|
|
|
|
Amazing Things Awards
- 10/06/2013 11:35:02
Normal
0
false
false
false
MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table ... ( Read more)
|
Fun Run for Eilidh
- 02/05/2013 09:47:12
Saturday 20 th April dawned clear and sunny – a perfect day for a fun run! This was the VOLA 5K in memory of Eilidh Kennedy. About 150 pupils, former pupils, staff and friends and family took ... ( Read more)
|
Lost Property
- 02/05/2013 09:44:31
As I mentioned in the March Newsletter we have large quantities of lost property in the school office such as New Look, Next, Cabrini, Crosshatch, Helly Hanson and Everlast jackets.
If your son/daughter ... ( Read more)
|
Primary Secondary Science Transition
- 02/05/2013 09:43:50
VOLA Science teachers recently visited Jamestown Primary School and Christie Park Primary School to teach P6 and P7 pupils about light, lenses and colour. These visits provided pupils with an opportunity ... ( Read more)
|
Procedures if Pupils Feel Unwell
- 02/05/2013 09:43:03
There have been quite a few occasions recently of parents phoning or turning up at school saying that their child has phoned/texted from class saying they are unwell. Office staff have then had ... ( Read more)
|
Communication Base - Games Consoles
- 02/05/2013 09:40:36
Mr McDonald from the Communication Base has arranged to borrow games equipment from ‘The Game Gear from LT Scotland/Consolarium’. The equipment will arrive shortly and we have it ... ( Read more)
|
Fairtrade in Science
- 02/05/2013 09:39:46
All S2 Science pupils took part in a ‘Go Bananas’ lesson as part of our whole school ‘Fairtrade Fortnight’ event. Pupils were encouraged to think about the unfairness ... ( Read more)
|
Easter Revision & Masterclasses
- 02/05/2013 09:37:48
The school was a busy place throughout the Easter Break. Revision classes took place for most subjects and the library was open too so that all youngsters had access to a quiet study environment. ... ( Read more)
|
Scottish Basketball Stars Visit
- 02/05/2013 09:36:29
S2 girls were very fortunate last month to receive a training session from the U16 National Women’s Basketball Team. This was organised by Miss Braid with the Wellbeing Alliance. Representatives ... ( Read more)
|
Ardlui
- 02/05/2013 09:35:11
35 S2 pupils are participating in outdoor education at Ardlui Outdoor Centre at the end of April. They will experience canoeing, kayaking and mountain biking. Pupils had to fundraise for their trip ... ( Read more)
|
Heartstart
- 02/05/2013 09:33:27
Seven parents from Renton Primary School recently received a qualification in Heartstart. Miss Braid from our P.E. department delivered the first aid training, which had been organized by Pupil and ... ( Read more)
|
Music Good News
- 02/05/2013 09:31:39
Our Musicians have been busy again.
A number of our Instrumental pupils were involved in the showcase day held in Glasgow last month at Music For Youth playing in the West Dunbartonshire Senior ... ( Read more)
|
Good News
- 02/05/2013 09:26:57
Normal
0
false
false
false
MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
New PT - Mr Matthew Hooper has started this week ... ( Read more)
|
Senior Football
- 18/04/2013 09:23:56
The senior football team extended their run to 7 games unbeaten now with a hard-fought victory against Knightswood. After an average first half of football with Knightswood too the lead with a goal ... ( Read more)
|
Parent Council
- 28/03/2013 09:48:51
The next Parent Council meeting is on Thursday 25 th April at 7.00pm. We are always delighted to see new members.
Can we also recommend the Scottish Government’s Parent Website ‘Parentzone’? ... ( Read more)
|
Lost Property
- 28/03/2013 09:47:58
Can I remind parents that we have large quantities of lost property in the school office. We have clothing, jewellery and mobile phones, as well as shoes and bags. If your son/daughter has lost anything, ... ( Read more)
|
Ask FM
- 28/03/2013 09:45:56
It has come to our attention through an article in the Lennox Herald that local teenagers have been the victims of cyber bullying conducted through a website called ‘ask.fm’.
