Administration

Old News Items - August 2011 - July 2012

Parental newsletter - Christmas 2011 edition - The latest newsletter is available here. Christmas and New Year greetings to all.(21 Dec)

School Closure notifications - letter to parents - an updated letter about the School Closure Information system is available here. (9 Dec)

School Dress Code A letter for parents with details of the School Dress Code is here (01 Oct)

School closure - Christmas 2011/New Year 2012 The Academy is closed from Wednesday 21st December until 0830hrs Thursday 5th January 2012.

School events - letter to parents - 8th December 2011 - is available here.

Farmers' Market - Friday 9th December 2011 - Details on the Farmers' Market are available here.

Parental newsletter - November 2011 edition - The latest newsletter is available here. Should you need a pdf reader please see the Adobe Link at the foot of the page (25 Nov)

Physics (Int 2) Homework - Homework (in pdf format) is available for Int 2 Physics here (8 Nov)

Letter to Parents - School Closure - 30th November 2011 - A copy of the letter sent home is here (24 Nov)

Letter to Parents - Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) - A copy of the letter sent home is here (16 Nov)

Letter to Parents - possible strike action - A letter to parents concerning the possible strike on Wednesday 30th November is here (16 Nov)

Letter to Parents - Car parking A letter to parents regarding the temporary car parking arrangments was sent home yesterday. A copy in .pdf format is here (15 Sep)

National Assessment Bank (NAB) Calendar 2011/12 A copy of the NAB Calendar in Word Format is here (26 Sep)

Parent Council

Elgin Academy Parent Council exists to represent parents and carers at Elgin Academy, and to support the school in everything that it does. As we prepare for the move to the new school, this is a particularly exciting time to become involved with the Parent Council. We are particularly keen to involve parents more fully in the life of the school.

If you feel that you have something to contribute, why not become a member of the Parent Council?

Please feel free to contact me if you would like any more information about the work of the Parent Council.

David Barnett

Head Teacher

"Jeans for Genes Day 2011" School uniform (ie shirt/tie etc) is still required as normal but students and staff may wear jeans on Friday in return for payment of £1 for charity. (5 Oct)

Starwriter - September 2011 winners - The winners and their writing are displayed on the English page here (12 Sep)

English Department - S5/6 'Drop In' sessions - The Monday drop in sessions timetable showing staff and locations is on the English page here (8 Sep)

Technical: Supported Study Sessions - available as follows:

Monday 3.30pm – 4.30pm Mr Stewart

(Technical Graphics)

Tuesday lunchtime - Mr Cunningham

(Technical Graphics)

Wednesday lunchtime - Mr Cunningham (Thematic Folio) (5 Sep)

Head teacher letters to parents and carers - Mr Barnett's letter is available for download here if you have not already received it by email or via your child(ren) (20 August)

Standard Grade Physics Answers to the Telecommunications Pupil Pack Homework are here (27 Sep)

Talent Show 2011 A letter with details of the Talent Show (pdf format) is here and the poster is here (27 Sep)

Parental newsletter - September 2011 edition - The latest newsletter is available here or on the Newsletters page in pdf format. Should you need a pdf reader please see the Adobe Link at the foot of the page (7 Sep)

UPDATE: Please note that the S3 Parents' Evening is on 4th October not 29th September as printed in the newsletter.

Physics Resources updated - More Int 2 revision and other notes have been added to the Physics Department page here (20 August)

HE Resources updated - S1 recipes have been added to the HE Department page here (17 August)

Old News Items - August 2010 - July 2011

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S1 School Magazine project - The online magazine project won "Highly Commended" as runners-up in two categories (Best Online Presence and Best Editorial Content) in the Scottish Schools Magazine Awards at their first attempt. A group of S1 representatives travelled to the Awards Ceremony in Edinburgh on Friday 17th June to receive high public praise for all their efforts and the sheer volume of articles and photographs on the site. Well done to all the S1 (70 of them!) who took part in the elective and did so well. (20 June)

