Whiteford Impressed on Visit to Peterhead Academy

Enthusiastic and friendly Peterhead Academy pupils left a big impression on Banff and Buchan MP Dr Eilidh Whiteford when she visited the school today (Monday).

The SNP MP was visiting the school to discuss how the Academy was moving forward under Acting Headteacher Tim McKay.

Dr Whiteford also met with members of the Academy’s Pupil Council and talked about how they were helping lead change and improvement in the school.

(l to r) Jordan Kemlo, Ian Buchan, Alexander Hawethorne,
Ross Strachan, Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP, Caitlain Willox,
Tim McKay, Caitlin Bruce and Emma Fraser

Commenting following her visit, Dr Whiteford said:

  

“It was a real pleasure to meet students from the Pupil Council, whose pride in their school and enthusiasm for making it all that it can be is both commendable and infectious. I wish them all the best in the good work that they are doing.”

“I was pleased for the opportunity to discuss how the school is doing with the Acting Headteacher, Tim McKay. I was very encouraged by the culture of improvement at the school and I hope that it can continue to go from strength to strength in the months and years ahead.”