Weekly Bulletin Tuesday 16th June 2015 Grange Academy Weekly Bulletin Tuesday 16th June 2015

Secondary school writing competition Education Scotland and British Council Scotland joined up to launch a new secondary school writing competition. ‘How international is your school and how International could it be? Please write about how international experience has shaped or could shape your time at school.’

Secondary School Writing Competition We are so pleased of our candidates’ achievements when we found out how hard a time the judges had deciding between the overwhelming number of submissions they received. Both Aaron Logie, S2, and Sarah McDonald, S2, were shortlisted onto the final judging panel for their essays. Also, both Adele Anderson, S4, and Helen Frater, S4, were highly commended by the judges for their not only inspired and well written, but bilingually submitted essay in both Gaelic and English. We are so proud of their success and hope that next year’s competition will be an exciting opportunity for you all to get involved in!   ***First prize is an Ipad, an interview and presentation from both Education Scotland and British Council Agencies, as well as a plaque for the school from both agencies!*** COOL OR WHAT RIGHT? And for only 300 words written to a quality standard about all the amazing opportunities available at Grange you could be in with a chance to win!

ALDI APPRENTICESHIP Aldi are the fastest growing supermarket in the UK today, and are at the forefront with an industry leading apprenticeship programme. An Aldi apprenticeship is a fast paced route to management opportunities with Apprentices committing to a three year programme that moves through two levels, and in house management training. Those with the career drive will receive the best apprenticeship pay in the retail market, and successful Apprentices are given the chance to join Aldi permanently once their three years are up. These opportunities are not for everyone but will suite those who work hard , show ambition and have the ability to apply themselves to any challenge.   The criteria requirements are : minimum  National Level 4 for Maths and English If  any of your pupils are interested in applying please log onto Aldi website and register their interest. www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/apprentice

ALTON TOWERS Anyone who has left personal belongings on the buses please see Mr Hollywood in the Technical Department!!!!!

Pupils Medication – Alton Towers Would all pupils who handed in medication for the Alton Towers Trip please collect them from Mr Hollywood in Technical ASAP! Please return any medication to the MEDICAL ROOM if you took it from there.

S1 Merits Grouping Merits B1 1461 B2 1745 D1 1778 D2 1705 G1 1295 GA 1300 H1 1789 H2 1242

S2 Merits Grouping Merits B1 1445 B2 943 D1 1705 D2 1677 D3 1473 GA 945 H1 1484 H2 1361

S3 Merits Grouping Merits B1 1311 B2 825 B3 1203 D1 1304 D2 1615 H1 1546 H2 1237 H3 1460 GA 620

S4 Merits Grouping Merits B1 625 B2 802 D1 628 D2 528 D3 751 G1 725 H1 1031 H2 661

S5 Merits Grouping Merits B1 502 B2 697 D1 1010 D2 616 G1 755 G2 508 H1 398 H2 507

S6 Merits Grouping Merits B 463 D 212 G 229 GA 40 H 572

Well done to Matthew McConnell who represented Grange Academy at The Tom Hunter Challenge this year. He presented his idea on a sports service catering for diverse needs and won the school £500!

Penny Jars

1D1 This term’s winners are . . . Mr Forster’s Class (including the 2 who left for Wallace!)

We now have almost £150 to give away to our next charity We now have almost £150 to give away to our next charity! Let’s pick our next charity!

Choice 1: 50% of the money will go to food banks in Kilmarnock and the other 50% will provide toiletries and supplies to the homeless in and around Kilmarnock

Choice 2: The Lighthouse Foundation (Kilmarnock) would use money to support families affected by drug and alcohol addictions e.g. running workshops to help people beat their addictions and providing counselling for the children

Choice 3: Enable Scotland – Money raised will provide support for those with disabilities and to tackling inequality and discrimination

Choice 4: Age Concern Scotland – Money raised will be used to help the elderly by providing transport, training befrienders, organising clubs all to prevent isolation and loneliness

1: Homeless and food banks 2: Lighthouse Foundation Now: Have a class vote. You can only vote once for the choice you wish the money to go to. Your teacher will write down the most popular choice on a post it note. One person can deliver it to Mr. McGarvey’s room during mentor period (SO10). 1: Homeless and food banks 2: Lighthouse Foundation 3: Enable Scotland 4. Age Concern Scotland

Girls - Handball Club A new girls Handball club will take place every Wednesday lunchtime in the games hall. It is open to new S2/S3 girls. The club starts at 1pm.  

S6 Enrichment Any S6 pupil interested in doing their Enrichment in the PE department should attend a meeting with Mr Allan in PE on Thursday 18th June at the morning interval. This is your only chance to sign up for Enrichment in PE.  

Charity Rugby Match A rugby match between the football boys and rugby boys (new S3) will take place periods 3 and 4 on Tuesday 23rd June. If you would like to come and watch this match, come to the PE department at the start of period 3 where you must pay £1 to watch the match.  

SCOTTISH CHAMPIONS The under 14 Football team won the Scottish Cup last night after a dramatic penalty shootout win. The squad were excellent, coming from behind after losing an early goal to put in a great performance. Goal-scorer- Josh Walker MrBaird's man of the match - Josh Walker Referee's man of the match - Taylor Wilson Braidhurst manager's man of the match- Aaron Mason. Please SEE PHOTO’S BELOW

GRANGE ACADEMY UNDER 14 SCOTTISH CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

GRANGE ACADEMY UNDER 14’S SCOTTISH CHAMPION!!!!!!!

GRANGE ACADEMY UNDER 14’S SCOTTISH CHAMPIONS1!!!!!!!!!!