Annual Standards and Quality Report - The SQR (in pdf format (5MB) is available on the Newsletters page or here. (29 June)

School Newsletter - The June newsletter is available on the Newsletters page or here. (29 June)

Modern Studies resources - The latest Int 2 Modern Studies (Homework) booklet is here (29 June)

Physics - A Guide to using Excel in Higher Physics is on the Higher Physics Resources page here (19 June)

Biology - the Department Handbook has been updated and is available on the Biology page here (9 June)

Study resources - The latest S2 Modern Studies (Homework) booklet is here (6 June)

The new Standard Grade Homework booklet is also available on the Modern Studies page (7 June)

New Higher resources for Modern Studies have now been added to the Department Page here (8 June)

School Sponsored Walk - The Annual Sponsored Walk to Lossiemouth in aid of schools funds (used to help subsidise/assist pupils' activities) will take place on Friday 24th June. It is an all day event and details are here. (19 June)

S1 School Magazine project - The online magazine project has been shortlisted for two categories in the Scottish Schools Magazine Awards at their first attempt. Best Online Presence and Best Editorial Content. A group of S1 representatives will travel to the Awards Ceremony in Edinburgh on Friday 17th June to see if they've won. (6th June)

Parental newsletter - April 2011 edition - The latest newsletter is available here or on the Newsletters page in pdf format. Should you need a pdf reader please see the Adobe Link at the foot of the page (3rd May)

Departmental resources updated -

LATEST:

Drama resources - update - A new website resource created by Mr McGuire for you to use is here (Also available on the Drama page) (31 March)

Modern Languages: Pictures for students to use in the S1 project on hotels are available here. (21 February)

HE: The marking scheme for the recent Higher Prelim is here (17 February)

RME Department resources updated and available here. (Updated 2 February)

PE Department resources updated and available here.

Music Department resources updated and available here (07 January 2011)

Maths SG Prelim Revision Checklist added to Maths page (15 December)

Art and Design 'Snow Day' Departmental resources updated - the Art Department pages have been updated with new resources for use in the event of severe weather. See here (Higher and Int 2) (9 December)

Work Experience leaflet for current S3 - The Work Experience leaflet for current S3 and their parents is available here and also in pdf format via the same page. Should you need a pdf reader please see the Adobe Link at the foot of the page (23 February)

Budding author makes National Press - The Press and Journal had an article about Alastair Keith S5 and his budding career as a novelist. See the article here (21 February)

Parental newsletter - February 2011 edition - The latest newsletter is available here or on the Newsletters page in pdf format. Should you need a pdf reader please see the Adobe Link at the foot of the page (21 February)

Long Weekend - 10th to 14th February 2011 (inclusive) The Academy is closed to students from after school Wednesday 9th February until Tuesday morning (15th February 2011) (3 February)

Internet Safety Briefings for staff and parents - Tuesday 8th February 2011 The Council ICT Officer has arranged briefings for staff and parents by Grampian Police about Internet Safety and other related matters of concern to all. Staff may book this twilight (4-5.30pm) course - further details are here and parents are invited to T4 in Elgin Academy at 7pm. Details here. (pdf format - download Adobe from link at bottom if required) (3 February)

Farmers' Market on Friday 11th December 2010 - many many thanks to all the hard working students who helped plan, set up and run the recent Farmers' Market. We were overwhelmed by the postive comments from customers (including many members of staff) and the suppliers who attended.(13 December)

Holidays - the Academy will be closed from 1525hrs on Wednesday 22nd December 2010 and re-open at 0840hrs Thursday 6th January 2011. (22 December)

New Int 2 Physics resources - New resources to help students with revision are on the Physics (Int 2) page here (3 December)

New S1 Drama resources - New resources to help students with their drama revision are on the Drama page here (See S1 Mime) UPDATE: Snow Days work document added for students to do if school is closed. (7 December)

New HE/Hospitality Higher/Intermediate resources - New resources to help students with their Higher/ Intermediate prelim revision are on the HE page here (12 November)

