Last week Megan Kilmurry, an Upper 5 pupil at Albyn School, was selected to represent Scotland at the British Young Riders Dressage Championships in England. Megan was very successful in coming 4th in the national Championships at her level and having several wins and placings throughout the week.
Well done!
Marcus Obendrauf, an Upper 4 pupil, is the first pupil at Albyn to win this prestigious medal in the Junior Mathematical Olympiad competition.
Only in Maths are you rewarded for doing well in one competition by being allowed to enter another competition. In Junior Maths challenge, Marcus scored 127 out of 135 – the highest score recorded in Albyn by some way. Marcus then entered the Olympiad competition and scored in the top 10% nationally and awarded a Certificate of Distinction and the Silver Medal.
Well done Marcus!
All parents please be advised of the letter going home tonight regarding the ASPA General Meeting.
Albyn pupils, led by Miss Laura Pike, are currently performing in ‘The Kist’, a new show of stunning songs, stories and dynamic dance, that is running at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen from Thursday, August 25 to Saturday, August 27. This show is entertainment at its best, a nation’s music experience gathered from around the world and distilled back home here in Scotland, taking viewers on an uplifting journey, from ancient to modern music through song, story and dance.
Wherever the Scots travelled they took their kists. These sturdy wooden chests held all their wordly possessions, their clothes, tools, books and memories of home and childhood.
Fiona Kennedy leads a cast of outstanding young singers – Claire Hastings, Darren Maclean, James Muldoon, Rachel Oates and Ruairidh McDonald.
Special guest Marcus Hummon, Nashville-based Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter, first-class musicians and supported by Albyn School Choir and Evolution School of Dance, make this a production to remember.
Ticket details from the box office on 01224 641122 or boxofficeaberdeen.com
Lucy Norton, a current Upper 6 pupil, was awarded a Nuffield Bursary to work at the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Aberdeen over the summer holidays. There are only a handful of Bursaries available each year, which meant this was a highly competitive competition. Lucy worked in the lab of Dr Philip Cash on “Bacterial Pathogens of the Urinary Tract”. She thoroughly enjoyed it and it has helped her to decide that she would now like to pursue a career in Biological Sciences.
During the summer, Matthew MacFarlane, an Upper 4 pupil, was given the opportunity to spend a week with 50 students from across the UK (only 2 from Scotland) at a United Kingdom Mathematics Trust summer school at Birmingham University. Places were offered to the top students in UKMT competitions during the year.
The week offered a range of mathematical activities in group scenarios and brought a guest speaker each day. This was a great opportunity for Matthew to stretch his knowledge and use of Maths and to meet and work with others in this national forum. UKMT run a mentoring scheme which Matthew intends to use as he continues with his mathematical studies.
Pupils across the senior school have recently performed well in their various activities (or have upcoming events scheduled).
Ruth Helmore in (U2F) Participated in a ‘3 day event’ during the summer holidays at Hayfield where she achieved:
1st: Best Turned Out
3rd: Show Jumping
4th: Dressage
Alison Lane (U2F) will be dancing at the Albert Hall on November 13th for the BBC Dance Proms. This is Contemporary Dance with the Danscentre.
Sophie-Rae Dorrian (U2F) will be competing against 50 other dance schools in the Grampian Stage Dance Festival in September.
The Head Girl; Victoria Leng has also received Distinction for her Grade 8 Clarinet.
Well done to all!
Details for the sports fixtures taking place this weekend have now been uploaded to the secured sports section under Sports Notices. All parents who need confirmation for daily sports fixtures please call: 01224 498109.
All Lower School parents should have received a letter regarding a change in the arrangements for accessing the Lower school. The letter has also been uploaded to the Lower School secured area of the website, Head of Lower School Letters.
The new term has barely begun at Albyn and already pupils across the school are celebrating a number of achievements. Here are just a few:
Zoe Walker, Holly Reid and Stephanie Walker all had successful auditions and got into Aberdeen Youth Music theatre this Summer.
Jennifer McClung is performing in Evita next week at HMT. She also has a solo singing part on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday matinee.
Fintan McKenna has taken part in the NE District under 18’s golf competition and came 3rd.
Sam Johnson has been awarded Grade 6 in LAMDA with distinction.
Well done!
Our school is located in the prestigious west end of Aberdeen. You can find us at the following address:
17-23 Queen's Road,
Aberdeen, AB15 4PB
+44 (0)1224 322408
information@albynschool.co.uk
Registered as a charity - SCO 08392
Albyn School is an independent, co-educational school with approximately 740 pupils aged 2-18 located in the west end of Aberdeen.
Founded in 1867, Albyn School has evolved to become one of Scotland's leading independent, co-educational day schools. The School has an excellent academic reputation with small classes, well motivated pupils and dedicated teachers who have all contributed to impressive examination results that have helped pupils into their universities of first choice.
Each child is unique and special. From the age of 2 years to the pre-school year every girl and boy goes through an astonishing period of development.
These few years are crucial for your child's future as he or she moves into more formal schooling and then adult life beyond. It is vital therefore to get those first months and years right. In the Albyn Nurseries our aim is to provide a safe, secure and caring environment for all the children in our care. We strive to nurture your child in bright, happy, stimulating and educationally structured surroundings.
Much has been made recently of the importance of providing the kind of atmosphere in which pupils feel happy and secure.
