Our S1 girls travelled to take on James Gillespie’s High School this week and were so close—missing out by just one point!
A tough result, but we couldn’t be prouder of the determination, teamwork, and resilience they showed from start to finish.
Brilliant effort, girls!
The Culloden Academy senior boys football team are through to the next round of the Scottish Shield competition following a 2-4 win away to Kirkcaldy High School.
The team went 1-0 down in the first half following a header from the Kirkcaldy centre back, however, Oscar Beattie scored a long range free kick to draw the game level at half time. The second half saw Culloden play some outstanding football. Firstly Oscar Beattie latched on to the end of an Innes McConachie cross to tap the ball home, after some neat build up play by Fionn Larnach. Fionn then scored a carbon copy, finishing the ball from close range, again after some excellent wide play involving Oscar Beattie. Culloden continued to control the game in the second half and with 20 minutes to go central midfielder Luigi De Vita scored a great team goal, capping off an excellent hard-working performance from him. Kirkcaldy pulled one back near the end of the match but the Culloden boys held on for a well-deserved 2 -4 win. Although there were some excellent goals scored, the win came down to the high energy levels across the pitch and a resolute defence. Goalkeeper Dexter Mackintosh made 3 unbelievable saves and the back 3 of Tommy Smith, Dylan Macdonald and Jack Urquhart defended excellently throughout the match. Jack Urquhart was awarded man of the match for his dominating performance at the back, with countless interceptions and sweep-up play.
The team will travel down to Greenock on Thursday next week in the round of 16 to face Notre Dame High School. The winners will then be away to St.Andrew’s & St.Bride’s High School, East Kilbride.
The first two days of the ski action had lots of snow and cloud cover. Everyone embraced the elements conquering the button and t-bar lifts.
Day 2 saw some groups head up the gondola for some challenging mountain runs.
Day 3 emerged with blue sky and sun. All groups headed to the top of the mountain to experience the views and get an idea of the sheer beauty of the environment.
Everyone is having a great time.
Day 2 – A very full on day today.
An early start was required to make the long journey out to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. It was an incredibly educational but sombre experience – the snow definitely added to the experience. Following the tour, there was a sprint to make the return train and after some lunch we visited Checkpoint Charlie and finished off with a guided tour of the Topography of Terror (a photographic guide documenting the Nazi regime and war crimes). Everyone was knackered by the time we headed for home.
Day 1 we have visited the Soviet War memorial at Treptower Park, The Berlin Bunker and paid a visit to the Brandenburg Gate. Over 20,000 steps clocked today!
The S2 boys are through to the second round of the Scottish Schools Plate after an emphatic 8-2 home win against Fortrose Academy on Tuesday afternoon. Despite going 0-2 down within the 1st 10 minutes the team pulled together and scored some fantastic goals. Next up they will travel away to either Aberdeen Grammar or Albyn School.
Congratulation to S1 Pupils Jessica Craig-Gould, Benjamin Krop and Lily Krop for their success in the Scottish Junior National Squash Championships in Aberdeen.
Jessica was placed 2nd (silver) in U13 and 3rd (bronze) in U15. Benjamin was 3rd in boys Under 17. Lily was placed 4th in U13 and 5th in Under 15.
Well done to all.
What a day of fantastic performances, experiences and learnings for our Culloden Academy athletes last week.
Medal Winners:
Other Outstanding Performances:
So much talent on display — huge well done to everyone who represented Culloden Academy
Huge Congratulations!
Amazing achievement from our three Culloden Academy pupils who became back to back U16 Scottish Cup champions with the Highland Bears this weekend!
Isla, Grace & Olivia all played key roles in a brilliant 70–57 win over Basketball Paisley — and a special shout out to Grace, who was crowned MVP!
A fantastic accomplishment — well done, girls!
What a way to bounce back after Tuesday’s defeat. In exuberant and dramatic fashion, our S1 football team got through to the final of the Charleston Football Festival and won on penalties. Against tough opposition, they battled, as they always do, to secure a second consecutive victory at the event.
Goalscorers:
The Senior Boys football team are through to the 3rd round of the Scottish Schools Shield competition after a 4-2 home win against Inverurie Academy. An early goal from Fionn Larnach put Culloden 1-0 up in a first half which saw Culloden control the majority of possession and create some excellent chances to extend their lead. However, it was Inverurie who started the brighter in the 2nd half and they grabbed an equaliser straight after the restart. Up stepped Oscar Beattie however and his man-of-the match hat-trick in a 35 minute spell saw Culloden go ahead twice before finishing the game off to seal a superb win. Final score, Culloden 4 – 2 Inverurie. The next round sees the team travel away to Kircaldy High on Thursday 19th February, with the winners then travelling away to face Notre Dame High, in Greenock.
