesday 23 rd September at interval in Mrs Devlin's room. All must attend.

5. S1 Boys Football Team (Mr King/Mr Rowe)
Could all members of the S1 football team please meet at the reception at 2.55 pm on Wednesday 23 September 2009. This will allow us plenty of time to travel to Auchinleck for a 4 pm kick off. Could period 6 teachers please allow boys to leave class early. Bus will leave school at 3 pm.

There will be a meeting in A8 at interval on Wednesday 23 September – all must attend.

6. The Media Club (Mr Rigg)
The Media Club re-starts on Wednesday 30 th September. It will have a brand new style but having fun through making short films. So, do you fancy trying your hand as an actor, a film director, a screenplay writer or a camera operator? Do you want to learn how to make good movies and edit them on the computer? Do you simply want to have a laugh watching your friends do these things. If so, come along to the Media Club. We meet every Wednesday from 3.30 pm until 4.40 pm in room F3 (Art). All years are welcome but there is a special invitation to new First Years. See Mr Rigg (F3) or Mr Cowan (H4) for further information.

7. European Day of Languages (Mrs Stables)
Please note that the annual celebration of European Day of Languages has been postponed this year and will not take place on 25 th September but sometime in November on a date to be confirmed.

8. Pupil Bulletin (Mr Kirkland)
FAO S5/6 boys playing in the Kilmarnock Academy v James Hamilton Academy Senior boys football match on Wednesday 23rd Sept KO 3.45pm  

Meeting at 11am in room L4 for the above match, please make sure you attend if you want to start the game!

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1. Holiday weekend (Mrs Ford)
This weekend is a holiday weekend so school is closed on Friday and Monday. Let's hope the weather is good and we will see you all again on Tuesday. Have a good weekend.

2. Litter enforcement (Mrs Ford)
Remember that you can be fined £50 for dropping litter. There will be a special campaign on this in Kilmarnock this week. You have been warned! You should never drop litter, fine or no fine.

3. Road safety (Mrs Ford)
A number of pupils appear to be taking risks on the roads around the school. You should not step out onto the road from between parked cars. This is very dangerous. Also, do not get in the way of cars coming into and out of the school. If you do this and are identified as behaving dangerously you will be in serious trouble.

4. Sprays (Mrs Ford)
We have at least one pupil in school who appears to be very allergic to any kind of spray – perfume, hairspray, deodorant. You must not use a spray of any kind in classrooms or corridors. You could put someone at very serious risk if you do this. Thank you.

5. Reading group at the Dick Institute (Mr King)
There is information about this group and application forms in the school library.

6. S6 Working Groups (Mrs Hamilton)
Names have now been circulated to staff and S6 register teachers. Pupils should be aware of the groups they have joined and be available when called to assist staff. Pupils who are in the Parents/ Evening Working Group should note the dates as follows:

          Monday 16 th November 2009 S1 Parents' Afternoon

          Wednesday 2 nd December 2009 S3 Parents' Evening

          Wednesday 13 th January 2010 S5/6 Parents' Evening

          Tuesday 2 nd February 2010 S4 Parents' Evening

          Monday 22 nd February 2010 S2 Parents' Evening

          Wednesday 24 th March 2010 P7 Parents' Evening

7. Fire Exit at Music Department (Mr Ramsay)
The door on L floor at the Music Department is a dedicated Fire Exit. This door should not be used by pupils unless the fire alarm is sounding. We will be using CCTV to monitor this door. If you are caught using this door you will be punished.

8. S1 Photos- Tuesday 22 nd September 2009
Could you please bring your class to the assembly hall at the appropriate time for their photographs for National Entitlement Card to be taken? Teachers should stay with their class while in the assembly hall. Thank you

9. RSNO (Mr Ramsay)
Pupils from the Higher and Advanced Higher Music classes will be attending a concert in Glasgow on Tuesday 22 nd September. Pupils have permission to leave class at 12 noon and will be out for the rest of the day.

10. S6 Pupils (Mrs Hamilton)
If you are interested in joining the prefects, give your name to reception. Attendance and time keeping will be checked and if they are satisfactory, then you can fill the spaces

11. S4 – Skills for work project (Mrs Hamilton)
The following pupils will be involved in a skills for work project at different times during the week beginning Monday 21 st September. They should meet me in the Assembly Hall at registration on Tuesday 22 nd September to get their instructions.

