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Access RGU Spring 2016 Newsletter

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ACCESS RGU delivers outreach activities with schools and communities, coordinates on-campus learning opportunities for prospective students and provides advice and guidance for applicants and enrolling students. Northfield Academy has engaged with Access RGU to open up more opportunities to our pupils. The programme of activities is committed to delivering the University’s strategy to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.

Please find attached Access RGU Spring Newsletter, where you cna read about Northfield Academy’s experiences with the Access RGU team.

Newsletter Spring 2016

Around Northfield

Mastrick Performing Arts Workshop

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Do you have a passion to Sing, Dance, Act?

Free Performing Arts Workshop

Born to Shine Flyer

Starting Soon!

  • Open to beginners – age:10 – 25
  • Have fun & learn new skills
  • Perform @ The Showcase Night
  • Opportunity to appear in a music video
  • Free Pizza & Refreshments
  • Every Saturday between 13th – 27th February
  • Time: 2pm – 4pm

Come and join us! Discover your talent! You were born to shine!

Talent Showcase & Awards Night

Sunday 28th February

Time: 4pm

Address: Mastrick Parish Church,
Greenfern Road, Mastrick, Aberdeen
AB16 6TR
For more info contact: 07855 646466

Around Northfield

Girlguiding

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1st Anderson Rainbows in Northfield are looking for volunteers!

Rainbows is the youngest section of the Girlguiding organisation, and we need volunteers to help out at our weekly meetings. It’s a great experience, especially for those who wish to enter primary teaching at university, other childcare qualifications, or for those taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award for their volunteering section.

If you are a girl aged 14 or over, then this is an extremely worthwhile way to spend your time. Also, girls between 16 to 18 can start a Young Leadership Qualification. We meet weekly in the Northfield area between 5:30 and 6:30 on Wednesdays.

For more information about what we do please visit http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer/faqs.aspx, where you can also sign up.

Around Northfield

Somebody Cares

 

 

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Email: admin@somebodycaresuk.org
Web: www.somebodycaresuk.org

HAVING A GREAT CHRISTMAS

Many families are finding things really tough heading into Christmas and Somebody Cares, Aberdeen’s leading charity working with people who are living in real challenging circumstances wants to make a real difference by helping these families have a great Christmas.

Our plan is to provide food and some presents for the kids. Continue reading Somebody Cares →

Around Northfield, Eco Group, Pupil News

Food Waste Transition Project comes up top in Ecocity Awards

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Pictured accepting award from Councillor Neil Cooney are former Heathryburn and Bramble Brae pupils Lara and Jamie.

Northfield Academy’s Food Waste Transition Project comes up top in Ecocity Awards
The transition project came runner up in The Eco Learning Award, this award celebrates projects that have a significant impact on the environment and learning.

The transition project enables primary pupils to become more familiar with the academy. This project was designed to introduce the pupils to the concept of waste food, environmental problems and raise awareness of food waste and campaign to reduce the amount of waste.

Aberdeen City Council, Around Northfield

Aberdeen’s Christmas Village & Winter Festival

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New for 2015!

Aberdeen City Council are working with Aberdeen Inspired to bring a brand new Christmas Village to Union Terrace which includes an open-air ice rink, German market, fairground rides, refreshments and entertainment.

Open 7 days a week, the village will take over the whole length of Union Terrace from 26 November – 3 January. Popular winter festival events such as the Christmas Tree Switch-On, Christmas Lights Switch-On, Carol Concert, St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh and Nativity Scene also return to the city.

For full details visit www.aberdeenchristmas.co.uk

Around Northfield

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

 

Around Northfield

Christmas Crackers Needed

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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.

Around Northfield, Charities

Shoe Box Appeal – Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree……..

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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

Around Northfield, Charities, Pupil News

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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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.

Around Northfield

Community Wellbeing and Regeneration

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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