Our Drama deaprtment took a trip to Edinburgh yesterday to see Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief the musical yesterday. We produced this musical ourselves a few years ago and it was a great time seeing how the professionals did it. The weather was perfect. There were great vibes and we even had a little time to wander the Royal Mile. A few even took in a juggling show and got pulled in as assistants. Thanks to all in attendance for the fantastic attitudes and great representation for Culloden Academy.
Our S3 Admin classes are again organising a Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal this year. We would be so grateful for donations of any of the following items:
● Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
● Hats,scarves and gloves (much needed!)
● Toys or gifts
● Bars of soap
● Picture book
If you would like to drop anything off then please do so at Reception or place in the red bin at the Janitors office. Please note items must be in new condition.
Congratulations to Rhys Hind, Jack Aitchison and James Maclaren (not pictured) for coming through two trials to get selected for the under 15 boys North of Scotland Squad, and to Will McGregor who has made it into the Senior boys squad, despite only being in S4. All 4 will be representing their age groups in a number of games this year across Scotland. Well done guys!
Our Sponsored Walk takes place on Friday 3rd October. All pupils taking part must get their parent / gaurdian to complete the consent form / permission slip, linked below.
Students took part in the Gold D of E Expedition this week. The route took them from Coylumbridge, through the Lairig Ghru, deep into the Cairngorm mountains, and finishing at the Reindeer Centre.
They experienced it all – sunshine, rain, and plenty of wind! The students were fantastic throughout, taking everything in their stride and showing real maturity, even when a tent collapsed and the wind threatened to blow people over. A huge well done to them.
Well done to the following pupils: Georgie Varle, Hollie Cumming, Ava Haycock-Persad, Lacey MacLennan, Hannah Roddie, Melissa Eckworth, Erin Mackenzie, Emma Boyd, Isobel Smith, Skye Taylor, Archie Mackenzie and Olly Forsyth who, along with Aaron Dunn and Jack Robertson (pictured) have had their work selected for publication in Grim Tales: Crushed Dreams. Well done to all involved.
The list of Activities that will be available for each day/half day is shown below. Pupils will start to make choices next week so please be ready with your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices for each day.
Our Activities Brochure is now live. Please take the time to look through it carefully with your child and help them choose their 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferences for each day. One full day or two half day activities is required per choice.
This will help us make sure everyone gets a chance to take part in something.
Pupils will make their choices in the week beginning 15th September.
Last week our S2 students attended an important assembly on the issue of knife crime from Martin Crosser, the founder of the charity Charlie’s Promise. This was a hard-hitting and thought-provoking session designed to raise awareness of the dangers, consequences, and impact that carrying or using a knife can have on young people, their families, and the wider community.
We appreciate that the content may have been challenging or upsetting for some students. To ensure that they feel supported, our Guidance staff are available for any student who would like to talk further, ask questions, or seek reassurance. We will continue to provide safe spaces for discussion and reflection in the days ahead.
We encourage you to speak with your child about what was shared today. These conversations at home can help them process what they have learned and reinforce the importance of making safe and positive choices.
If you have any concerns or feel that your child may benefit from additional support, please do not hesitate to contact their guidance teacher.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our young people safe. We would like to thank Martin for coming in to deliver the presentation, and to Inverness Caledonian Thistle Community Trust who informed us of the connection that they have made with Charlie’s Promise. Inverness Caledonian Thistle have stated that they will offer tickets to an upcoming fixture to the S2 students who attended the presentation.
Last week our Travel & Tourism class benefitted from an engaging visit and talk from Mr Scott Murray, owner of Murray Travel. Pupils asked lots of questions about the industry and got a great insight into life as a travel agent. This will help them hugely with their units of work on Tourism at home and abroad, Customer Service, and Employability. Faheem was the lucky winner of the travel quiz and got a fabulous bag of travel goodies! Our huge thanks to Mr Murray for giving up his time each year to come and speak with our classes. These visits really do inspire our pupils!
