MISSING CLOTHING/ITEMS

There is a large amount of missing clothes located in the stairwell opposite guidance - if you are missing items of clothing can you please check to see if it is there.

There is also some missing items at the front reception including pencil cases,Glasses, Ear pods, Wallet, Air Pods,Water bottles and Glasses case. 

Come to reception to enquire if you are missing any of the above. 

THE DUOLINGO CHALLENGE IS BACK

Last Saturday, 26th September, was the European Day of Languages. As in the past two years, this means it’s the start of the duolingo challenge!

Do you already use duolingo?

Do you want to learn a different language to the ones taught in school?

Do you want to improve your French or German?

Are you in S3 upwards and not currently taking languages in school?

If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, then this challenge is for you!

Top the weekly leaderboard, earn house points, get Duo stickers and have your name in the draw for the Duo plushie!

The challenge will run for 8 weeks, including over the October holidays, until the last week before Christmas.

Go to duolingo.com/classroom and join with your year group’s code:

S1                          BZVCCM

S2                          CUFUPT

S3                          GFYYKQ

S4                          KQDRTK

S5/6                     KYGCCZ

Staff                     XBHGUN

Online Harm information

Guidance and support is available. Please speak to Mr Waldie or your guidance teacher if any of the issues on the link applies to/concerns you or someone you know:

https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/11_18/lets-talk-about/online-safety/online-harm-groups

Outward Bound Permission Forms – Don't Get Left Behind! 🌲🎒

S1s, your Outward Bound adventure is right around the corner! Please hand in your signed permission form to Ms Marshall, room 16 or reception as soon as possible.

Don't miss out on the fun—get those forms signed and returned ASAP!

🌟 Get Involved! Our Extra-Curricular Timetable is Now Live! 🌟

We're excited to share this year's extra-curricular timetable, packed with a wide range of clubs, activities, events and opportunities for pupils to enjoy.

Whether you're interested in sport, music, STEM, leadership, creativity or trying something completely new, there's something for everyone. Many opportunities take place here at school, while others offer the chance to participate in events and programmes across Scotland and beyond.

👏 A special thank you to all of our staff, volunteers and coaches who give up their time to organise and support these activities. Their dedication and enthusiasm make a real difference and provide our young people with experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.

📖 This timetable is a live document, meaning it will be updated regularly throughout the year as new clubs, activities and opportunities are added.

📚 Keep an eye out for information on our supported study programme, which will be shared in the near future. These sessions will provide additional opportunities for pupils to strengthen their learning and prepare for assessments and exams.

You can find the timetable on our school website. Keep checking back for the latest updates and opportunities.

Get involved, try something new, and make the most of everything on offer this year!

Extra-Curricular TT 2026-27 - Google Docs 

🧑‍🎨Art Club🎨

On Thursday's lunch time Rm 28 (Ms Glass' room). Bring your own projects or join in with activities.

🏀🏀Lunchtime Basketball League - Fixtures🏀🏀

All fixtures are outside Guidance on the wall along with the league standings. Basketball will continue but it will be cross court until the basket is fixed.

🚌 FERINTOSH COMMUNITY WEE BUS 🚍

Please note:

• If you have booked to travel on the Ferintosh Wee Bus but decide ON THE DAY NOT TO TRAVEL

• You must inform Mr Morton or a member of SMT before the end of the school day  

• Please do not pass on information to another pupil to let the bus driver know

Thanks for your support with this, if you have any questions please get in touch with Mr Morton. 

🚣ROWING CLUB🚣

New Lunchtime Indoor Rowing Club starting Monday's. 

These sessions are open to all year groups, so come along and give it a go!  

For any more information, speak to Murdoch Jamieson in PE’

🏑HOCKEY 🏑

For all S1-S3 pupils after school hockey is on every Wednesday from 4pm-5pm in the Leisure Centre.

All abilities are welcomed to come along and give hockey a try.

Alpha Youth

We would like to invite you to our new Alpha Youth group. Held over 8 weeks, it is an opportunity to explore questions about life, faith and purpose. Come along to room 19 on Monday lunchtimes 1:15-2pm, free food provided. Open to all years, starting Monday 21st September. Find out more by speaking to Lucy Knight or Gabe Hershberger or checking out the website at https://alpha.org.uk/youth

⛪Christian Union Group⛪

Meet the first three Tuesdays of the month at 1:15 - 2:00 in Room 19 

📱 Mobile phone policy ⛔

We are a phone free zone. If your phone is confiscated by a member of staff, it will be placed in the office and kept there until the next break time (break/lunch)

🚯 Keep Fortrose Clean – Respect Our School & Community 🌍

A reminder to all students: please don’t drop litter during break and lunchtime—on school grounds or in the wider community.

Fortrose Academy is proud of its strong relationship with our local community, and we all have a role in keeping that bond positive. Littering not only affects the environment but also how our school is seen by others.

Let’s show respect, take responsibility, and keep our spaces clean. 💙
Bin it or take it with you.

Fortrose Academy pupil reminder: No food or drinks should be consumed in the PE changing rooms. Water only.  Thanks. 

#FortroseAcademy #RespectOurCommunity #KeepFortroseClean #LitterFree #PrideInOurSchool

TOILETS  🚽

Following consultation with pupils and parents, we have decided to zone toilets according to year groups on a trial basis. 

 This will come into effect immediately after the October holiday. 

Toilets for specific year groups are detailed below and we would be grateful if you could familiarise yourself with these arrangements:

• S1/S2 - Technical & Business

• S3/S4 - Guidance corridor

Boys' Toilets Opposite Guidance Office🚻🚽
If you require to use the boys' toilets opposite the Guidance Office during a teaching period, please go to the Deputes' Office and ask to use the toilet.

The toilets will then be unlocked to allow you to use them.  

If no depute is in the office come to the school office to ask.
The toilets will be open at intervals and lunchtimes.

S5/S6 - Maths

Students with specific needs will continue to access all toilets across the school. 

We continue to encourage our young people to use toilets appropriately to allow others access. 

 There will inevitably be some adjustments made as we implement and review this new approach. 

 We thank you for your support with this matter. 

HOSPITALITY 

Reminder that pupils should bring their own reusable container from home when they are cooking.

 These can be left in Kitchen 2 in the morning and picked up at the end of the day.

Mental health Ambassadors

Meetings are every Thursday at lunchtime. 

 If any new members are interested in becoming a mental health ambassador or have an interest in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing within the school, please come along to R35 on Thursday, all are welcome.

 Also please remember to bring your lunch along.

🌉 Warriors (Yellow)

Head Coaches: Platon Kriuk & Max McLennan

• Charlie Hendry

• Finlay Munro

• Archie MacLean

• Connor Cant

• Ruaridh McIntosh

• Coen MacDonald