The Parent Council AGM will take place on Wednesday 7^th September 16 at 7pm in the Conference Room of Auchinleck Academy.

All parents or carers are invited to attend.

On Monday 20th June a group of 60 pupils from Auchinleck Academy and Cumnock Academy set off to take part in a joint Adventure and Challenge Course at The Outward Bound Centre, Loch Eil near Fort William. This was an excellent opportunity for pupils and staff of both schools to work collaboratively.

The first activity on arrival was jog and dip, a jump into the cold loch in shorts and t-shirt. Over the course of the week the pupils experienced a variety of physical outdoor activities including an overnight expedition including some stunning beach locations. During each activity pupils were actively learning about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code including their responsibility for the natural environment.

The development and progress made by pupils over the week was outstanding. The change in how pupils thought and felt about themselves was important to build their personal, social and emotional skills so they become more effective individuals, whether in school, life or work.

It was a fantastic week and excellent to see Auchinleck Academy and Cumnock Academy pupils working together.

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All new S3 pupils will be involved in the Natural Disasters IDL on Friday 10th June. Pupils have received an information leaflet from their social subjects teacher. Please encourage your child to check the weather forecast on Thursday night and dress appropriately. Pupils are NOT required to wear school uniform but should not wear their best clothes as they might get mucky/wet (and no football colours). Pupils should wear sun cream if it is going to be sunny as they will spend a lot of time outside.

The Minutes from the last two Parent Council Meetings have now been added to the Parent Council Page on the website

Following a very successful year Auchinleck Academy School of Rugby held their Awards period on Tuesday 31st May.

The first award was presented to School of Rugby Player of the Year, Lewis Young. The Happiness is Egg Shaped award for the pupil that encapsulates everything that is Rugby went to Alasdair Rogers. The Team Player of the Year highlighting the pupil that puts the team first and is a great team mate was awarded to Fraser Littlejohn. The Most Improved Player of the Year could have went to so many pupils however Callum White was the winning player. The final award was Players Player of the Year and was voted for by the pupils themselves, this award also went to Alasdair Rogers.

Well done to all winners pictured with Head of Rugby Mr Raby and to the S1 SoR side as a whole. A brilliant first year with so many highlights. Enjoy your summer break from Rugby and remember “Happiness is Egg Shaped”

Dear Parent/Guardian,

You will be aware that a number of schools across Scotland have recently received threatening calls from members of the public.

Today the police received one such call, from someone claiming to have placed an explosive device on our premises.

Although indications were that this was a hoax call, all pupils and staff were immediately evacuated as a precaution. As the call came close to the end of the school day, pupils were then allowed to go home as normal.

After a thorough search conducted with the help of the police and fire service , no such device was found, the school was deemed to be safe and staff were allowed to re-enter the building. The police are now following a definite line of enquiry.

School will open up to pupils as normal tomorrow morning.

Thank You

Peter Gilchrist

Head Teacher

Auchinleck Academy

01290   420617

At Prizegiving each year we recognise the contributions that a senior pupil has made to the school.  Members of staff and pupils nominate senior pupils who they feel have made a considerable contribution to the life of the school.  This can be as a role model; as someone who has contributed their time and energy to supporting other young people in the school; as someone who stands out from the others in their drive to improve the life of the school or someone who has achieved success despite difficult circumstances.

The winner of this award will be chosen by a panel of staff and the award will be presented at Prizegiving on Thursday 16^th June.

Nominations can come from individual members of staff, departments or fellow pupils.  To nominate a pupil for this award, please provide Mrs Macara with a short description of the young person’s role and contributions in support of the nomination.  Closing date for nominations is Tuesday 7^th June.

 Supported Study days for ALL National 5 and Higher Design and Manufacture pupils:

1. National 5 Design and Manufacture – Tuesday 31st May

2. Higher Design and Manufacture – Wednesday 1st June

 All Design and Manufacture pupils are invited to spend a day revising with their class teachers in preparation for their SQA examination (Thursday 2nd June)

 W.Whitehouse

The next Parent Council Meeting is on Wednesday 1^st June, any apologies please by Tuesday 31^st May. Thanks