EASA

PE KIT REMINDER:

As we start the 2026/27 session please see the reminder regarding PE kits for Ellon Academy.

When attending PE, pupils must have:
A change of top or tshirt.
This CANNOT be the same shirt or tshirt you wore to school

Jumper/hoodie/jacket for outdoor/poor weather

Suitable bottoms-
Leggings, joggers or shorts

Suitable Shoes-
Trainers
No slip on shoes (UGGs, heeled & flat boots, crocs, sliders birkenstocks, etc.)

Any pupil who does not bring a suitable change of PE kit will be asked to borrow kit/shoes and will receive a text home.

This applies to all pupils who have Core PE (all S1-5), S3elective, Sport & Rec, N4/5, Higher, Refereeing and Sports Development on their timetables.

Thanks,
PE Department

🎉EASA PAYMENT INFORMATION🎉

The try before you buy period for EASA will end on Thursday 10th September, after this date EASA memberships will be required in order to attend all EASA sports teams and clubs. Once a membership has been purchased, your child can attend as many EASA clubs as they would like.



Membership sign up and payments will take place on Thursday 10th September during registration/period 1 in the sunken social area.



Pupils can pay by handing in £40 in a named envelope (in exact cash or by cheque) during the sign-up in the sunken social area. Pupils will then receive a receipt confirming payment. All payments must be made during this time, any pupil who has not paid after this will be unable to attend their chosen club.



Please make all cheques payable to ‘Ellon Academy Fund’.



Any pupils/carers who have concerns about costs or who are on Free School Meals should contact their guidance teacher in the first instance. Pupils who receive FSM will have their EASA membership paid for them.



If pupils have further questions, they should speak to the teacher leading their club/team prior to Thursday 10th September.

A reminder all of our sports clubs have resumed this week for the 26/27 session.

Tonight afterschool we have S2-3 cheer, S3-6 netball, S4-6 Gym and S2 boys football.

Tomorrow afterschool we have S1-2 netball, S1-6 pickleball, S1-6 running and S1-6 Girls football.

Just turn up and join in!

EASA 2026/2027
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All EASA clubs will resume on Monday (24th of August).

Please see timetable below for club information.
Any questions relating to a club should be directed to the teacher listed on the timetable.

All clubs will run a 3 week free trial open for pupils to come and try before they are required an EASA membership to attend.
EASA memberships will be required from Monday 14th of September, more information regarding this will follow shortly.

Pupils do not need to sign up in advance, they should head to the activity facility/PE department at the start time of the club.
Pupils should bring sports wear/PE kit when attending clubs.

A friendly reminder that our after-school clubs are run by staff volunteers who generously give up their own time to offer opportunities for pupils beyond their normal working day. 😊🍎

EASA 2026/2027
⚽️🏀🏸🥅

All EASA clubs will resume on Monday (24th of August).

Please see timetable below for club information.
Any questions relating to a club should be directed to the teacher listed on the timetable.

All clubs will run a 3 week free trial open for pupils to come and try before they are required an EASA membership to attend.
EASA memberships will be required from Monday 14th of September, more information regarding this will follow shortly.

Pupils do not need to sign up in advance, they should head to the activity facility/PE department at the start time of the club.
Pupils should bring sports wear/PE kit when attending clubs.

A friendly reminder that our after-school clubs are run by staff volunteers who generously give up their own time to offer opportunities for pupils beyond their normal working day. 😊🍎

NASSA CHAMPIONS 2025/2026

Thanks to all of the pupils who participated in a NASSA event this year. There were over 130 pupils who participated in one (and many several) NASSA events and contributed to us winning the overall title!

Thanks to all the staff involved and Mr McLean for taking this wonderful team photo.

As we draw this session to a close we just want to thank all of the amazing staff who help out every week running our EASA teams.

Local football club Thistle Youth Dons is looking for players to join their U14’s(2013s) for their upcoming 26/27 season in the B League.

A number of our pupils already play for the team and they are a fantastic group.

The contact details if you are interested are on the poster.

EASA ROUND UP 2025/2026

The 2025/26 academic year has been an outstanding one for our Ellon Academy Sports Association, marked by remarkable participation, impressive achievements, and a continued commitment to excellence across a wide range of sporting disciplines.

One of the standout highlights of the year was the incredible showing at the Scottish Cheerleading Championships. Over 120 pupils proudly represented the school, demonstrating exceptional dedication, teamwork, and school spirit. A special mention goes to the Level 2 team, EAC, who performed superbly to secure an impressive 4th place finish against strong national competition.

Football has also been a major success story this year. The S2 boys’ team enjoyed a phenomenal season, winning the North of Scotland Cup and finishing 2nd in the Aberdeenshire league. In addition to these achievements, they reached the semi-finals of the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire cups, as well as the Scottish Cup—an outstanding accomplishment that reflects their consistency and quality throughout the year. The girls’ junior football team also had a fantastic campaign, progressing all the way to the final of the SPAR 7-a-side Cup. Their journey to the final showcased their resilience, skill, and determination, and they have set a strong foundation for future success.

Beyond team sports, we are incredibly proud of the many pupils who earned selection to compete at both district and national levels across a variety of sports. Their achievements highlight not only individual talent but also the strength of our school's sporting programme in nurturing high-performing athletes.

Participation has been a key focus this year, and it has been pleasing to see over 130 pupils represent the school in NASSA events. Across 10 different competitions throughout the year and across the local authority, our pupils consistently demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment, and pride in representing the school. Notably, the school secured first place in the netball, golf and basketball events, alongside very strong performances with close finishes in both the swimming and hockey competitions.
These collective efforts culminated in a truly exceptional achievement: winning the overall NASSA title for 2025/26.

This success is a testament to the hard work of our pupils, the support of staff, and the strong sporting culture we continue to build at Ellon Academy Community Campus.

Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing what next year brings!

NASSA Team Photo: Thursday 2nd of July

We are delighted to let you know that Ellon Academy have won the overall NASSA championship this year for the first time since 2018!

We are therefore organising a whole team photo.

Can all pupils who attended a NASSA event (list available in the bulletin or at the PE Department) please register with their P1 teacher on Thursday then make their way down to the plaza/orange pringle for a team photo at 8:35am.

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