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elcome to the seventh issue of the Business Enterprise Bulletin, which highlights recent enterprising events Attainment and successes across the authority including: the Sir Tom Hunter and Interaction challenges; Grange continues to WAcademy’s maths success; the launch of a new Scots language app; exciting creativity and science events as well as impressive academic improve in achievements across our schools. The Business Enterprise and Skills Centres (BESC) initiative, which aligns East with the Scottish Qualifications Authority’s Skills Framework, continues its This latest edition of the Business strong focus on helping young people to develop the skills and experiences Enterprise bulletin highlights which will equip them for future transitions to employment and training, both enterprising events and successes locally and nationally. in schools across . Key achievements include the SQA results for 2014 which demonstrated a continuing trend for strong performance in East Ayrshire academies. Contents Many aspects of performance in Literacy Attainment continues to improve in East Ayrshire 2 and Numeracy in both primary and secondary schools were above the national A career in the stars 3 average and the Council’s consistent A whole new world awaits Grange pupil 4 approach for assessment in these fields has Commonwealth Youth Summit 4 been recognised by Education as an example of best practice. Academy recognised with British Council International School Award 5 Vocational skills are also proving to be a vital route back into education and Grange Academy is going for gold 5 formal attainment for young people. Creativity recognised at launch event 6 Training programmes like Chef Skills, East Ayrshire pupils reap rewards of hard work 6 delivered in partnership with Braehead Dragon’s Breath takes kids to the top 7 Foods, and social media qualifications delivered in partnership with local companies, Grange Academy maths success 8 gave a number of young people access Grange attends Olympic Get Set Awards 8 to skills programmes which directly linked Kids enjoy a day with the opera 9 their school experiences with vocational opportunities at college and access to work. Loudoun pupils keeping up traditions with Galston CARS 10 The Council’s Business Enterprise Mr Sunny slays dragons in Sir Tom’s Challenge 11 initiative in schools continues to grow East Ayrshire - National Music Council Award winners 14 from strength to strength and is having a Primary 6 pupils on fast-track to become star musicians 14 very positive impact on pupils and young people. Business Enterprise programmes New used for Enterprise Education Initiative 15 are offered in all secondary schools, and Scots language app launches 16 primary schools are becoming more involved Academy HMIe report success 16 in enterprise activities which support excellent curricular continuity across transition at P7. Stellar year ahead for special science project 17 There is a culture of change and ambition in Teachers get stuck in, cut out and roll those wagons for engineering 18 East Ayrshire, ably supported by local business Vibrant youth conference 18 partners, Ayrshire College and the voluntary sector, and there has been a significant increase Wool bombing in 19 in the range and quality of opportunities available Around the schools… 20 for children and young people to learn, to thrive Academy 20 and to succeed in life, learning and work. James Hamilton Academy 20 The number of young people securing Positive Destinations reached record levels Loudoun Academy 21 of 93.1% and partnerships between schools, Park School 22 Opportunities for All, the transitional support St. Joseph’s Academy 22 team, and Skills Development Scotland, has been recognised at a national level. 23 BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 3 A career in the stars Pupils at Academy enjoyed a science planetarium under the expert guidance of astronomer fair with a difference when a cast of experts and science educator David Warrington. and industry leaders attended the school to And that was not all; the Science Centre’s body works exhibition inspire and motivate the young people. provided an exciting adventure into the science of our bodies with a fit lab where pupils participated in science experiments The day started to find out how strong, fit and healthy they were. with a motivational speech by Dr Peter The action packed day finished with a motivational speech from Hughes OBE, who Skylab’s Dr Geoff Coxon. Skylab is a charitable organisation which was the former encourages young people to realise and understand their potential in Chief Executive future STEM based careers especially in the aviation sector. He spoke of Scottish about the physics Engineering. He behind flight provided the and jet engine young people with technology. an inspirational Councillor snapshot of his career and the importance of physics in everyday life. Eòghann It was then over to ‘Animal Man’ who brought a boa constrictor, MacColl, an iguana, tarantulas, Nugget the chicken and Peking the duck into Spokesperson the school to show the pupils. He provided a fascinating insight for Promoting into the habitat and hunting behaviour of snakes and spiders, and Lifelong Learning the young people were able to view and handle the animals. said: “What an incredible day the young people had at the science and careers fair. The event, which involved all S2 pupils, was also tailored to include Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are industries of the senior pupils who enjoyed an insight to the world of prosthetics future and throughout East Ayrshire our teaching staff are working with provided by two consultants, Michael O’Neil and Fraser Walker, pupils to help them understand the importance of science and the role from the Southern General hospital. They spoke about the history they could play in the development of new technology. Events like this of prosthetics and the technological advances which are helping to help to make STEM subjects accessible and desirable to young people.” transform the lives of thousands of people each year. The young people were amazed to hear that magnets are now fitted into eye Head teacher Angus McVake said: “This event was a real success. sockets to allow false eyes to be held securely and safely in place. Our young people have literally been raving about the science fair, talking about the animals they saw, the planetarium, the science centre Pupils from throughout the school then attended a careers fair which exhibition and of course the motivational speakers. Both Dr Hughes was attended by large industries including EDF, E-on, EGGER, Spirit and Dr Coxon enthused our S2 pupils about science around us and the Aeronautics, Thales Group, UTC Aerospace and MGF. The young important role that science plays in all forms of technology - around the people were enthusiastic participants and the industries were very home, travelling on a plane or even enjoying a concert at the Hydro impressed by their involvement and questions. in Glasgow. Technology, science and engineering is in everything we They are keen to return again in the near do and it is essential that our young people realise the importance future to work with the school, helping of science and their place in its to encourage the young people to future development.” pursue a career in their industries. In the afternoon the young people then had some hands on science experience in the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory’s mobile 4 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN A whole new world awaits Grange pupil Sixth year Grange Academy pupil, Andrew Aitken, will be starting a whole new adventure this year after being accepted to study Chinese at Oxford University. Andrew attended a four day