On Friday 10th of December, Sanquhar Academy will be collecting donations to support our community this Christmas.  We ask that all pupils and staff come to school wearing something Christmassy.  It could be anything: jumpers, earrings, jazzy socks, tinsel headbands or any other festive accessory of your choice.  

This year, we would appreciate if all pupils and staff could bring a small donation for the local Upper Nithsdale foodbank.  This could come in the form of tinned foods, pasta, biscuits or any other appropriate food donation. Our aim is to assist the local community, as well as host a fun Christmas-themed day for all within the school. 

At breaks and lunchtimes, the sixth years will also be selling remaining stock from the local Christmas light switch on, including reindeer hot chocolate cones at £1 and a selection of handmade Christmas cards at £2.  

We can’t wait to see everyone’s Christmas clothes!

Your school captains, 

Geddes & Jill

Good afternoon!

The Sanquhar Academy Prom Committee will be attending both Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Christmas light switch on tonight and Sanquhar Christmas light switch on tomorrow.  We will have a stall at each selling festive goodies in order to raise extra funds for the senior prom of 2022.

Over the past weeks, we have crafted our very own handmade Christmas cards, finished with an added sparkle, which will be on sale from tonight at 6pm.  Also on offer, we have handmade hot chocolate reindeer cones, topped with marshmallows and perfect for a cosy Winter’s night in.  Last but not least, you can try your luck in our ‘How many elves work in Santa’s workshop?’ lucky squares, with the chance of winning £100!

We would really appreciate if the school community could come along and support us on this frosty night.  We hope to see all of you there!

  The Sanquhar Academy Prom Committee  

One lucky person can win a vintage Paris Saint Germain football jersey tomorrow. Raffle tickets will be 50p or 30p if you can impress Mrs Smith with your knowledge of French! To get a ticket see Mrs Smith or buy a ticket at lunchtime in the Hall. All money donated will go to CHILDREN in NEED!

Just a reminder that for Children In Need we are asking you come into school in non uniform and ask for a donation of £1. We will come round and collect these donations. There will also be a pedal for Pudsey activity which will go on throughout the day where you pay a small amount of 50p to get the chance to pedal as many miles as possible in 2 minutes on the pedal bike. Along with that you will also be able to guess how many miles altogether have been cycled throughout the day. The winners of each activity will receive a prize.

Thank you

Jill and Geddes

Good afternoon everyone,

As you know, it is Children In Need on Friday 19th November.  This year, as well as a dress-down day, Sanquhar Academy have decided to take inspiration from the One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge in order to ‘Pedal for Pudsey.’  We respect the efforts of the exceptional young people taking part in the Rickshaw Challenge so much, we have decided to give it a go ourselves.

During the day on Friday, all pupils will have the opportunity to make a small donation towards Children In Need, where they will then be able to ride on the exercise bike for 3 minutes, in a competition to see who can cycle the furthest.  There will also be a ‘Guess How Many Miles We Have Cycled’ competition, where those not keen on cycling can also participate.

Of course, there will be prizes for each winner.

We hope to see you Friday and good luck!

Your school captains, Jill & Geddes

On Remembrance Day pupils arranged an assembly for all learners, followed by a 2 minute silence at 11am.  Leisel, Archie and Molly presented and incorporated stories about their family members who have represented the forces around the world. Rowan and Megan played a beautiful rendition of ‘Tears in Heaven’ by Eric Clapton on the acoustic guitar.  Our thanks to Ms Moodie, Mr Gibb and all pupils involved for leading us in a very moving and poignant assembly.

As part of Scottish Careers Week, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has a nationwide online session for parents and carers of school leavers on Wednesday 17 November at 6.30pm.

Parents and carers can find out more about the range of options available for their young person as they prepare to leave school and how parents and carers can support them.

Please use the link below to find out more.

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/news-events/2021/november/online-help-for-parents-and-carers/

Hello,

Our next Parent Council meeting takes place on Tuesday 16th November at 7pm on V-Scene.  If any member of the Parent Forum wishes to come along please send the school office an email and we will send you the login for the virtual meeting. gw08officesanquharac@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

Our Agenda for the meeting to date is:

1. Update on Construction works at the school
2. Update on Staffing Allocation
3. Virtual Parents Evening for this session
4. School Improvement Plan Progress
   • Health and Wellbeing – becoming a nurturing school
   • Improved Employability Skills – Review of the whole school Curriculum
   • Closing the Attainment Gap – Creating a Learning rich environment anywhere any time
   • Improving Attainment in Literacy – Developing a reading culture and supporting potential gaps in Literacy development post COVID