We visited Holm Primary STEM week on Wednesday. Mr Cullen and senior pupils delivered presentations and activities from all three sciences in secondary school to two P7 classes and the mixed P6/7 class. The primary pupils loved it and were really enthusiastic, engaged and asked loads of questions. 
This week’s DYW My Future Friday careers talk was with an RAF Flight Lieutenant who covered the nearly 60 careers available with the Royal Air Force. More than just pilots the RAF offers careers in medicine, logistics, engineering and law to name just a few!
With RAF Lossiemouth only a stones throw away and a range of different careers available we hope this has sparked some young people’s interest to Rise Above the Rest.
📚In celebration of World Book Day, the Inverness Royal Academy Library ran a “Book Selfie” competition. Pupils had great fun delving into the books shelves and amazed us with their creativity. A panel of S6 pupils judged the entries and selected the winners below. Well done and thank you to all who took part! Check out some of our selfies in the Photo Gallery!
DYW and Inverness Royal Academy welcomed the Royal Navy this week to work with a group of keen S3 pupils on their practical cookery. The pupils learnt about the different things the Royal Navy are involved with from Defence, Humanitarian missions and International Sport before going on to make Chicken Kievs under the watchful eye of two Navy chefs. With 20 pupils involved and real buzz in the air (as well as some good smells!) we hope this has inspired some pupils to think careers as chefs or in the Navy.
Check out the cooking in our photo gallery!
Last week's My Future Friday careers talk featured Hazel Wilson from High Life Highland who is the Active Schools Co-ordinator for the Inverness Royal Academy Associated School Group.
Hazel spoke about the different careers and pathways in Sport and Leisure available with High Life Highland as well as the route she took to get where she is.
It was fitting to have Hazel in on International Women's Day as she highlighted the career opportunities in Sport and Leisure and had a picture with the Young Leaders who are already working with her.
Family Learning @ Inverness Royal Academy - Monday 11th March @ 7.30pm
📷Shabaz Majeed – My Scotland, My Journey 📷
Open to our school community and the wider public
Next week join photographer Shahbaz Majeed on a spectacular visual journey to show Scotland from a different perspective!
In his Inspiring People talks, he presents a wide selection of images whilst sharing some of the memorable tales behind his work.
Book now here
World Book Day in Geography - Exploring the World Through Words! 
Yesterday, in celebration of World Book Day, our S1 Geography pupils are embarking on a journey like no other - diving into the captivating world of National Geographic articles! 
We've witnessed our young explorers get lost in the wonders of the world, from the lush Amazon Rainforest to the vast plains of the Serengeti. 
Through these articles, they've not only discovered fascinating facts but also ignited their imagination to craft their very own stories. 
Pupils had fun on this adventure, delving into literature and geography, where words transported us to far-off lands. 
#GeographyExplorers #NationalGeographicJourney #BookLoversInGeography #WorldBookDay2022
** Change of Date**
Wear a Hat Day will now be on Friday 22nd March.
What is Wear A Hat Day?
Wear A Hat Day is Brain Tumour Research’s annual event raising money to bring hope to brain tumour patients and their families. Every March, as Brain Tumour Awareness Month comes to a close, people from all walks of life put on their favourite hat at work, in school, with friends and family, and hold hat-themed events and make donations to help find a cure for brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.
Donations welcome!
This afternoon some of our Core pupils went along to the Caley Thistle Para-Football Festival. They played amazingly well, showed great sportsmanship and did an excellent job of representing our school. Well done boys!
S2 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 19th March - 5pm - 7pm
This is your chance to meet with your child's class teachers and discuss the progress they're making in their subjects. Due to low appointment availability for some, can we ask parents to only make appointments with subjects that their child is planning on continuing with next year or subjects that they are still considering. If you know your child is definitely not continuing with that subject, then it would be great if you could leave slots for those who are.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to connect with our dedicated teaching staff
Ready to book your slots? Click here
Need a guide? Check out this Parental Guide for instructions here
Coffee, tea and cakes will be on sale in the atrium for a small donation – all proceeds to Blythswood
For any issues or questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school office (01463 667800). We're here to help!
A great YPI Scotlandfinal today!
S3 pupils have been participating in the Wood Foundation’s YPI Scotland Initiative – a programme designed to empower our young people to make a difference in their communities.
Pupils have competed in a number of rounds to reach the final event in order to secure £3000 for their chosen charity. We had 5 groups in the final, each representing one of the following causes: Mikeysline Maggie's Highlands Morning Call, Listening Ear Inverness & Inverness Woman’s Aid.
In a bid to secure the grant for the charities represented, each team pitched research they had conducted about their chosen charity to a panel of judges including: Cllr Andrew MacIntosh and Luthien Lark of Highland Third Sector Interface. After a long deliberation, the judges awarded £3000 to Maggie’s Highland! Well done to Sophie Brown, Melody Allan, Vilis Forstmanis.
Thank you to our judges who had a difficult task and the representatives from the charities that came to support. An huge well done to all the students involved - you were all brilliant!
MMaggie's HighlandsYYPI ScotlandMMikeyslineMMorning Call & Visiting ServiceLListening Ear at CCCIInverness Women's Aid
Drama showcase
Our pupils from S1-S6 have been busy rehearsing their drama showcase. Full of dancing, singing, and acting come and support our pupils and watch them shine on the stage! The entire showcase has been pupil led and the production is run solely by them (even down to the interval snacks!)
Day: Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th
Time: 7pm start time. 15-minute interval, finish around 9pm.
Tickets: £3 under 16, £5 adult – purchase from Miss MacLean or buy on the door.