interview at the end of last year at Pembroke College, Oxford University. He was interviewed “My parents are so proud of my achievements to interests. I was delighted to hear that Andrew is by academics and researchers including a date. I am the first person in my family to attend interested in politics and I am sure that he will specialist in ancient Chinese religion. university, so it is a bit of a shock for them too. have every opportunity to learn about politics After the gruelling interview process “I have always been interested in languages first hand from former Pembroke students. was the long wait for the all important but my interest is starting to move towards “The Confucius hub at Grange has provided acceptance letter, which finally arrived just politics and I am really looking forward to our young people with fantastic opportunities. a week before his seventeenth birthday. studying politics as part of my course.” Grange is one of only a handful of schools in Andrew, who is very interested in languages Grange Academy has had a Confucius hub Scotland where Chinese is taught as a language having studied eight in total, became fascinated within the school since 2009, providing and the hub has enabled strong links to be with the Chinese language and culture after a young people with direct links to China, and made with China through school visits and school visit to China back in 2013. He applied to encouraging learning and cultural exchange. cultural exchanges. I am incredibly proud of study at Oxford as the course covers all aspects Andrew and the whole school. His success is Councillor Eòghann MacColl, Spokesperson of Chinese language and culture including a reflection of the ambitions of Head teacher for Promoting Lifelong Learning visited Grange politics, society and history and is taught by Robert Johnston and the whole teaching staff.” Academy with Graham Short, Executive some of the greatest academics in the world. Director of Educational and Social Services Robert Johnston said: “We are incredibly proud Andrew, who will study and live within the to congratulate Andrew on his achievement. of Andrew. He’s a great role model for other college, said: “I am excited to be accepted He said: “A whole new world will open up to young people as he has shown what can be to attend Pembroke College but I am still Andrew at Oxford. Apart from the exceptional achieved through hard work, determination in shock. I am the first pupil from Grange learning experience, there are incredible and a healthy dose of self-belief. We wish in 30 years to be accepted to Oxford so I opportunities for young people within sport, Andrew every success for the future.” am very aware that this is a big deal. culture and politics, with clubs available for all

The summit, which was for young people who had participated in the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award or who volunteered in Commonwealth their local community, was hosted by Dumfries and Galloway Council in partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The three night camping event, held within Dumfries town centre, was Youth Summit attended by 250 young people from across Scotland and the whole Seven young people from across East Ayrshire enjoyed Commonwealth including Mauritius, Australia, Ghana and Sri Lanka. the opportunity of a lifetime when they attended a There were exciting outdoor events on offer aas well as the special Commonwealth Youth Summit in Dumfries. chance to listen to inspirational keynote speakers including: • Nelson Mandela’s former bodyguard, Chris Lubbe, who spoke of growing up in South Africa and his key role within the anti-apartheid movement • Olympian Rebecca Adlington • David Smith, gold medal paralympian • Simon Weston, who received terrible burns during the Falkland’s war • The Saturday evening was rounded off with surprise guests Base Hunter and the Loveable Rogues, and the whole weekend finished on a high note with a gala dinner and ceilidh. BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 5

The award is presented to schools which do outstanding work in international education and Kilmarnock Academy was recognised for its international work, including involvement in a two year Comenius Programme involving ten European countries; the operation Wallacea recognised with British science expedition to Indonesia; annual visits to the Battlefields of France and Belgium and an annual European Day of Languages celebration event. Council International The British Council assessor said: “The work you have done so far and plan to do in the future to embed internationalism into your curriculum School Award clearly demonstrates your passion and commitment to introducing and maintaining excellent practice right across the curriculum.” The prestigious British Council International School Award has been awarded to Kilmarnock Academy for its work to bring the world into the classroom. Grange Academy is going for gold After completing challenging the Isle of Arran during the very hot weather Council’s Outdoor Education and Sustainability expeditions and spending hundreds last June. Their qualifying expedition then took Officer. The eight day adventure will include of hours helping organisations across them from to Elvanfoot in conditions their training, practice and qualifying. Kilmarnock, twenty pupils from Grange that required a good set of waterproofs! In addition to the 25 young people undertaking Academy successfully completed their The group, which has attracted five more pupils, their Gold Award, Grange Academy has Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. is now working towards its Gold Award and over 100 pupils who have signed up to has ambitious plans for its final expedition. Many volunteer in their communities for the next As well as making a significant difference to the are planning to go on a walking expedition in six months. Collectively they will complete local communities in which they live, the group the Highlands; however twelve of the pupils thousands of hours of volunteering which completed a particularly challenging practice will be boarding the Spirit of June yacht on will positively impact their local community. expedition from Glen Sannox to Kildonan on a sailing expedition, led by Willie White, the 6 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN

East Creativity Ayrshire pupils recognised at reap rewards of launch event hard work East Ayrshire pupils bucked the national trend with their Higher and Advanced Higher results – with the best ever levels of achievement in these qualifications at a time when the rest of the country saw a slight drop in performance. Graham Short, East Ayrshire Council’s Executive Director of Educational and Social Services said: “I’m really pleased with the 2013/14 results, particularly in the Higher Grades and wish to congratulate the young people on their hard work and express my thanks to the staff who have supported them.” 2014 was the first year of the new assessment system developed as part of Curriculum for Excellence and while it is not possible to compare performance with previous years because the new A network of 70 teachers, carers, showcased the tremendous work the team system is so different, overall the results parents, councillors, Council colleagues has achieved over the last four years. were as schools had anticipated. and artists, all of whom embrace and Attendees participated in a Creative S5: champion the arts within education, Challenge Energiser, led by Leona Stewart attended the Council’s Creative and Ian McNicol, which focussed on 1+ Highers at A-C = 5% improvement Learning Network formal re-launch practical ideas for teachers to take directly over last 5 years event held in St Joseph’s Academy. back to their classroom which created 3+ Highers at A-C = 3% improvement a real buzz of