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Henrietta Branford Writing Competition

Yes another writing competition for you!  The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition, which aims to find new writers of the future, is now open and anyone under the age of 19 can enter. The winners will have the opportunity to meet bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson!

Entrants are invited to complete a spooky story begun by the winner of last year’s Branford Boase Award for debut writers, Dave Shelton, who won for his book, A Boy and a Bear in a Boat.

The story should be no longer than 1500 words, must follow on from the starter paragraph, and have a title.

All entrants must live in the UK and be under 19 years of age. The closing date for the competition is Friday 18 April 2014. Click here for more information.

Competitions!

Aged 13 or under? Why not enter the BBC’s 500 words short story competition.  Deadline Wednesday 26th of February http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00rfvk1

Are you a big Jacqueline Wilson fan? Draw or paint a pet portrait and you could win a copy of her new book Paws and Whiskers and lots of other goodies.  Deadline Friday 28th of February http://www.worldbookday.com/competitions/five-sets-of-paws-and-whiskers-goodies-to-be-won/

Pupils in 5th or 6th year can still enter Aberdeenshire’s crime and mystery festival crime writing competition as the deadline has been extended until 28 February 2014.  Download the introduction here  http://www.nts.org.uk/Unsolved/Competition/

Pupils of all ages! It’s not too late to enter the WICKED YOUNG WRITERS AWARD.  You are free to write about what you want – either in prose or poems and can write as many entries as you like.  Deadline 31 March 2014.  For more details visit the competition website http://wickedyoungwriters.com/

Scholastic January Book Sale

Hello
I’ve just set up our Scholastic Book Club school group order online. This means you can now order all the books in your Book Clubs leaflet and many more at http://clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/harlaw-academy and, what’s more, you’ll be able to have your books delivered to school for FREE!
You need to order your books online by Sunday 9th February 2014.  Deadline for cash and cheques (made payable to Harlaw Academy) is Monday 10th February.  After that date, I’ll confirm that all orders are in and the books will be delivered to school for me to hand out in class. For every £1 you spend 20p goes back to our school to spend on much-needed books for our library!
Take a look at what’s on offer here http://clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/harlaw-academy – there are some great bargains with books costing as little as £1.99!
Best wishes
Mrs A Üstun

Apprenticeship opportunities

AKER Apprentice Recruitment 2014

Following on from previous years successes, Manufacturing & Ops are looking to recruit apprentices to begin employment from August 2014.  We are looking for apprentices in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic and Design disciplines.  We offer a 4 year apprenticeship which includes:

■      Year 1:  SVQ Level 2 & PEO at Tullos College.

■      Year 2:  Commence SVQ Level 3* and HNC**

■      Year 3:  Continue to progress with SVQ Level 3 and complete HNC.

■      Year 4:  Complete SVQ Level 3.

*SVQ Level 3 will be complete onsite whilst completing Workshop rotations.

**HNC will be completed at Aberdeen College (Day Release).

Due to the content of the HNC and SVQ’s, the successful candidates should possess the following:

■      Higher/Intermediate 2 Maths (If awaiting results, prelims score may be considered)

■      Aged between 16-21.

■      Previous work experience.

■      An understanding of oil and gas industry.

■      Excellent communication skills.

■      Ability to work alone as well as working with others.

■      Problem solving.

■      A strong desire to work and develop within the oil and gas industry.

Please direct all CV’s with cover letter to Mark Lamont- mark.lamont@akersolutions.com

CV’s must be received by Friday 28th February 2014.

If you have any further questions then feel free to contact by email or telephone: 01224 750078

Rolls Wood Group at Dyce – 4 year apprenticeship

Entry Requirements

To be considered, you must:

  • Have a minimum of Grade 2 in Maths and Physics and Grade 3 in English (Standard Grade)
  • Be interested in a career in the field of science, engineering or technology
  • Be dedicated to a four year period of on- and off-the-job training and education
  • Possess a can-do approach and show initiative and drive to be successful

http://www.rwgroup.com/index/modern-apprenticeships to apply  or alternatively contact Lynne Wilson on 01224 797174 or email lwilson@rwgroup.com.  The closing date for applications is the 3rd March 2014

Ramsay World Travel – Travel Clerk Modern Apprenticeship

Organisation: Ramsay World Travel
Location: Aberdeen
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Job Description
Modern Apprenticeship ideal for school leavers superb career prospects – Government Funded
Duties include serving customers, dealing with payments and all other travel agency duties.
To apply, please E-mail  – cbr@ramsayworldtravel.co.uk

Holocaust Memorial Day 2014

We are commemorating all those who have died in genocides with a display in the library for Holocaust Memorial Day 2014.

The FILMCLUB are showing two films for Holocaust Memorial Day:

Friday 17th of January – Hotel Rwanda

Friday 24th of January – Au Revoir Les Enfants

All pupils and staff are welcome at these screenings.  Both films start at 3.15pm.

We will also show the documentary film “Paper clips” in three parts at lunchtime on the 23rd, 24th and 27th of January.  Doors open 12.50pm and film starts 1pm.

Give a book a home this Christmas!

Hello

I’ve just set up our Scholastic Book Club school group order online. This means you can now order all the books in your Book Clubs leaflet and many more at our page  and, what’s more, you’ll be able to have your books delivered to school for FREE!

You need to order your books online by Monday 9th December 2013 – or pay by cash or cheque (made payable to Harlaw Academy) until lunchtime Tuesday 10th December.  After that date, I’ll confirm that all orders are in and the books will be delivered to school for me to hand out in class. For every £1 you spend 20p goes back to our school to spend on much-needed books for our library!

Take a look at what’s on offer here  – there are some great bargains with books costing as little as £1.99!

Best wishes

Mrs Ü