Congratulations to Jaden who recently was at the final round of the Scottish Motocross Championship. He is the SACU BW85cc Scottish Motocross Champion 2023.
He is also the Aberdeen & District 2023 Champion, the Grampian Motocross 2023 Champion & the Orkney Beach Race 2023 winner.
It’s a great achievement for Jaden who is determined and committed to succeed in motocross to win 4 championships this year.
Over the weekend, several of the Alford Basketball U18 and U16 players took to the International School to play in the Regional Development League. It is great to see these pupils embracing every opportunity to play basketball in and out of school, allowing them to improve in confidence, skill, and match play. I am very proud and impressed with these young athletes. A big thank you goes to William in S6 who organised the teams and entry into the league, as well as playing himself.
Mrs Niven
Interhouse
There will be a Halloween themed inter-house competition (called mummification) on Friday 1.30pm onwards in D0-69. Come along and earn some house points!
Rotary Shoeboxes
Interact club is bringing rotary shoeboxes back. We need donations to be able to send these out next week. The boxes are going to Eastern Europe to less fortunate children. The deadline for donations is Wednesday 8th November.
Basketball
Girls-only basketball club for all abilities and ages. Friday Lunchtimes in the sports hall 1.20-2.50 pm. Starting Friday 10th November. Sign up with Mrs Niven so that I have an idea of the numbers.
Public engagement. We want to hear your opinion about the new proposed walking, running, cycling and wheeling route. Have a look at our plans, and please complete this survey to help us understand your travelling and commuting habits. Visit our website for more information https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/
Paper versions are available in Alford Library.
Hope you enjoy reading our October 2023 newsletter highlighting the achievements and amazing work this term. Have a great holiday.
The next RGU Open Day will be on the 28th October 10:00 – 15:00. Further details can be found here.
Friday 13th: End Polio Now day
We are holding a ‘wear purple for polio’ day on Friday 13th October. We will come round classes collecting donations which will be donated to the End Polio Now cause.
In addition we are also selling raffle tickets for a pupil and staff raffle which will finally be drawn on Friday break time.
Shoebox Appeal
Hi all, we need your help.
It’s that time of year again for the Rotary Shoebox Appeal. This year the boxes are now £3 per box so when you donate items we would be really grateful for the £3 donation too.
The shoeboxes are open to all staff or pupils to contribute too and we will be filling the boxes every Thursday lunchtime in B1-23 after the holidays.
We have 50 boxes to fill this year and would be delighted if we can send all of them away. Please direct any donations to Mrs Rees-Jenkins or the Interact club.
Suggested items to fill your Shoebox :
Child (For young children)
Cars, trucks, etc, balls, complete jigsaws, action figures, colouring books, pens, crayons, yo-yo, bubble blowers, wooden and plastic toys, pencil case, pencil sharpener, dominoes, play-doh / plasticine & cutters, fluffy toys, dolls, stickers, writing pads, skipping rope, scarf, mittens / gloves, hat, harmonica, games, cards…
Teenagers (For young people up to 18 years age)
Sportswear, scarf, gloves, socks, hat, football memorabilia, writing materials, games, playing cards, tennis ball, tooth brush & paste, roll-on deodorants, comb, mirror, costume jewellery, make-up, hair brush, toiletries, school stationery, clothing repair kits, sketch pad, coloured pens / pencils…
Household Goods (For older folk & families)
Scarves, gloves, hats, wrapped soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, disposable razors, shampoo, soap flakes, pan scourers, antiseptic cream, bandages, face or body creams, cosmetics, pens, writing pad & envelopes, T lights, candles, sewing kit, scissors…
Baby (Age up to 12 months)
This is given to new mothers and can include baby wipes, baby shampoo, baby oil, talc powder, bonnet, bootees and mitts, baby grow, baby blanket, small soft toy or plastic rattle…
WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE IN ANY BOX
Do not include any sweets, chocolate, drinks or food of any kind
(They are against Customs regulations at country borders)
LGBTQ+ Group
LGBTQ+ Group will be in D0-67 on Wednesday lunchtime, bring your lunch along.
All welcome.
Christmas Dances
Save the Date
This year’s Christmas Dances will be on Monday 18th (Junior) and Tuesday 19th (Senior) December 2023. More information will follow after the October holidays and consent forms will be sent out as well.
Scottish Schools Swimming Event
Any pupils interested in participating in the Scottish Schools Swimming Event please see the PE department for more information.
If you are a member of a swimming club and your club are entering you, can you give your name to the PE department.
Women & Girls in Sport Week
Come along to the PE department every lunchtime this week for Women and Girls in Sport week. Please see the display boards in the PE department and the TV’s in the canteen for what’s on.
Shigeru has been selected as captain of the U15 basketball team. He will lead the team in various friendly fixtures and the Scottish Cup School Basketball League. Shigeru was selected as captain due to his supportive, calm attitude, effort, determination, and basketball progress over a very short time.
