Senior pupils and staff at Northfield Academy are pleased to announce this year’s OAP Christmas Party on Monday 14 December from 2pm – 3.30pm.
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Christmas Concerts
Northfield Academy are again delighted to host this year’s Associated Schools Group Christmas Concerts on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th December 2015.
Tickets are available from the School Office.
Results of community vote
On Friday 20 November, all pupils at Northfield Academy were invited to vote to decide how to best fund activities to enhance the Northfield area for young pupils.
The results have been counted and votes, and funds will be allocated to the following activities:
- AFC Community Trust: School of Football
- Police Scotland & Youth Volunteers: Litter Reduction
- Byron Boxing Club: Fitness Classes
- SHMU: Young People Call the Shots
The AFC Community Trust: School of Football received the most votes. Their proposal and video are attached so you can see how the area will benefit:
Northfield School of Football – Proposal 13.11.15
Christmas Crackers Needed
Can you help Northfield Academy and its associate primary schools to achieve something very special this Christmas?
On the afternoon of Tuesday 15 December 2015, we are attempting to beat the world record for the longest Christmas cracker chain pull. We have been given permission by Guinness World Records to attempt to set a new world record and we plan to have 1000 pupils and staff involved.
Northfield Academy is working with STV to raise funds for the STV appeal and every person who takes part in the attempt to be a record breaker will be asked to give a donation.
How can you help? We need crackers. Whether you can donate 20 or 200, your support will be hugely appreciated.
Staff Reading Confessions
To celebrate Book Week Scotland we decided to find out some of the deepest darkest reading confessions of Northfield Academy Staff.
Holy Family Maths visit
Holy Family RC Primary 7 students taking part in a relay competition then cooperative learning activity in Maths. A big well done to all the students but especially to team ‘We like Pi’ who won.
Anti-bullying week
1S2 students in Maths taking part in #antibullyingweek #wearealloneeighteenth
Fields of Favour
This year, our senior enterprise group, Fields of Favour, are working hard to put together stationery sets for sale. The first batch are nearing completion and will be on sale next Wednesday, 18th November, during the S3 parents evening.
Get yours before they sell out!
My Future Aspirations 2015
The school congratulates S2 pupil, Kiera Melville, on achieving A Certificate of Commendation and therefore being selected to have artwork displayed in the Thorpe Molloy My Future Aspirations exhibition 2015. A virtual gallery is available to see all the artwork,as well as a Facebook album on the Thorpe Molloy page.
This exhibition showcases portrait work by S1 and S2 pupils from across Aberdeen City and Shire and the British School of Houston. Selected from entries to Thorpe Molloy Recruitment’s annual art competition, which challenges pupils to create a self portrait expressing their career aspirations, it has creativity at its heart, provides an opportunity to celebrate excellence and promotes young artistic talent.
Original artworks can be viewed in the A&E Department of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary from 4th December.
Shoe Box Appeal – Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree……..
It was lovely to receive two shoe boxes from former pupil Fraser Gow’s mum and grandma – more importantly, this is the first two points for Stewart house.
REMEMBER LAST DAY FOR DONATIONS IS MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
Special thanks to all who have donated, there will be more baubles on our giving Christmas tree tomorrow.
Please see the Packing Instructions for more detail about what should go into your shoe box
Poppy Scotland Appeal
Following yesterday’s Act of Remembrance, staff and pupils are reminded that poppies will be available during tutor time on Monday and Tuesday this week through senior pupils.
The school will also observe a 2 minute silence at 11 am on Wednesday 11 November 2015.
Senior Phase / Aberdeen City Campus – Parent & Pupil Event
Wednesday 18th November 2015, 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Harlaw Academy
You are invited to attend an information evening with your son / daughter to explore their Senior Phase options.
The evening will start with some short presentations from Aberdeen City Council Education Department and then move to a workshop format. Presenters and current pupils will share their experiences of working within Aberdeen City Campus. It is hoped this will enable parents and pupils to ask questions and get specific information to make informed decisions about future choices.
Every workshop will be led by partners who currently contribute to the Senior Phase experience. The content of the workshops will cover a variety subjects: Highers / Advanced Highers (travel afternoons), extended work experience placements, North East Of Scotland College (NESCol) courses, Robert Gordons University, City Moves, Station House Media Unit (SHMU), Saks Hairdressing, EAL, Gaelic, The Recruit and SCHOLAR.
Please sign up using Eventbrite link to avoid any disappointment with your workshop choices. http://seniorphasecitycampusevent.eventbrite.co.uk
If you require a translator or have further questions please contact us at:
01224 764821 / 01224 523909
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Take a look in the dining hall ………….
The shoe box appeal is well on its way this year towards making a difference to some of the children around the world who won’t be opening any presents this year.
Each shoe box gifted will gain a house point – come on Macbeth, Wallace and Stewart 😉
All you need to do is work with your tutor teacher to fill a shoebox with gifts – how simple!
Huge thank you to Mr. Watt for his design and artistic awesomeness.
Community Wellbeing and Regeneration
Tuesday 10th November
Community Wellbeing and Regeneration
19:00 – 20:00 Manor Park Primary School, 1 Danestone Circle, Aberdeen
We all live in communities, but some of them work better than others. Community wellbeing can be a source of social cohesion, inclusion and empowerment. The event will report about some projects involved with community wellbeing in rural areas. Aberdeen City is seeking to regenerate some of its urban areas based upon digital engagement and community wellbeing strategies.
This is a joint event with Northfield Total Place.
Admission FREE, booking required here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-wellbeing-and-regeneration-tickets-18131427588
Extra Curricular Clubs
Please see below the extra-curricular clubs being run by the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing this term:
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