News from Lockerbie Academy - Thursday 17 September 2009

House Councils at Lockerbie Academy

This year’s Class reps have now been selected and had their first induction Council meeting led by their House Captains. Approximately five meetings are held throughout the session and issues raised are discussed by the school’s Senior Management Team.

The following pupils have been selected as Class reps: See attached file

A French Theatre Company visits Lockerbie Academy

The Onatti Theatre Company, which specializes in performing plays in foreign languages, is currently on tour in Scotland. On Wednesday 9 September S1/S2 pupils who are studying French had the opportunity to see a performance of “La Chambre de Jean-Paul”. The play, which is about an adolescent boy who finds it difficult to find a girlfriend, was a huge success. Our pupils gave it a five-star rating, it deserved five-star rating! Pupils found it very funny and quite easy to follow. The actors put on a superb performance and the audience was treated to a highly entertaining show. It is definitely an experience which we would all like to repeat. Bravo!

Young Drivers’ Project

Last Wednesday 22 pupils and Mrs Bell and Mr Ferrie visited Chapelcross where the Young Drivers’ Project was taking place. The pupils between the ages of 16 and 17 had a fantastic time. Four driving instructors gave them a beginner’s lesson, they went inside a Safety Camera van, practiced on a driving simulator, and were given information on legal matters, insurance and how to carry out basic checks on the car including changing a tyre. Many thanks to the police, driving instructors, Magnox North staff and everyone who helped.

On Wednesday 23 September the pupils will go to Annan Academy for a presentation and theory night.

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