This year, three Culloden Academy pupils were awarded certificates for their performance in the Scottish Mathematical Council’s Maths Challenge. These pupils were invited to an awards ceremony on Monday 9th June in Aberdeen University where they listened to a lecture on the maths behind the game ‘Dobble’, before being awarded their certificates and the famous SMC Maths Challenge mug!
Congratulations to Roni Brady for achieving Gold and Micah Macdonald and Charlene Yeung for their Silver awards.
They are pictured here with the special guest on the day, Andy Brown, who is special advisor for mathematics to the Scottish Government, and is also a former pupil of Culloden Academy.
1 more sleep before opening night for Culloden’s production of Little Shop of Horrors.
A reminder that tickets are moving fast – Friday night is almost sold out which is incredible for our young people.
We are also offering the opportunity to buy tickets on the door as well, however, if you want to ensure you see the show, please book via the email below.
Last Wednesday, we welcomed employers from 14 diverse industries to our whole-school Careers Fair, highlighting the fantastic opportunities available across the Highlands and beyond.
The event was attended by 680 students, including those from alternative education provisions within the Culloden catchment area. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many students leaving the fair feeling more informed, inspired, and excited about their future pathways beyond school.
The new S1 and S2 Science website is now live. It covers a variety of skills and topics for the three science subjects you will study in S1 and S2: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The Science website will help you do regular revision at home as well as brush up on your skills.
There is a definite buzz around the school as we go into our FINAL week before show week! Have you got your tickets to see Little Shop of Horrors? Friday is almost at capacity so get your tickets today- this is one you do not want to miss.
With just 1 week until show week, have you got your tickets? Tickets can be purchased via the link below.
We finally want to introduce to you our wonderful and hard working lead, Jakub Piskorz who will be playing Seymour Krelbourn. This is what Jakub had to say!
“Seymour is this clumsy guy who’s just trying to find his way in Skid Row. It’s a really rough, poor neighbourhood where nobody’s really happy—everyone just wants to escape and find a better life.
As for me, I decided to try something new and see if I could be part of something different—even if I didn’t get a lead role or anything like that. I just really wanted to be involved in a big production for my final year at school. At first, I was stressed and worried about how things would go, especially playing the lead, but not so much now because of the amazing support of the cast and crew.
Honestly, I’ve had a lot of fun learning everything. There’s been a lot of running around and falling over (literally), but that’s been one of the highlights.
Getting to know the other principal cast members has been great. I’ve made new friends and feel a lot more connected to my peers.
I think the audience will really enjoy it. There was this one moment when I just went out and sang, knowing everyone was watching and listening, and it felt like, ‘This is it. This is the start of everything. What I’ve loved most is the energy—the ‘funkiness’ of it all. The show really gave us a chance to break out of our shells and just be ourselves on stage. Those wild, wacky memories… that’s what’s going to stick.”
Only 17 days before opening night for Little Shop of Horrors! The cast and staff team are so excited to show you what they have been working on since October. Have you got your tickets to come see our Incredible Production?
Introducing our incredibly talented Chiffon, Crystal and Ronette- Here is what Chiffon had to say about the show.
I play one of three street urchins who offer commentary on the story’s events and themes. The rehearsals have been fun, exciting and lots of hard work, from dance numbers to singing calls everyone puts in 100%. My favourite number would have to be Meek Shall Inherit because in this number you see how different each Ronette is, and overall, it’s a really fun song to do.
One of my favourite moments in rehearsals would be when Rachel, Juliet and I got to help teach everyone the opening dance number- it really allowed me to get to know different members of the cast.
People should come and see this performance as it’s entertaining and it’s something everyone would love and enjoy. It’s got great songs, fun dance numbers and an amazing live band which will be doing all of our music. Everyone involved has put in so much work, not just the performers but also the tech crew who made and helped put together Audrey 2 and the music and drama department who helped with all of our songs so that we look and sound fantastic on stage.
Two groups of students visited G2 adventures at Alvie Gorge for activities week, on Wednesday the students enjoyed gorge walking which involved water chutes and plunge pools and on Thursday they were flying through the air on the zip wires. A great time was had by all.
We had a great session at The Ledge. Pupil did bouldering, top roping, lead climbing, belaying, abseiling and lots of team work. Some of us had tried it before and for others it was a new experience. All pupils got fully involved with the tasks they were set by the leaders. Thanks to the pupils and staff at The Ledge for a great morning.
Culloden Academy pupils enjoyed their first surf lesson in sunny Sandend, with fantastic weather and even better enthusiasm! Everyone stepped out of their comfort zones, showing great resilience and perseverance. A few even managed to stand on their boards by the end! It was an unforgettable experience and a brilliant few days out for all involved. Well done, surfers!
