Mock Interview Programme

Preparations are already on-going for this year’s S4 mock interview programme. As part of the employability PSE provision, S4 pupils will learn about the application and interview process and have an opportunity to sample a ‘real life’ interview situation. As usual we will be working in partnership with Auchinleck and Cumnock Academies and Ayrshire Chambers. The programme will also supplement the annual work experience opportunity. The mock interviews will take place at the Aviator Suite Prestwick Airport on 1st October 2013.

S4 Mock Interviews

Once again the annual Mock Interview programme was a tremendous success with 18 S4 pupils participating in real life interview situations alongside pupils from neighbouring Cumnock and Auchinleck Academies. The 18 pupils were selected via an application process and received interviews from employers representing a variety of local businesses, including Mark Gibson from Craigengillan Estate. The pupils were also subject to Psychometric Testing and received a valuable presentation on ‘Interview Skills’. This experience has enriched the pupils understanding of the stresses and rigours involved in the recruitment process and has helped to equip them with an appreciation of the reality of seeking employment. Thank you to Gillian Cameron at the Ayrshire Chambers for her continued dedication into making this initiative an essential addition to our school calendar.

Successful work experience

S4 pupils received their work experience certificates.

Army success

Congratulations to Cameron Smith, Connor Halbert, Aaron McKinstray, Patrick Gilmore and Michael McCreath who gained their certificates for their work experience week with the Army. The boys all received excellent reports from the army personnel and they really enjoyed their week. Cameron said” It was great we learned a great deal and it was fun working with the soldiers and other pupils”.

Mock Interview Success

  The S4 Mock Interview Programme, held at the Aviator Suite Prestwick Airport, was a tremendous success with 54 pupils from Doon, Cumnock and Auchinleck Academies selected for interview from an initial application process. Altogether 6 employers were represented: NHS, Barr Ltd, Craigengillan Estate, RAF, Play Scheme and ASDA. 3 pupils from each school were in direct competition for each post. As well as the interviews pupils received a very informative lecture on interview behaviour skills as well as psychometric testing and a tutorial on the new world of work website.

Out of the 6 posts Doon academy had success in 4. Congratulations to Frazer Buchanan – NHS Healthcare, Jordan Berretti – Craigengillan Administration, Michael Harvey – ASDAand Paige McMahon – Happydays Playscheme.

Well done to all the pupils who took part. Also thank you to Gillian Cameron at Ayrshire Chambers and all of the employers who gave up their valuable time to take part in the programme.

Work experience placements

S4 pupils are currently choosing their placements for work experience week 7th to 11th November.

Army Work Experience

Congratulations to S3/4 pupils Taylor McKnight, Michael McCreath, Reece Higgins, Robert Brown, Patrick Gilmore, Connor Halbert, Aaron McKinstray, and Cameron Smith who attended a work experience placement with the Army at their barracks in Garelochhead.

Army Work Experience

Congratulations to S3 pupils Paige McMahon, Amy Fulton, Raegan Heggie and Annabel McTaggart who all successfully passed their Army Work Experience Week at the Garelochhead Barracks in Helensburgh.

Army work experience

Five girls from Doon have been selected for the challenging Army work experience training camp at Garelochhead. Raegan Heggie, Amy Fulton, Annabel McTaggart, Paige McMahon and Danielle Wilson will be attending 9th to 13th May. Have a good week girls, it sounds like a great experience.

Successful work experience

Congratulations to S6 pupil Sophie Mcfarlane who completed a very successful work experience placement at Careshare Nursery. Sophie now wishes to pursue a career as a nursery nurse.

Thank you to all staff at Careshare Nursery for providing this opportunity.

Army work experience

8 pupils will attend an army work experience placement, from 7th to11th February, at Garelochhead Training Camp in Helensburgh. All pupils have a keen interest in joining the armed forces when they leave school and will use this opportunity to gain valuable experience. They will be involved in map reading, hill walking, fitness training, cooking and military skills as part of their training.

Fire work experience

Hope Stark and Danielle Fleming in S3 will be attending the Fire Reach work experience placement from 17th - 21st January. Throughout the week they will be visiting a number of fire stations throughout Ayrshire and Renfrewshire.

Work Experience week

S4 pupils had an excellent week on work experience placement with the school receiving very favourable reports about the pupils from local businesses. Staff and pupils would like to thank Suzanne Murdoch at the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and all the companies who provided placements ensuring that our pupils had a successful and productive work experience. Thank you to Mr. Kelly, Mrs. McLay and Tammy Borthwick for organising the event.

Army work experience

Doon Academy has successfully secured 8 places on the Army work experience week in February 2011.

Skills for Work

In PSE all S3 have begun their first assessment for ‘Skills for Work’ this programme is to prepare them for their work experience and Workit in 4th year.

Work Experience

S4 pupils will be on work experience placements the week of the 4th to 8th October.

"Go Play " helpers

10 S2/3 pupils are going to work and help children at the ‘Go Play’ adventure scheme at the zone. They will be hill-walking, building dens and fishing. The aim of the project is to help improve the pupils’ communication, physical, emotional, and health and well-being skills. We wish them well in their adventures.

Work experience

Pupils in S4 and S5 will be attending a variety of work experience placements from the 6th to the 10th of October. Doon Academy would like to thank all businesses for accepting pupils on placements.

Work experience

S4 pupils are busy preparing for their work experience, which will be held the week of 6th to 10th October.