Glasgow School of Art trip

S6 Art and Design students visited The Glasgow School of Art and took part in a Product Design project. Students also took part in a tour of the Mackintosh building and the School of Architecture where they were able to find out more information on courses and how to apply to art school.

Prom

The senior students are in the process of organising their end of year school prom. The prom will have a “Las Vegas” theme, please see the prom committee for more information.

Volunteering Abroad

S6 students are aiming to undertake a volunteering project in Malawi in summer 2012. We want to take on some practical challenges which will improve the lives of needy children. We are working in partnership with East Ayrshire Council and Mary’s Meals - the Scottish charity which feeds thousands of African school children every day. We hope this will be a pilot trip for others involving other schools in East Ayrshire. We aim to raise the money we need by fundraising events and through sponsorships. We will keep you informed of our progress throughout this session. 

by Kirsty Millar, Hayley Bone, Paisley Gray and Shannon Jones, S6.

S6 Leadership Training

Our new sixth year started the session with a 2 day leadership programme which examined the roles and responsibilities of prefects and senior students. Speakers at the event, which was held in The Aviator Suite at Prestwick Airport, included Rev Alastair Morrison; Mr Robert Paterson, training officer  from Goodrich International; TV producer Andy Park; and ex-president of Glasgow University, Queen Margaret Union, Kirsty Hill. School staff also led workshops. We are very grateful to all who contributed to the event, including Gillian Cameron from Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce whose business links ensured the event's success.

Driving safety

6th year pupils attended a showing of the film, and presentations, on ‘Reckless Driving Wrecks Lives’ at the Odeon Cinema, Ayr. This annual event was established to make those who may be learning to drive or who have just started driving think about the impact of their driving behaviours.

S6 Leadership Conference

On Thursday and Friday the 18th and 19th August, S6 students attended a Leadership Conference at the Aviator Suite, Prestwick Airport organised by our new Head Teacher Mr. John MacKenzie. On the first morning the students undertook Peer Mediation training by Mrs. McLay and Mrs. Dorans and workshops on conflict resolution by Donna MacPhee and Debbie Ashman from the West of Scotland Mediation. In the afternoon students discussed S6s role in the school with A/DHT Mrs. Stewart, and caring for yourself and the community by Minister Alistair Morrison On the Friday, DHT Mrs McRoberts led a session with the students on their role as prefects and school captains followed by a Leadership talk by Robert Paterson, Training Manager for Goodrich. Head Teacher Mr. MacKenzie discussed charity giving and fundraising and there was a talk on broadcasting and the media by Bafta award winner Andy Park. The last session of the day was a talk on university life by former pupil Kirsty Hill, President of the University of Glasgow’s Queen Margaret Union. Evaluation feedback from the S6 students concerning the conference was really positive and everyone enjoyed the event. Thank you to all our guest speakers and to Gillian Cameron from the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce for organising the venue.

S6 Leavers

Doon Academy’s staff and pupils bid a fond farewell to our S6 pupils and wish them every success in the future.

Reckless driving

S6 pupils attended the Odeon Cinema to see the film Reckless Driving that shows how irresponsible driving can wreck people’s lives.

Haiti fund raiser

S6 prefects organised a Non-Uniform Day to raise funds for the Haiti Appeal and the magnificent sum of £243.60 was collected. Well done to the prefects for organising the day and thank you to everyone for their generosity.

School Prom

All pupils attending the School Prom must pay their first instalment of £12 by 29th January 2010. This can be paid at the Sixth Year common room at lunch and break times.