Congratulations to Lewis Russell (S1), Alasdair Gray (S2) and Carrie-Anne Law (S3) who took part in quads, doubles and a single. Well done to Alasdair and Lewis for securing bronze as part of a Quad in their age category.

Two teams from Culloden Academy went to Kingussie on Tuesday to compete in the regional round of the UK Maths Trust Team Challenge.  Culloden A came in first and have been invited to the national final in Manchester in June.  Culloden B also performed very well and placed 6^th  out of the 12 teams attending.

The pupils who participated were:

Culloden A:

• Innes Simon S3
• Micah Macdonald S3
• Lewis Conway S2
• Szymon Kuzma S2

Culloden B:

• Bethany Hanlon S3
• Bethan Thomas S3
• Isaac Ising S2
• Alasdair Gray S2

Congratulations to Julian Smolinksi who took third place at the Scottish Boccia Championship in Glasgow yesterday. Competition was fierce, as can be seen in the photo of the tie break for Bronze Medal position. The Highland team had a great day, with all three qualifying players making it to the semi finals, two medals and family and friends supporting all the way.

HUGE congratulations to the S6 Young Enterprise Team ‘Tidal Trinkets’, who recently won Company of the Year at the Highland and Moray YE Finals event. They won six awards on the night:

• Sustainability
• Best Trade Stand at the Christmas Market
• Best Presentation at the Finals
• Impact (Callum Kydd)
• Pioneering Leadership (Joel Reid)
• Company of the Year.

They will now go on to represent the area at the Scottish Finals, at Hampden in May – Good luck!

The Under 15 girls were unstoppable today in the North of Scotland Plate quarter-finals, running out 5–0 winners over Tain Royal Academy in freezing, windy conditions! From start to finish they were outstanding, playing some fantastic and confident football throughout. Every player gave their all, and it paid off with a brilliant, well-earned win. Bring on the semi-final!

Study Leave will commence on Wednesday the 22^nd of April and run until Tuesday 26^th of May. Senior pupils will return on Wednesday 26^th May for three days of induction to S5/6 – further details about these days will follow in due course. S5/6 timetables will begin on the 2^nd of June.

Please find a link to the SQA Exam Timetable 2026.  The school will issue its own timetable in the next couple of weeks. Please ensure you pay attention to this as we often make slight changes to try and accommodate lunch breaks/buses etc. All pupils will receive their own individual exam timetables during the last week of term.

If you have any of the following exams, you should return to school following your last exam:

• Wednesday 27 May – Cantonese and Mandarin
• Thursday 28 May – Italian and Practical Cookery
• Friday 29 May – English for Speakers of Other Languages and Philosophy
• Monday 1 June – Latin

Higher and Advanced Higher Maths is scheduled for Thursday 7^th May.  This is an in-service day due to the scheduled Scottish Parliamentary Election, with some schools being used as polling venues.  Although public service routes will run as normal there will be no dedicated school transport operating that day which might be an issue for some pupils due to sit these exams.

On Wednesday, the Higher Biology classes visited the Highland Wildlife Park to deepen their understanding of biodiversity. A key focus of the trip was the threat facing the Scottish wildcat population, the conservation efforts currently in place, and strategies to increase the genetic diversity of the wild population. Students also explored the vital role zoos play in conserving species, with specific examples from those at the park. Many thanks to Jasper for delivering such an engaging and informative presentation.

Congratulations to S1 pupils Jessica Craig-Gould and Lillian Krop who have been selected to represent Scotland at the 5 Nations Squash competition in Dublin from 10-12 April 2026. Best of Luck.

Are you ready to gain real-world experience and take your first step into the world of work? Paid summer placements are on offer for S4 – S6 pupils, aged 16+ before 3rd July 2026.

Placement Details:

• Opportunities across public, private & third sector organisations
• Paid placements – 4 weeks over the summer
• Locations across the Highland region
• New opportunities are added regularly – keep checking in so you don’t miss out!

A full list of opportunities is available from your Guidance Teacher or Soraya (DYW Co-ordinator).

Don’t miss this chance to build your confidence, develop new skills, and explore future career paths!