Mathematics & IT
Creating an environment which develops a love of learning
Faculties
Mathematics & IT
Comprising: Mathematics, Business Studies and Computing
Mathematics and I.T. is important in our everyday life, allowing us to make sense of the world around us and to manage our lives. Using mathematics enables us to model real-life situations and make connections and informed predictions. It equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.
The faculty has a core value in that all pupils should be aiming to achieve their highest possible level. We track and monitor pupils’ progress closely to ensure they all remain on target to aim high. To raise attainment in the faculty, we are pursuing excellence with continuous improvement by regularly reviewing the curriculum to create strong pathways for every pupil.
Underpinning all our work is the belief that we support all young people to develop the skills for learning, life and work and we seek ways to explore these skills. The skills include literacy, numeracy and associated thinking skills; skills for health and wellbeing, including personal learning planning, career management skills, working with others, leadership and physical co-ordination and movement skills; and skills for enterprise and employability. These skills will be relevant to all children and young people and the responsibility of all of us.
Mathematics
Principal Teacher : Mr Bannerman
Mr Bannerman joined the school to take up the post of P.T. Maths, Computing and Business. His specialist subject is Mathematics, although he admits when at school he disliked the subject, however he went on to study engineering at university and discovered he was actually good at maths. He taught at Dumfries High School for 15 years before a short spell at Wallace Hall Academy. During his short time at the Academy he has been impressed with the school and it’s students.
Mr Brannock
Teacher of Mathematics
Mr Templeton MEng (Distinction)
Mr Templeton studies Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde. After graduation, he worked a s a mechanisation engineer for First Engineering in Glasgow This involved working on all aspects of rail engineering throughout the UK. Mr Templeton has taught Maths, Physics and Science at Kirkcudbright academy since 2008. In his leisure time he enjoys cycling, running, hill walking and DIY.
Business
Mr Boyce BA (Hons)
Mr Boyce has a Degree in Business and Economics with Honours in Marketing from Greenwich University. Graduating in 1991 he has worked in a number of management roles such as Market Information, GIS and also in Strategic planning, in Company Headquarters in and around London. Businesses include ICL Fujitsu, SPAR UK Ltd, Transco plc and Tesco plc. Latterly studying his Postgraduate at Trinity College, Leeds University, 2008 and entering the teaching profession at Trinity School Carlisle for 5 years and now in his 6th year here at Kirkcudbright Academy. In school he is involved with the Pupil Council, the Parent Council, Young Enterprise Scotland, Rotary Enterprise Challenge and other Enterprise initiatives such as activities week, the Tenner Challenge and UWS Challenge. He has also served in the UOTC and for over 10 years as a board director of the Educational Charity, The Sealed Knot. He is currently serving as an instructor with the Army Cadets. Other interests include rugby, archery, horses and shooting.
Computing
Mr Mason
Before joining Kirkcudbright Academy, Mr Mason taught at Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow. Before becoming a teacher he worked in programming and had his own software company, working for councils, private companies and banks.