On investigating ... ( Read more)
|
Ghana 2015
- 28/03/2013 09:44:46
Due to the success of the VOLA Expedition to Ghana in June 2012, the school is planning another expedition for June 2015. This opportunity is open to all S3 and S4 pupils – it will be a great ... ( Read more)
|
S3 Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
- 28/03/2013 09:44:07
This year our S3 pupils are participating in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) in their Religious and Moral Education lessons. This is an initiative, which aims to encourage young people ... ( Read more)
|
Mark Scott Leadership For Life Award
- 28/03/2013 09:42:59
Three of our S6 pupils have successfully completed the Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award. Mark Scott was a school pupil on the south side of Glasgow. Mark was stabbed to death in 1996 because he ... ( Read more)
|
Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze Award
- 28/03/2013 09:41:41
We have recently set up our first group of youngsters working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. The award involves youngsters developing skills and volunteering, as well as taking part in ... ( Read more)
|
Fun Run For Eilidh
- 28/03/2013 09:28:25
The school is organising a 5K fun walk/jog/run in Balloch Park on Saturday 20 th April at 9.30 in aid of Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). We are organising this in memory of Eilidh ... ( Read more)
|
BBC School Report
- 28/03/2013 09:27:28
Thursday 21 st March was BBC School News Report day. The girls from VOLA's Voice will be uploading all their work on their website - the link can be found on VOLA's homepage. It includes the ... ( Read more)
|
Breakfast Provision in VOLA
- 28/03/2013 09:26:18
The school canteen is going to be open from 8.00am for a trial period after the Easter Break to provide breakfast for youngsters coming in to school early. They can sit and eat breakfast and chat ... ( Read more)
|
Uniform - Blazers
- 28/03/2013 09:24:46
I have raised my concerns at the reduction in the numbers of blazers over the last two months. Certainly the weather has not been particularly kind, but I would ask that from after the Easter break, ... ( Read more)
|
Budget Issues - School Meal Charges
- 28/03/2013 09:22:00
West Dunbartonshire Council have asked me to inform you that, as part of the Budget process, school meal charges will be increased for inflation by 4%. This takes effect from 1 April 2013. This ... ( Read more)
|
Budget Issues - Clothing Grants
- 28/03/2013 09:21:02
West Dunbartonshire Council voted to increase the Clothing Grant from £50 to £100 over the next year. This, I am sure will be welcome news to many parents who qualify for this help. Please ... ( Read more)
|
Good News
- 28/03/2013 09:19:33
Can I ask parents to help me out with the ‘Good News‘ section of the newsletter? I do check the local papers and keep my ear to the ground – but if you know of an outstanding performance ... ( Read more)
|
S2 Football
- 28/03/2013 09:16:56
Congratulations to the S2 football team, who drew 3-3 away from home with O.L.S.P. last night.
Goals came from Graeme Henderson, David Connolly and Connor McGovern.
Man of the Match was Reece ... ( Read more)
|
|
|
Senior Football Team
- 21/03/2013 09:20:33
The senior football team extended their run to 5 games unbeaten against Bearsden on Friday with a 3-1 win away win. Bearsden started the stronger of the two sides and were the better side for the ... ( Read more)
|
Senior Football Team
- 21/03/2013 09:18:29
The Under 18’s extended their unbeaten run with a 3-2 victory at home against Hermitage Academy. It was another great performance from the team, proving that teamwork, team spirit and 10% ... ( Read more)
|
S2 Football
- 21/03/2013 09:16:54
Congratulations to the S2 boys’ football team who beat John Paul Academy 3-0 last night! The boys are now unbeaten in 7 matches! Goals came from
Connor McGovern and Blair Henderson. ... ( Read more)
|
Senior Football Team
- 14/03/2013 09:25:56
The senior football team is on a great run at the moment, playing football which is both effective and pleasing to watch,
In recent games, the boys have secured a home win against Bearsden Academy ... ( Read more)
|
Champions In Schools
- 07/03/2013 09:51:38
In VOLA we are committed to developing a Growth Mindset culture. We are delighted to be involved in a new programme which brings a successful sportsperson into the school to work with a group of ... ( Read more)
|
West Dunbartonshire Giant Heptathlon
- 07/03/2013 09:49:30
On 20 th February, a team of S1 pupils participated in the West Dunbartonshire Giant Heptathlon. They competed in 7 events including standing long jump, shot putt and an endurance event. The Vale ... ( Read more)
|
WDC Website
- 07/03/2013 09:33:47