dialogue and activity. over last 5 years For the fourth year running, Education Scotland and Creative Scotland have provided funding Talented S6 pupil Blair Boyle, an Auchinleck 5+ Highers at A-C = 3% improvement for the Creative Minds Team to enable Academy Art and Design student, shared a over last 5 years the network to continue and the team has personal and insightful presentation on his These are the best results ever developed a year-long diary of training and passion for art, stimulating much discussion. for Highers in East Ayrshire learning events based around the creative arts. This was followed by an inspirational key S6: These will be delivered in partnership with note talk from David Ross, Design Director a number of established artists, musicians, with Keppie Design, an architectural 3+ Highers at A-C = 6% improvement dancers and cultural producers to support and firm based in Glasgow, who sparked over last 5 years encourage the integration of the creative arts discussions about the importance of 5+ Highers at A-C = 6% improvement across all learning platforms within schools. learning creative skills within education. over last 5 years The night kicked off with a film montage, More information is available on the Creative 1+ Advanced Higher same as last year produced by Prancing Jack Productions, Minds Learning Network at: www.facebook. called “Unlocking Creativity” which com/CreativeMindsLearningNetwork BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 7 Dragon’s Breath takes kids to the top Children at Barshare Primary had a really and sold to great acclaim during the Easter holidays. Pupils cracking idea – and it brought them victory also worked with the Intellectual Property Office to take in a national food invention competition. out a patent for the name and the marketing designs. Three pupils and two teachers travelled to Bristol last summer Creative young cooks in Primary 2/3 invented a new ice cream to attend a glittering award ceremony and although the school called Dragon’s Breath for the 2014 Wallace and Gromit’s didn’t take home the grand prize, the children and the teachers yummy Cracking Ideas competition and were recognised had a wonderful experience throughout the competition. as Scottish regional winners for the 4-7 age group. The children whipped up a prototype of their delicious dessert, which was a fusion of tangy chillies and fresh strawberries – which Renaldo’s Ice Cream Parlour in then made 8 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN

competing in the prestigious Grange Academy Head Teacher Robert Junior Mathematical Olympiad. Johnston said: “I’m a former maths teacher so I know how tough these puzzles are. Angus Grange Angus, who is in S3, was invited to obviously has incredible talent for maths but also attend the competition after excelling at works really hard- that’s a winning formula.” the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Junior Challenge, which was held at the Councillor Stephanie Primrose, Spokesperson Academy for Promoting Lifelong Learning said: “Year on end of the last academic session. year Grange Academy is building a reputation His results earned him a place at the Olympiad at a national level for excelling in maths with 1,200 of the brightest maths students competitions. Under the expert guidance of maths in the UK. The competition is a gruelling resident maths geek and inspirational teacher, two hour exam packed with extremely Chris Smith, the school is succeeding at a very challenging mathematical problems. high level. I am absolutely delighted for Angus, success Angus proved his credentials with excellent who has worked very hard for this success, and Grange mathlete Angus Docherty results, and several of his calculations secured I am sure this is just the beginning for him.” full marks. The top 25% of pupils received a has received a silver medal and Certificate of Distinction and Angus was one a Certificate of Distinction after of just 260 who returned with a medal.

The red carpet event was the perfect opportunity to congratulate the school and its pupils who had been involved with the Get Set programme Grange attends running extracurricular clubs, teams and sports classes within the school. The aim of the programme is to give all young people the chance to learn and live the Olympic values. Pupils who were involved in the Community Sports Leadership Award took weekly sports Olympic Get clubs for both primary and secondary pupils, helping to improve their confidence and encourage others to participate in sport. Charlie Adams, PE Teacher said: “It was a fantastic opportunity to take part in the Get Set programme and I believe the pupils who Set Awards led the coaching and the pupils involved in the clubs got a huge Pupils and staff from Grange Academy attended the amount out of them. The awards night was especially enjoyable as the pupils got to mix with Olympians and were recognised for the glittering Olympic Get Set award ceremony in Glasgow hard work they have been involved in throughout the past year.” and were recognised by Olympian Luke Patience and wheelchair professional tennis player Gordon Reid for their hard work in promoting the Get Set programme. BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 9 Kids enjoy a day with the opera Lucky schoolchildren enjoyed top-class operatic performances from the best in the business – without even having to leave the classroom. Around 400 pupils from , Barshare, , and Patna primaries participated in Scottish Opera’s fantastic new 30-minute opera, ‘The Curse of the MacCabbra Opera House’. A chilling gothic tale with a good dose of comedy, the show featured music from composer Alan Penman and lyrics from writer/director Johnny McKnight. Pupils played the roles of the singers, workers and critics of the MacCabbra, with Scottish Opera performers taking on the principal roles. Youngsters learned the words and music and were then visited by Scottish Opera’s team of arts education specialists and performers, who spent a day preparing pupils in their own school for a performance to classmates, friends and family. ‘The Curse of the MacCabbra Opera House’ works in line with Curriculum for Excellence to enhance lessons already taught in classrooms. As well as expressive arts, the workshops support English, social sciences, enterprise and creativity through active learning. 10 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN Loudoun pupils keeping up traditions with Galston CARS As Galston’s Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) takes shape in the town, 12 pupils from Loudoun Academy have taken the opportunity to learn more about the skills needed to do the detailed restoration work being carried out through the architectural regeneration scheme. Historic Scotland - which is part funding the grants available to owners of historic buildings in Galston’s conservation area in conjunction with the Council - hosted a traditional construction workshop in Lesmahagow. The 12 pupils were accompanied by three members of staff from Loudoun’s Technical department and spent the day learning various skills used to restore and repair historic buildings. The work is carried out using traditional methods and materials which are the best and most durable solution to keep the fabric wind and water tight and fit for use in the 21st century. First on the agenda was working with lead sheet, used to seal chimneys and roofs. They were shown how to bend and shape the material using special mallets to “raggle” the corners. The pupils then learned how to splice timber and make a mortice joint using a mallet and chisel. Health and safety and best practice were emphasised as the group moved on to working with stone. Working in a special area with protection from chips and dust, the pupils had a chance to shape blocks of stone used to replace those worn out by weathering. Brickwork was next, with each student having a go at making a brick arch using a form. While one managed to successfully complete the task, the others soon discovered that the job is not nearly as easy as it looks! The workshop was run by Historic Scotland’s Outreach Team as part of the Galston CARS programme. BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 11

