This booklet is to help you become familiar with the day to day changes which you will meet within Peterhead Academy.
At the Academy, you will be studying many new subjects, meeting new teachers and new friends.
THE
SCHOOL
DAY
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayRegistration / 8.30-8.40 / 8.30-8.40 / 8.30-8.40 / 8.30-8.40 / 8.30-8.40
Period 1 / 8.40 – 9.30 / 8.40 – 9.30 / 8.40 – 9.30 / 8.40 – 9.30 / 8.40 – 9.30
Period 2 / 9.30 – 10.20 / 9.30 – 10.20 / 9.30 – 10.20 / 9.30 – 10.20 / 9.30 – 10.20
Interval / 10.20 – 10.40 / 10.20 – 10.40 / 10.20 – 10.40 / 10.20 – 10.40 / 10.20 – 10.40
Period 3 / 10.40 – 11.30 / 10.40 – 11.30 / 10.40 – 11.30 / 10.40 – 11.30 / 10.40 – 11.30
Period 4 / 11.30 – 12.20 / 11.30 – 12.20 / 11.30 – 12.20 / 11.30 – 12.20 / 11.30 – 12.20
Lunch/Period 5 / 12.20 – 1.10 / 12.20 – 1.10 / Lunch
12.20 – 1.10 / Lunch
12.20 – 1.10 / Lunch
12.20 – 1.10
Lunch/Period 5 / Lunch
1.10 – 2.00 / Lunch
1.10 – 2.00 / 1.10 – 2.00 / 1.10 – 2.00 / 1.10 – 2.00
Period 6 / 2.00 – 2.50 / 2.00 – 2.50 / 2.00 – 2.50 / 2.00 – 2.50 / 2.00 – 2.50
Period 7 / 2.50 – 3.40 / 2.50 – 3.40
Main Subjects
/ Art / MathematicsEnglish / Modern Studies
Enterprise / Music
French / Religious Education
Geography / Science
German / Social Education
Health / Technical Subjects
History
SCHOOL UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
Junior School S1-3 / Senior School S4-6Plain black footwear
Plain black trousers
Plain black skirt with black or neutral tights
Option 1: Plain white polo shirt and plain black sweatshirt, preferably with school crest
Or
Option 2: Plain white shirt with school tie and plain black V-neck
sweater or cardigan, preferably with school crest / Plain black footwear
Plain black trousers
Plain black skirt with black or neutral tights
Plain white or black shirt with School tie
Plain black V-neck sweater or cardigan, preferably with school crest
* Burgundy school blazer with school crest
* optional for S4-5 but the school has a clear expectation that all S6 students will take pride in wearing the school blazer
Items of clothing should only have the school crest on them. Items of clothing which have commercial logos on them are not appropriate for school uniform. No denim or jeans of any kind or colour should be worn in school.
Homework
Has to be done regularly
Often takes time
Must be done neatly
Entirely your own work
Written in your best handwriting
Only to be expected at the Academy
Recorded in your student diary and planner
Keeps your work up to date
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We at Peterhead Academy feel it is extremely important to allow all pupils the opportunity to take part in extra curricular activities. They spend a great deal of time organising clubs and activities to allow you to develop as a person and interact with both pupils and staff out-with the normal classroom situation.
These activities include:
Badminton / Basketball / Residential ExcursionsComputer Club / Choirs / Curricular Visits
Global Rock Challenge / Football / Foreign Excursions
Garden Club / Volleyball / Hockey
Library / Orchestra / Theatre Visits
Rugby / Netball / Cookery Club
Young Engineers / Running / School Concerts
Scripture Union / School Shows / Maths Revision Club
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Course Activities
1. All pupils S1 and S2 will experience a common physical education curriculum including two outdoor games (football and hockey) and two indoor games (basketball and volleyball), creative movement (gymnastics and dance), swimming, cross-country running and track and field athletics.
