Mintlaw Celebrates Success Programme
National 4 & 5 SQA Information
Please find below links to the latest information about the National 4 & 5 courses your child will be completing this session.
Young Engineers showcase at SubSea UK
Mintlaw Academy Young Engineers are set for Seattle for a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete in the International Final of the ROV Mate competition.
The Regional competition run by ROV Mate and sponsored by RGU and BP is open to all schools in Scotland and gives secondary school pupils the opportunity to design, build and fly model ROV’s. Rovs are an underwater robot which can carry out a series of tasks on the sea bed. The team of five from Mintlaw have spent 5 months, working every lunchtime and after school to prepare their vehicle for the tasks, building their model from scratch they have engineered different parts, dealt with electronic challenges but more importantly have developed a large amount of transferable skills that has prepared them for future challenges.
The International final will be held in the Weyerhaeuser King Aquatic Centre Seattle Washington, USA from 20th – 22nd June, teams from several states in the USA, Hongkong, Tokyo and Egypt will compete to become the best ROV group in the world.
This is is a great achievement for the 5 boys as this was the first year the school have entered the competition. Pictured are the team, Douglas Leel, Liam Forbes, Kieran Yule, Gareth Swinney and David Finnie. The boys would like to thank their sponsors, Bill Mackie Engineering, Plumb Centre, Duthie Motors Longside and their mentor, Neil Stagg from BP.
Raising Attainment
Raising Attainment – Target Setting
Mintlaw Academy is committed to raising the standard of attainment for its pupils.. A new initiative has been introduced to support pupils achieve their best potential.
In all subjects from S4-S6 all pupils will be issued with a target from their teachers which will be closely monitored throughout the session.
Pupils who are not working at their expected level will be offered additional support and strategies to get them “back on track” early and before the exams.
The role of parents is vital in this and it would be helpful if these targets and current level of performance is discussed at home.
Congratulations to all who took part in the competition, special thank goes to D Jennings from Central Buchan Rotary Club and Prof. Pete Stollery from Aberdeen University the Adjudicator.
Prize winners were as follows:
1st – Matthew Henderson (piano)
2nd – Frances Bugden (Tenor Saxophone)
3rd – Catherine Donald (Flute)
Other participants were:
Jennifer Conlan
Matilda Gibson
Lara Rydlewicz
Naomi Bruce
Shona Brown
Rebecca Phelan
My S3 Curriculum
Please find enclosed information about the 6 curriculum areas at Mintlaw Academy
Parental Survey Results
Parental Survey Results
Mintlaw Academy Parents Questionnaire
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National |
S1/S2/S4/S5/S6 Parents |
1 |
My child enjoys being at school |
95% |
90% (90%) |
2 |
My child finds school work stimulating and challenging |
92% |
91% (90%) |
3 |
The school has a good reputation in the local community |
92% |
94% (94%) |
4 |
Teachers are good at letting me know my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
86% |
88% (84%) |
5 |
Teacher’s in this school set high standards for pupils’ attainment |
93% |
96% (95%) |
6 |
School reports give me helpful information about my child’s progress |
94% |
95% (95%) |
7 |
The school encourages my child to work to the best of his/her ability |
92% |
98% (97%) |
8 |
Staff make me feel welcome at the school |
96% |
97% (95%) |
9 |
Parents’ evenings are helpful and informative |
96% |
99% (98%) |
10 |
School buildings are kept in good order |
83% |
97% (99%) |
11 |
The school has explained how I can support my child with his/her homework |
85% |
87% (82%) |
12 |
I have a clear idea of the school’s priorities for improving the education of pupils |
77% |
86% (87%) |
13 |
My child is treated fairly in the school |
95% |
97% (96%) |
14 |
The school deals effectively with inappropriate behaviour |
88% |
87% (84%) |
15 |
The school makes it clear to parents what standard of work it expects from the pupils |
89% |
93% (92%) |
16 |
There is a mutual respect between teachers and pupils at the school |
91% |
94% (92%) |
17 |
Staff show concern for the care and welfare of my child |
95% |
99% (99%) |
18 |
The school is good at consulting me on decisions which affect my child |
86% |
88% (92%) |
19 |
If I raise a matter of concern the school will do something about it |
92% |
97% (96%) |
20 |
The school is well led
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93% |
97% (96%) |
Figures in brackets = S2 Parents
Parental Posts
Keep up to date with the latest comments made by our parents.
“I believe that pupils at Mintlaw Academy are very privileged to be taught by dedicated, hardworking and inspirational teachers” (28/11/12)
“As a parent attending my last parents evening I would like to thank the teachers and support workers for doing an excellent job in the last 6 years. Everyone has been helpful to my daughter in stimulating her in the different subjects. Also in giving her encouragemewnt to improve and show her true worth and abilities. Thanks” (28/11/12)
“I think overall the presence of Mr Horberry is having a positive effect on the school in general. I am much more positive about my daughter’s second year than her first and hopefully the school as a whole with regard to work ethic and respect for other will only improve” (27/2/13)
“S2 Parent Information Evening held on 21/2/13 was well presented. Information given in a positive way” (27/2/13)
“School appear to be well run and focused on the pupils and their development” (27/2/13)
“The school has got a good reputation any small problems we have ever had has always been dealt with extremely well.” (27/2/13)
“School improvements are noticeable and have been long needed” (27/2/13)
“The pupils on the desks were very helpful. A credit to the school” (27/2/13)
“I am very happy my child has moved into the Academy without any problems and enjoys school” (7/11/12)
“I was impressed to see the Headmaster open evenings – I don’t have any issues so haven’t attended – but good to know it is there” (15/11/12)
“My daughter has a lot of support from teachers this year, this is great” (15/11/12)
“Already more positive outlook with new Headteacher in place appears to be more receptive to both pupil and parents views / opinions” (15/11/12)
Headteacher Presentations
Please find below links to latest presentations delivered by Mr Horberry.
CfE and CLD Video – Youth Scotland
Please click on the link below to see the youtube clipped played on the evening.