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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
To celebrate Bonfire Week in Aberdeen, the Dennis Law Legacy Trust would like to invite all 10 – 16 year olds to come and join our free multi-sport sessions in an area near you!
The attached flier gives more details: Streetsport
As we reach the end of our first term I would like to start with some positive news about our 2015 SQA Examination results. Once again we have made improvements in our whole school attainment and I hope you saw in the local press that a number of our pupils did exceptionally well. With no time to stand still we are already working towards the 2016 examinations. I make no apologies for repeating myself but there is no secret to exam success, it is about hard work and a willingness to make sacrifices. Homework is a vital part of ensuring our young people fulfill their potential. From S1-S6 pupils are set regular homework and I would ask for your continued support in ensuring your young person is getting homework done and handed in on time. Following feedback from last year all our pupil progress reports have a homework box which will tell you if your young person is doing what is required.
Our new S1 have settled in well and are showing a real enthusiasm to become involved in the life of the school. Uniform continues to be a priority with the majority of pupils looking very smart and arriving at school with a bag. Once again, thank you for your ongoing support with this.
This year I will issue an end of term bulletin in December 2015, March 2016 and June 2016. You can of course keep abreast of our pupils’ achievements and successes on both our Facebook and Twitter (@northfieldaca) accounts.
I am delighted to announce that since I last wrote to you, we have made a number of appointments: Mrs Angela Cowie – Targeted Support, Mr David Lawrence – Targeted Support, Mr Peter Todd – Maths, Mrs Karen Henderson – PSA, Mrs Lorna Cumming – Science Technician, PC Russell Minty – School Based Police Officer, Mrs Tina O’Boyle – Pupil Counsellor and Mrs Louise Forbes – Admin support. We welcome all our new staff to our fantastic school. Sadly we say goodbye to Mrs Katie Mackintosh – English and we wish her every success in her new role.
Following on from feedback on our new live reporting system that was piloted last year, we have decided to send out three live reports this year (S1/2/3 – November, February & May and S4/5/6 – October, December and February). This will help us all to ensure our young people are reaching their potential.
I would also like to remind you of the following events at school as we look ahead to Christmas 2015.
Monday 26 October – Term begins
Monday 16 November – In-service Day
Wednesday 18 November – S3 Parent Consultation Evening
Monday 23 November to Friday 27 November – S2 Consultation Week
Tuesday 8 December and Wednesday 9 December – ASG Christmas Concert
Friday 18 December – Last Day of Term
Finally I would like to wish everyone a relaxing October break.
Do you live, work, volunteer or access services in Middlefield?
Aberdeen City Council want the community to be active partners in developing and implementing plans for their neighbourhood.
Following on from the Total Place survey, this event is an opportunity to continue that process by prioritising issues identified and to develop a 10 year vision for Middlefield.
11 – 1pm – 22nd August – Manor Park Community Building.
After the success of both the S1 and S3 football teams last year, we look forward this year to another exciting season of school football. This year we will be running four teams at S1, S2, S3 and S4 level. Every team is open to new players and players will be selected based on their performance at trials.
The first of the trials will be Wednesday 19th August after school for the S1 football team. This will run till around 4:30 and will be on the grass pitches so boots and shin guards should be worn. Please see Mr McKenzie if you have any more questions about this, or if you are interested in playing for the team but can not make the trial.
The second trial will be on Monday 24th August after school with the same format, for the S3 football team. Please see Mr Halcrow or Mr McKenzie if you have any queries about this or can not make the trial.
Please pay attention for information regarding the S2 and S4 trials, of which the dates are yet to be confirmed but will be at some point next week.
Cummings Park Centre managed by Aberdeen City Council will be open for business from Tuesday 18th August 2015.
The Council and other Agencies will be providing a limited programme.
BUT ………. in order for the Cummings Park community to get the activities it wants there will need to be local Community Organisation/s formed to recruit and support volunteers. These organisation/s will develop groups and activities that the Community is asking for e.g. Parent & Toddlers, Under 12’s, Café, Older People Groups. We need local people to come forward and form these local organisation/s.
There will be a meeting on Tuesday 21st July at 6:30pm at Cummings Park Centre for people to come along and volunteer to be part of these organisations/s.
Please take this opportunity to become involved in developing Cummings Park Centre so that the activities you want happen.
The school Eco group celebrated the last week of term by arranging an Eco Party. Sadly a dedicated member of the Eco Group Miah Allan will be leaving us this year, the Eco Group would like to wish her a great future and presented her with a Bonsai Tree to remind her of her time at Northfield Academy.
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