Moffat Academy Whole School News 2022/23 Term 4

Music Instructor Showcase

On Monday 26th June, P4-S2 were invited to a Musical showcase by our talented instructors, who demonstrated the different instruments we have on offer here at Moffat Academy for FREE! Young people can choose from woodwind, strings, brass, percussion, guitar, pipe band drumming and bagpipes. To sign up lessons click the link below:

https://dumgal.gov.uk/.../19027/Instrumental-Music-Tuition

For pipe band drumming and bagpipe lessons pick up a sign up form from the office or Mrs Crossan from Wednesday.

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Annual Football Match

Moffat Academy was the setting for the inaugural football match between staff and senior pupils in memory of Finlay Johns, Ian Cannon and Tyler Johnston. This match will be played annually as a mark of respect for the boys. It was appropriate then that after a hard-fought encounter, the senior pupils, many of whom were in Finlay, Ian and Tyler's year group, were triumphant, defeating the staff team five goals to three. It was a match played in a tremendous spirit and a fitting tribute to the young men.

Prefect Leadership Team

We are very pleased to announce our Prefect Leadership Team for 2023/24:

Head Prefects:

Tessa Wilson

Morgan Todd

Depute Head Prefects:

Craig Bentley

Matt Jefford

Congratulations to all!

Rights Respecting Schools SILVER STATUS!

Moffat Academy 2-18 - Officially a Silver Rights Respecting School!

We are delighted to let you know that on the 30th May Moffat Academy was successful in achieving our Silver Rights Respecting School Award. Our assessor has advised that we are the first 2-18 all through Silver School in D&G!

Our assessor said that it is clear that all young people learn about their rights and that they are linked to lived experiences. It is evident that we are fully committed to rights as a leadership team. He could tell we were a great to school to be part of - and to work in, this coming from all the evidence presented and group discussions today.

We are absolutely delighted, and I would like to thank on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team the many, many hard working and committed staff and young people who have supported this journey and continue to make the cluster a great place to be a part of.

Please enjoy our RRSA video if you haven't already seen it:

https://youtu.be/H55Q7I8vb-o

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UNCRC Article 29 (goals of education)

Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other

cultures, and the environment.