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from Lockerbie Academy - Thursday 2 October 2008
Eco Schools News
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Can
Recycling Competition
Last week
the Eco school Committee started their can recycling competition
to encourage pupils to put their cans into the appropriate
can banks. Pupils were asked to write their names on the
bottom of the cans before putting them into the bank.
Last week Sam Rogers of first year was the winner and
received his prize of Fair trade chocolate.
It was noted that
each can recycled saves enough energy to power a TV for
3 hours!!
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European Week
of Languages
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Last
week was Lockerbie Academy’s European Week of Languages.
This event which takes place Europe-wide aims to
celebrate how important it is to learn languages
– Mandarin, Spanish, Polish, French. Once you know
how to learn one language you can use this skill
to learn others throughout your life.
In Modern Languages
classes last week pupils had the chance to take
part in quizzes, competitions and projects which
will help pupils to explore other languages. The
whole school enjoyed a European-themed menu at the
school canteen on Friday 26 September.
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Each day last week a different member of staff or
pupil showed off their language skills over the
tannoy. Italian was Ms Duncan’s chosen language,
French was Mrs Lewis’ language, Mr Banks spoke Gaelic,
Lisa Dislich spoke German and pupil Emma Peck spoke
Welsh.
Young
Driver's Project
Last Wednesday almost 40 pupils from Lockerbie Academy,
Moffat Academy and Langholm Academy participated
in the second part of the Young Driver’s Project.
This included some very interesting presentations
on Safe Driving, alcohol and driving as well as
a practice Theory Test and an alcohol Health quiz.
At the end of the evening there was a presentation
of certificates to all the students who participated.
Our thanks again go to PC Ben Pybus and his colleagues
Neil Graham, Keith Gunn and Mark Panzak and Gail
and Rachael from SONAS, NHS. The support of Sean
Marshall and his colleagues at Chapelcross was also
greatly appreciated. Hannah Fleming won the prize
of a Theory quiz book for scoring 29 out of 35 in
the Theory Test, and the following pupils received
certificates:
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Amy
Cochrane
Martin Crolla
Natasha Dinwoodie
Allison Donaldson
Connor Findlay
Hannah Fleming
Billy Ho
Craig Irving
Scott Irving
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Rory
MacPherson
Jack Matthews
Joanna Morris
Adam Reetz
Karen Ratcliffe
Kate Shenton
Robyn Stevenson
Roisin Trant
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Student Teachers
Last week Lockerbie
Academy welcomed three student teachers to the school –
Lisa Dislich from Essen University, in the Modern Languages
department and Emma Richardson (English) and Lesel Gray
(Mathematics) student teachers from University of West of
Scotland. Lisa is here for four weeks, whilst Emma and Lesel
are on the first part of a two part placement. Gemma Huntington
(Technical) also joined the school on placement at the beginning
of September from Glasgow University.
Under-18 Football
Congratulations
to the Under-18 football team who traveled to Largs Academy
in the Scottish Cup and came away with a fine 3-2 victory.
Two goals cam from Nathan Muir and there were strong midfield
performances by Rory Deans and Thomas McBride.
Dates for the Diary
| Friday 3
October |
"Jeans
for Genes" Day |
| Monday 6 October |
Mental Health Awareness
Week |
| Tuesday 7 October |
Charity Football Competition |
| Wednesday 8 October |
S3/4 RE trip to Glasgow |
| Friday 10 October |
SAMH activities |
| 13-24 October |
October Holidays |
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