7th March 2022
House Quizzes
We are delighted to see the return of the House Quizzes. The S1 and the S2 quiz took place today and the results are below. Well done to all involved.
S1
1st Conveth – 50 Points
2nd Drumtochty – 30 Points
3rd Thornton – 20 Points
4th Johnston – 10 Points
S2
1st Thornton – 50 Points
2nd Johnston – 30 Points
3rd Drumtochty – 20 Points
4th Conveth – 10 Points
Mindfulness
Starting today Mindfulness sessions are taking place for pupils in S4-S6. There are several sessions planned throughout March in helping support pupils with wellbeing for the upcoming SQA assessments.
Assemblies
Assemblies have returned! This week the focus of assemblies for S4-S6 pupils is ‘Preparation for Exams’ and will be led by Mr Christie & Mrs Logue.
Young Musician
We are delighted that our Young Musician competition returns this year and will take place in the Mearns Academy Community Campus Theatre on Wednesday 30th March. Information on tickets will be issued separately.
Sports Day
Our annual sports day at Aberdeen Sports Village will return this year and will take place in June.
Staffing
We currently have two student teachers completing their placements here at Mearns Academy, Mr Fraser (Music) and Miss Simpson (English). We wish them every success.
English Department
This year the English Department are holding their very first Annual Shakespeare Recitation Competition.
Any age group can enter. House points and a certificate will be awarded just for taking part.
Learn 14 lines or more of any Shakespearean work for your chance to win a trophy, a prize and have your name ‘writ large’ on our new Wall of Fame.
No acting required just show us the power of your memory. Judging will take place in front of 2 class teachers- no audience- so don’t be shy. Your teachers are also here to help you choose and learn your lines.
Sign-up sheets will be on your English Classroom doors.
We intend to have 3 days of Speech Heats from 28th to 30th of March and the winners of each will be invited to the Final on the 22nd of April as we celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday in the English Department.
Come along and be Mearns Academy’s very first Shakespeare Day competitors.
How to use the app: Transport Scotland Pass Collect app ‘how to guide’ – YouTube
Further information: Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme | Transport Scotland