Medics Against Violence

Recently senior students has a visit from Medics Against Violence and they were shown a video of the after effects of drunkeness and gang violence. The shocking security camera footage and real life stories of the people who had lost someone due to violent attacks really made the message hit  home. The pupils agreed that it was intolerable and showed good feedback to the speaker.

Peer Education Project

8 S6 pupils have been participating in a Peer Education project as part of their Higher Leadership qualification. The pupils were split into 2 groups to present lessons on solvent misuse and alcohol abuse to younger pupils. 

On Wednesday 28th March, 4 S6 pupils presented a lesson on the dangers of solvent misuse to Dalmellington Primary 7 pupils. 

On Friday 30th March 4 S6 pupils presented a lesson on the dangers of alcohol to a S1 social education class. Both groups prepared superb lessons using a variety of resources which really engaged the pupils. It also provided an excellent opportunity for the pupils to develop their leadership skills .

Many thanks to Catrina O'Neil East Ayrshire Schools' Alcohol and Drugs Education Coordinator for providing excellent training for our pupils.

Peer Education Project

The first training day for the S6 Peer Education Project took place on the 24th February. It consisted of building confidence skills in the morning followed by an afternoon information session on alcohol and solvent abuse. A great day was had by all and everyone is looking forward to day 2 to be held at Auchinleck Academy.

Pizza and Cupcake eveneing

The Art Department held a pizza and cupcake evening for 14 S5 Art and Design pupils. This allowed the pupils to have 3 hours of interrupted work on their design portfolios. The evening was very enjoyable for art staff and pupils and everyone is looking forward to another event in December.

John Muir Discovery Award

Congratulations to S5/6 pupils Kevin Meechan, William Steele, Stuart Steele, Jamie Conway, David Thirtle, Ian Weir, Daniel Carroll, Jack White, Megan Freel, Stephen Robertson and Frazer Bunyan who achieved their John Muir Discovery Award for the gardening scheme they completed with the Zone project.

Self-defence classes

Mr Kerr is taking self defence classes for S5/6 girls on ‘How to get out of an attack’. The classes will be held every Monday.

Scholar sessions for S5/6

Brian Dickson from Scholar visited the school and presented an introduction to Scholar to S5 and a more advanced session to S6 pupils. Scholar is an online revision programme which is very relevant to pupils undertaking Highers in Art and Design, Business Management, French, Maths and all the Sciences.

S5/6 Parents' Evening

Parents evening for S4/5/6 pupils will be held on Wednesday 1st December 5pm to 7.30pm. This is an opportunity for parents to visit class teachers and discuss their child’s progress before prelim examinations for some Standard Grades in December and Intermediates/Highers beginning at the end of January. If you wish to make an appointment please contact the school office 01292 – 550521.

Options

The option choices sheet, for pupils in S2 and S4, has now been issued and
pupils are busy deciding on their future courses.

The Crucible trip

The English department took a group of S5/6 pupils to see a performance of Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ by Ayr College Drama and Performance students. The production was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and will be a useful tool in helping the pupils in their study of the play.

Parent's night

There will be a Parent’s Evening for S4, 5,6 on Wednesday 12th November 5.30pm – 7.30pm.