PE Equipment
To enable your son/daughter to get maximum benefit from safe participation in the above activities he/she will need the following personal equipment:
a) Indoor footwear (gym/training shoes – preferably with white or non-marking soles);
b) Outdoor footwear if possible (stout training shoes or football boots);
c) A change of top (T-shirt or football top or similar), socks and shorts or games skirt;
d) Swim-suit, trunks and towel.
N.B.
1. Your son/daughter will be given plenty of advance notice of when to bring the appropriate kit.
2. Warm top and track-suit/jogging suit trousers would also be beneficial when participating in outdoor activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Throughout the year various activities are offered by PE Department at lunch-times and after school (see programme issued to your son/daughter). No matter his/her experience in that activity your son/daughter will be made welcome at any of these.
There are a wide variety of options to choose from when it comes to meal times in the Academy.
You can eat in the following places:
The Dining Hall
The menu has a wide variety of food for all tastes. Lasagne, our own chicken pie, all manner of curries, pasta dishes and a vegetarian selection are amongst the favourites. Home made sweets – hot and cold – with popular items like sticky toffee pudding; fruit crumble, apple pie and fruit salad make regular appearances. Wholesome homemade soups are offered every day along with fresh fruit, juices, yoghurt and milk.
In addition to the above we have baked potatoes and offer a selection of fillings daily – hot and cold.
If you want to avoid queuing then you can pre-order using the kiosk machine before school or at interval and collect your order in the canteen at lunchtime.
We also have drink vending machines in the link corridor offering plain and flavoured water and a selection of non-fizzy drinks; there are also vending machines which dispense a selection of cold foods and drinks.
As well as the lunchtime opening, we have an 8.00 a.m. service in the Dining Hall each morning to provide hot rolls and pancakes, etc along with fresh fruit, juices and milk.
In the Canteen at morning interval you can purchase scones, hot filled rolls, home bakes, crisps, and a range of drinks.
A Tuck Shop is also available in the Assembly Hall
Please note that all serveries and vending machines operate on a NATIONAL ENTITLEMENT CARD payment basis
Please Keep your CARD safe !
Cafeteria
SAMPLE Menu
SOUPSoup of the Day & bread
MAIN COURSE
Served with vegetables or Salad and ‘Carbs’ From:
Price includes Bread Basket selection
Extras:
Vegetable, Salad
Potatoes, Pasta, Rice, Noodles
Munch PotBaked Potato with a cold or hot filling
Salad Bar or Boxed Salads
SOUP & SWEET COMBO
HOT or COLD SWEETS
SUNDRIES
Yogurt from
Cookies
Fresh Baked Scone
Home Made Tray Bakes from
Fresh fruit from
Soft drinks
HOT SNACKS
Hot Dog + sauce
Turkey Burger
Cheese Burger
Pizza
PUPILS' PROBLEM PAGE
Answer the following questions (tick your answers)
1. What happens if I get lost on my first few days?
a) Start crying
b) Wander round the school in search of the class
c) Ask a Prefect or Teacher for assistance
2. What happens if I arrive late for School?
a) Go home
b) Report to the Depute Head Teacher on duty who will issue me with a Late Arrival Slip
c) Inform the Head Janitor
3. What happens if I have a problem at school?
a) Discuss the problem with my Guidance Teacher
b) Discuss the problem with the Head Teacher
c) Discuss the problem with the Head Janitor
4. What happens if I miss my bus at 3.15 p.m.?
a) Walk home
b) Take a Taxi home
c) Go to the General Office for help
5. What happens if I lose my bus pass?
a) Go to the Enquiry Office where I will be issued with a Temporary Bus Pass
b) Walk to school instead of catching the bus
c) Pay my fare each day
6. What happens if I have a dental appointment or doctor's appointment during the school day?
a) Tell a friend to inform my teachers
b) Go to the Registration Office before 8.30 a.m. to get a Permission for Absence Slip
c) Walk out of school without permission
SCHOOL BADGE
“House Built on a Rock”
School Website: http://peterheadacademy.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/
REMEMBER
Get to school before 8.30 a.m.