Mr Sunny slays dragons in Sir Tom’s Challenge Budding young entrepreneurs from East Ayrshire academies entered Sir Tom Hunter’s annual Dragons’ Den event in a bid to scoop the top prize of £3,000 – and Monsieur Soleil swept the board! An educational board game in French/English, Monsieur Soleil “Even better, it is manufactured in East Ayrshire.” (Mr Sunny) was the brainchild of the team from , As part of his commitment to mentor local pupils, billionaire Dalmellington, which took them to victory on the night. entrepreneur Sir Tom challenged youngsters to come up with Sir Tom praised the quality and innovation of the ideas for products, innovations or businesses of the future. game, which could also expand into other languages Nine teams presented their business plans to Sir Tom and his - and he urged them to consider Mandarin. panel of judges – Heather Dunk (Ayrshire College), Marie He said: “Doon Academy was the overall winner of the Macklin (Klin Group), Willie Mackie (past president, Chamber of Sir Tom Hunter Challenge 2014. We think their product Commerce) and David Ross (Keppie Design) – in the Dragons’ has global reach – and importantly, it makes learning fun. Den style contest hosted by 2013 winners Loudoun Academy. 12 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN

The top prize of £3,000 went to Doon Academy’s The other six schools’ presentations were considered to first-ever enterprise group, Focus - Kirsty McCormick, be so good that Sir Tom awarded them £500 each. Ashley Mitchell, Halle Fitzsimmons, Paige McMahon, Ideas from the other teams included the hAPPy Helper Pack Fiona Kennedy, Katie Graham and Naomi Allan. (Cumnock Academy); Unico event management (Loudoun Graham Short, Executive Director of Educational and Social Services, Academy); Ritual cosmetics (Grange Academy); the ErgoTable purchased 50 units of Monsieur Soleil for schools – and judge (Stewarton Academy); Café Diem (St Joseph’s Academy); and Heather Dunk also bought a game, which she said was ‘superb’. Lapspace convertible laptop case (Kilmarnock Academy). Sir Tom said: “East Ayrshire Council has taken the lead in the field of enterprise in education. This should be happening all over Ayrshire and indeed all over Scotland. “The role of education is to equip young people with open minds and challenging minds, to encourage them to collaborate in teams and have fun while learning. “Everyone here is really a winner. The important thing is the journey pupils go through to learn and understand – not just the inventions they come up with.” Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council, said: “This was a keenly fought competition, where our young entrepreneurs had the opportunity to demonstrate not only their business skills, but also their fantastic creativity. “Engagement with business is now securely embedded in the school curriculum and our vision is to ensure that every pupil James Hamilton Academy scooped second prize of will develop the skills and abilities for a successful career. £2,000 for H2NO –a ‘socially-responsible’ mobile phone “Above all, we want to foster in our young people that vital ‘can- cover, which inflates and protects a phone dropped in water. All do’ attitude and positive mindset. Events like this clearly show profits made will go to WaterAid. The judges praised it as “a really what a talented pool of young entrepreneurs we have here.” innovative idea which could be used in the marketplace today.”

Auchinleck Academy was awarded third prize of £1,000 for its creative Re-Dezyn app, which The Sir Tom Hunter Challenge formed part of the Council’s business allows users to re-design any room in their house. enterprise programme, designed to develop entrepreneurial skills and help make young people ‘business ready’. All of the school teams were invited to Sir Tom’s E-spark Hatchery in Dundonald for further mentoring where he gave them essential advice: “Never take no for an answer and believe in yourself.” At the recent East Ayrshire Academies Showcase held at the West Coast Hatchery, Sir Tom highlighted the important role business plays in everyday life, telling the youngsters: “Smalls businesses are the future of our economy and you are the entrepreneurs of the future. By participating in this schools’ business challenge you have demonstrated that you have the talent, the self belief and the right attitude to succeed. Schools in East Ayrshire are ahead of the game in terms of encouraging and nurturing young entrepreneurs with fantastic business ideas.” BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 13

Fiona Lees, Chief Executive of East Ayrshire Council said: “It was inspiring to see how the young people had developed their ideas since the Challenge event. “Sir Tom Hunter generously offered the services of his team at the Hatchery to help the school companies protect and develop their ideas, which have all the hallmarks of success. “The future looks bright for enterprise in East Ayrshire – and it’s great to know we are leading the way locally and nationally in this.”

“The role of education is to equip young people with open minds and challenging minds, to encourage them to collaborate in teams and have fun while learning.” The event at the Hatchery gave pupils a unique opportunity to learn from Sir Tom’s own experiences and to hear from some of the fledgling businesses currently in residence at the Hatchery. Guest speaker was Josh Littlejohn, founder of the Social Bite café in Edinburgh. Josh impressed the youngsters with his success story; at the age of just 28 he established a sandwich business with four different outlets in Edinburgh and Glasgow, donating all profits to supporting the homeless and other good causes in Scotland, Bangladesh and Malawi. Three successful Espark ‘chiclets’ shared details of their own entrepreneurial journeys with the youngsters; Alexa Scot, from online wedding deals company I Do Licious, Lloyd Allum from NuWave engineering and Lorraine McRoberts from children’s fashion business Bairnz Boutique. Then it was the turn of the teams from Auchinleck, James Hamilton and Doon Academies to pitch their ideas to Sir Tom and the assembled guests. E-Spark Chief Executive Jim Duffy provided feedback on all the pupils’ presentations, praising them for their creativity and confidence. 14 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN

