ASFA U14 Winners 2012
Girvan Academy U14 school football team took to the pitch to play Grange Academy in a 6 goal thriller at Dam Park Stadium, Ayr on Wednesday 9th May 2012.
Girvan started the game on the back foot and were able to withstand numerous attacks by Grange which came to nothing. Grange however, did score first in the 20th minute play but it was disallowed for offside after a marvellous decision by the far side assistant referee. This scare seemed to give Girvan the extra motivation they needed as they pushed forward after the resulting free-kick and scored the opener from a beautiful cross from the left by captain Jamie Dorans which was met by the head of Brandon Rice (1-0).
Shortly after the restart of play Girvan broke down the right hand side of the field of play from a superb David Gillespie pass which slipped Brandon Rice through 1 on 1 with the keeper who with no intention to win the ball pulled Rice down and a penalty was awarded and the keeper was correctly sent off for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity.
The penalty was calmly scored by Jamie Dorans (2-0) who captained the side on this fantastic cup final appearance for the school. After scoring the second goal Girvan dominated play and never looked like conceding with Daniel Storrie and Sean Scobie being untested at the back. The third goal of the game was scored by Brandon Rice who was set through on goal and calmly slotted home past the Grange keeper (3-0).
At the half time whistle Girvan were cruising and were cheered off the pitch by the fantastic support from the pupils and teachers who made the journey to Dam Park for the game. The second half got under way and Girvan calm out the starting blocks and scored two goals in quick succession, a wonder strike from the edge of the box by Kieran Balfour (4-0) and a great strike across the keeper by Jamie Dorans (5-0) ensured the Ayrshire Cup would be coming home to Girvan Academy.
The game was wrapped up after 65 minutes and the boys could breathe easy. Grange however, did score towards the end, after some poor marking by the defence (5-1).
The game overall was played in great spirit and Girvan received no cautions throughout the game.
The players were a credit to the school and their families and based on the performance of the young S2 team there will surely be more success for this group of boys in future school’s competitions.
It should be mentioned too the hard work and organising Mr David Strachan put in to the team to ensure the players reached the final and also in ensuring there was a supporters bus travelling to the game.
Jack McClymont
S3 Parents’ Evening & Report Cards – 8 May 2012
This letter was issued to S3 during Social Education on 8th May 2012.
S4-6 – Posted Home – 02/04/2012
Tracking & Monitoring sheets, personalised SQA timetables and the documents attached below were sent home to parents of S4-6 pupils on 02/04/2012. Read more >>
S3 – Posted Home – 02/04/2012
Tracking & Monitoring sheets along with the covering letter attached below was sent home to all S3 Parents on 2nd April 2012.
S2 – School Bag Post – 30/03/2012
The attached document will be issued to all S2 pupils on 30/03/2012 to take home:
S4-6 – School Bag Post – 28/03/2012
All pupils in S4 – 6 have now been issued with personalised SQA exam timetables, along with information in relation to supported study (see below).
S3 – Supported Study & Exams – 13 March 2012
Pupils issued with the following information on 13th March 2012 in relation to the forthcoming S3 exams and supported study available from departments.
Covering letter to parents: Letter to Parents – S3 Exams.Supported Study
Details of supported study available: S3 Pupils – Supported Study – March 2012
Exam timetable: S3 Exam Timetable – March.April 2012
What’s different in S3?
Sessions 2012-13 will be the first time that our pupils will have continued with a broad general education into S3. For many parents, they will be wondering whether or not their child will be challenged in their learning, and will it prepare them for qualifications at the end of S4. Read more >>
Questions for Parents & Carers – March 2012
The following letter was issued to all pupils to take home on Friday 9th March 2012.
Letter re Questionnaire for Parents
Parents/Carers are asked to complete the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7P6RTH7
Thank you.
“Dip in the Sea” for Meningitis
S6 students, Laura Conaghan and Robyn Roxburgh, have organised a charity event for “The Meningitis Trust”. Read more >>
Under 14s football
Girvan Academy’s under 14s Football Team played in a league game against Prestwick Academy this week. The boys came back from 2-0 down at half time and played exceptionally well with goals from Kieran Balfour and Nathan Park. After an exceptional second half, unfortunately Girvan were beaten 4-3. Well done to Prestwick Academy.
Celebration of Burns – Monday 5th March 2012
You are invited to a Read more >>
GIRVAN ACADEMY ARTS FESTIVAL-27-29 March 2012
27th, 28th and 29th March 2012
Prepare to be enthralled!! Read more >>
New School Telephone Number
01465 716816
(Effective from Monday 27th February 2012)
Contact the School during the following Office Hours
Monday to Wednesday
8.15am – 4.00pm
Thursday & Friday
8.15am – 3.15pm
Please note the FAX NUMBER will no longer be operational.
S2 pupils issued for S3 Option Booklet – 22/02/2012
S2 pupils were issed with their Option Booklet for S3 on 22nd February 2012. Click here to view the document.
Parents will get the opportunity at the Course Planning Evening on Thursday 23rd February 2012 (6.00pm) to discover more about the Learning Choices available for pupils entering S3.
At the S2 Parents’ Evening on Tuesday 6th March 2012, parents will have the opportunity to discuss in more detail their son/daughter’s school report with their subject teachers.
S5-6 Prelims & Study Leave – February 2012
S5-6 Prelim timetable was given to pupils on Monday 30th January 2012.
Timetable and covering letter posted home to Parents/Carers on Friday 27th January 2012.
S1 Parents’ Night – re-scheduled – 15 February 2012
This letter was issued to all S1 pupils on Wednesday 25th January 2012 to take home to their parents.
S1 Parents’ Night Night – Resceduled – Feb 2012
Pupils were also issued with a new appointment sheet to allow them to arrange new appointments with their teachers.
S5/6 Supported Study – February 2012
The link below gives details of Supported Study available to S5/6 pupils for prelims in February 2012.
Open as normal – 18/01/2012
School is open as normal today, Wednesday 18th January 2012.
S1 Parents’ Night CANCELLED-Tuesday 17th January 2012
S1 Parents’ Night, scheduled for tonight, Tuesday 17th January 2012, has been cancelled due to an electrical fault in the school.
Parents/Carers will be informed as soon as a new date is set.
