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Author: DG Sanquhar Academy Office
A Message from SQA for Parents and Carers
Supporting Learners as COVID Disruption Continues
As the new school term gets underway, SQA is very aware that the ongoing pandemic continues to impact on your child’s learning and teaching.
Please use the link below for further information.
Calling all parents and carers
Parents and carers webinar alert.
The topic – ‘Having meaningful career conversations with your young person!’
Join a free webinar to learn some practical hints and tips and put your questions to the Careers Advisers. Register here: https://meaningfulcareerconversations.eventbrite.co.uk
Upper Nithsdale Youth Work Activities
Christmas Dinner
The canteen are hosting another Christmas Dinner for staff and pupils tomorrow.
Other options will be available.
Scottish Government Free Bus Travel for Under 22’s – Survey
online1.snapsurveys.com/under22travelsurveyThe closing date for all responses is 24th January 2022.
About the Survey
Do you have a child aged 5-16, or are you a young person aged 12-21? If so, please complete our short travel survey for a chance to win up to £250 in Love2Shop vouchers.
The Scottish Government will soon be launching the Free Bus Travel Scheme for young people between the ages of 5 and 21. This aims to encourage greener travel patterns, and increase opportunities for young people to engage in employment, education and social activities and not be excluded due to travel costs. Transport Scotland will monitor the scheme as it progresses to check on use and impact. The first step is to try and understand current travel patterns so that any changes after the scheme is introduced can be identified.
We would be grateful if parents/carers of younger children (i.e. those aged 5-16), or young people aged 12-21 themselves, could complete this short travel survey. The questionnaire asks about current travel behaviour, and your thoughts about bus travel generally and the free bus travel. This should take no more than 10 minutes to do.
Contact Us: If you have any questions about the work or problems completing the questionnaire, please contact our Project Manager, Elaine Wilson-Smith, at elaine@wellsideresearch.co.uk or on 0131 677 5522.
Christmassy Day for our Community
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
Christmas Light Switch On
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
WOW Ambassadors
I am looking to recruit 6 pupils from any year group to become My WoW ambassadors. These pupils would help support various events such as senior phase transition workshops, My WoW registrations, Parents Evenings, and option choice workshops.
They will learn about My WoW and build a profile as well as supporting these sessions to help others develop employability skills, support wider achievement and enhance their CV.
I have added a link below for more details:
If your child is interested in becoming a My WOW Ambassador they should register with their teacher and then meet with me in the Conference Room at 9.55am on Wednesday 24th November.
Beth Rennie
SDS (Career Adviser)
Children in Need – Pedal for Pudsey
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
