Doon Academy is a
secondary school
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Dalmellington
Dalmellington ( sco, Dawmellinton, gd, Dail M'Fhaolain) is a market town and civil parish in East Ayrshire, Scotland. In 2001 the village had a population of 1,407. The town owes its origins to the fault line separating the Southern Uplands of ...
that caters to the local surrounding areas
Dalmellington
Dalmellington ( sco, Dawmellinton, gd, Dail M'Fhaolain) is a market town and civil parish in East Ayrshire, Scotland. In 2001 the village had a population of 1,407. The town owes its origins to the fault line separating the Southern Uplands of ...
,
Patna
Patna (
), historically known as Pataliputra, is the capital and largest city of the state of Bihar in India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Patna had a population of 2.35 million, making it the 19th largest city in India. ...
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Rankinston
Rankinston is a village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, off the B730, approximately south east of the town of Ayr. Rankinston commands a panoramic view of over north, looking over the towns of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon.
During the reign of Rober ...
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Bellsbank. The current head teacher is Kenneth Reilly who took over from John Mackenzie in 2014.
Doon Academy’s Motto is Respectful, Resilient, Ready.
The school has several “faculties” headed by Principal Teachers. These faculties each specialise in a different subject.
Language & Literacy - English, Scottish & French
Mathematics & Numeracy - Mathematics, Numeracy & Financial Education
Science - Biology, Physics & Chemistry
Social Subjects - Modern Studies, History, Geography, Sociology & Psychology
Expressive Arts - Art & Design, Digital Media & Music
Technologies - Woodwork, Metalwork, Crafts & Graphic Design
Digital Literacies - Business Studies, Computing, Administration and Computer Game Design
Physical Education & Health and Well-being - Physical Education & Duke of Edinburgh award
Pupil Support - Guidance, Learning Support and Inclusion (Doon Academy has an Inclusion Hub and Supported Learning Centre which offer additional support where appropriate)
Developing Young Workforce - Barista Skills, Hair, Nail & Beauty Therapy & Gardening Skills
The school also has a fully stocked library with IT facilities which is accessible to all pupils.
Associated Primary Schools
{{Secondary schools in East AyrshireThe school services 5 local primary schools: Bellsbank Primary School, Dalmellington Primary School, Littlemill Primary School, Patna Primary School and St. Xaviers Primary School. Children from other schools may be able to attend Doon Academy on approval of a placing request.
Schools in East Ayrshire
Dalmellington