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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,

Our sports teams are looking forward to the new season having just taken possession of some new kit. Our young Athletes are keen to show off the kit proudly displaying the school badge and designed in the school colours. Many of our students were involved in the design of the kit as each sports team

Kirkcudbright Academy held it’s annual Awards and Leavers Ceremony last Thursday 27th June, to mark the achievements of the students at the school and to say farewell to the S6 Leavers, who are going on to pastures new. The ceremony which was well attended by parents and supporters of the school also provided an opportunity

Tuesday 28thMay saw the resurrection of an annual schools’ athletics competition, the District Championships last held nearly 40 years ago. Following discussion between representatives from each of the Stewartry Secondary Schools and the local Rotary Clubs a decision was taken to invite pupils from Castle Douglas High School, Dalbeattie High School, Dalry Secondary School and

Following some intensive fundraising and grant applications by the Academy Parent Council were are pleased to open our newly refurbished Library to our Students here at the school. This will hopefully provide a stimulating, yet peaceful, area for our students to engage in a variety of activities from study to quiet reading. The library will