Over the course of this year pupils at Ardrossan Academy have been able to take part in a number of activities aimed at developing their talents, skills, interests and abilities. These have included.
The S2 digital photography group
The Nail Art Group
Leadership Skills
Archaeology
Tapas
Art Exhibitions
Drama Workshops
Philanthropy
Web Design
Construction
Engineering
Enterprise
Our Skills Academy this year was lead by Mr Bell involved a small group of pupils working to gain valuable skills for life and work.
The pupils have taken part in a range of activities over the last four weeks.
As part of this they have earned qualifications in Customer Service and Barista from Ayrshire College. They have visited the Waterside to learn about applying these qualifications to work.
The pupils have engaged with many outside partners including a STEM event with the RAF; team-work and leadership training with the Army; alcohol awareness with North Ayrshire Council and yesterday spent the afternoon at Maximum Potential Gym. Unfortunately due to the Critical Alert at the time our day with the Fire Service was cancelled.
Pupils have also received brilliant training in Heart Start from Catriona, Finlay and Louise; Skills for Work training with Lee and Beth; and enjoyed their climb up Conic Hill with Kris and Catriona.
Pupils also took part in a focus group before receiving their certificate to graduate Skills Academy.
The jars have been emptied, the pennies counted and the money bags handed in and we are pleased to announce that this year we raised a fantastic £403 for UNICEF.
Well done everyone.
Article 29 of the UNCRC states that education should support the talents and abilities of all young people. Michael Morrison was first runner up in the young rock and pop musician of the year competition with his outstanding guitar playing, singing and music composition skills. He was supported all the way by Miss Barnet and his legions of fans (us).
Very well done Michael – don’t forget us when you are famous.
Article 19 of the UNCRC states that : Children have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, physically or mentally. Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after them.
Like all other schools in Scotland we employ the GIRFEC policy at Ardrossan Academy to ensure that all of our young people have access to the help and support they need.
http://www.girfecna.co.uk/
This forms the basis of annual training received by all staff at the school, and is supported throughout the year by our trained personnel. The named person act also forms part of this policy.
http://www.girfecna.co.uk/practitioners
This Contact List outlines the key people within Ardrossan Academy who should be contacted to report any concerns with the welfare or safety of a young person.
In addition to this we have a number of standard circulars which outline the procedures to be followed by members of staff. These include
E5 – Girfec
E12 – Sex Education
E15 – Internet Usage
E20 – Self Harm & Suicide
Ardrossan Academy has its own internal policies focused on protecting our young people, which can be read on the policies section of our website under school information.
http://www.ardrossanacademy.co.uk/
These policies include Anti-bullying, HWB, equalities and attendance.
Throughout the school year we take time to focus on different aspects of child safety during our personal support classes. Topics have included
Child Labour
Alcohol Awareness
Anti-Bullying
Sugar and Health
During these focus weeks we look at the facts, use them as discussion points and look at ways to avoid harm to people.
Article 19 is also covered within our curriculum.
