Twenty one S4 Pupils and 3 staff tackled Cairn Table above Muirkirk recently as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award training.  The weather was cold but dry and all of the pupils worked on their navigation and walking skills.  Well done to all.

S2 and S3 Computing Science pupils recently used their programming and game making skills to raise money for Comic Relief.  Keen coders spent a week creating “Red Nose” themed games using a program called Scratch.  Once the games were complete and had been fully tested other pupils from the school were invited to play the games.  On Friday 13th, in the afternoon, pupils from across the school donated 50p to the good cause and were allowed to play the games.  A grand total of £41.75 was raised.  Well done to all involved!

Auchinleck Academy pupils and staff helped raise money for Comic Relief with a week-long activity programme of various sports organised by the schools Young Ambassadors and Active Schools.

The activities ran every lunch time from Monday 9 March through to Red Nose day on Friday 13 March. Activities were £1 to play and 50p to watch and each sport took the format of pupil’s v staff.

Monday was the badminton challenge, which the staff won with a higher total of victories over the pupils. Tuesday saw the pupils take a narrow 1 point victory in the basketball. On Wednesday the staff powered their way to victory with a 2 games to 0 win at volleyball. Staff took the plaudits on Thursday as well in the table tennis with a higher game wins total and Friday saw the football played out with a 1 – 1 draw, meaning the staff were victorious overall.

All involved had a great time and the main aim of the event was to raise money for this good cause. £69 was raised through participation and spectating which will be a big help. Thank you to all who got involved in the event!

Auchinleck Academy is further developing rugby in the school by purchasing a new full set of rugby jerseys. Pictured are pupils from the schools S1 and S2 boy’s team, under 15 girls and under 16 boys. Staff pictured, Head teacher Mr Gilchrist, teacher in charge of rugby, Mr Raby and rugby Development Officer Harry Reilly. Any pupil that is interested in joining the school rugby team should speak to Mr Raby.

The Young Ambassadors have set up a fund raising challenge week to raise funds for Comic Relief.

All S3/4/5/6 pupils are invited to take on school staff in various sports. Monday is badminton, Tuesday is basketball, Wednesday is volleyball, Thursday is table tennis and Friday is football. Pupils should come along prepared to play and pay a donation of £1 or 50p to watch. Who plays will be on a first come first served basis so be quick at getting ready!

S1/2 year groups can also watch the matches for 50p and cheer on their favourites.

All money raised will be donated to Comic Relief.

Higher Order Thinking Skills

The focus on ‘Higher Order Thinking Skills’ during March at Auchinleck Academy will see pupils participate in a range of activities in order to develop and reinforce their higher order thinking skills. Pupils will participate in activities throughout the school with this level of engagement providing a deeper insight into the importance of higher order thinking skills. Using a taxonomy of thinking skills to plan and reflect on learning opportunities can ensure that the young people of Auchinleck Academy are challenged. Exploring these skills can help the young people to develop a set of transferable skills that will help them cope with the challenges of future learning, life and work.

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

S5 Modern Studies class.

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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.