News from Lockerbie Academy - Thursday 28 January 2010

Stock Market Challenge

On Wednesday 20 January five S3 pupils travelled to Glasgow to take part in the 2010 Stock Market Challenge Event. The event, which is sponsored by Careers Scotland and BNP Paribas Securities Services, gives pupils an opportunity to take part on the role of stockbrokers buying and selling shares and foreign exchange on a live trading floor in competition with 25 other schools. All five pupils did remarkably well, finishing at the end of trading with a portfolio worth £35,000. So well done to the Academy team members; Suzanne Gordon, Christopher Gray, Jay Bryson, Danielle Beattie and Gemma Waugh. You did the school proud!

Peter Pan

On the 16th of December 2009 a group of 64 S1 pupils with 5 senior and 6 members of staff went to see Peter Pan at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. The theatre itself is part modern and part traditional which, I think, gives it an almost magical feeling.

Peter Pan is a story that I have always enjoyed and to see it performed on stage was just enchanting. My favourite character was Tinkerbell the hilarious, babbling fairy. She was played by Samuel Dutton who changed her whole appearance. Samuel also played Nana, the nurse dog.

Every scene was based around the bed which I think is really imaginative. My favourite scene was Peter’s den. I think it was really clever the way they lifted the bed up to reveal the mossy undergrowth.

I also enjoyed the way the children soared around on harnesses. It must have been really hard to get all the flips and turns right.

If you like pirates, adventures and mystical beings this is definitely the play to see. It is a funny and memorable experience for Peter Pan fans of all ages. Emily Hencher, S1

Stakeholder Survey

All parents have been sent a letter via ‘school bag’ mail informing them of the above survey which Education and Community Services require us to conduct every three years.

Parents are requested to complete the survey online if possible using the web address supplied in the letter. If you have no internet access, a paper copy is available from the school office on request. The survey contains twelve questions and should take less than five minutes to complete. Parents are thanked in advance for their assistance with this matter.

Haitian Earthquake Appeal

Lockerbie Academy staff and pupils responded well to their traditional reputation for helping others in need. A giant bottle jar was placed at the front door of the school and everyone was asked to contribute any change they might have. A total will be published next week.

Sports News

Scottish Schools Curling Championships

Congratulations go to Stuart Hardie’s rink of Jamie Nairn, Samantha Howatson and Mhairi Paul who defeated the Wallace Hall Academy rink 7 – 2 last week. After beating Cameron McNay’s rink previously this was the deciding match for Stuart’s rink.

The Lockerbie team now go to the National Finals from 19 – 21 March at Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh. Lockerbie Academy are the defending Scottish champions with last year’s rink of Hannah Fleming. Kim Smith, Alice Spence and Kirsten McNay.

Burns’ Assembly

The school held the annual Burns’ Assembly last Thursday for students in S1/2. Callum Moffat piped in the participants, Mr Rae addressed the haggis, Liam Rogerson sang ‘Auld Lang Syne’ (to the original tune), the Fiddle Club played a selection of Burns’ tunes and Miss Hamilton recited ‘Tae A Louse’.

All items were very much enjoyed and the audience clapped enthusiastically.

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