New English Higher/Intermediate resources - New resources to help students with their Higher/ Intermediate English texts and essays are on the S5/6 page here (28 October updated 13 November)

National Assessment Bank (NABs) - dates - The latest NABs booklet is available here in Word (.doc) format. (Right click to download - select 'save as') (30 September)

Farmers' Market on Friday 11th December 2010 - this will take place in the School Hall starting at 11am and should end at 3pm. There are many stalls from outside organisations and suppliers so please come along and support them. Full details and a leaflet for download or printing are here (4 December)

S1 Parents' Curriculum for Excellence briefing evening - a briefing for parents which will allow them to take part in example lessons and see how the new Curriculum will help their children will be held in the School (A Floor classrooms) on Wednesday 17th November 2010 starting at 6pm until around 8pm. Email or ring the school for further details. A letter was sent to all parents and a copy is available here. (29 October - updated 10 November)

Parental newsletter - September 2010 edition - The latest newsletter is available here in pdf format. Should you need a pdf reader see the Adobe Link at the foot of the page (24 September)

SQA 2011 Exams - dates The dates for next year's SQA exams have been issued and are available here (pdf format). Students are reminded that they can download an iPhone etc application or create online versions of their individual examination timetables. See here on the SQA website. (19 September)

Latest Parental Consultation - Celebrating Success - The Consultation document is here. Parents/guardians are asked to read and provide any feedback they may wish to give via the email link provided. (19 September)

New School Improvement Plan - The School Improvement Plan for 2010-2011 is available on the SIP page or under the Elgin Academy menu above (2 September)

School Calendar - The updated school calendar for Parents and Visitors can be found under the School Calendar button on the left (14 August)

Parental newsletter - June 2010 edition - The latest newsletter is available here in pdf format. Should you need a pdf reader see the Adobe Link at the foot of the page (1 July)

Standards and Quality Report June 2010 - The latest S and Q is available here in pdf format. (1 July)

New School building works commence - Digging and fencing works prior to the start of the new school build have started within the school grounds. The contract for the new building was signed yesterday and fencing has now been put in place round the perimeter of the site. Over the summer holidays, the grass will be removed, offices put in place and levels for the building will be established. Around October/November, the steel construction will begin and this should take approximately 30 weeks. A letter was sent to all Parents/Carers concerning the changes to travel and parking arrangements. A copy is here (23 June)

Drama Department - Standard Grade Evaluation criteria and examples - Some examples of frameworks, criteria and example essays are on the Drama page here (13 June)

August 2009 - July 2010

Parental newsletter - April 2010 edition - The latest newsletter is available here in pdf format. Should you need a pdf reader see the Adobe Link at the foot of the page (21 April)

Curriculum for Excellence - Details of briefings for parents/carers on Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) are available here or on the Curriculum Page

My SQA - students who wish to register for early notification of results by email or text should register on the My SQA page here. There are also links to iPhone or Android (Google) phone applications such as the exam timetable builder and study programme. More details at the link. Students need their candidate numbers to register.

If students wish to receive study and exam tips on twitter then follow @mysqa_sam

Website updates - 15th May 2010

Polish Student resources for Science. Translated resources for S1/2 Science students are available for download here

Modern Studies Revision Standard Grade revision files are on the Modern Studies page here (Added 12th April 2010)

Revision Classes 2010 - Details of this year's revision classes are available here in Word format. Click link to download or right click and select 'Save as..'

Maths - Details of the Maths Study Support classes are available here (pdf format) and more Standard Grade past papers added

Physics - Power Stations Animations handout is here

Biology SQA Past Papers Link here or on the Biology page here

Higher History Revision Sheets for Appeasement and the Road to World War 2 Topic - click this link to see the documents for Higher revision. More to follow!

RMPS Revision Sheets for Higher - click this link to see the documents for Higher revision

Advanced Higher Chemistry - Investigation resources added (click link above)

Study leave - Good luck to all S4/5 and S6 students as they depart on study leave and start their SQA exams.