Daniel Cook 4B2     Daniel Greig 4B2          Natalie Paini 4B2            Declan Paton 4B2         Lauren Dunlop 4F
Amy Haldane 4F      Kirsty McLauchlan 4F  Cameron Thomson 4F    Vanessa Wilson 4S       William McGougan 4W

12. Dance Group (Miss Cairns)
The Dance Group will start again on Tuesday 22 nd September from 3.30 – 4.30 pm in the girls gym. New members welcome.

13. S1 Boys Football Team (Mr King and Mr Rowe)
The upcoming fixture versus James Hamilton Academy has been postponed. The game will be played at a later date. Could all boys in the team please pick up a fixture list from Mr King's room (A8 – English) as soon as possible. Training will take place after school. The next game will be away to Auchinleck (played by 25 th September).

14. Cups/Trophies (Office)
Cup and trophies from prizegiving have now been engraved and are available for collection at the school office.

15. National Entitlement Young Scot Card (Mrs Haining)
Forms have been given out to all S1 pupils. Anyone else who does not have a card and wants one collect an application form from the school office. Photographs will be taken on Tuesday 22 nd September in the assembly hall.

16. Morrison's Let's Grow Vouchers (Mrs Miller)
Could you please bring in as many of these vouchers as you can? Last year your efforts raised enough for a year's supply of compost, fertilizer, seeds and trowels. Hopefully we can do the same again this year. Thanks

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1. Young Scot card (Mrs Ford)
All S1 pupils will have the opportunity to apply for this card. Anyone new to the school in any other year group may collect an application form from Reception if they wish to do so.

2. War Poetry competition (Mrs Ford)
The Provost of East Ayrshire is running a war poetry competition for pupils from P4 to S6. Prizes of £125, £75 and £50 will be awarded. If you wish to enter a poem to the competition send it to Combat Stress, c/o The Palace Theatre, 9 Green Street , Kilmarnock , KA3 1BN by 10 th October. Remember, the theme is war.

3. S1 Boys football team (Mr King)
Any S1 boy interested in playing for the football team please come to Mr King's room (English A8) at 1.20 pm on Wednesday 9 September 2009 for a short meeting.

4. Staff/S6 pupil lunches (Prefects)
Tickets for the sixth year/staff lunch on Friday 11 th September are already being sold. If interested please buy a ticket from Rhona Kilpatrick or Fraser Kerr. Tickets for the lunch cost £2.

5. Michael Jackson Talent Evening (Yearbook Committee)
Event will be held on Thursday 19 th November. For such event to go ahead we require various acts. Sign up will be taking place in the assembly hall during the lunch time of Thursday 10 th and Friday 11 th September. All acts must come prepared with a Michael Jackson song in mind.

6. France/Belgium 2010 (Mr Reid)
The second deposit for the above trip is now due. Those pupils who have paid the second deposit please collect receipts from Mr Reid.

7. Italy Ski Trip (Mrs Devlin)
The second deposit for the above trip should be paid before Thursday 17 th September 2009 .

8. Road Safety (Mrs Hamilton)
There was a complaint from a member of the public who was concerned about boys crossing the road in front of his car without looking or paying attention. It is assumed that secondary age pupils can look after their own safety, please do so when crossing the roads – use a crossing whenever possible.

9. Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
Time is getting short – all parental consent forms should be returned to Mrs McDonald at Reception

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1. Uniform (Mrs Ford)
Well done to the vast majority of pupils wearing full school uniform. There will be a check on this shortly and anyone caught in that will lose 5 credits in the Triple P programme.

All pupils are reminded that:

•  Football tops are absolutely banned in all East Ayrshire schools. If you wear one to school you will be sent home.

•  All face piercings are also banned. This is a health and safety issue and it is not solved by wearing a plaster over the offending item. Face piercings have to be removed in school.

2. Football (Mr Kirkland)
FAO S5/6 boys playing in the Kilmarnock Academy v James Hamilton Academy Senior boys football match on Thursday 3rd Sept KO 4pm  

1) Unless you return your consent form by Thursday morning you will not be allowed to play.

2) You have permission to leave your P6 class at 3.15pm so that you can make your way to the playing fields.

3) Make sure you bring shin pads as well as boots.

3. S6 Working Groups (Mrs Hamilton)
I am in the process of making these groups up. If you have not yet returned your form, please do so as soon as possible. If you have lost your from, you can give the relevant information to one of the ladies at reception and she will pass it on to me. Remember UCAS and the importance of being an “effective contributor”!