Albyn has always provided an environment that enables each child to blossom and therefore fulfil his or her individual potential. It is evident from our calendar of events that the Lower School children have a busy schedule. In addition, the staff work very hard behind the scenes to coordinate the children's class work to form a cohesive programme enabling them to progress smoothly from year to year.
We recognise that the great majority of pupils who attain places in Albyn's Upper School will eventually progress onto University.
That is why knowledge shapes our curriculum, study programmes, homework and pattern of assessment. We are an academically successful School with a public examination record that rates as among the best in Aberdeen and shire.
On the admissions pages you will find information regarding the admissions process as well as our school prospectus and application for admission forms.
Once you have read through the information please contact us and we will be happy to arrange a visit to the School and give you and your sons and daughters the chance to talk to staff and see the School for yourself.
Last week Megan Kilmurry, an Upper 5 pupil at Albyn School, was selected to represent Scotland at the British Young Riders Dressage Championships in England. Megan was very successful in coming 4th in the national Championships at her level and having several wins and placings throughout the week.
Well done!
Marcus Obendrauf, an Upper 4 pupil, is the first pupil at Albyn to win this prestigious medal in the Junior Mathematical Olympiad competition.
Only in Maths are you rewarded for doing well in one competition by being allowed to enter another competition. In Junior Maths challenge, Marcus scored 127 out of 135 – the highest score recorded in Albyn by some way. Marcus then entered the Olympiad competition and scored in the top 10% nationally and awarded a Certificate of Distinction and the Silver Medal.
Well done Marcus!
All parents please be advised of the letter going home tonight regarding the ASPA General Meeting.
Albyn pupils, led by Miss Laura Pike, are currently performing in ‘The Kist’, a new show of stunning songs, stories and dynamic dance, that is running at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen from Thursday, August 25 to Saturday, August 27. This show is entertainment at its best, a nation’s music experience gathered from around the world and distilled back home here in Scotland, taking viewers on an uplifting journey, from ancient to modern music through song, story and dance.
Wherever the Scots travelled they took their kists. These sturdy wooden chests held all their wordly possessions, their clothes, tools, books and memories of home and childhood.
Fiona Kennedy leads a cast of outstanding young singers – Claire Hastings, Darren Maclean, James Muldoon, Rachel Oates and Ruairidh McDonald.
Special guest Marcus Hummon, Nashville-based Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter, first-class musicians and supported by Albyn School Choir and Evolution School of Dance, make this a production to remember.
Ticket details from the box office on 01224 641122 or boxofficeaberdeen.com
Lucy Norton, a current Upper 6 pupil, was awarded a Nuffield Bursary to work at the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Aberdeen over the summer holidays. There are only a handful of Bursaries available each year, which meant this was a highly competitive competition. Lucy worked in the lab of Dr Philip Cash on “Bacterial Pathogens of the Urinary Tract”. She thoroughly enjoyed it and it has helped her to decide that she would now like to pursue a career in Biological Sciences.
During the summer, Matthew MacFarlane, an Upper 4 pupil, was given the opportunity to spend a week with 50 students from across the UK (only 2 from Scotland) at a United Kingdom Mathematics Trust summer school at Birmingham University. Places were offered to the top students in UKMT competitions during the year.
The week offered a range of mathematical activities in group scenarios and brought a guest speaker each day. This was a great opportunity for Matthew to stretch his knowledge and use of Maths and to meet and work with others in this national forum. UKMT run a mentoring scheme which Matthew intends to use as he continues with his mathematical studies.
Pupils across the senior school have recently performed well in their various activities (or have upcoming events scheduled).
Ruth Helmore in (U2F) Participated in a ‘3 day event’ during the summer holidays at Hayfield where she achieved:
1st: Best Turned Out
3rd: Show Jumping
4th: Dressage
Alison Lane (U2F) will be dancing at the Albert Hall on November 13th for the BBC Dance Proms. This is Contemporary Dance with the Danscentre.
Sophie-Rae Dorrian (U2F) will be competing against 50 other dance schools in the Grampian Stage Dance Festival in September.
The Head Girl; Victoria Leng has also received Distinction for her Grade 8 Clarinet.
Well done to all!
Details for the sports fixtures taking place this weekend have now been uploaded to the secured sports section under Sports Notices. All parents who need confirmation for daily sports fixtures please call: 01224 498109.
All Lower School parents should have received a letter regarding a change in the arrangements for accessing the Lower school. The letter has also been uploaded to the Lower School secured area of the website, Head of Lower School Letters.
The new term has barely begun at Albyn and already pupils across the school are celebrating a number of achievements. Here are just a few:
Zoe Walker, Holly Reid and Stephanie Walker all had successful auditions and got into Aberdeen Youth Music theatre this Summer.
Jennifer McClung is performing in Evita next week at HMT. She also has a solo singing part on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday matinee.
Fintan McKenna has taken part in the NE District under 18’s golf competition and came 3rd.
Sam Johnson has been awarded Grade 6 in LAMDA with distinction.
Well done!
The School Prospectus and Magazine provide a fantastic insight into life at Albyn.
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Our school is located in the prestigious west end of Aberdeen. You can find us at the following address:
17-23 Queen's Road,
Aberdeen, AB15 4PB
+44 (0)1224 322408
information@albynschool.co.uk
Registered as a charity - SCO 08392
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