2010 Exam Timetable/Past Exam Papers

The timetable for next year's exams is here (.pdf format) Past papers and marking instructions for use by students for all levels and all subjects are available here The link is also on the Administration menu item at the top of each page.

Easter Break - The Academy will be closed from after school Friday 26th March 2010 until Monday 12th April 2010.

Parental newsletter - February 2010

The latest Parental Newsletter is available on the Newsletters link (at left hand side) or directly from here in .pdf or here in Word format.

School Homework Policy - February 2010

The revised School Homework Policy is available here. It can be downloaded or read as a Word .doc or Acrobat .pdf file.

Parental Survey about the Homework Policy

Please click the button below to see a form which you can use to provide us with feedback on the policy. would be appreciated if you would reply by 26th February 2010. All responses will be collated and actioned where necessary. Your assistance is very much appreciated.

If you need a PDF Reader please use the link at the foot of this page

S2 Reports - Parental Feedback

S2 Parents/Guardians/Carers:

Please click the button below to see a form which you can use to provide us with feedback on the S2 reports which have been issued. It would be appreciated if you would reply by 11th February 2010. All responses will be collated and actioned where necessary. Your assistance is very much appreciated.

PPP - The New School - December 2009

The PPP Team briefed students, staff and parents on the proposed layout and design of the new school. The PowerPoint presentation is here and the pdf format handout is here

Parental newsletter - December 2009

The Parental Newsletter is available on the Newsletters link (at left hand side) or directly from here in .pdf or here in Word format. It includes an important message from the Parent Council

SNOW UPDATE as at 1500hrs Sunday 10th January

The Academy WILL be open from Monday 11th January 2010 to all students and staff.

The top car park has been cleared and there will be parking available for buses/disabled staff only. Staff are requested to park at the Moray Leisure Centre.

Parents are requested to drop students off OUTSIDE the grounds and NOT to enter the car park.

Please check here or on the Moray Council site/school info line for latest information.

Prelim Exams - January 2010

The S4 prelims start on Thursday 14th January 2010 and the S5/6 prelims start on Monday 25th January 2010.

Jodi Henderson - World Champion

Jodi (S1 Innes) recently defended her World Kick Boxing Champion title and successfully retained her title in Marbella, Spain. Congratulations Jodi!

Safe Drive Stay Alive programme for S5 - Wednesday 4th November 2009

The original news item is now on the Old News items page. Those who attended are asked to do a post event survey. Please click the button to enter.

HMIe Inspection

An inspection of the Academy by HMIe took place from Monday 14th September - Friday 18th September. The HMIe site with information about the format and aims of inspections is here

Update: The report is to be published on 17th November 2009. Further details follow

Safe Drive Stay Alive programme for S5 - Wednesday 4th November 2009

S5 students will shortly be attending the “Safe Drive Stay Alive” programme at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen. The organisers of the event want to understand your current feelings to do with being a driver or passenger. They will use this information to assess whether people who go to “Safe Drive Stay Alive” find it useful and enjoyable. The survey will only take 5 minutes or so to complete and it can be accessed by clicking on the following link:

The results will be used for statistical analysis only and your individual answers will remain private. You will also be asked to complete a short follow-up survey after the event to tell the event organisers what you thought about it”.

Parental Newsletter

The October newsletter to parents has been distributed. A copy is here

Swine Flu

A letter to parents/carers from the Scottish Government/Moray Council can be found here

Elgin Academy Talent Show 2009

Details of the Talent Show on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th October are here. Click the thumbnail below for the poster.

New LCD Welcome screen

The Parent Council have kindly donated a Welcome Screen to the Academy and this can be seen by all our visitors, staff and students at reception. UPDATE: Another screen has now been installed in the canteen for students.

L.I.N.K.S. South Africa

Several staff and students visited South Africa in July to assist at our affiliated school, Mzomble High. Further details follow, but the LINKS page is here.

New school website

The website has been changed to allow a team of staff and students to update it more easily. It is still a work in progress and hopefully will be fully complete shortly.

If you have any comments, suggestions etc please email us. Thank you