News from Lockerbie Academy - Thursday 1 July 2010

Regional Athletics Success

On Thursday 17th of June a team of students from Lockerbie Academy travelled to the David Keswick Centre to participate in the Dumfries and Galloway school regional athletics championships. The weather was fantastic throughout the day and all of the pupils who attended performed very well.

Results - Danielle Beattie, S3 girls 800m Regional Champion.

Daniel Nordon, S4, 5, 6 boys Shot Putt Regional Champion. Jacqueline Pringle 3rd place, S3 girls 75 m hurdles, 2nd place S3 girls long jump
Emma Jackson, 2nd place

Well done to all who took part.

Lockerbie Academy World Cup Final

For the last two weeks S1 and S2 pupils have been using the new MUGA to play their own World Cup seven-a-side competition. To add realism Cameron Farish supplied the brand new World Cup ball.

After the league sections the semi-finals were decided with two clear victories:

Argentina 1 v 4 Spain
Brazil 0 v 3 South Africa

The final was a cracking match watched by a large crowd. Spain took an early lead through Robbie Collins and held out until the last minute when a Conor Graham free kick drew an equaliser for South Africa. In the penalty shoot out Spain won 3-2 with Lee Sproat saving the final South African penalty.

Zak Caldwell received the trophy from Mr Dickson and medals were presented to Zak, Robbie Carter, Robbie Collins, Robert McGregor, Lee Sproat, Craig Murray, Baillie Armstrong and Fraser Kennedy. Hugh Hammond won a medal for goal of the competition and Conor Graham won player of the competition.

P7 Induction Week

Pupils from the Lockerbie Academy Cluster Primaries enjoyed their induction week last week, following their new S1 timetable and being supported by their S6 buddies. On Wednesday evening parents were invited to the school and enjoyed the information given and a tour of the new school.

Third Year Rural Skills

The new third year Rural Skills class visited Hetland Hall Garden Centre. They had various tasks to complete but the staff were also able to purchase materials for the new course as well as plants for the open air Art classroom.

Sixth Year Activity Day – Carlingwark, Castle Douglas

All the sixth year students went to Carlingwark for a team building day. The Outdoor Education staff led by Alex Lumsden provided a full variety of interesting team building tasks on land and water. This is all part of the plans for delivering team building and leadership skills which includes selection of Head Boy/Girl, Deputes, House Captains and prefects and their team leaders.

Fishing Club

A coarse fishing day at Brooms Fishery Annan took place on Saturday 26 June. This was for Beginners and Intermediate Rods and bait was provided. Two professional anglers instructed throughout the day. There will be a follow up club to join if pupils enjoy the experience.

Sailing

Dumfries and Galloway Schools Sailing Regatta took place on Friday in perfect sailing conditions; sunshine and wind.

Lockerbie Academy sailors were praised for their good behaviour both on and off the water. Particular praise goes to Finlay Brown, Jamie Baulcombe, Rebekah Hargreaves and Calum Harvey who took part in the racing for the first time!

Finlay’s team comprising of John Beardon and Fergus Barrie were just pipped into Silver Medal position by Wallace Hall Academy.

Well done to all the sailors.