West Dunbartonshire also has a website for youngsters preparing for their exams. There is advice for parents and pupils, as well as some useful links on the new site. It will build up over time and ... ( Read more)
|
SFA School Of Football
- 07/03/2013 09:32:37
Recently I visited all the associate primary schools, along with Mark Spalding, one of WDC’s Football Development Officers, to introduce the Primary Seven pupils to the second year of Vale of ... ( Read more)
|
Wind Farm Project With Glasgow Science Centre
- 07/03/2013 09:31:47
Vale of Leven Academy has been selected to work with the Glasgow Science Centre Education Outreach staff and the Engineering PhD students from the Centre for Doctoral Training at the University of ... ( Read more)
|
Options/Elective Programmes
- 07/03/2013 09:30:48
Plans are now well underway for our timetable for next year. The most important first job is to identify pupil choices, as they move through the school. With Curriculum for Excellence Senior Phase ... ( Read more)
|
S5/6 Prelims
- 07/03/2013 09:29:42
S5/6 prelim exams have just finished - results will be issued and discussed shortly. Reports will be out soon, but already I hear talk about dropping subjects. The SQA have done research and there ... ( Read more)
|
Lets Dance
- 07/03/2013 09:29:00
Matthew Donald of 2C2 has recently taken part in the Go Dance Festival 2013 at the Theatre Royal Glasgow. This is the third consecutive year that he has been able to perform in Scotland’s biggest ... ( Read more)
|
Good News - Leavers Destinatiions
- 07/03/2013 09:27:53
Leavers’ Destinations from across Scotland are collated each year and examined by the Government to ensure councils are succeeding in supporting young people into employment, training, Further ... ( Read more)
|
Good News
- 07/03/2013 09:26:27
Ross Cameron in fourth year, plays football for St Mirren. He has now been selected for training with the Scotland Under 15 Football squad. We look forward to hearing of his further success! ... ( Read more)
|
Message From Head Teacher
- 28/02/2013 09:55:42
The new year always brings the realisation that some very important events are not too far away…whether it is the S5/6 Prelims, S1 and S3 Options, as well as the SQA Exams themselves.
... ( Read more)
|
Change To School Summer Holiday 2013
- 28/02/2013 09:53:41
We have recently been informed by West Dunbartonshire council of a change in the School Holidays for summer 2013.The change is that the school will return on 15 th August instead of 19 th August. ... ( Read more)
|
Good Practice in the Academy
- 28/02/2013 09:51:35
You may remember we recently sent out the School’s Standards and Quality Report. As part of our Self Evaluation procedures, each department in the school has to prepare a Standards and Quality ... ( Read more)
|
Pupils Meet Alex Salmond At Golf Event
- 28/02/2013 09:49:47
First Minister Alex Salmond recently met with a delegation from Strathendrick Golf Club's Junior Section at the Johnnie Walker Championship, held at Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course. The First Minister ... ( Read more)
|
SFA School Of Football
- 28/02/2013 09:46:45
Shortly, we will be visiting all the Primary 7 pupils in our associated primaries to launch the search for our second cohort for the Vale of Leven Academy SFA School of Football.
Up ... ( Read more)
|
Raising Attainment
- 28/02/2013 09:40:46
The Raising Attainment Team at Vale of Leven Academy has been extremely busy since it was launched at the end of October 2011.
With the introduction of a Principal Teacher of Raising ... ( Read more)
|
France Ski Trip
- 28/02/2013 09:36:59
Earlier this month, a group of intrepid Vale of Leven Academy pupils spent a week skiing in the French Alps. The trip took place in the picturesque mountain resort of Les Menuires; a part of the world's ... ( Read more)
|
Christmas Concert
- 28/02/2013 09:34:33
The Christmas Concert, organized by the Music Department took place on Tuesday 18 th December. So often the youngsters involved in the Christmas Concert are overlooked when it comes to congratulations. ... ( Read more)
|
Good News
- 28/02/2013 09:31:35
The school was a very busy place before Christmas - a whole range of activities took place.
There was the Junior Quiz organized by the Charities Committee.
Then there ... ( Read more)
|
S2 Football
- 28/02/2013 09:27:18
Congratulations to the S2 football team who extended their unbeaten run to
5 games, with a 1-0 victory over Hermitage Academy last night (26/02/2013).
The latest victory takes VOLA ... ( Read more)
|
S1 Heptathlon
- 28/02/2013 09:25:31
Congratulations to the S1 Heptathlon Team who won the West Dunbartonshire Giant Heptathlon. They will now go on to compete in the West of Scotland competition in March.
Well ... ( Read more)
|
S2 Football
- 28/02/2013 09:22:18
Massive congratulations to the S2 Football Team who beat Bearsden Academy 3-0 last night (4/2/2013).
