Ruaridh takes gold in maths challenge at Kyle Academy

May 14 2008 Kyle Academy, Ayrshire Post

EIGHTEEN junior school pupils took part in the Scottish Mathematical Challenge this year and four of these pupils will be heading off to the awards ceremony at the University of the West of Scotland on Thursday, June 12.

Warm congratulations to Ruaridh McPike of fifth year who won a gold award, achieving 38 marks out of a possible 50. Emma Lydon of fourth year won bronze, and Sam Stopford of second year won silver as did Neil Smith of first year.

The award ceremony will provide another learning opportunity as pupils will hear a presentation given by Dr Neil Pritchard on Random Numbers.

Thank you also to Mr McKenna in maths.

4ANDREW McCabe of third year has received a very well deserved nomination for a Young Scot Award. Andrew follows in the footsteps of five other Kyle Academy pupils, all of whom received the awards.

Andrew is a very active member of the school community. He is an enthusiastic member of the drama club and the Eco-Council where his leadership skills are very well used by the staff. Andrew has also given presentations to parents and to year group assemblies on a variety of issues.

He has also been working closely with Mr Jarvie, depute head, and ICT technician, Mr Lewis, in learning how to operate the new sound and lighting equipment in the school hall. He works quietly back stage at all school events including the fashion show and formal opening ceremony of the next annexe. Andrew was in charge of sound and lighting at our recent Battle of the Bands Peru Aid event where his creativity came to the fore.

Andrew is an excellent ambassador for the school. Good luck Andrew.

4STAFF and pupils met in the competitive arena of the badminton court this week to take part in the annual competition organised by Mr Ward, Badminton Club organiser.

The staff were victorious, continuing an unbroken run of victories for the staff for the last 20 years! Time to break this tradition next year folks?

Well done to all involved and thanks Mr Ward. It was great fun!

4DATES for your diary: Wednesday, May 14 - Study leave begins for fifth year pupils; spring clean - Sunday, May 18 - Staff and pupils depart on trip to visit the battlefields of the First World War in France; Friday, May 23 - In-service day for staff; Monday, May 26 - Holiday; Tuesday, May 27 - Timetable change for S1, S2 and S3; Meeting of the Parent Council 7pm; Thursday, May 29 - Fourth year pupils return to school; Information evening for new S1 Parents - 7pm ; Monday, June 2 - Fifth into sixth year pupils return to school; Tuesday, June 3 - Meeting of the Kyle Parents Association; Friday, June 6 - Sports Afternoon; Tuesday, June 10 - Interviews for head boy and head girl; Wednesday, June 11 - Sixth year prom; Thursday, June 12 - Primary 7 Induction Day one; Friday, June 13 - Primary 7 Induction Day two; Friday, June 20 - The Big Day Out; Tuesday, June 24 - School Awards ceremony; Thursday, June 26 - School closes for summer break at 1pm.