4. S4 Work Experience (Mrs Hamilton)
I have booked pupils into placements where I can. Obviously, places like the Galleon are popular requests. Go on line to WorkIt and if you have had your request declined, go ahead and choose something else.

All selection from the WorkIt website should be completed this week. All parental consent form to Mrs McDonald in the school office. Final documents will be given out next week.

5. Art Department (Mrs Lightbown)
Materials order forms – any pupil wishing to order materials from the Art Department should return forms and payment by Friday of this week (4 th September). Late orders will not be considered.

6. Art Department – SQA Returns (Mrs Lightbown)
SQA returns of work – all requests and payment should be given to Mrs Lee by Friday 4 th September for return of art folios. Any work not returned will be burnt. This is extremely important for any pupil considering a career which requires folio presentation (architecture, interior design etc).

7. Rome Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
All passports and EHI cards are due in. Caitlin Crawford and Natalie Paini to see Mrs Lightbown.

8. S1-S3 Debating Club (Mr Cowan, Mr McKay)
Interested in getting involved in a debate and having some fun at the same time?  The S1-S3 Debating Club runs from 1:05-1:40 during lunchtime on Thursday in Room H4 in the Old Academy .  A special welcome to all the new S1 pupils at the school.

9. S5/6 NHS visit to Ayr Hospital (Mrs Hamilton)
There is an opportunity for senior pupils to visit Ayr hospital to see the work that goes on in a variety of departments. Pupils who have an interest in the following areas should consider putting their name forward.

•  Microbiology

•  Clinical

•  Pharmaceuticals

•  Care

•  Portering

•  Catering

•  Administration

•  Medical records

•  Domestics

The visit is Thursday 10 th September – leaving school at 12.15 and leaving Ayr at 3.00pm. The bus will cost £3. There are 10 places available and first chance will be given to S6 pupils if the visit is oversubscribed

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1. SQA exam dates (Mrs Ford)
The detailed SQA examination timetable will be issued in due course. For the moment, here are the outline dates for the examinations.

S4 – from Wednesday 28 April

S5/6 – from Wednesday 12 May. Study leave for S5/S6 pupils will begin on Tuesday 11 May
New timetable for seniors begins on Monday 7 June.

2. University and college open days (Mr King)
Please see the SQA and UCAS noticeboard for details of these. Mr King can send you an electronic copy of the notice so you may use the hyperlinks. Speak to Mr King in the library if you are interested in this.

3. Free meals (Kitchen staff)
Pupils entitled to free meals can use their tickets at the morning interval as well as at lunchtime.

4. Lost property (Office)
Swimming bag with wet towel and swimsuit left at reception

5. Lockers (Mr Kerr)
Clothes bags and other items which were left in lockers at the end of last session can be viewed in Mr Kerr's office on ‘G' Floor. They will be binned on Friday 4 th September if not collected by that time.

6. Prizegiving photographs (Mrs Lightbown)
Could pupils who had a prizegiving photograph taken and not received their photograph see Mrs Lightbown to collect it. Thank you

7. SQA Art and Design (Mrs Lightbown)
All money due for return of art work Int 1/Int 2 and Higher needs to be given to Mrs Lee. All work that has been paid for will be returned by November.

8. Art Department (Mrs Lightbown)
Any sketchbooks in the art department must be collected or they will be thrown out. We have a storage problem. Last warning before they are discarded.

9. S1-S3 Debating Club (Mr Cowan, Mr McKay )
Interested in getting involved in a debate and having some fun at the same time?  The S1-S3 Debating Club runs from 1:05-1:40 during lunchtime and starts on Thursday 27 August in Room H4 in the Old Academy .  A special welcome to all the new S1 pupils at the school.

10. New S5/Old S4 former Craft & Design pupils (Mr Kirckland) - FINAL REMINDER
Can any pupil who completed the SG Craft & Design course in April please collect their models from the Technical department before Friday 28th August. 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 be stored until you can arrange transport. ALL OTHER MODELS REMAINING WILL BE RECYCLED!!!!

11. Chess Club (Mr Reidford)
The chess club meets on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes at 1.10. Anyone interested should come along to Mr Reidford's room (H7) on the top floor of the old building.