Report to the Community Theatre if you have an Assembly
National Entitlement
Card
This is a multi-application card scheme run as a partnership between the Scottish Executive, Scotland’s local authorities and others and aims to make it quicker and easier to access services. It is also used at Peterhead Academy to use the Canteen, Vending Machines and Library.
Many councils across Scotland already have schemes which allow a variety of services to be added to this card. These include bus travel, leisure, libraries, staff cards, taxi services for those with disabilities, and within schools for catering, vending, registration, school library and secure room access. Other councils across Scotland will be introducing these schemes in the future.
· The card is personalised and allows you to select the services you want to add
· It is quick to use – just flash it over a reader and it scans automatically
· It is convenient – a single card with many uses helping you to reduce the number of cards you need to carry
· It is easy – no more repeating your name and address to get a service. Just quote your number or swipe your card.
Young Scot and Young Persons Travel Concession
Young Scot – Young Scot is the national youth information agency for Scotland and is a registered charity. Unless you chose to opt-out, your new National Entitlement Card will have Young Scot branding, giving you access to all of the Young Scot information services, as well as discounts and special offers in over 1,800 places in Scotland and in over 200,000 places in 42 European countries. The new card will also have the PASS hologram on it, meaning you can use it as a proof-of-age card across the UK. You can find more information at www.youngscot.org
Examples of discounts are:
· 10% Discount at Burtons, Topman, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge.
· 25% Discount at Pizza Hut and 10% off KFC.
Young Persons Travel Concession – if you are aged between 16 and 18 (inclusive) or you are a full-time volunteer aged between 19 and 25 (35+ hours per week) and volunteer with Project Scotland or Community Service Volunteers (CSV Scotland) you may qualify for the Young Persons Concessionary Travel Scheme. You should use your National Entitlement Card as photographic identification both to obtain your rail card and when travelling.
The cardholder is entitled to:
· 1/3 off the adult single fare on most buses across Scotland.
· A free Scottish Youth Card giving you a 1/3 off rail travel.
In the future Aberdeenshire Council and the Scottish Executive will be adding more discounts and benefits to the card.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a pupil obtain a National Entitlement Card?
Pupils should go to the General Office and give a note of their name. The Office staff will then inform the National Entitlement Card Unit (based in Fraserburgh) who will, in turn, arrange for a photograph of the pupil to be taken in school, to be used on the card. A PIN number will be issued at this point to enable the pupil to use the Canteen facilities until their new card arrives.
The National Entitlement Card Unit will then send a form to the school which the pupil will have to sign. (If the pupil is under 12 years of age the parent/guardian must sign the form.)
As soon as they come into school the Office staff will inform the pupils concerned.
How do pupils use their National Entitlement Card?
Top-Up: Pupils can put money onto their cards using the four Top-Up machines (also called REVAL machines) which are situated around the school.
Vending Machines: Pupils must have their card to use the vending machines. They insert their card into the slot in the vending machine and choose the food item(s) they want. The amount automatically comes off the balance on the card.
Canteen: A pupil can hand over their card to pay for their food in the Canteen.
If a pupil does not have his/her card in school with them they can still use the Canteen by either telling the Canteen staff their name or by obtaining a PIN number. The pupil should then key their PIN number into the keypad next to the till and press enter. Canteen staff then check that the photograph of the pupil, which comes up on their computer screen, matches the pupil standing in front of them. This ensures that pupils do not use someone else’s PIN number.
A record is kept in the school of all card transactions.
Free School Meals: £2.3 allowance goes on daily to pupils who are entitled. Any monies not used clears at the end of the day, i.e. it cannot be saved to be used on another day.
Library: The cards are also required when borrowing books from the school Library.
What if a pupil loses their National Entitlement Card?
This should be reported to the General Office as soon as possible. A stop will be put on the card so no-one else can use it. A PIN number will be issued so that the pupil can still use the Canteen facilities.
A request for a new card will be sent to the National Entitlement Card Unit and it usually takes around 1-2 weeks for a card to be replaced.
You will receive your card on the first day of school and will be shown how to use it.