A spectacular YPI final at @IrvineRoyalAcad today! All of our young people brought their A game and made us proud with their commitment and creativity. A huge well done to the group representing @HarbourAyrshire for winning the £3000! @TWF_Scotland @IRALanguages

The Japanese Club have been busily writing articles and reviews for all parts of our day out in Glasgow over the Christmas holidays, including the film, the meal, and Tokyo Toys. Perhaps these could feature in an upcoming issue of the Raven @MissCTomelty? 😁 @IrvineRoyalAcad

Pupils in the Japanese club learned about New Year Traditions today and had a go at designing their own Nengajo (seasonal greetings cards). We ran short of time but some lovely designs (including two celebrating next year's dragon Zodiac). @IRALanguages @IrvineRoyalAcad

Today in Japanese Club the group had a go at making an Origami Pikachu. Great effort from all involved! @IRALanguages @IrvineRoyalAcad 'Oru' (to fold) 'kami' (paper) 'Pika' (electric) 'chu' (kiss)

Commitment, talent and inspiring presentation skills from a trio of our pupils in the Japanese Club, who today convincingly delivered their case for why the club should take a trip to Japan! 🇯🇵 Sugoi-kata! Yoku dekimashita! @IRALanguages @IrvineRoyalAcad

In Japanese club today, learners made Japanese-style fans in order to fight off the heat! 暑いです! Atsuidesu! (It's hot!) @IRALanguages @IrvineRoyalAcad

Another amazing day, this time running the creative writing workshop at the castle ruins with our new S2 pupils @EglintonPark. Pupils engaged with 4 topical workshops and enjoyed the glorious sunshine. Lots of fun and learning! @IrvineRoyalAcad

What a lovely day up at Perth Concert Hall for the YPI National Final. Our @IrvineRoyalAcad YPI winners were on top form as usual. Some amazing talent and inspiration on display! Thank you! @ypi_scotland @TWF_scotland #YPI15

Well done to all our pupils who attempted the Eco Passport challenge, even if you didn't manage to get it finished! Bute house won by a slim margin! #EarthDay2023 @IRALanguages @IrvineRoyalAcad @iRoyalEco I completed most of the last ones at the weekend there!

Close to completing levels 1 and 2 - with sunset, stargazing and walk along the beach yesterday. Lots of pupils getting very close to it! Remember, to get a stamp you'll need evidence, even if it's something as simple as putting rubbish in the bin! @iRoyalEco @IrvineRoyalAcad

Lots of pupils and staff getting involved today at the stamping table for our Eco Passports. A pupil from Arran House has completed all 12 tasks already! Remember, completing levels means house points which will contribute to awards! #EarthDay2023 @iRoyalEco @IrvineRoyalAcad

Well done to our brave and talented S2 pupils who competed today for a chance to win £3000 for their nominated charities. And congratulations to the super organised and driven group representing Irvine and Troon Cancer Care. #YPI @IrvineRoyalAcad @IRALanguages @TWF_Scotland

'Oru' (to fold) 'kami' (paper). Great fun recently learning a bit of the ancient art of Origami in the Japanese club. Huge shout out to our newest 'Sensei' (teacher) LG, for stepping up to the plate and showing us how it's done! @IrvineRoyalAcad @IRALanguages

A huge thank you to Rob Copeland of Megan's Space for agreeing to come in and speak to our YPI semi-finalists this morning about mental health and the terrific achievements of Megan's Space. Plenty of food for thought going forward. #mentalhealth @TWF_Scotland @IrvineRoyalAcad

Great fun last week at the Irvine Royal Japanese Club. Pupils were learning how to say their names in Japanese by making name tags. @IrvineRoyalAcad #yokoso!