Kirkcudbright Academy

Founded 1582

Health & Wellbeing

Creating an environment which develops a love of learning

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Health & Wellbeing

The faculty of Health and Wellbeing encompasses Home Economics and Physical Education

Learning in Health and Wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future. Learning through health and wellbeing enables children and young people to:
• make informed decisions in order to improve their mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing
• experience challenge and enjoyment
• experience positive aspects of healthy living and activity for themselves
• apply their mental, emotional, social and physical skills to pursue a healthy lifestyle
• make a successful move to the next stage of education or work
• establish a pattern of health and wellbeing which will be sustained into adult life, and which will help to promote the health and wellbeing of the next generation of Scottish children.
It also enables some to perform at high levels in sport or prepare for careers within the health and leisure industries.

Course Information Senior Phase
Home Economics
 
Physical Education
 

Curricular Pathways Health & Wellbeing

Home Economics

Principal Teacher: Mrs N Cluckie BSc (Hons)

Mrs Cluckie studied Textiles and Fashion Design Management at Heriot Watt University upon leaving school and subsequently a PGDE Secondary Education in Home Economics at Strathclyde University.  Mrs Cluckie has taught in Kirkcudbright Academy since 2014.  She enjoys the creative nature of her subject and witnessing pupils use their own creativity to produce food items that they didn’t think possible.

Physical Education

Mr L Nicholson BSc Hons 

Mr Nicholson studied at the University of Stirling and has been teaching in Kirkcudbright Academy since he graduated in 2017 with an honours degree in Sports Studies, Physical Education and Professional Education. Mr Nicholson has a natural love for the outdoors and being active. He has competed in a wide variety of sports such as rugby, basketball, cross country, volleyball and racket sports however specialised in Football in his youth.  Mr Nicholson even once played against Andrew Robertson (the current Liverpool FC left back and Scotland captain) whilst he was playing for Queens Park FC and Mr Nicholson was at Annan Athletic FC. Here at Kirkcudbright Academy he has particularly enjoyed leading the school Football, Rugby and Netball extra-curricular teams to compete against other schools across the region and country. 

Mr K Morton

Mr Morton has been a valued member of the PE department at Kirkcudbright Academy since 2024. A graduate of University of Stirling, he completed his Honours degree in Sports Studies, Physical Education and Professional Education in 2021. He began his teaching career at Dunblane High School, where he spent two successful years before moving to Kirkcudbright.
An accomplished and dedicated sportsman, Mr Morton has competed in both rugby and football. However, his particular passion and expertise lie in table tennis, a sport he has specialised in for over a decade. His commitment and skill have seen him compete at both British and Scottish championship level, and he has proudly represented his sport at numerous European competitions.
Mr Morton is deeply committed to promoting the importance of both mental and physical health and wellbeing. Through his teaching, he strives to inspire pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong appreciation for staying active, ensuring that sport and physical activity play a positive role in every young person’s life.
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