Moffat Academy Whole School News 2024/25, Term 3
World Book Day
For World Book Day this year Primary were tasked with designing a bookmark, well done to all those who won a prize; our Senior Prefect judges had a very difficult time deciding the winners! Also well done to all of our Best Outfit winners, there were just some amazing creations, we were very impressed. In Secondary we held lots of mini - events throughout the week; Kahoot, Countdown, Find the Book Race and a Golden Ticket hunt to name a few. The Library Team enjoyed a well deserved party at lunchtime at the end of the week.
Bleep Tests
Young people from P6 up to S6 have all had the opportunity in PE to participate in The Bleep Test. They have completed the test and set a target to motivate them to train throughout January.
Congratulations to Alfie Thomson would was able to achieve the highest score for all secondary pupils but a special mention to Joseph Palmer who achieved the highest score in Primary and was only beaten by three secondary young people.
Parents, caregivers and staff have also had the opportunity to participate in this fitness test to motivate our young athletes, congratulations to all who attended. The competitive spirit came out and all of those involved displayed an excellent effort in this challenging physical test. More encouragingly the overall opinion was to organise this again test again later in the term so that everybody has the opportunity to improve their score. Look out for further information regarding this. Many thanks to all involved.
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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.
Chinese New Year
Miss Niu and Miss Li created a really exciting event for our Primary and S1-S3 young people in celebration of Chinese New Year. They gained a cultural insight into Chinese New Year (what it is and why/ how it is celebrated) before completing arts and crafts with the our Mandarin teachers.
Derek Brown Tennis Instructor
We are delighted to introduce our new tennis instructor, Derek Brown. He has recently moved to the area from the Highlands where he was the Highland District Tennis Coach & Elgin Head Coach. He is also an LTA Master Performance Coach, LTA Teacher Training Tutor, LTA Accredited+ not to mention 'Tennis Scotland Coach of the Year' (2010 & 2019)!
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Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.
Rugby Club Fundraiser
Gala Retinue
Gala Princess - Cora Smith
Ladies in Waiting - Brooke Hair and Sophie McGregor
Page Boys - Angus Nelson and Munro McGregor
Train Bearers - Malia Fisher and River Smith
The Regional Gymnastics Competition
Moffat Academy's team delivered an outstanding performance, earning the silver medal in the overall team category. Their hard work and perseverance shone brightly, as they executed their routines with precision and grace, impressing both the judges and the audience.
A special mention goes to Aurla, who achieved a phenomenal result in the individual category by securing the bronze medal. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to perform under pressure were truly commendable. Aurla's achievement is a testament to her talent and determination, and she should be immensely proud of this accomplishment.
Memorial match
Moffat Academy was the setting for the annual football match between staff and senior pupils in memory of Finlay Johns, Ian Cannon and Tyler Johnston. This match is played as a mark of respect for the boys and for the first time the staff emerged victorious 4 -3 after a hard fought encounter. As always, it was a match played in a tremendous spirit and a fitting tribute to the young men.
Neurodiversity Week
During Neurodiversity Week, we shared some quotes on social media, kept our school lights pink and yellow all week and Miss Gibbon created a new updated display in the Secondary library.
Moffat Academy Pipe Band
The Moffat Academy Pipe Band have had a busy term playing at the Primary Scots Verse Assembly, Moffat Town Hall and at school for the Rugby Club cycling fundraiser as part of Doddies Grand Tour of Scotland.
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The Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships
The Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships were held last term in Kilmarnock.
Three young people from Moffat Academy were part of the Dumfries and Galloway Schools Pipe Band who were playing up a category this year in the Junior B. Dumfries and Galloway placed third which was just brilliant! (We achieved the same points as 2nd place but placed third based on ensemble choice.) Huge congratulations to all the young people and their tutors from the SWSPDA.
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Dumfries and Galloway Burns Association schools competition
