PUPIL BULLETIN – THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER Right of the week Ellon Academy is a United Nations Rights Respecting School. Each week we will look at different rights. Think about how these apply to you and what governments need to do to make sure everyone in the world has these rights. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Articles 7 & 8: “Every child has the right to a legally registered name and nationality, as well as the right to know and, as far as possible, to be cared for by their parents. Governments must respect and protect a child’s identity and prevent their name, nationality or family relationships from being changed unlawfully. If a child has been illegally denied part of their identity, governments must act quickly to protect and assist the child to re-establish their identity.” ASSEMBLIES THIS WEEK Thursday - S4 Friday - S5 & S6 Mrs Henderson ALL PUPILS - FAIRTRADE The Fairtrade Steering group will be selling a section of fairly traded ice cream, chocolate and snacks today at lunchtime in the sunken social area. Mrs Brown and Mr Paterson ALL PUPILS – 3D PRINTING CLUB The first meeting of 3D Printing Club is on today, Thursday 14th September at 12:30. We will be thinking about ideas for designs to make and sell. Come along and see the 3D printer in Action. All welcome. Miss Green ALL PUPILS – STRING GROUP A reminder that string group will resume tomorrow, Friday 15th at lunchtime, meeting in the music department at 12.40. Everyone that plays a string instrument is welcome and it would be great to see some new and returning members. Miss Gillies ALL GIRLS – FOOTBALL TRAINING/TRIALS Mixed Girls Football training/trials on today, 3- 4.15pm. Could those interested in being part of the senior and junior teams please attend. If you cannot attend, but would still like to be part of squads see Mr McLean. Mr McLean S1-S3 – JUNIOR GIRLS FOOTBALL TRAINING Friday luncht ime JUNIOR GIRLS FOOTBALL TRAINING with Miss Lyon. Could junior girls please attend training as squads for upcoming games will be selected. Mr McLean / Miss Lyon S1-S4 - INTERACT There is a meeting today at 12.30 in the Art Department. Please be on time. Miss Patrigeon S2-S3 – INTERHOUSE ACTIVITIES – THURSDAY 14TH AT LUNCHTIME Games Hall S3 Girls Netball Names in office. Gym B S2 Boys Football Names in office. Sports Captains, Vice Sports Captains and Reps should visit registration or Assembly to select teams. Full change of kit is expected and no food or drink in the teaching areas. Any problems see Mrs Duff. Mrs Duff S3 – UNDER 15s FOOTBALL Our first game of the season will be against Inverurie Academy in a league and Scottish Shield double. This will be taking place on Tuesday 19th September with a 4pm kick off at the Meadows. The squad for this game is: List of names in office. Please come and see Mr MacBeath ASAP in the Technical Department to collect a permission letter and if you haven't already handed in your EASA form, do so as quickly as you can!! If you cannot make the game for whatever reason let me know so I have time to call up a replacement player. Mr MacBeath S4-S6 – ELLON COMMUNITY COUNCIL As you may be aware, steps are underway to re-establish Ellon Community Council. We’ve had a fantastic response from the community and we have 20 valid nominations in for the 12 available places. We are therefore holding an election on Tuesday 19th September from 6pm to 8pm at the Buchan Hotel in Ellon. Voting is permitted for all persons aged 16 or over, who live in the catchment area for the Community Council and who are on the electoral register. Ellon Academy pupils who are 16 or over are encouraged to come along and cast your vote. Thank you and kind regards. Claire Young Committee Officer Aberdeenshire Council S5-S6 – RECRUITING MORE PREFECTS We are looking to recruit about a dozen more prefects. If you are interested in applying please see Miss Tomlinson in S19 to collect an application form before Friday P6. Deadline for completion is the following Friday 22nd. If you applied before the summer but were unsuccessful, there is no need to re-apply. I will keep your name on the ballot form unless you want me to remove it. Please let me know by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday 15th. Miss Tomlinson

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Pupil Voice Policy We are at the time of year when classes are voting for their class reps in every register class and seniors are voting for the House and Sports Captains. Additionally, we have had our votes and interviews for the Prefects and our Executive Team and all our seniors are joining school committees. The new Pupil Senate elections will take place after the summer when each year group will vote for their Senate Rep. There are lots of ways for pupils to make their opinions and suggestions heard. It is important for all pupils to be active participants and not just leave decisions to someone else. Please encourage your children to make the most of the Pupil Voice opportunities on offer in Ellon Academy. Thank you Mrs Hall

Final preparations for the Premiere showing of "The Music Man" at Ellon Academy.

EAJets cheer leading routine...... Sunday at the Inverness cheer festival

Fushion's cheerleading routine from Sunday at the cheer festival in Inverness

Final preparations for the Premiere showing of "The Music Man" at Ellon Academy.

Volunteers For Ythanvale Senior Citizens' Residential Home, Ellon. The Ythanvale are looking for 3 or 4 volunteers to help with senior citizens' activities on Thursdays, after school. We have had a group of pupils who have done this for the last few years but they are now leaving school so it is time to recruit some new volunteers. You should be in S3,4,5 or 6. Pupils who have done this before report that it is very enjoyable to do. See Mrs Hall asap if you are interested. Thank you

More Swimming Successes for Rhys Gill 2S1 Rhys won another 2 x Gold medals at the "Scottish Disability Sports National Performance Championships", at the Stirling Swimming Academy, this weekend. He did this after gaining his official disability swimming classification at his assessment on Saturday. From now on, he will be swimming in the S9, SB9 and SM9 classes. His medals were for the S9 50m backstroke and the SB9 50m breaststroke, where he once again had a new personal best! Fantastic results!!! Well done Rhys!!! Mrs Hall

Congratulations to the Ellon Academy cheerleading teams who were competing at the Scottish cheer festival today in Inverness. All your hard work paid off and you performed your routines so well! The junior team were 4th and the seniors were 3rd overall. 🌟🙌🏆 A reminder that we will be performing a showcase on Thursday 16th June in the games hall at school at 6.30pm.

More Apprenticeships Nodram Decorators are looking for two apprentice painters and one apprentice taper for immediate start in Aberdeen. If you know any young people looking for a trade send their CV to dave@nodram.co.uk

CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS SDS have set up a series of meetings across the region and would like to invite you to attend if you are interested in finding an apprenticeship this year. The purpose of the meetings is to give you a short presentation on what to expect from an apprenticeship. You are also invited to sit the Skills Learning Exercise (SLE) which gives an assessment of an applicant's spatial and numeracy ability.The meetings will be held at the following locations, dates and times: NESCOL Aberdeen City Campus 10:00am June 16th or 17th TXT:07748146627 2:00pm June 16th or 17th TXT:07748146627 Venue: Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN Inverurie 10:00am June 14th TXT:07739219403 2:00pm June 14th TXT:07739219403 Venue: Inverurie Loco Works Football Meeting Room, Inverurie AB51 4SG NESCOL Fraserburgh Campus 10:00am June 20th TXT:07748147077 Venue: Fraserburgh Campus, Henderson Road, AB43 9GA Ellon Academy NESCOL Campus 2:00pm June 20th TXT:07748147077 Venue: Ellon Academy Community Campus, Kellie Pearl Way, Cromleybank, Ellon, AB41 8LF If you would like to come along, please text your name, chosen venue and time to the number corresponding to your selection, we will then be expecting you on the day at the reception area. We look forward to meeting you on the day.