Category: Health & Wellbeing

Anti-bullying workshops

As part of our ongoing work on anti-bullying matters, all S3 pupils participated in workshops this week looking specifically at cyberbullying.

Led by the Fife Digital Learning Team, the sessions focused on the impact cyberbullying can have on an individual; encouraged pupils to discuss the impact, and asked our young people how the cyberbullying could be stopped.

These sessions really made our young people think about their own and others online behaviour.

Further advice about this matter can be found on the CEOPs supported website, Think U Know.

Fife Schools Cross Country Championships

Congratulations to our DAS Cross Country team who were successful at the recent Fife Schools Cross Country Championships held at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy.

The following medals were won by our pupils:

Gold – Jack Hanly (S2)
Silver – Thomas Quigg (S1) & Sophie Coughlin (S3)
Bronze – Arran Howe (S6)

The team have had a very successful season claiming medals at most competitions this year.  Our ‘thanks’ also go to our staff who have supported the pupils throughout the year.

Fantastic team effort!

DofE Bronze expeditions successfully completed

Well done to all 17 pupils on completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition on Saturday.  The S3 pupils faced challenging weather conditions over the two days, but managed to complete their route – from Scotlandwell to Craigmead and back – and overnight camp successfully.

We’d like to thank the staff and the Assessor for supporting the pupils throughout the expedition.

Waid Academy Dance Competition triumphs

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We are pleased to announce that our pupils took a number of placings in last week’s Waid Academy Dance Competition.  With over 160 pupils representing nine high schools, the standard of the dancing was outstanding.

Pupils placed in the competition include:

1st, S2 Duo/Trio Category – Emma Cuthbertson and Phoenix Brereton
2nd, S2 Duo/Trio Category – Clara Anderson and Amy Gourley
3rd, S2 Group Category – Eahba Adair-Brown, Josefina Navarro, Chloe Liddle and Aimee Duncan
2nd, S3 Duo/Trio Category – Lily Kerek and Caley Speight

Well done to everyone who took part in this highly competitive event.

Cluster Dance Show

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The school hosted the very first Cluster Dance Show on Friday evening.  The event was the culmination of the work done by the Sports Ambassadors and Dance Leaders with our cluster primary schools – delivering dance sessions and supporting extra-curricular clubs.

A big ‘thank you’ to pupils and staff from Springfield PS, Auchtermuchty PS, Falkland PS, Dairise PS, Castlehill PS and St Columba’s PS who participated in the show.  Also, the event was supported by community dance groups such as JML, Joyce Anderson Dance School and Diamonds Allstars.

A great night of dance which couldn’t have gone ahead without the support of all the volunteers.  Everyone did an incredible job!