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@kelvinside1878
on Instagram to keep up to date with the School.
Fijian winger Niko Matawalu has been voted the
@McCreaFS
@GlasgowWarriors
Warrior of the Month after receiving 51% of the votes.
Matawalu was presented with his award by members of our 1st XV side, who play
@HSofG
in the U18 Shield Final
@BTMurrayfield
tonight.
#WeAreWarriors
KELVINSIDE ACADEMY APPOINTS NEW RECTOR
After four years as the school’s Deputy Rector, The Board of Governors has named Daniel Wyatt as Rector of Kelvinside Academy. This follows the appointment of Ian Munro as the new Rector of Dollar Academy.
Huge congrats to former pupil Blair Ferguson for being nominated for FIVE Grammy's, 5 yrs after launching a music production career from his bedroom. His alias BLK has carved out a Billboard chart topping career working with stars like Justin Bieber & SZA.
#KAmusic
#GRAMMYS2024
Let’s just take a second to say a huge thank you to ALL staff at
@Kelvinside1878
for their continued hard work and commitment to our young people. Sincerest thanks to you all. 👏
#NotAllHeroesWearCapes
Today we reflect upon the extraordinary life and historic reign of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. A remarkable woman whose reign was defined by duty and commitment to the nation for an unparalleled 70 years.
May she rest in peace.
We wish our Registrar, Lynda Andonovic a fond farewell as she retires after 23 years at Kelvinside Academy. A massive thank you from all of us and enjoy the next exciting chapter.
Lynda wanted to go quietly so we put it on Twitter!
Wildlife filmmaker
@gordonjbuchanan
helped launch
@KA_JuniorSch
#MinervaChallenge
. As Patron he said "This is a fantastic way to help children build confidence and develop skills, but more importantly it encourages them to rise to challenges and opens the door to new experiences"
Well, it's a beautiful morning and for some pupils this may be their last day at
@Kelvinside1878
for a while.
Class of 2020 - the term may have been cut short but you all have a bright future ahead.
Congratulations to Aaron B (S5) Ewan B (S5) Duncan M (S6) and Calum F (S5) confirmed as part of the
@Scotlandteam
FOSROC Regional Academy 2020/21 intake. They will take part in National Coach Masterclasses when Gregor Townsend’s coaches each deliver webinars.
A simply amazing Spring Concert was enjoyed by so many tonight. Huge congratulations to Mrs Gillan, Mr Campbell, Mrs Clark and fantastic extended teaching team. Performers from J2-S6 played and sang their hearts out. We have missed this. Concert video/photos to follow.
#KAmusic
On Friday, we marked Remembrance and paid special tribute to the 177 former pupils who fell during WW1 and WW2. We are also one of several iconic locations across “Lighting Up Red” in support of Poppyscotland.
#KAremembrance
#poppyscotland
#lestweforget
#KAccf
We are delighted to introduce Finlay S & Kamryn W as our School Captains for the 2022/23 session. They will be supported by Vice Captains James M, Gabby M, Benson M and Izzie C.
#KAleadership
#KAteam
Our 2021 Captaincy Team are ready for the year ahead. Captains Marley and Hannah are supported by Vice Captains Mia, Rory, Adam and Martha.
#leadership
#KAteam
#teamwork
With former pupils Scott Cummings and Ritchie Gray featuring in the current Scotland XV it is fantastic to see two young Academicals named in the
@Scotlandteam
U20 squad today - well done Jamie Campbell and Rory Jackson.
#KArugby
#KAfamily
So fantastic to see all pupils back at KA today. It was especially exciting for pupils in J4,J5 & J6 as we unveiled their state-of-the-art new classrooms
#classroomofthefuture
#worldhereIcome
The French Paris trip is on route not before a quick snap at the airport! We hope everyone has a great time, make sure you follow
@KA_Languages
for lots of photos and updates 🇫🇷
#KAFrench
Looking forward to welcoming all our new pupils from J1-S6 for their Induction Visits tomorrow. It will be wonderful to have pupils at KA after 5 months of empty classrooms.
#StaySafeatKA
#welcomeback
Thanks to
@rgcsport
for a fantastic game of hockey in the
@ScottishHockey
Challenge Cup Final. So proud of our 1st XI emerging 2-1 winners.
What a team effort and brilliant group of S4-6 girls.
#KAhockey
#SchoolsCup22
Congrats to Rory J (S6) and Jamie C (S6) who have been selected for the Scotland U18 squad playing in the Six Nations Festival.
Scotland face Italy on Saturday, Wales next Wednesday before completing their programme with a game against Ireland on Sunday week.
