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Monday 27th January saw the Academy hold it’s annual Careers Evening for students in S3-6. With a host of University, College and local business representatives it provided an ideal opportunity for our young students to investigate possible career pathways and employment opportunities. With a good turn out there was something for everyone. Parents and students

Congratulations to Rosie Porter in being voted Junior Sports Personality of the year at the Ernespie House Hotel on Friday Night. Rosie was one of ten nominations for the award, sponsored by the Co-operative, as part of the Stewartry Sports Council Sports Awards. Rosie’s Award was for her achievements in Athletics, being part of the

The pupils and staff at Kirkcudbright Academy marked Remembrance Day on Monday 11th November by holding a whole school Assembly and Wreath laying. The event, which was organised and presented by the school Prefect Team, began with a presentation by the Head Boy and Girl on the meaning of Remembrance and why we should remember,

This year, Kirkcudbright Academy wanted to encourage as many other departments to support this year Maths Week as possible. In maths, we provided every S1, S2 and S3 class a challenging problem for the end of each lesson so they could use their knowledge and problem solving skills in new ways. One S3 class took

Primary Visits We have introduced a Numeracy Ambassador Project in Kirkcudbright Academy with the twin aims of improving the profile of maths and sharing a positive message about our enthusiasm for maths. Last year, we were successful in securing funding of £400 from Edinburgh Mathematical Society which allowed us to invest in problem solving games.  We

The prefect team at Kirkcudbright Academy play an important role in the everyday, and wider image of the school. They are the face of Kirkcudbright Academy and often the first students visitors meet when attending the Academy. It is a real privilege to be elected by their peers and staff to represent the school in

On the morning of Wednesday 11th September we set off to the beautiful Lake District. This year Langdale could expect to receive 61 excited s1 pupils. When we arrived we were met with our first challenge, a hike up a big hill to reach our hostel – it was too steep for the bus to get

Well done to all of our young people who took part in the annual Rotary Youth Speaks competition. The Rotary and the judges were very impressed with the quality of all of the speeches presented to them. The winner in the junior category was Bruce Copeman, 2nd place went to Philippa Dale-Sunley and 3rd prize

Over the summer break our Maths Department has moved from its previous location, in the Maths Block outside the main building, to a prime new location in Rooms 1, 2 & 5 in the Old School Hall. The move saw a refurbishment of the rooms being moved into, with re-wiring, new paintwork and new carpets,