We are delighted to show off these aerial shots of the new astro pitch and outdoor Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). Both facilities will be open for use after the October half-term. These facilities will help further increase the quality and quantity of PE, sport and activity at the school and allow us to offer an increased range of sporting experiences, including hockey and tennis, as well as after school fixtures under the floodlights. If there are any sports clubs in the area that are interested in promoting their sport/activity through the PE curriculum and/or getting involved in our extra-curricular activities at the school then please get in touch.

There is a new housing development going into Barn Church Road and as part of it the Developers are designing a park, which they would really like your opinions on. There is a one question online form for you to complete to help influence the design of the park. Please take this opportunity to influence your local community. The form will be live until the end of term.

Culloden Academy Christmas Fayre

Thursday, 5th December
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Before the Christmas Concert)

Join us for a magical evening as we launch our first annual Christmas Fayre! There will be plenty of festive fun for all ages, with stalls, gifts, seasonal treats, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit while supporting our school community.

Interested in having a stall? Contact David Munro at david.munro@highland.gov.uk for more information.

Stay tuned for more details after the October holidays!

Mark your calendars – we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

Following consultation with staff, Pupil Council groups, and our Parent Council, our mobile phone policy has been significantly up-dated. It is Culloden Academy’s response to the Scottish Government’s Guidance on Mobile Phones in Scotland’s Schools that was published in August 2024. Our new policy, outlined clearly in the letter to parents at the link below and introduced to pupils at Year Group Assemblies this week, comes into effect after the October break.

On Wednesday 25^th September 2024 the S2 boys football team won their first match of the season in a high scoring game, at home, against Milburn Academy. The team took the lead through James Maclaren and then got a quick goal after from Alistar Grant. Just before half-time James got his second. After half-time they played calmly and composed and scored more goals through James and Jack. The match finished 6-2 and Culloden progress onto the next round.

Goal scorers 

• James Maclaren 3 Goals
• Alistar Grant 1 Goal 
• Jack Aitchison 1 Goal 
• Own Goal 

MOTM – James Maclaren 

This session we are trialling a new way of using Progress Concern Forms to streamline the process. Progress Concern Forms are used to help identify and support learners who, for whatever reason, are struggling to make progress in a subject. The purpose of streamlining the process is to try and flag up concerns early enough so that each young person has a chance to rectify things as quickly as possible. The letter below outlines our revised approach.

On Tuesday 24th September the new S1s played their first match for Culloden Academy when they faced Mintlaw Academy, at home, in the North of Scotland schools cup. On one of the the wettest days of the year, the team battled from being 3-1 down to score 2 goals in the last 5 minutes of the game through a Kyle Jack double. This meant the game finished a draw and was to be decided on penalties. Culloden missed their 4th penalty but heroics from goalkeeper Aaron Whyte saw him save Mintlaw’s next penalty and then their penalty in sudden death. Culloden’s Austin Reid then stepped up to knock the winning penalty in to take the boys through to the next round.

Goal scorers – Lewis Conway & Kyle Jack x2

MOTM – Aaron Whyte

1. Aaron Whyte
2. Harry Whitfield
3. Angus Hepburn
4. Jakub Campbell
5. Rhys Hind
6. Kaleb Young-Smith
7. Jack MacRae
8. Austin Reid
9. Lewis Conway
10. Kieran McAualey
11. Olly MacFarlane
12. Isaac Ising
13. Kyle Jack
14. Noah Johns
15. Frankie Rodwell
16. Lachlan Hedge

Some highlights from our Duke of Edinburgh Silver qualifying expedition at the weekend. The students did exceptionally well on a spectacular but challenging route. The unusually warm weather made for tough conditions.

Since the introduction of the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal in 1993, more than 2.6 million boxes have been sent across Europe – each one different, each one personal, each one an act of care and kindness to a stranger in need.

The shoeboxes will be filled with small, practical items such as toiletries, stationery, and clothing, and are individually wrapped. They are then distributed in schools, hospitals, orphanages and care homes, and to households in very low-income communities across Europe.

S3 Admin pupils have been busy creating posters for our new red bin, which will be dedicated to the Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal. Miss Craig and Miss Mackenzie have selected the top poster designs across our three S3 Admin classes, and these are now displayed around the school and on the bin itself, we think it looks great!

Our new donation bin can be found by the janitor’s office, and this is where pupils and staff can drop off donations as detailed above. Our S3 Admin classes will then put together and pack the shoeboxes in time for them to be shipped and delivered in time for Christmas.

Any donations great or small are massively appreciated!

A special thanks to Norbloc Construction for donating the red sparkly bin.