Westhill Academy Background Information Westhill Academy is situated approximately 6 west of Aberdeen, just off the A944, Alford road. The school opened for pupils in August 1979 to serve the rapidly growing commuter town of Westhill, which is still expanding and has a current population of approximately 10,500. The catchment area is mostly relatively new private housing along with pupils from the surrounding rural area including Kirkton of Skene. The school has four main associated Primary Schools – Crombie, Elrick, Skene and Westhill. The roll for session 2017/2018 is approximately 755, giving a staffing figure of just over 59 FTE. The school opened an SEN Base in January 2000 giving additional staffing, along with current Additional Support Needs staffing of around 5 FTE. The Academy has an active Parent Council. Many links are also established through our Community Wing, which is used by various groups including under fives to over fifties. This provides a valuable community mix to the benefit of all. As well as outstanding academic performance, Westhill Academy offers a wide of extra-curricular activities. In addition, we place a great deal of emphasis on supporting young people and helping them take responsibility for their actions. I trust this handbook conveys the achievement of the pupils and provides clear information to parents. The school Day 09.00 Start of the school day 09.00 – 09.10 Registration 09.10 – 10.30 Period 1 10.30 – 10.45 Morning Break 10.45 – 12.05 Period 2 12.05 – 13.05 Lunch 13.05 – 14.25 Period 3 14.25 – 14.40 Afternoon Break 14.40 – 16.00 Period 4 16.00 End of school day
Provision of Staff – As of October 2017 Administrative - Mrs J Craig, Administrative Assistant Mrs S Yule, Senior Clerical Assistant (job Mrs H Stuart, Senior Clerical Assistant (job share) Mrs C Cox, Clerical Assistant Mrs B Gillan, Receptionist Catering – Mrs J Stephen Aberdeenshire Council Cleaning - [now in a privatised company employed by Aberdeenshire Council] Art - Mrs G Coyle Mrs J Wyness Miss S Garcia Business Studies - Mr P Faculty Head Mrs M McLachlan Mrs D Mackenzie Mr A Gibson Computing Studies - Mr D Mrs A Quadri (part-time) Drama - Ms Y Wheeler, Faculty Head Mrs C Stuart (part-time) English - Mrs E O’Neill, Faculty Head Ms Harrypaul Mrs L Pellington (part-time) Mr T East Mrs J Kenneway (on secondment) Miss J Stewart Dr S Stephen Mrs M Morrison (secondment replacement) Home Economics - Miss J Eddington, Faculty Head Mrs K Jamieson (part-time) Janitors – Mr D Findlater, Group Supervisor Mr M Jamieson Languages - Ms J McCormick, Faculty Head Mrs J Harrold (part-time) Mrs F Macdonald (part time) Ms Iva Ostriz (part time) Miss C Kennedy Additional Support Needs - Ms N Munro, Principal Teacher of ASN Mrs J McRae Mrs M Morrison Mrs A Hannah (part-time) Ms S Cameron Mrs V Angoe Mrs A Molyneux, Auxiliary (part-time) Mrs A O’Brien, Auxiliary (part-time) Mrs A Porter (part-time) Mrs G Svensen, Auxiliary (part-time) Mrs K Chatha (part-time) Mrs A Walker (part-time) Mrs D Watson (part-time) Mrs S Donaldson-Selby (part-time) Library - Ms J Noble, Librarian (part-time) Mrs G Gourlay, Librarian (part-time) Mrs S Jennings, Library Assistant Mathematics - Mrs R Campbell, Faculty Head Mrs J McBain Mrs S Watson Mrs D Elliott Mr B Shepherd