Councillor Eòghann MacColl, Spokesperson East Ayrshire – for Promoting Lifelong Learning said: “Over the past ten years the Council’s music service led by John Wilson National Music has had incredible success. This is the second year running that Council Award we have won the Major Trophy and an unprecedented four times winners in all. The team has also won six diplomas of merit and three It was music to our ears – the Council’s performing rights society awards. music service has once again been “I have had the pleasure of hearing awarded the prestigious Major Trophy many of our young talented by the National Music Council of Great musicians perform and the Britain at a glittering ceremony at the standard of talent is exceptional English National Ballet in London. within East Ayrshire. But talent alone doesn’t lead to success; On announcing East Ayrshire Council as the it takes commitment, hard work winner, the National Music Council stated that: and dedication and this is displayed “The submission from East Ayrshire was a model in spades by our teachers, our pupils of good practice in the provision of interesting and and our parents who make the music imaginative programmes…a most impressive service the success it is. This includes application from a most impressive authority. music lessons within and outwith school “For many years now, East Ayrshire has been hours, holiday programmes for song operating at the top of its game, excelling writers and involvement in the world in areas such as special educational needs renowned Cumnock Tryst event.” provision, partnerships and continuing Founded in 1953, the National Music professional development (CPD) and this Council (NMC) sits at the centre of a is reflected in the incredible provision East network of national music organisations. Ayrshire makes on an ongoing basis. Membership is drawn from all areas of “East Ayrshire’s was one of the strongest the music business and the NMC LEA programmes of work we have ever seen and, Music Awards Scheme is co-ordinated in assessing this application; we awarded a 10 with the assistance of the Convention for the first time in any of our categories.” of Scottish Local Authorities and the Federation of Music Services. Primary 6 pupils on fast-track to become star musicians Primary 6 pupils from the Auchinleck and Cumnock Learning Community gave their first live musical performance – taking to the stage with their brand new orchestra at Cumnock Academy – despite having only picked up their instruments for the first time two days earlier! Last September, the talented youngsters stunned their parents and the gathered audience with a “Kick Start Concert” which followed just two days of intensive rehearsals led by the Council’s Instrumental Music Service. The Kick Start Wind Band programme is an accelerated and immersive approach to learning a musical instrument for complete beginners. Instead of beginning with only a weekly lesson, the Kick Start programme brings young musicians together to work in small groups with their teachers over an entire weekend. Just two months later and after weekly lessons and rehearsals, the young musicians performed at the Scottish Concert Band Festival in Livingston where they gave a wonderful performance and thoroughly enjoyed their experience. BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 15

workplace by introducing them New to new skills and attitudes. This year the pupils are being Ayrshire challenged to design an inspirational, flexible and open learning space for College the new Ayrshire College campus, which is being built on the site of the former Johnnie Walker bottling used for plant at Hill Street, Kilmarnock. Following the initial responses to Enterprise the brief and feedback from the client, Ayrshire College, the teams Education explored the design concepts further and created models of their ideas. Initiative After selecting their preferred design, each school then worked with mentors An exciting new brief for and the project team from Ayrshire Interaction has been launched College (including representatives from by the Council in partnership Keppie Design, structural engineer with leading architectural Ramboll, contractor McLaughlin & practice Keppie Design and Harvey and interior designer Space Ayrshire College. Now in its Solutions) to finalise their design second year, Interaction is a for an external judging panel. successful enterprise education This is an exciting and challenging challenge involving eight local way to help the young people secondary schools. The project, understand the design process and which was developed by to encourage new ideas in learning. Keppie Design, helps our young The challenge is expected to people prepare for life in the conclude by February 2015. 16 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN Scots language Stewarton Academy HMIe app launches report success Grange Academy pupils celebrated the welcomed Dr Chris Robinson and Dr Margaret Stewarton Academy has polite, Scots language by helping to launch a McKay from Scottish Language Dictionaries friendly and well-behaved young new Scots Dictionary app, developed to Kilmarnock. Councillor Primrose said: “I people, strong leadership and by the Scottish Language Dictionaries. was delighted to attend this extremely upbeat impressive achievements by its event which was a true celebration of our young people; and that is just a Exploring the ‘mither tongue’ was Principal wonderful Scots language and highlighted the very flavour of the excellent report Teacher Jill Hillhouse, who demonstrated how talented young people from Grange Academy. the school has secured from Scots language is used in the classroom. Jill “The new app will greatly assist our young its recent HMIe inspection. encouraged pupils to treasure the Scots people who are studying Scots as a modern language by asking everyone attending to language and I would like to congratulate the Awarded four ‘very good’ ratings jot down their favourite Scots word. Jill’s team from Scottish Language Dictionaries for improvements in performance; favourite was ‘scunnered’ and another who have delivered this fantastic project.” learners’ experience; meeting learning favourite from the pupils was ‘stooshie’. needs and improvement through self The ’s policy, Language It was then over to evaluation, the school also received senior pupil Becky a good rating for its curriculum. Paterson to explain Inspectors also highlighted a number how the new app of key strengths including: works, inviting guests • polite, friendly and well-behaved young to search for the people, who enjoy their learning in a meaning of their supportive and very caring environment favourite Scots word. • the strong leadership of the new acting The app provides a headteacher, senior management and meaning for the word, the active contribution of staff to the the origin of the word very positive climate for learning and also an audio clip to help with the • the impressive achievements of pronunciation. When young people in a wide range of used in conjunction activities across the school with the Essential • the school’s approaches to improving its Scots Dictionary, the app is an important tool work through very effective analysis of Learning in Scotland: A 1+2 Approach, is for pupils studying Scots as a modern language. pupil data and the use of self evaluation aimed at ensuring that every child has the Former Grange pupil, Scots language poet and opportunity to learn a modern language from • a wide range of partnerships which blogger, Lorna Wallace, recited two of her own P1 onwards and a second modern language enhance learners’ experiences poems - ‘Tae a selfie’ and ‘Dinna run doon from P5 onwards. The app, which was made The school’s senate, which is led by oor wee toun’, which was written in response possible by Scottish Government funding, two male and two female senior pupils to the BBC’s programme The Scheme. was produced to support pupils who are and involves all senior prefect leaders Lorna, who reads English Literature, Creative studying Scots as a modern language. It also and pupil council members, was Writing and Journalism at the University of aims to support secondary pupils studying for identified as an outstanding example Strathclyde, has received a great deal of positive the new SQA Awards in Scots Language. of pupil voice and leadership. attention for her poetry and has featured Minister for Learning and Scotland’s Languages, Councillor Stephanie Primrose, on Radio 4 and at the Edinburgh Festival. Dr Alasdair Allan said: “I am always encouraged Spokesperson for Promoting Lifelong Lorna’s poem captured the spirit of Burns and by new initiatives to support the Scots language Learning said: “When you visit the school, Lapraik, matching shrewd observation of life with and the launch of the Essential Scots Dictionary the pupils are polite and happy to discuss social comment – all delivered entertainingly, app