As part of today’s India Day Celebrations, a short quiz for use in tutor time has been produced.
We also have activities for all pupils this afternoon, as well as a staff lunch and raffle.
Monthly Archives: May 2015
S5/6 Return to Timetable – Wednesday 3rd June 2015 – 8.40am
We are writing to ensure you are clear of the details for the first day back for S5/6 pupils at Northfield Academy.
All Senior pupils should report to the Assembly Hall at 8.40 am on Wednesday 3rd June. During this meeting the expectations of Senior Pupils at Northfield will be explained, timetables issued and crucial information shared. It is vital that all returning pupils attend this meeting, failure to attend will delay admission into S5/6 for 2015-2016 session.
As was explained before exam leave we are expecting Senior Pupils to play a significant leadership role within the life of the school in 2015-2016 and beyond. Included in this is the increased expectations of school uniform. We do not expect a blazer between 3rd June and the end of the summer term. Pupils should arrive on the morning of the 3rd June 2015 in black trousers, black leggings or skirt, along with the same black sweatshirt you will have worn in S4. Further details of the uniform for August 2015 will be issued later this term.
We look forward to welcoming returning pupils back into S5/6 and working with them all to ensure that they contribute to the wider life of Northfield Academy while ensuring their own individual aspirations are achieved.
Summer Fair – 6 June 2015
The 2015 Northfield Academy Summer Fair is nearly here!
Join us on 6 June between 10 am and 1 pm for fun, laughs and activities, ranging from Picnic Games to Street Football. There are a lot of free activities, as well as opportunities to support the school!
We may even have a visit from some special guests…
Sky Academy
Mrs Mackintosh’s English class were offered the opportunity to to visit the Sky Academy Skills Studio in Livingston, as part of a media unit they were studying. After working on scripts and roles for two weeks in class, 21 pupils traveled to the studios in Livingston On Thursday 21st May 2015, ready to create their report about cyberbullying.
Once there the class split into their groups and took on their roles. Presenters got to choose their wardrobe and practice talking to camera, there were camera operators, directors and producers who told people what to do and when and there were editors who used some high tech touch screens to cut out the bloopers leaving a high quality video.
There was then a tour of the call center where we learned that celebrities get through to a special area and that even the Queen has Sky.Each pupil got some goodies to take home and arrived in Aberdeen tired but delighted.
Legal Highs Be Wise: Awareness Event
If you are a parent/carer and you would like some more information on New Psychoactive Substances aka ‘Legal Highs’ come along to Pittodrie Stadium on Wednesday 27th May 7-9.30pm. There will be speakers from DA, Police Scotland, Aberdeen Alcohol & Drugs Partnership and a family member is going to be sharing their experience. We will be looking at ‘What are New Psychoactive Substances’, how to speak to young people, the legal perspective and the present policy and legislation. This event is open to academy age young people if accompanied by their parent/carer.
RGU Streetsports will be providing free football sessions for 10-16 year olds which will be running at the same time as the awareness event.
Northfield Total Place
Northfield Total Place want to celebrate local success stories. We are looking for faces to feature on our new poster campaign, which will be distributed throughout public buildings in the area. To be part of this, you need to have: Attended a primary school in Northfield/Mastrick/Cummings Park/Heathryfold/Middlefield or Northfield Academy, and have gone on to a trade apprenticeship, training, college, university or a profession.
Interested? Please send your contact details to Kay Diack via email:kdiack@aberdeencity.gov.uk stating which schools you attended and what your job is now. Many thanks!
Trailer: Say my Name by James Dawson
Top marks to Jordyn and Jordan in Mrs Mackintosh’s S2 English class for winning first place in the book trailer competition at the Grampian Children’s Book Award. They created a book trailer for shortlisted book Say my Name by James Dawson.
The Grampian Children’s Book Award is judged by S1 – S3 pupils in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. A lively awards ceremony led by award winning Cathy MacPhail and a panel of 3 of the shortlisted authors (James Dawson, Dave Cousins and Kevin Brooks) kept school pupils from across the region enthralled and entertained at the event at Aberdeen University. Author James Dawson was pronounced 2015 winner to great applause.
New extra – curricular club timetable
Attached is the new extra – curricular club timetable which will be starting Monday 18th May. Below is information about clubs.