12. Sporting activities (Mrs Miller)
Please see the attached sheet of lunchtime and after school activities. Get active, get fit, live long and prosper!

13. Pupil Council Meeting – Monday 31 st August (Mr Mackay)
Would the following pupils please attend the above meeting at 12 noon in the conference room:

G Sharp, F Kerr, R Menzies, K McLardy, S Gilmou,r G Love, K Little, K Evans, A Lambert, A Bayne.

14. Urgent – Rome Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
The following pupils need to collect and fill in the parental consent form:

Naomi Jamieson, Rachel Battles, Daniel Greig, Jonathon Lawson, Lauren McCartney, Casey McDaid, Natalie Paini, Ashleigh Riddick, Jonathon Young, Kelsey Little, Daniel Cook, Alison Sheddan.

No Form! No Trip!

Kilmarnock Academy Extra Curricular Activities

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1. Welcome back to school (Mrs Ford)
Welcome back to all pupils returning to Kilmarnock Academy , and a special welcome to those starting here for the first time. I hope you had a good summer holiday and you are ready to work hard and achieve well in school.

2. S1 and S4 photographs (Mrs Ford)
All S1 and S4 pupils will have their photographs taken on Tuesday 25 August. Plenty of time to arrange hair cuts, makeovers or face lifts – sorry, those would be for staff only. You must be in full uniform.

3. Lockers (Mrs Dunachie)
Could pupils who wish to hire a locker please come to the print room on ‘L' Floor at 8.30 am or 3.30 pm.

4. Art and Design Rome Trip (Mrs Lightbown)
Please come to a Rome meeting on Wednesday 19 th August at 1.20 pm in the Art Department for information regarding the forth coming trip. It is essential that you attend this meeting.

5. Ski Trip – February 2010 to Italy (Mrs Devlin)
There are 6 places left for the ski trip to Italy . If you are interested please see Mrs Devlin (C14) today (Wednesday) for an information sheet. The deadline for names is this Friday (21 st August).

6. Belgium Trip – June 2010 (Mr Reid)
Still places available for S4/S5 pupils on the above trip – speak to Mr Reid if interested.

7. UCAS applications (Mr Richardson)
The school has now registered for UCAS APPLY – the online application service for university entry in September 2009.

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 15 th October 2008:

•  All courses at Oxford University

•  All courses at Cambridge University

•  Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science at all universities.

•  Pupils should also consider using UCASCARD/yougofurther.co.uk which allows contact with University staff and current university students.

8. S5/S6 Careers Convention – Park Hotel – Tuesday 15 th September (Mr Richardson)
All S5/6 pupils please note that a Higher Education Careers convention featuring University and Colleges of Education will be held at the above venue. Valuable info and prospectuses will be available on the day. If interested please give name to Mr Richardson as soon as possible.

9. Congratulations (Mrs Ford)
Very well done to Ryan Love who won £50 in mini beast sculpture competition.

10. Vocal Group (Mrs Auld)
Rehearsals start on Wednesday 26 th August in EL1 at 1.10 pm. All Welcome.

11. Junior Choir - Mrs Auld)
Rehearsals start on Tuesday 25 th August in EL1 at 1.10 pm. All pupils S1-S2 welcome.

12. Jazz Band (Mr Ramsay)
There will be a rehearsal on Wednesday 26 th August at 3.30 pm in EA1.

13. Senior Choir - Mrs Auld)
Rehearsals start on Thursday 27 th August in EL1 at 3.30 pm. All pupils S3-S6 welcome.

14. Kilmarnock College pupils – Tuesday and Thursday afternoon (Mr Kerr)
See attached list – these pupils should be allowed to leave their period 4 classes at 12.30 pm to attend their college courses which begin at 1.00 pm.

15. Nurture Group (Pauline Donnelly)
S1 pupils involved have permission to attend the S1 Nurture Group at period 2 on Friday morning in room H1. Thank you for your co-operation.

16. Yearbook (Mrs Hogg)
2008-09 yearbook now available at Reception. 70 pages, full colour throughout – a bargain at £10. Limited number available so make sure you get your copy.

Congratulations to Kelsey McIntosh, 4B2 who has been selected for Scotland Ten Pin team in the forthcoming Triple Crown.

Congratulations to Kelsey McIntosh, 4B2 who will represent Scotland in the Ten Pin Bowling Triple Crown competition in Stirling at the end of August. Well done Kelsey and good luck.