builds on what has been a good year for projects they have been working on and and bang up to date in the Scots Language. Scots language developments. The app provides you only have to look at their exceptional Fourth year pupil Cameron Hill then recited an exciting new platform for Scots, bringing the exam results to know that they are being ‘Tam O’Shanter’, putting on a wonderful work of Scottish Language Dictionaries to a new encouraged to reach their full potential. ” show for the gathered audience. audience. The app has the potential to play an The full report is available on the important role in supporting learning in classrooms Councillor Stephanie Primrose, Spokesperson Education Scotland website at www. and I look forward to hearing more about its use.” for Promoting Lifelong Learning, attended the educationscotland.gov.uk. launch with Provost Jim Todd, who officially BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 17 Stellar year ahead for special science project 2015 is set to be a stellar year for East Ayrshire’s special schools’ community. Grant awards from the British Science Association and the Institute of Physics will allow the development of an exciting science project between Willowbank School in Kilmarnock and the Kilmarnock Engineering and Science Society (KESS). The year-long project started last year, The second event, to be held on Monday 16 when the school teamed up with March, will see the Glasgow Science Centre KESS to introduce more science based Outreach van visiting Willowbank School activities to pupils with special needs. with its high energy, hands-on bodyworks Initially the team researched effective ways of exhibition. Pupils will be encouraged to introducing science classes into the curriculum explore their endurance, strength and agility and establishing the most appropriate in the Fit Lab while STEM ambassadors types of scientific activities and equipment and volunteers will be on hand to offer which could be used by the pupils. other science activities on the day. The team, with the help of STEM At the end of this event, each school will ambassadors, the Ayrshire Astronomical receive a Science Museum activity pack Society and volunteers, then ran a containing relevant resources to help further very successful general science day at science activities within their schools. Willowbank School last September. Councillor Stephanie Primrose, This was followed by afternoon sessions Spokesperson for Promoting Lifelong focusing on biology and materials which Learning said: “This is wonderful news and were delivered by Suzanne McGeer of St fantastic recognition of the work carried out Joseph’s Academy and Dr Karen Alexander by Professor Danny Gorman, KESS and our of respectively. The teaching staff to date. The science days sessions clearly demonstrated that science, have been really exciting and the pupils have if delivered appropriately, is very beneficial enthusiastically participated in all the activities, for the pupils’ development. It also became including making electricity from fruit, looking clear that the pupils responded best to very at the sun through special telescopes and visual and hands-on science activities. viewing wildlife photography with biologists. Two special events will be held in March “This is going to be a stellar year for the at Willowbank for pupils, teachers, carers schools involved and I can’t wait to attend and parents from Willowbank School, Park the major science events in March.” School and Hillside School in Cumnock. Professor Danny Gorman of KESS said: The first event, to be held on Monday “This project is demonstrating that science can 2 March, will have a central theme of be successfully used to educate, entertain and astronomy. The portable planetarium enthral special young people such as these. It from the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory has been a great honour and privilege to work in Dalmellington will be visiting the school with the pupils and staff of Willowbank School for an out of this world space experience. in the course of this project and I thank all the This event will also be supported by the volunteers who have made this possible. I also Ayrshire Astronomical Society and a final applaud the generosity of the British Science year astrophysics PhD student who is Association and the Institute of Physics for currently working on the Exomol project financially supporting this worthwhile project.” at University College London, as well as volunteer students from the School of Physics and Astronomy of Glasgow University. 18 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN Teachers get stuck in, cut out and roll Vibrant those wagons for youth conference engineering Young people made their voices heard at the annual Vibrant Community Youth Conference held in the beautiful surroundings of Dumfries House. The conference, which was part funded by the Cashback for Communities Youth Work Fund, was the highlight of National Youth Work Week and was attended by more than 140 young people from across East Ayrshire. Louise Cameron, the first elected female Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament was on hand to open the conference. She spoke eloquently about her experiences of youth work and her journey to the position of Chair. Louise also highlighted the importance of the youth voice and encouraged the young people present to become involved with the Scottish Youth Parliament. Workshops by Nil by Mouth and Respect Me, showed the young people and the staff in attendance innovative ways of tackling anti-sectarian and anti-bullying strategies and both workshops were extremely well received. East Ayrshire primary teachers rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in at an in service day event run by the Institute of Primary Engineers. In a scene reminiscent of what they do with their own pupils, 160 Primary 3/4 and 6/7 staff spent a day getting back to basics, making simple projects which they can use to teach the joys and practicalities of engineering. The group made one toy car from a shoe box and another, incorporating simple electronics, from wood. They worked with qualified engineers who have signed up to help schools as part of the Primary Engineer programme, which was adopted in East Ayrshire last year. The programme delivers practical STEM (science, maths, engineering and technology) education through activities aimed at encouraging pupils to become aware of and benefit from the opportunities The conference reached a much wider audience than offered by bringing engineering into the heart of schools. normal through the use of social media. This enabled Twitter http://www.primaryengineer.com interaction throughout the day and involved even more young people through the innovative use of technology. Partner agencies and voluntary organisations were also in attendance and provided market stalls to promote their services and answer any questions posed by the young people on the day. BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 19 Wool bombing Doon Academy’s Art Department and the Creative Minds Team held a community event with a difference in Dalmellington recently - a wool bombing! This follows on from the very successful Knit Along campaign, which was led and championed by Art Teacher Gillian Robb, where members of the community knitted 15cmx15cm squares which were stitched into blankets for older people in local nursing homes. The wool bombing, which involved pupils and members of the community, saw a tree at Dalmellington Area Centre being dressed in Christmassy woollens and tinsel, in a similar way the Olympics and Commonwealth Games were celebrated the length and breadth of the country. Councillor Eòghann MacColl, Spokesperson for Promoting Lifelong Learning, attended the wool bombing and helped to decorate the tree.

