We have two information evening events for parents in the next few weeks.
Parents Information Evening Tuesday 19May 09
6-7.00pm Guided tours of the school
7.00 onwards Information Evening with presentations by senior staff.
Guidance Information Evening Thursday 11 June 09 7-8.00pm
Come and meet your son/daughters guidance teacher and hear how the guidance system works and about the school's Personal and Social Education programme
Please note both evenings are for parents only.
Tuesday 5 May 2009
Westhill Energy Challenge 6 May 09
The Westhill Energy Challenge takes place on Wednesday 6 May and is being hosted by Acergy in the Leisure Centre within their complex on the industrial estate.
· The day involves over 330 pupils, all S1 from Westhill Academy and all P7's from associated schools.
· Pupils will be working in teams of 6, 3 primary and 3 secondary pupils.
· They will be involved in listening to a variety of speakers and taking part in a number of different tasks related to teamwork, communication, name and logo design, energy use etc. The main challenge involves a simulation game about providing the energy requirements for Westhill using different power sources with their different prices and environmental effects.
· The day ties into the P7/S1 transition programme and a number of the Aberdeenshire 3-18 Entitlements – curricular coherence, creative and enterprising experiences, vocational experiences etc. and hits areas of all of the CfE capacities.
· Acergy have been good enough to provide the space and lunch. A variety of other partners are involved from business and across Westhill's Community School Network.
· The day involves over 330 pupils, all S1 from Westhill Academy and all P7's from associated schools.
· Pupils will be working in teams of 6, 3 primary and 3 secondary pupils.
· They will be involved in listening to a variety of speakers and taking part in a number of different tasks related to teamwork, communication, name and logo design, energy use etc. The main challenge involves a simulation game about providing the energy requirements for Westhill using different power sources with their different prices and environmental effects.
· The day ties into the P7/S1 transition programme and a number of the Aberdeenshire 3-18 Entitlements – curricular coherence, creative and enterprising experiences, vocational experiences etc. and hits areas of all of the CfE capacities.
· Acergy have been good enough to provide the space and lunch. A variety of other partners are involved from business and across Westhill's Community School Network.
Monday 4 May 2009
S3 Geography Fieldtrip Monday 11th May
The annual S3 fieldtrip to Glen Muick and The Burn O Vat runs on Monday 11th May. It is a tremendous opportunity for S3 pupils to see practical examples of many of the things they have studied this year. On previous experience the weather can be very changeable and it is essential that all pupils come prepared with warm and waterproof clothing. Some years have seen rain and mist but I can't remember a heat wave.
Events Day 09 Friday 15th May
All pupils from S1-3 should have signed up for one of the options with the regular Alton Towers trip and a host of more local activities. Any pupils not taking part in activities should come to school where a range of study classes will be available. Anyone not signed up should see Mr Thompson as soon as possible.
Staff Changes: Guidance Group E
Mr Kenny, the Principal Teacher of Guidance for the E group of pupils, has begun a Child Protection secondment with Aberdeenshire. Mrs Percival will take on the role of Acting Principal Teacher of Guidance for the E group for the 23 months secondment. We wish both of them all the best in their new posts.
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