#AsOne
#KArugby
Congratulations to RSM Alice P and all our CCF cadets on a very impressive Annual Inspection. It was wonderful to see parents, Academicals and friends of KA back after 3 years. Watch out for full report and photos.
#KACCF
#annualinspection
#army
#RAF
#RoyalNavy
Congratulations to S3 pupils Daniela G. H, Miley B, Katy R, Lucy C who won the YPI Scotland competition. They have won £3000 for a local charity of their choice Launch Food who are a coffee shop who donates £1 from every coffee sold to provide a warm meal for children in Glasgow.
It is wonderful to see our new
#KAJ1
pupils arriving with their families on their first day. Welcome to Kelvinside Academy!🍎
#FirstDayOfSchool2019
#MyKAfuture
You can view the whole photo album here:
Christmas has landed here at KA 🎄.
Join us on the
#KelvinsideSleighRide
each day this month, when we’ll be sharing lots of festive fun from across our school community.
Happy first of December! 🗓 ⛄️
#SocialAdvent
@intSchools
Thanks to our partners
@SWG3glasgow
for their considerable support. If you wish to contribute to the production of PPE Face Shields see the link below: EMERGENCY PPE FOR THE NHS
Exciting news. In landmark opportunity
@Kelvinside1878
is partnering with
@CraigholmeSch
to form The Glasgow Schools Trust, which will oversee both schools.
@KA_Rector
Ian Munro becomes Executive Headmaster of the Trust.
Here it is! S6 Christmas Video 2021. Maybe the best one ever?? Filmed, directed and produced by Alice, Isla and S6 Media Committee. As Buddy would say "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. So enjoy
#ELF
at KA.
#KAS6
One of our favourite times of the year: sending out our offer letters!
For many their KA journey starts with these letters arriving tomorrow
#myKAfuture
.
@KA_Nursery
received the highest possible ratings of 6, across all criteria measured, from
@CareInspect
. We are delighted that the hard work of the staff has been so resoundingly acknowledged and the positive impact that a KA education has on our pupils lives has been recognised
KA is back to school and back at the forefront of educational thought leadership. Ms Gallacher, our Head of Guidance, asks 'Are pupils adequately prepared for an uncertain future?' in today's Herald.
#education
#thoughtleadership
Congratulations to Ava H (S2) reselected for GB Girls climbing squad. Ava has moved up an age group to Girls B (born 2006 and 2007) and will get the chance to compete for GB on the European stage in the summer.
#KAwinner
#worldhereicome
#Climbscotland
What a start to the morning! Mr Wyatt has a new school pet, inspired by Glasgow’s iconic Armadillo building, but Archie escaped from Assembly this morning during his introduction to KA pupils!
#chasearoundtheschool
Pupils were so excited to be able to attend the annual S6 Dinner this year on Friday. Photos from the evening can be viewed on Flickr.
#smilingfaces
#KAS6
#friendship
Senior School paid a moving tribute to the 131 former pupils who lost their lives in WW1 at our Remembrance Service. Many thanks to Rev Matthews and Rev Gillan and Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church.
#karemembrance
#poppyscotland
#LestWeForget
We'd like to extend a very big Kelvinside Academy welcome to Mrs Linda MacBeath, who joins us today as our new Head of Junior School. Looks like she's made a big impression on these Junior 1 children already!
#bigsmiles
#firstdayatschool
#myKAfuture
Congratulations to our new School Captains for 2019/20 - Laura T and Ewan M.
Well done to the Vice Captains - Lewis I, Navraj D, Cassie S and Megan T.
What a great team for next year!
Our
@KA_Senior6
pupils enjoyed their annual S6 Dinner on Friday evening. We were delighted that the S6 Captains from
@GlasgowAcademy
and
@HSofG
were able to join us. Congratulations to Mark R emerging as HeadsandTails Champ!
Good luck to Marc B (S5) and his Father who are taking part in the Inverness Monster Rally this weekend to raise money for
@epilepsy_scot
They have purchased a Toyota Celica 2003 & replaced it's parts, restoring it to a roadworthy condition. Well done Marc! 🚗
We’ve kept up School spirit in countless ways this year, but the highlight (and
#KelvinsideSleighRide
finale!) has to be our Christmas Extravaganza. Input from staff and pupils across the school made for a very special day. 📸:
@intSchools
#SocialAdvent
Congratulations to our pupils on their outstanding results in National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams. This is yet another year when our pupils’ results have significantly exceeded national averages for all three qualifications. Read More...