Please see attached the Statutory Notice of Proposal which relates to the above-named establishments and which may also have implications for the community.

The Notice of Proposal contains key information about the consultation process, agreed to by Cabinet on 28 January 2015, how it might affect the establishments involved, and also describes how you can contribute your views, opinions, or comments to the process.

If you wish to find out more about this consultation you can access a full copy from the Council’s website  www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk

The Council is happy to receive comments and offers a range of ways for consultees to respond to the proposals: by e-mail to education.consultation@east-Ayrshire.gov.uk or by writing to Graham Short, Executive Director of Educational and Social Services, Council Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU, no later than close of business on 27 March 2015

Statutory Notice of Proposal – Auchinleck Academy-Cumnock Academy and Supported Learing Centre

A copy of the full proposal document is also available on the Parent Council Pages of this website.

The S5 National 5 Modern Studies class are carrying out research for their assignments.  As part of their research they have designed surveys on their chosen topics.  We would be very grateful if you could take part in as many surveys as you can.

Many Thanks

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The next parent council meeting has been changed from Wednesday 4th to Wed 11th March at 7pm.

Thirty-six Auchinleck Academy pupils enjoyed live international Rugby on Sunday 15th February as Scotland took on Wales in a very tight and tense game which saw the visitors win narrowly 26-23. The pupils got to watch as both teams got off the bus and entered the stadium. The atmosphere was electric with the whole group, teachers included getting the fright of their lives when the pre-game fireworks were set off. Overall everyone enjoyed the day and the staff are already starting plans for the next Rugby trip.

‘Literacy Month’ at Auchinleck Academy will see pupils participate in a range of activities in order to develop and reinforce their literacy skills. Pupils will participate in activities throughout the school with this level of engagement providing a deeper insight into the importance of literacy. Literacy is fundamental to all areas of learning as it increases opportunities for the individual in all aspects of life, lays the foundations for lifelong learning and work, and contributes strongly to the development of all four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence. Therefore, the literacy experiences within Auchinleck Academy promote the development of critical and creative thinking as well as competence in listening and talking, reading, writing and the personal, interpersonal and team-working skills which are so important in life and in the world of work.

S6 Leavers Hoodies – Closing date for orders is Thursday 29th January 2015. Please contact Mr Dempster at the school if you wish to place an order.

New Forth Bridge (Queensferry Bridge) Replacement Crossing Trip

On Tuesday 9th December thirty three senior Technical Education pupils visited the new Forth Bridge Education Centre at South Queensferry. The objective was to experience a “live” major civil engineering project while stimulating interest in design, engineering and architecture.

After an informative presentation on the bridge construction pupils were given a design challenge to produce a bridge structure spanning over 7 metres in length and over 2 metres in height.

Auchinleck Academy pupils excelled in this task and produced a high quality bridge structure within the given time constraints. The organisers in fact said that Auchinleck Academy were the best group they had ever had at successfully completing this exercise!

An interesting and enjoyable experience for all.

Please find the S4/S5/S6 Prelim Exam timetables and Exam rules attached below.

All S4/S5/S6 pupils will be on Study Leave from Monday 26th January until Thursday 5th February 2015. They will return to normal classes on Thursday 12th February after the February holiday.

A study room will be available in school for pupils to use throughout the study leave period.

Prelim Summary Sheet Jan 2015

S4-56 Prelim Timetable Jan 2015

Prelim Rules – Jan 2015

A copy of the School Improvement Plan Summary can now be found as an additional information page at the side of this web page.

Please find a copy of the December Newsline attached.

Newsline – December 2014