(December 2006)
Artist of the Month
The Art department has initiated an “Artist of the Month Award.” In November, Scott Imlach of S1 was chosen, with a Self Portrait inspired by the artist Joan Eardley. The Artist of the Month for December was awarded to a group for a collective piece of work inspired by the Scottish Colourists. Well done to Becky Cumming, Jade Anderson, Rikky Keane, Jordan Phillips and Gillian Barr, all from S3.Pupil Councils
All pupils have now participated in the democratic process by taking part in elections. The Pupil Councils have had their first meetings and have elected executive members. The councils have already highlighted some very interesting points. Pupils wishing to raise a matter at the year council can contact their class representatives.Clubs – Old and New
Ms McCue has recently announced that there will be a Maths Club for S1 pupils during lunchtime on Wednesdays. ‘Lunchtime Logic’ will help to improve problem solving and reasoning skills through playing strategy games and logic puzzles. All S1 pupils are welcome.
Also meeting weekly are the Design and Technology Club (Ms Murfin), The Scripture Union (Mr Brown), The Science Club (Ms McKie) and Ecowatch (Mrs Blackstock).A newly established Lunch Club, run by the Pupil Support Department (lunchtime - Monday to Thursday), has also got off to a good start. Activities include helping with homework, extra reading/spelling practice and the opportunity to take part in a variety of educational/social pursuits in a supported environment. The club is staffed on a rota basis by Pupil Support staff and sixth year volunteers.
Halloween Disco (Organised by Prefects)
An excellent S5/6 Halloween Party was held on the evening of Friday 27th October. Around ninety pupils and a dozen staff competed for “best dressed,” with the pupils coming out ahead - just. Best dressed girl was “Jaws” (Laura Bell) and best dressed boy was a Roman God (Fraser Holt). Close contenders were “The Scousers,” well represented by Mr Halliday and Mr Forster. The prefects had decorated the venue, provided the entertainment and made the necessary arrangements, including the “dooking for apples.” Well done to them and to everyone who attended this enjoyable event.S4 Exam Diet
The examination timetable for S4 pupils starts on 5th December and runs until 20th December.Young Musician of the Year
This session’s ‘Young Musician of the Year’ competition took place on Thursday 2nd November. The title was won by Alice Crook and joint runners-up were Lyndsey Kennedy and Stephanie McFarlane.Other Music Events
On Wednesday 22nd November there was a very successful concert at St Margaret’s Church in Dalry. This was a fund-raiser for the church and Garnock’s choirs and bands entertained an enthusiastic congregation.The Music Department’s programme of events for the end of term is as follows:
Thursday 30 November, Thursday 7 December and Saturday 23rd December, the school choir is singing in Princes Square, Glasgow.
Sunday 10 December, the NAC Senior Choir performs the Haydn Mass in St Peter in Chains, in Ardrossan.
Wednesday 13th December, there is a Garnock Strings concert in St Columba’s at Church, 7.00pm.
Sunday 17th December, there is an NAC Concert in St Margaret’s Church, Dalry.
Monday 18 December, the Senior Girls Choir performs in Kilwinning Congregational Church.
The school Christmas Concert is on Tuesday 19 December.
School Parties are on Thursday 21st December.
Charity Concert
The highlight of recent weeks was the Benefit Concert held on Friday 1st December in memory of Claire Shannon, S5. The staff choir performed a medley of Beach Boys hits, senior pupils did a ‘Weakest Link’ sketch mimicking nine well known members of staff. The Gor Nuk Bon played a new piece by Mr McGrattan, called ‘Garnock Academy.’ The P.E. Department took the stage by storm with their Mcfly routine and the final piece was ‘Downtown’ performed by music and drama staff and senior girls. Virtually all pupils managed to attend and their reaction to the acts was excellent. Thanks to those who performed, assisted or supervised.
Over £1400 was raised for North Ayshire Cancer Care and the Schiehallion Ward, Yorkhill. The pupils also intend to plant a commemorative tree and dedicate a plaque in memory of Claire. Well done to everyone involved with special thanks to Kayleigh Clarkson, Robbie Hair, Ross McKelvie, Alice Crook, and Claire’s 5th year pals.
Earl Haig Poppy Appeal
Thanks to all who worked hard for this appeal and to those who contributed. The grand total (including the additional box in the staff room) is £229.08 for 2006.Success in Work Shadowing Initiative 2006
Graham Granger (S6) represented Garnock Academy in the Ayrshire finals of the Work Shadowing Initiative run by the Chartered Management Institute, at the Oswald Hall Conference Centre, Ayr, on 4th December. I am very pleased to say that Graham won the North Ayrshire trophy and came a creditable third overall.
Garnock Academy
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Telephone:01505 682685
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