He said: “The knitting project at Doon Academy Kenneth Reilly, Headteacher of Doon Academy has been fantastic. It has encouraged our said: “It’s great to see continued success for young people to explore knitting and textiles Doon’s Art Department which keeps pushing and to express themselves through art, and forward with creative and innovative ideas importantly it has involved the whole community. that help to forge ever stronger links between “Anyone who can remember being young and the school and the local community. The sitting with their hands out as wool was wound response to our recent Community Knit-Along into a ball will know how inclusive knitting can be. initiative was brilliant and our pupils love to Not only can you create something beautiful and see people in their local communities joining fun, you can provide warmth to those around you. in with the things they’re doing at school.” “The arts enable young people to learn in many The Creative Minds Team also supported Doon different and exciting ways and this project Academy’s big knit programme by engaging local led by the Doon Academy Art Department is textile/weaving artist, Janet Renouf-Miller, to a perfect example. Young people creating an work with the art and design students. Janet has artwork in the centre of their community, the been sharing new skills and techniques in knitting people engaging and interacting - it was great and weaving which embrace contemporary to see and I look forward to more developments ideas and inspiration from the worlds of fashion in the learning and teaching of our young people and art. Funding from the Eden Trust, which thanks to the good practice of our schools staff, is supporting the Creative Minds Team to the Creative Minds Team and partners.” champion arts in education in East Ayrshire schools, has made this project possible. 20 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN Around the schools… Auchinleck Education Scotland Event In October a group of twelve Auchinleck Academy pupils attended Education Scotland’s Developing Scotland’s Academy Young Workforce Conversation Day at Dumfries House. Glasgow Science Centre visit Each table was facilitated by young people from the Princes Trust and discussions centred on the different pathways into S3 pupils visited the Glasgow Science Centre employment – university, college and apprenticeships. where they enjoyed the hands-on exhibits. The whole day was filmed, with the views of all pupils being recorded. The They burned some energy in the giant hamster wheel, performed school found the conversations on the day extremely helpful and pupils a virtual autopsy and busted some moves at the DNA disco. enjoyed having an input into developing a strong young Scottish workforce. They also checked out their hot spots with a thermal imaging camera and tested their reactions with the wiggly wire. Masterworks performance with SCO Pupils were able to access ‘My World of Work’ which hosts a The Masterworks project is run annually by the fantastic range of information showcasing what it is really like Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Connect and focuses to work as a scientist, explorer, researcher or engineer. on working with senior pupils on different works, Tree of Knowledge often by living composers like James MacMillan. This year the piece was ‘Arktis Arktis!’ by Swedish composer Karin All pupils in S5 attended a workshop delivered by Rehnqvist, which had been inspired by a polar expedition. The pupils the Tree of Knowledge, an innovative educational explored different elements of the music and analysed how the composer and people development organisation. constructed the music. Musicians from the orchestra then visited the The speaker was very entertaining and motivational and school and led a workshop with the pupils; exploring the concepts further encouraged pupils to think about leadership, preparation and giving the pupils first-hand experience of the instruments used. for their exams and making choices for their future. The culmination of the project was the Masterworks Performance, which Here is what the pupils thought: was presented by Paul Rissmann, a composer, presenter and music “It was very good, made me understand that you have to grab educationalist. Pupils were privileged to hear the whole piece from start any opportunities life throws at you and not to be scared.” to finish then enjoyed a question and answer session with the composer. “Made me feel that if I thought positively about something I could do it.” S4 employability day “Fun and engaging.” The first ever S4 employability day took place in October. “Made me think about what to do with my life.” Activities throughout the day allowed pupils to complete some of the Dumfries House visit assessments needed to gain their Employability Award, which is designed to prepare pupils for the world of work. There was also an opportunity Thirty nine pupils enjoyed an educational for pupils to participate in a mock interview with a local employer. residential visit to Dumfries House estate. The purpose of the visit was to enable S4 Business Management pupils to undertake their National 5 coursework assignment James Hamilton within their chosen area on the estate – cafe, visitor centre, garden, farm or education centre. The pupils were well Academy prepared and asked some challenging business questions. Pupils took part in some of the daily tasks across the estate or were given Business Enterprise Centre goes specific tasks to work on. They also engaged in team building activities. from strength to strength It was an exhausting visit, but extremely beneficial to the pupils. Back at school, lots of effort was put into creating their reports for the SQA exam. Through the Business Enterprise Centre, James Hamilton Academy has continued to develop vocational pathways to support pupils into employment. This means that pupils leave school with a portfolio of awards following participation in skills-based courses including construction crafts, automotive skills and leadership skills. These skills link directly to local employment opportunities and exceed what they would have achieved if they had continued in more traditional subjects. BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 21 Careers clinic Loudoun Academy All pupils had the opportunity to attend a careers clinic last October. Duke of Edinburgh Award Over two days a range of organisations and businesses Four pupils have achieved their Duke of set up stall providing pupils with the perfect opportunity Edinburgh Silver Awards following assessments to chat to them about career pathways including modern apprenticeships and further education courses. at two different sites in the Irvine Valley. Matt Stewart of Entrepreneur ME supported the event, Charlotte Winning, Emma Kerr, Catriona Hoy and Christopher providing inspirational workshops on entrepreneurship Ewing performed superbly to achieve the award. and linking education to real life work opportunities. The group is now working towards its Gold Award, ably assisted by an army of helpers and assessors who First aid training have made their success to date possible. In S4 all pupils undertake first-aid training, supported by the Red Cross. Firereach Project In December ten S3 pupils took part in a challenging This means that every pupil from James Hamilton Academy leaves school with a qualification in Basic First project organised by Vibrant Communities Aid to take into the job market and workforce. with the Fire and Rescue Service. The Firereach Project saw the pupils spend four full days working Higher leadership class in the community on real life rescues where they had to face many challenges. In an extension to the S4 Business Enterprise Centre At the end of the four days they demonstrated their newly learned course, a new Higher Leadership course was introduced skills to their parents, representatives from the Council and the which provides young people with the opportunity to school. The fearless ten worked to free casualties from a mock undertake work projects within the community. burning building and a car crash. During this they wore full fire protection including clothing, breathing apparatus and helmets. The pupils have been working on a design and make project The pupils enjoyed this experience and were very which will see the transformation of an outbuilding into working appreciative of the opportunities the project provided. kennels for local charity Islay Dog Rescue in Cumnock. SkillForce: The Prince’s