S1-2 Book Marketing Project 2012

Last month we were delighted to have Cathy MacPhail visit us to launch the S1/2 Book Marketing project.  Cathy is the author of over 3o novels for teenagers and younger children.

A big “Thank You” is due to BP whose generous funding made her visit possible.

Cathy talked to our 1st year pupils about her writing, and in particular about how to grab the reader’s attention right at the start of a book.  Anyone who has ever read any of her books will know that this is something at which she excels.

To find out more about Cathy’s visit, click here.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

On Saturday 11th February, 24 pupils from S3 and S4 spent a day on Bennachie practising for their DofE Expeditions.  Everyone was a credit to the school and members of the public commented on their enthusiasm and consideration. A lot was learned and they now look forward with increased confidence to their practice overnight expeditions in Glen Tanar and Central Highlands.

 

Valencia 2012

Mrs Cullen and 45 students will be travelling to Valencia during the October holidays.

London Olympics 2012

We have 36 pupils from S1-S6 going to the Olympics 2012 in London.  We will be watching the Men’s Basketball Quarter Final, Men’s Hockey and the Women’s Football Final at Wembley Arena.  Miss Duncan, Ms Reid, Mr MacPherson and Mr Davidson along with all 36 pupils are very excited to be attending these events in this once in a lifetime opportunity!

PE Events – January- March 2012

Week commencing 31 January (Tuesday – first round, Wednesday – semi-finals, Friday – finals) – S1 interclass 5-a-side Football Competition held in the Games Hall

Friday 10 February – Giant Heptathlon, held at Aberdeen Sports Village – 7 boys and 7 girls from S2 will be representing Dyce Academy.

Friday 16 March – Robert Gordon’s College and Albyn Invitational Cross Country Championships at Countesswells – 17 pupils from all year groups will be competing