31st January 2007

Sci-Fun was held in the school on Wednesday, January 24 with S2 pupils. The students got hands-on experience of different Science experiments and also a career talk. The day was enjoyed by everyone who attended, and Mrs Brooksbank would like to thank the seven senior Chemistry pupils who acted as demonstrators for the junior pupils.
Miss McMenemy joined Doon Academy in the P.E. Department this week. The Press Group would like to take this opportunity to welcome Miss McMenemy to the school and wish her good luck for the future!
There is also a new student teacher, Miss Shepherd, in the Art department and two new student teachers in English, Miss. Borthwick and Miss Paterson. We would like to welcome all our student teachers to the school and wish them all the very best for their time at Doon.
All clubs are up and running again after Christmas so see respective teachers or posters around the school if you are interested in attending. We also have a new Salsa Club which will be running on Wednesday’s after school. See Mrs Neilson if you are interested in coming along.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is available in the school and is open to all pupils over the age of 14. The scheme allows you to try your hand at something new and also allows you to improve your existing skills. The programme comes in four sections, which are Service; Skills; Physical Recreation and Expedition. See Mrs Smith in the French department or Miss Walker in the Maths department for more information if you are interested.
Sophie Murphy and Lesley Baird from Mrs Smith’s S2 French class, helped by Marie Reid and Paula Glancy, have written and performed a French play. Well done to all the girls involved! Watch this space for more details of French drama taking place in the school.
The Science Club will be going to Dobbies Garden Centre on Wednesday, February 7 to re-stock the fish tank in the library. Watch this space for more information about a Name the Fish competition coming soon!
Students from S1 to S4 enjoyed the annual ski-trip to Aviemore, which took place from Friday, January 26 until Sunday, January 28.
A successful Parents Evening for students in S4 – S5 took place on Tuesday, January 30.
For the first time, a school year book will be produced this year. Watch this space for more information.
The winner of the Burns Art Competition is Cameron McCrorie in S2. Congratulations to Cameron whose drawing will be on the programme for the Burns Supper. Well Done to all pupils in S1 and S2 who entered the competition. All pupils’ work will be displayed at the Burns Supper.
There are still a few tickets left or Doon Academy’s Burns Supper on the 7th February. Cost of the ticket is £5.00 and they are available from Mrs. Cassidy.