The Dresscode annual coding competition is now live! This years theme has been revealed. Open to all Primary & Secondary pupils! Lots of prizes to give away dresscode.org.uk/competitions
See Mrs Czarnecki in the Faculty of Business and Digital Education for more information
Ukulele Group
If you are interested in learning to play the ukulele, or you already play and want to play with others, come along to the ukulele group at 1.30pm in Mr Trueman’s room (A1-08).
Musical Theatre
If you are interested in being part of a Musical Theatre group, come along to a short meeting in Mr Trueman’s room at 1.45pm on Monday (A1-08).
S3 pupils visited the Legacies of Slavery exhibition at Aberdeen University library, as part of their ongoing PBL (Project Based Learning) on the theme of racism. The exhibition provided an interesting insight into the local connections Aberdeen has with slavery, allowing students to make real-world connections between their learning and their local area.
Pupils took part in a workshop, exploring the importance of a name and the impact on personal identity- something that was removed for slaves. They also looked into some of the names of streets and places in the local area with links to the slave trade (Jamaica Street, Sugarhouse Lane, Imperial Place). Also discussed was the fact that slave names have been erased from history, all record of their original identity has been lost/removed. However, the names of the slave traders remain famous.
The exhibition contained a variety of interesting materials including the stories of the slaves who lived and worked here. The economic impact of slavery was also explained- some famous Aberdeen landmarks were built with proceeds of the slave trade. Shockingly, the compensation paid to slave owners was such a large amount that the debt was only paid off in full in 2015- the abolition of slavery occurred in 1833.
Many thanks to all involved at the University of Aberdeen for the production of such an interesting and important exhibition- our visit was an eye-opening one and provided our learners with an invaluable learning experience.
Lockers
S1-S3 still waiting to be allocated a locker should meet in the canteen at 1.40pm on Tuesday to be set up with their locker.
S4-S6 still waiting to be allocated a locker should meet in the canteen at 1.40pm on Wednesday to be set up with their locker.
Library
We have some new stock on our Arrivals display, so pop into the library if you are a graphic novel or a Manga fan.
S1-S3 Pupils
Our senior pupils are running the Science Club every Monday at lunchtime at 1:30 in B1-24. On Monday (18th of September) they will be doing the Coke and Mentos Experiment. Come along if you would like to see this experiment.
Reading Ambassadors S4-6
Anyone interested in becoming a Reading Ambassador should attend meeting at lunchtime on Monday 16th in D1-46 at 1.30. Information has been sent home regarding this role, but if you require more information in advance of Monday’s meeting, please speak to any of the English teachers or Mrs Munro.
Interact Club has been organising a raffle to help raise money for End Polio Now. The raffle will take place on Friday the 13th in October and there will be a suggested donation of £1.00 per ticket, this meaning that a strip of tickets will cost £5.00. Tickets can be bought by students from September the 18th to October the 12th. There will also be a dress down day on the 13th of October, purple is preferred as it is purple4polio day.
Faculty of Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
All SQA qualifications are supported by additional after-school study sessions throughout the week.
Biology (all levels) – Monday 3:45 to 4:45 in room B1-23
Chemistry (all levels) – Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45 in Room B1-18
Physics (AH and N5) – Monday 3:45 to 4:45, (Higher and N5) Thursday 2:55 to 3:55 in room B1-24.
Follow the QR code above to register interest for the supported study sessions. The QR code is also present on the stream of every Google Classroom. Support sessions will run throughout the year.
Faculty of Science.
Revision and Study Resources
There are a number of study and revision guides available in the library for your use. They are situated on the bottom shelf on the right as you enter the library.
Alford Academy works closely with RGU and an opportunity has arisen for any interested pupils to take part. This is open for S3-S6 pupils and is STEM based.
TedEd Aberdeen Promotional Graphic
Any interested pupils should register using the link below if they are interested:
TEDEd Aberdeen Registration Form
Drama Club
Drama club is back! Grab some lunch then come join us in the Drama Studio (Mrs Walker’s room) at 1.30pm on Tuesdays – all year groups welcome!
Girls’ Cycling Club
The Girls’ Cycling Club won’t be on after school today due to unforeseen circumstances. It will be back on next week as normal.
Alford Academy Extra-Curricular Clubs/Activities – Freshers Fair
There is a Freshers Fair being held today in the theatre running from 09:30 – 2pm.
Classes will be invited to attend at set times below so please come down at your allocated time with your teacher. This is an opportunity to see what clubs/activities are on offer and sign up to join.
The fair will run throughout lunch as well.
Period 2 (09:30 – 10:20) S1 pupils
Period 3 (10:40 – 11:30) S4 pupils
Period 4 (11:30 – 12:20) S2 pupils
Period 5 (12:20 – 1:10) S3 pupils
Lunch – open to all pupils to drop-in
Lego Club
Lego Club is back due to popular demand!
Join us on Wednesday at lunchtime at 1.30 in the library. No need to sign up, just pop in!
Interhouse Competition
Come along to the Games Hall on Friday for this weeks Interhouse Competition – Beat the Goalie – anytime from 1.30pm
Science Club – S1-S3 Pupils
Our senior pupils are running the Science Club every Monday at lunchtime (1:30 in B1-24). Next Monday they will be showing you how to use beetroot to test for acids.