News from Lockerbie Academy - Thursday 29 October 2009

National Poetry Day at Lockerbie Academy

Thursday 8 October was National Poetry Day with this years theme “Heroes and Heroines”. Staff and pupils selected their “Heroes and Heroines” and a fantastic display appeared in the Assembly Hall. At lunchtime there was a “balloon” debate in the school library with three staff and three pupils trying to stay on the balloon. Eventually Captain Jack Sparrow survived the vote to stay.

National Junior Driving Championships

“I was lucky to be part of the Scottish Team that went to Eskrick Park in Yorkshire to compete in the Junior Championships. There are six classes depending on age and ability. I was in Class 1 age 10-12. We had three phases dressage, cones and marathon. I won a lovely yellow rosette for coming third.” Alicia Fraser 1B

Fundraising in the School
“Wear it Pink” Day

On the last Friday before the holidays the staff social committee organized a “Wear it Pink” day to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Campaign.

The staff dressed in pink and wore pink ribbons and then enjoyed a wonderful pink raffle at interval.

£75 was raised for the Breast Cancer Campaign by an enthusiastic group of S4 pupils who baked and sold items to staff and fellow pupils. To fit in with the recognised “pink” theme, fairy cakes and muffins were decorated with pink icing and the charity logo was expertly piped on top. Pink coconut ice, pink and white top-hats and chocolate truffles with pink decorations were also sold. Grateful thanks are due to this group who, instead of making a traditional Hallowe’en cake, decided to hold this mini-enterprise event instead. This made a grand total of £355.96 to the Breast Cancer Research Campaign.

Jeans for Genes Day – 2nd October

Jeans for Genes Day was another successful non-uniform day in the school raising £665.97 for Genetic Research, the S6 Charities Steps and MacMillan Cancer Research, and the School Fund.

Hats from Anne Marie and Higher Art Students

Ms Duncan’s S5 Higher Art Students were treated to a special visit from milliner and owner of the Anne Marie boutique in Lockerbie, Marie Hill. Marie showed a range of beautiful hats and headpieces from her collection and also demonstrated millinery techniques. Students had the chance to discuss their ideas and of course try on the hats.

Other News from Lockerbie Academy

The Fairtrade Committee ran a Tuck Shop during the last week – we were even allowed Fairtrade Chocolate!

Four students represented Lockerbie Academy at the Eco Schools Conference at the Scottish Parliament. Well done Gwen Dupre for some great questions!

Thanks to all the sixth year students who held settling in interviews with all the new S1 pupils. The Interview Profiles will be read carefully by Pupil Support Staff.

Well done to two of our sailors – Jessica Campbell who has won a place on the British dinghy sailing training squad and Fergus Barrie who was selected for the RYA Scotland National 420 Sailing Squad.

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