Yesterday we welcomed an inspiring line-up of professionals to Culloden Academy for our first DYW Panel Event!

From sports science and coaching to nutrition, physiotherapy and mental wellbeing, students had the opportunity to hear real stories, ask questions, and explore the wide world of careers that keep people active, healthy, and motivated. Huge thank you to our amazing panelists and senior students who made the event such a success

Craig Carswell – Rangers Football Club
Danny Meehan – British Army
Hannah McCook – Spey Valley Golf Club
Iwona Zimna – Perfect Therapy Inverness
Jenna Gray – UHI Inverness
Dr. Louise MacLarty – Alert Health Limited
Mark Ridgers – Ross County Football Club
Mollie Powney – Project Neuro
Olivia Saunders – Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
Thomas Finch – Kooth

The Anchor Hub Team will be in the open area next to reception at lunchtime on Wednesday 5^th November from 13.15 – 14.00.

Come and say hi, have a chat, or just stop by for some free snacks.

We’re a friendly team, here to support young people across Inverness.

You can talk to us about anything that’s on your mind — school, friendships, home, or just everyday stuff — or simply come along to see what we’re about.

We also have a safe space in Inverness city centre, open in the evenings and weekends, where you can relax, grab some food, or chat with staff if you ever need support.

No pressure, no judgement — just a safe space, friendly faces, and some snacks.

A groupof pupils visited the Inverness Ice Centre yesterday to try Curling and take part in coaching. They all had a great time.

In the last week of term, we were delighted to welcome 10 incredible professionals to Culloden Academy for a fast-paced “speed networking” event with our S2 year group as they prepare for subject choice decisions.

A huge thank you to:

• Police Scotland
• DYW Inverness & Central Highland
• LifeScan
• UHI Inverness
• Tomatin Distillery
• Inverness Courier
• The Art of the Dram
• Green Energy Transition
• Inverness Chamber of Commerce
• Anne Beth Jordan Life Coaching

By sharing personal experiences and celebrating cultural diversity and traditions, our guests highlighted the vital role of languages across industries and inspired our students to see the global opportunities that language and cultural skills unlock.

Our S2s gained first-hand insight into how languages connect people, cultures, and careers – and how these skills can shape their future pathways.

This week Culloden Academy celebrated the Active Girls initiative by offering girls the chance to participate in a variety of different sports and activities. In total there were 242 sign-ups for the 21 sessions, which is an incredible turn out! A big thank you to all of the people who made it all work:

• Tennis – Bellfield Tennis Club
• Hip Hop Dance – Brodie Love, Team Love Cheer
• ICTWFC – Mike Laidlaw
• Boxercise – Ben Mackay
• Rock Climbing – The Ledge
• Rowing – Inverness Rowing Club
• Fitness – Ashley Streets Fitness
• Disc Golf – Lloyd Wells, Inverness Disc Golf Club
• Ultimate Frisbee – Michael Ross @ MCR Pathways
• Swimming – Highlife Highland
• Mountain Biking – Mr Calder
• Slacklining – Michael Ross @ MCR Pathways
• Pickleball – Douglas and Liz Fletcher
• Taekwon Do – Claire Driver (Master Crosbie Academy)
• Rugby – Highland Rugby Club
• Yoga – Mrs Mulraine

U13’s: Culloden Acd 3 – 4 Inverurie Acd (scorers: Natan Juszczak, Cori Grant & Connor Bannerman. POTM – Natan Juszczak)

U14: Culloden Acd 2 – 3 Ellon Acd (scorers: Kaleb Young-Smith & Jack Macrae. POTM – Kaleb Young-Smith )

U15: Wick High 0 – 4 Culloden Acd (scorers: Jack Aitchison, James McLaren, Archie Hodgson & Harvey Francis. POTM – Archie Hodgson)

U14 Girls: Banff Acd 4 – 0 Culloden Acd (POTM – Lucy Cousins)

U15 Rugby: Culloden Academy (Won all 3 fixtures in the regional tournament. POTM – Euan Taylor)

English Star Pupils of Term 1! The pupils highlighted here have consistently demonstrated positivity towards learning in English this term. They have been named star pupil by their teacher for a variety of reasons linking in with our school values including: having a positive mindset towards making improvements, a brilliant piece of work, actively participating in the lesson and working hard to complete tasks to the best of their ability. Well done all.

Friday 10th October is World Mental Health Day so that seems a good theme for a dress down day at school this Friday. The colour is yellow but if you don’t have much yellow in your wardrobe, then the next best thing is to dress as brightly and colourfully as possible. Brighten up a dull October day and raise awareness for this important cause. No donations expected – this is an awareness raising day.

Parents and Carers have been emailed a copy of this letter. It covers:

• Uniform
• Mobile Phones
• Sponsored Walk
• School Trips & Activities
• Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal
• Sports Achievements
• Buses & Car Parking
• Curriculum Review
• Headteacher Surgery
• Important Dates