Award Higher Hospitality group S3 pupils are getting in on the Business Enterprise Five members of the Higher Hospitality group gave their Centre act with a new course launched to develop time to help serve meals at the Inner Wheel bridge lunch. employability skills and prepare pupils for the workplace. The school received a lovely letter of thanks from the Inner Wheel Chairperson, and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience. SkillForce uses the skills of ex-Forces personnel to inspire young people to succeed. Instructors deliver activity- The full group displayed their talents by creating a fantastic meal at the based learning, tailored to young people’s needs. Ayrshire College Gallery restaurant, as part of their Higher course, for Graham Short, Executive Director of Educational and Social Services, Pupils cover a range of vocational and core skills within the Alan Ward, Head of Schools and Head teacher Linda McAulay-Griffiths. course – literacy, numeracy, ICT, communication and problem solving; as well as personal development skills like working Mathematicians figure it out as part of a team, assessing risks and decision making. SkillForce patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge said: “SkillForce does Mathletes Andrew Templeton, Ruaridh Hopkins, Cameron remarkable work with young people; instructors use their extensive Wilson and Laura Fulton attended the National Enterprising life experiences and leadership skills to encourage pupils to stay Mathematics Competition at the Glasgow Science Centre. engaged with education and improve their future employability.” The team finished 22nd out of 61 finalist schools, Steffany Paton from S3 said: “I love SkillForce – it’s really good. including many from the private sector. This is a superb We learn lots of new skills including leadership and team skills, achievement for all pupils and the maths department. how to look after ourselves and others, CPR and how to plan and review projects. All of this helps me in my other classes.” 22 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN Park School Roundsquare Coffee Shop The school’s latest business advocates, Roundsquare Enterprising Park School senior pupils run a successful Coffee Roasters and Sucasa Coffee Shop in Ayr, got community cafe, Cafe 56, every Wednesday morning in the off to a flying start recently when they helped with the Grange Campus Community Wing from 10am to 11.30am. pop-up coffee shop that the school is establishing. The senior pupils bake tasty treats for sale while others work in Led by S5 pupil Raymond Houston the pupils have put together the cafe. Through this enterprise activity pupils achieve skills for a detailed a business plan and built up a strong brand in the life and also earn national qualifications including food safety. school, Cafe Diem. They debuted this in December at the A Fairtrade tuck shop also operates each Wednesday for local Christmas concert and did a roaring trade, serving over 100 businesses on Portland Road and Irvine Road in Kilmarnock. Businesses beverages in an hour. The school now has its own coffee blend were leafleted last year asking if they would be interested in buying and is in the process of developing the business model further and Fairtrade chocolate on a weekly basis from senior pupils. The pupils opening in permanent premises within the school building. are involved in every aspect of the Fairtrade tuckshop including selling, restocking and getting the money ready for banking. Strictly Pupils also run a Fairtrade tuckshop within the Grange Deputy Head Girl Tatenda Tapatapa undertook a huge campus on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. leadership and enterprise project to stage the school’s first ever Strictly Come Dancing production. St. Joseph’s This began back in October when she commissioned two professional dancers to teach staff and pupils six dances which led Academy up to a final show in December. The event raised over £500 for Young Minds and for Tatenda there is an SQA award on the way. S4 Enterprise class Tennants trip The S4 Enterprise Class has been working closely In December the NPA Bakery class went on a trip to with Willowbank school over the past few months. Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow to take a tour of the factory. This has involved St. Joseph’s pupils visiting Willowbank school They started off by looking at the different grains used to to work alongside teachers to support pupils in their learning. make each beverage, then got taken to the packaging floor, Pupils from Willowbank also come to St. Joseph’s to use sports where they saw each different drink and how they were and games facilities, visit classes and work with pupils. packaged. Next stop was looking at how the drinks were put S6 Karkinos Interdisciplinary Project into kegs and then sent off to many bars and restaurants. Last stop on the tour was the laboratory where they got S6 began an ambitious interdisciplinary project in to meet a scientist who is in charge of multiplying the December that has challenged them to work in yeast which is used in the fermentation process. teams on tasks that are connected to the treatment, prevention and awareness-raising of cancer. The pupils enjoyed two presentations on cancer research and the experience of those who live with cancer. They were also issued with a range of data and first-hand testimonies of people affected by cancer. The next stage involved pupils being placed into groups arranged on the basis of their areas of interest and expertise in different subjects. This was done to provide them with a sense of the kind of interdisciplinary teams that they might experience in the work place or at college and university. The groups were then challenged to respond to an aspect of cancer care, treatment or diagnosis and then use their skills to formulate a solution. The six areas were: body image; communication; employability; clinical environment; relationships; and healthy living. Each of these areas was accompanied by a range of prompts for discussion, aspects to consider and ideas for development. The responses were impressive, imaginative and enterprising. They ranged from plans for computer games that engage young people in their cancer care to online forums for sharing experiences to an umbrella that judges the user’s exposure to UV radiation and advises them on protection. The pupils are convening again in the spring to finalise their projects, reflect on their experiences and present their ideas to a panel of judges. BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN issue seven 23 Stewarton Academy East Ayrshire Council Young Persons’ Representative Forum The enthusiastic team of Jennifer Pryce, Amy McDade and Ewan McCall are currently working in partnership with Vibrant Communities and the East Ayrshire Young Persons’ Representative Forum participating in forums and executive meetings about the opportunities available for young people in East Ayrshire. Sir Tom Hunter Challenge – Follow Up Activity The S5 Ergo Innovations team of Luca Mancini and Lloyd Hamilton attended a follow up session at Dundonald Hatchery where they networked with Sir Tom Hunter, and some of his business associates, to further discuss their Ergo Table – an educational table designed for pupils with additional support needs. The boys are looking to develop and build on their design during this academic session. Dunlop Art Exhibition Senior pupils are displaying their talents at the Dunlop Art Exhibition which will be opened for a couple of weeks with various pieces of National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher work on show. Stewarton Academy Young Enterprise Group This year’s group has been beavering away developing its entrepreneurial skills by investigating, marketing and selling a variety of products. The group has just completed its ‘technology/gadget’ products and has now developed a new, re-useable shopping bag. S4 Employability Yipworld in Cumnock has been working with a group of S4 pupils for 12 weeks on a skills development, self-esteem and employability programme. Pupils are now looking to use the skills and knowledge gained during the sessions to make informed decisions regarding their future at the end of S4. Enterprising Maths Congratulations to the Stewarton Academy S4 team, who won its East Ayrshire Enterprising Maths heat and now move forward to the national finals. 24 issue seven BUSINESSENTERPRISEBULLETIN

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