Thanks, PE Dept.
CLUB INFORMATION
- S1 – S3 Badminton – Monday lunch time. This club is for any S1 – S3 pupil who wants to come along for a friendly game of badminton.
- S1 – S6 Badminton School Team training – Monday after school. This club is open for S1 – S6 pupils who want to develop skills and are interested in representing the school.
- Free running – Tuesday lunch times. This club is open for any pupil who would like to come along to develop skills in Parkour.
- Girls Drop in 5 aside – Tuesday lunch times. This club is open to any S1 – S6 girl who would like to come for a game of football.
- Girls Football Team training – Tuesday after school. This club is for any S1 – S6 girl who wants to train to become better and be part of the school football team.
- Basketball Drop in – Wednesday lunch time. This is a club for any pupil who wants to come along and play friendly games. (This was previously on a Thursday so please be aware of the change)
- Basketball S1/2 Team Training Only – Wednesday after school. This is for any S1/2 pupil who wants to come along to train to develop skills and represent the school in competitions.
- Girls Only Drop in Activity club – Thursday lunch times. This club is for any S1 – S3 girl who wants to come along at lunch time to take part in an activity. The activity can be anything the group wants to do so could be gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, dodgeball…the list is endless and will be entirely up to the girls on that day.
- Senior Basketball club only – Friday lunch times. This club is for any S4 – S6 pupils who wants to come along to train to get better and play games.
- Staff/ Senior 5 a-side football – Friday after school. This is for any staff member and S4 – S6 pupil who would like to come along for a kick about.
Auchmill Gala/ Fun Day
Sunday 21st June sees the Aucmill Gala/ Fun Day at Auchmill Golf Club. There will be activities for all, as well as the opportunity to enter a team for the AM/ AM Golf competition. don’t worry if you don’t have a handicap – there will be a seperate competition for non regular players.
If you, your family or company want to sponsor a hole, contact Gordon Graham on 07736329751 or ggraham@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
To book tee times, contact Auchmill Golf Club on 01224 715214
Cummings Park Centre Open Day
Come along and tell us what you would like to do in your Centre
Find out what might be on offer
STEM Family Challenge
It is with regret that we have had to postpone the STEM Family Challenge.
The EDT (Engineering Development Trust) and BP are running a STEM Family Challenge event at Northfield Academy on Thursday 28th May 2015 from 19.00 to 21.00. Please arrive from 18.30 onwards for refreshments and be ready to start promptly at 19.00.
Students and families are invited to take part in a fun evening event which has been designed to raise awareness and show families of all abilities, some of the courses and careers available in Science, Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) as well as give them the opportunity to work in teams with their families on an exciting ‘hands on’ activity where they will have an opportunity to win a prize and a trophy. The family teams will be made up to include at least one student and one adult (parents/ guardians/ family friends and/or teachers) and refreshments will be provided on the evening. No prior knowledge of STEM is required.
The evening is focusing on STEM career guidance by giving students a taster of STEM in its broadest context, demonstrating how this fits into the ‘real’ world of work and the pathways available to them. The event aims to enhance the learning experience by raising aspiration and motivation whilst promoting the ongoing study of STEM. Families will have the opportunity to meet people from STEM related industries/ courses and take home information about the range of jobs and routes in these sectors.
If you are interested in taking part in the STEM Family Challenge, please contact A Dow or A Dean at Northfield Academy.
EDT is an independent registered charity which includes First Edition, Go4Set, Open Industry, The Engineering Education Scheme, Headstart and Year in Industry. These programmes are designed to enthuse and motivate young people and encourage them to fulfil their potential through careers and courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths www.etrust.org.uk.The EDT is a partner organisation of Tomorrow’s Engineers.
We very much hope that you will participate in the STEM Family Challenge evening and look forward to hearing from you.
A letter has been sent home with pupils with a tear off slip. Alternatively, staff can be contacted on the numbers below:
A Dow – 01224 717514
A DEAN – 01224 699715
India Culture Day
On 29 May 2015, between lunchtime and into the afternoon, the Charity Committee are hosting an India Culture Day to raise money and support for our sponsored Indian pupils.
There will be activities, stalls, dancing, cuisine and a raffle.
More details to follow.
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