The boys battled hard in extreme conditions to secure the victory which now makes them unbeaten ... ( Read more)
|
National Poetry Day
- 24/01/2013 09:55:54
We volunteered for National Poetry Day because we thought it would be fun… and it was! This year’s theme was stars. Some people researched poems and wrote them. These poems, covering ... ( Read more)
|
Samye Ling Buddhist Temple
- 24/01/2013 09:46:35
On Tuesday 6 th November, a group of Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) pupils visited a Buddhist monastery in Eskadalemuir (Lockerbie). It was an exceptionally long bus journey ... ( Read more)
|
Pupil on Clyde 1
- 24/01/2013 09:35:39
Written by Laurene McDonald
“I entered a competition on Clyde 1 called ‘Lawson’s Studio Lockdown’. I sent in an audio of me singing, Maroon 5’s ‘She Will ... ( Read more)
|
Facebook page is a hoax
- 15/01/2013 14:14:24
Over the weekend 12-13 January information was given on a “fake” Facebook page that the school would be closed on Monday 14 th January due to a heating problem. The page looked very ... ( Read more)
|
VOLA pupils meet First Minister
- 20/12/2012 10:13:24
Vale of Leven Academy & Strathendrick Golf Club Juniors meet First Minister Alex Salmond at Scotland's Golf Academy at Gleneagles.
First Minister Alex Salmond met with a delegation from Strathendrick ... ( Read more)
|
|
|
Staff v Pupils Basketball
- 20/12/2012 09:30:26
Well done to the pupils yesterday (18/12/2012). They beat the staff select 20-13 in the house basketball game. The staff were no match for the highly impressive pupils’ team. Well ... ( Read more)
|
Cottiers Pantomime
- 20/12/2012 09:30:22
A group of pupils from VoLA had a fantastic afternoon out at the Cottiers Theatre Pantomime - 'Weans in the Wood' - on the 12th of December. Daniel McGinlay was quoted as saying 'BEST PANTO EVER! ... ( Read more)
|
|
|
Parent Council
- 06/12/2012 09:39:57
The Parent Council needs you! We are trying to increase the number of parents involved in the school. We realise that people have so many commitments these days, but any support you can give us ... ( Read more)
|
Severe Weather Arrangements
- 06/12/2012 09:39:04
As you will know the school has had to close a number of times over the last three years due to severe weather conditions. While we hope that we will not have any need to close the school, if weather ... ( Read more)
|
Computer Games
- 06/12/2012 09:36:05
When we ask our young people what they are doing at home over the course of an evening, they are not always studying! Indeed a straw poll by Science teachers alerted us to the fact that many young ... ( Read more)
|
Remembrance Day
- 06/12/2012 09:35:24
A number of senior pupils represented the school at the local Remembrance Day service at Christie Park memorial. The School Captains laid a wreath and helped give out the orders of service. Given ... ( Read more)
|
VOLA Ski Racing Team
- 06/12/2012 09:34:26
The school was invited to enter a ski racing team for the ski series at Bearsden Ski Club at the end of October. Mr McPartlane spoke to four S3 pupils and offered them the chance to be in VOLA’s ... ( Read more)
|
Young Carers
- 06/12/2012 09:32:47
Last session, Vale of Leven Academy led a pilot project for West Dunbartonshire, to identify and support pupils who play a significant role in providing care for their parents, grandparents or siblings. ... ( Read more)
|
Fund Raising Continues
- 06/12/2012 09:31:23
Fund-raising has been continuing in the school, and as usual pupils, staff and parents have been very generous. The S6 Charities group raised £290.63 last week for Macmillan Cancer Care. Our ... ( Read more)
|
Good News
- 06/12/2012 09:29:21
As usual there have been lots of good things happening for present and former pupils of VOLA. Last year’s School Captain, Kayleigh Roberts, is already making her name in North Glasgow College, ... ( Read more)
|
Oban V VOLA
- 06/12/2012 09:20:51
Normal
0
false
false
false
MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }
/* Style Definitions ... ( Read more)
|
|
|
Royal Navy Visit
- 22/11/2012 09:59:21
Normal
0
false
false
false
MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }
/* Style Definitions */
table. ... ( Read more)
|
Under 14 Football
- 22/11/2012 09:51:41
Normal
0
false
false
false
MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
Well done to the under 14 boys, who battled extremely hard on Monday the 19th of November, ... ( Read more)
|
S2 Football
- 22/11/2012 09:48:27
Congratulations to the S2 football team, who battled their way to a stunning victory 4-3 over fierce rivals O.L.S.P. on Wednesday the 14th November. The score line flatters O.L.S.P. as they were ... ( Read more)
|
Congratulations to former VOLA pupil
- 22/11/2012 09:39:58
Congratulations to former pupil Kirrie Wallace, who has won a scholarship from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers to support her during her university course in Engineering.
