As from 23 October 2017, Mr Peter Gilchrist will be assuming the role of Acting Executive Head Teacher for both Auchinleck and Cumnock Academies with the overall responsibility for bringing the two school communities together as we move towards a merger of the 2 schools.

In the first instance, this will have two implications:

• Mr Peter Gilchrist will move to Cumnock Academy to take over the post of Acting Head Teacher there
• Mr Martin Robertson will assume the post of Acting Head Teacher in Auchinleck Academy

Please see the attached Parent letter for more information

Parental Letter

S5/6 Practical Cake Craft completed their Bed Cakes using a variety of cake decorating techniques including, texturing, embossing, modelling and piping. They should all be very proud of their creations.

Wednesday 27^th September was the EA Enterprising Maths Challenge, hosted by Loudoun Academy.

Heather Gemmill, Megan Gemmill, Alice Gemmill and Emma Gemmell represented Auchinleck Academy. The girls put in a very strong performance, managing to WIN the competition with a massive 38 point lead!

This is an amazing achievement for the girls and the first time Auchinleck Academy have managed to win. The girls will now represent East Ayrshire at the Enterprising Maths Scottish final, which takes place at the Glasgow Science Centre on the 28th of November. We are very proud of the girls achievements and wish them every success as they move on to the final stage of the contest.

In case you missed the Cumnock Chronicle on 13^th September, you can find a copy of the article on Jimmy Belabre attached. It is short, but very worth reading.

In 2005 I decided my running days were over, but for Jebbeh Kiazolu school,  I will run the Glasgow 10K on Sunday 1st Oct and my daughter Anne will run the half marathon. Our justgiving page is here, for those of you who might like to follow progress (or even donate)

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/anne-deeney

Keep in mind our major fundraising day on 13^th October when we have a range of activities for Jebbeh Kiazolu school children, including sponsored walk, dances and silence and other activities, when our children will want to be sponsored.

With a huge thank you to all you have done in helping us achieve so much, and also towards being recognised as a school that strongly promotes respect of children’s rights.

Auchinleck Academy pupils recently took part in the Active Schools Competitive School Sport Calendar B team football event at Ayrshire College. This event is part of the calendar that covers various sports throughout the year against other schools in the authority. The boys did very well at the event and although they did not win, they showed some great enthusiasm, team work and football skills in all matches they played. They really enjoyed the experience of competing against the other local authority schools!

Thursday 21^st September saw Auchinleck Academy, Open boys, host their first Scottish Cup game against Castle Douglas.

The boys started sharply and there were quick baskets from Michael Miller (14 points) and Matthew Morrison (33 points), before Castle Douglas found their shooting boots and started to knock down some 3’s.

The game was close throughout with each team trading baskets at both ends of the floor, and Castle Douglas brought the game to within 3 points before Ben Medhurst stepped up to score a huge basket that was closer to his own end than the oppositions and this gave the home team some breathing room.

From here the boys managed to close the game out, with improved defence from Jordan Mouzer, Ross Marr and Ruairidh Airlie and finished with a victory of 67 points to 57.

That is us now two games down with two wins!

Game 3 will see Auchinleck Academy host Dumfries Academy, where the boys will have another chance to test their skills against another tough opponent.

Thanks to referee Kevin Dorrian for making the journey from Grange Academy and to our girls on the table Ellie Madden and Jade Lindsay who did a great job!

The Maths departments first ‘Maths Week Scotland’ was a great success.

S3 and S1 were involved in Mathematical Relays, with S3 classes combining together – which really added to the competitive edge! S2 completed a Murder Mystery, and we are pleased to report that thanks to the pupils’ great skills with algebra, factors and code breaking the suspect was correctly identified!

S1 and S2 also participated in the ‘Maths Week Scotland’ Ninja Maths Competition on MangaHigh.com. We were really pleased with the number of pupils who participated in this and we managed to score within the top 20 Schools in Scotland. A big congratulations goes to Adam Gatherer (S2) and Stella Hill (S1), who achieved the highest scores in their year groups.

Attention all S1 Pupils! 

For Sale – personalised laser cut keyring timetables in coloured acrylic plastic

               (colours match pupil house, supplied with split ring)

            Cost – £1 only

            Please speak to the Technical Department for details    

Please find a copy of the school Summer Newsline below.

Newsline – Summer 2017

Hope you all have a lovely summer.

AUCHINLECK ACADEMY SUPPORTS JEBBEH KIAZOLU SCHOOL, LIBERIA

Thanks to Auchinleck Academy fundraising led by the school’s Rights Respecting School group, all 309 pupils in Jebbeh Kiazolu Primary School in Liberia are being fed for a full year through the Mary’s Meals school feeding programme.

This 4 minute animation shows how it all works:

Saving Grace Video

Jebbeh Kiazolu School’s Vice Principal for Student Affairs commented that the pupils even want to come to school during holidays, as they know they will be fed, and can concentrate on their lessons.

Auchinleck Academy is grateful to all in the local community who have helped make this wonderful achievement possible, and look forward to continuing the sponsorship next session, together with Cumnock Academy, who will add their support.

The Jebbeh Kiazolu school report can be found at this link:

SAS Report Jebbeh Kiazolu_Auchinleck Academy 2017

Also appreciated is the support for the backpack project as 11 backpacks will be sent to Malawi this month.

A powerful and inspirational short film showing the amazing difference a daily meal in school can make can be found at this link:

Mary’s Meals – Generation Hope

Our pupils hand over the backpacks to the Mary’s Meals van drivers.

Two older pupils at Jebbeh Kiazolu in front of the wall with our school community name on front, and Cumnock, who will help next year.