Good morning, We hope that everyone has had an enjoyable break this weekend, making the most of the lovely weather on their once a day outing. Class teachers are online, sending out home learning challenges and are available to support … Continue reading →

First of all I want to say a huge thank you to parents, pupils and staff who have been playing their part in overcoming the challenge of Home Learning.   This last week has been a steep learning curve for all … Continue reading →

Dear parents and carers, We want to remind you that if your child is entitled to Free School Meals, then a lunch will be provided for them.  Lunches can be collected from Dumfries Academy between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm, … Continue reading →

11am Thursday 26th March Miss Morton is currently in first position followed by Mrs Rogers, with Lucy from P7M in third.  Come on kids, you’ve got to beat those teachers!

Good morning! We hope that everyone is doing well and keeping safe.   There has been lots of communication between families and school using Class Dojo and we can see lots of our children are logging into the learning platforms like … Continue reading →

Dear Parents and carers, We are putting this message out to all Academy Cluster parents. In order to make the childcare for Key Workers  more efficient,  children who would have attended Dumfries Academy should now report to Dumfries High School. … Continue reading →

Dear parents and carers, In light of this afternoon’s statement by the First Minister we would like to stress that it is absolutely crucial that children stay at home.  Laurieknowe is closed. Places for childcare in our area are for … Continue reading →

We are finishing this busy and challenging week with a non-uniform day.  Please join in.

Home learning packs will be available for collection from our school office tomorrow between 11:30am and 2:00pm.   They must be collected by an adult.  Please use entrance off School Lane. If you are able to nominate another parent or carer … Continue reading →

We want to let all parents and carers know that we are working in school to  provide Home Learning / Activity packs for all of our children. There will be a range of suggested learning activities for both online and … Continue reading →

MESSAGE TO PARENTS FROM DIRECTOR SKILLS, EDUCATION AND LEARNING Dear Parents Covid19 Pandemic I wanted to write to all families to confirm the message from the First Minister earlier this afternoon that schools and nurseries across Scotland will close from … Continue reading →

Primary 3 have enjoyed reading and learning about the book, ‘Flotsam’. The little boy in the book uses a magnifying glass to look at different sea creatures. We went on a walk around the school to see what we could … Continue reading →