Normal
0
... ( Read more)
|
|
|
S1 Film Club cinema trip
- 01/11/2012 09:59:54
Before the summer the S1 Film Club went to the Empire cinema in Clydebank to see "The Avengers Assemble" which was an excellent example of team building and how to ... ( Read more)
|
|
|
Nuffield Foundation Science Bursaries
- 04/10/2012 17:12:16
Four of our current S6 pupils were successful in receiving Nuffield Foundation Science Bursaries. The pupils were given the opportunity to take part in a 4-6 week research project over the summer holidays. ... ( Read more)
|
S4 Visit the Scottish Parliament
- 04/10/2012 09:49:02
S4 Modern Studies had a great visit to the Scottish Parliament in September.
They took part in an interactive lesson about our government, during which they were allowed to text their ... ( Read more)
|
LETS GROW
- 04/10/2012 09:43:59
We are still collecting Morrison’s Let’s Grow vouchers.
If you have any you wish to donate, please hand them into Mrs. Ramjan in the science department or send them into the school ... ( Read more)
|
Pupils go to Auschwitz
- 15/09/2012 18:34:09
Miss Shields, Louise Wilson and Laura Foy recently went on a school trip to Poland to visit the concentration camp Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II. Whilst visiting the camps they witnessed the horrors ... ( Read more)
|
Argyle Athletic Under 16’s
- 25/06/2012 10:05:56
Congratulations to the boys who are in the Argyle Athletic Under 16’s Team. The team were winners of the DFDC Plate 2012!!
The boys from Vale of Leven Academy are: Lewes Glen, ... ( Read more)
|
K’Nex Challenge 2012
- 25/06/2012 10:04:03
It has been an exciting and creative time for our budding young engineers. The annual K’Nex Challenge has been challenging Primary 6 pupils from across the area to design and make innovative ... ( Read more)
|
Sports Day 2012
- 25/06/2012 09:44:57
Thursday 14th June was this year’s Sports Day.
After an early lunch the whole school was off timetable to watch the sports finals and to take part in a fun afternoon. In between ... ( Read more)
|
S3 Health Day
- 25/06/2012 09:42:28
On Wednesday 30th May all S3 pupils were off formal timetable for the day and followed an alternative Health Day timetable.
Guests who specialise in different areas came ... ( Read more)
|
European Week
- 25/06/2012 09:40:42
The annual European Awareness Week took place during the second week in June.
Many departments took part with lessons based on the European theme. The tannoy announcements even started ... ( Read more)
|
SFA School of Football
- 25/06/2012 09:38:19
From August we will become an SFA School of Football.
It is in recognition of the fabulous PE facilities we have, as well as the dedication and enthusiasm of our PE department. Twelve ... ( Read more)
|
Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award
- 25/06/2012 09:35:16
Over the session four of our S6 pupils have been working towards the Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award.
Kirsten Carlisle, Jemma Murdoch, Jenna Law and Lauren Murie were all rewarded ... ( Read more)
|
BAE Systems Roadshow
- 25/06/2012 09:33:04
On 25th May, S1 pupils took part in the BAE Systems Schools’ Roadshow.
All S1 pupils enjoyed a very entertaining drama, highlighting the importance of technology, and the career ... ( Read more)
|
S3 pupils go 'flight-side'
- 22/06/2012 15:16:18
On 19th and 22nd June the two winning teams from the Kuehne+Nagel Logistics Challenge in May had an all-day visit to Glasgow Airport courtesy of Emirates and Servisair.
The day started ... ( Read more)
|
2G Have Got It All Sewn Up
- 22/06/2012 09:38:54
Pupils proudly show off the Wall Hanging they have completed as part of a cross curricular project between RE and Fashion & Textiles.
The pupils have been working on this project ... ( Read more)
|
Remembrance Day
- 16/11/2011 12:36:11
Normal
0
false
false
false
MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }
/* Style Definitions */
table. ... ( Read more)
|