Skills Development Scotland have made us aware of the following courses that have spaces at the moment – please note there are interviews scheduled for this week so some places may be taken then. Pre-Apprenticeship Painting and Decorating Level 5 – 5 places. Construction Level 4- 6 places. Fabrication & Welding Level 5 – 4 places (dependant on numbers, whether will run or not) Manufacturing & Engineering Level 5- 5
Examinations are TOUGH, stay calm and be prepared with support from S.T.I.L.L. Scotland. All senior phase students (S4 – S6) are invited to attend a POWER HOUR during the second week of the Easter Break where we will discuss the tips below and make a plan for success.Here are 3 ways to help overcome exam anxiety!1️⃣ Find a tool that helps you feel calm. It can be anything, a breathing technique, getting
Join on either the 7th or 9th of March at 6.30pm Join the webinar to find out more about Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships, support available on apprenticeships.scot website and hear from the panel discussing: · developing a CV and interview tips · information from an employer about what they look for in applications/ interview process · as well as apprentices sharing how they found out about their apprenticeships/ experience
Please see below the results from the Dumfries and Galloway Burns Festival. All pupils have been invited to represent Dumfries and Galloway in the National Burns Competition in March. S3/4 Recitation 1st place – Ella McTeir S3/4 Singing 1st place – Ella McTeir S5/6 Singing 1st place – Rowan Hastie 2nd place – Molly McTeir S5/6 Recitation 1st place – Rowan Hastie 3rd place – Molly McTeir Best Secondary Reciter – Rowan Hastie Best Secondary Singer
The S2 sold products in the assembly hall today as part of their tenner challenge and raised £56 for Cancer Research. Well done S2!
It has been an exciting term for S1 – S3. All pupils took part in writing a speech or monologue that they then presented to their class. After much debate the following pupils were voted as the year group winners. Congratulations to Hector, Marley and Kayden our fabulous S1 winners. In S2 Kayla was voted as the ultimate speech writer along with Nieve in S3. Well done to all of
Our S3 Physics class recently visited the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions in Edinburgh.
Well done to our team of S3 and S4 girls who represented Sanquhar Academy at the Regional Enterprising Maths Challenge competition at Douglas Ewart High School last Thursday. The girls were a credit to the school and won the Engineering Round with the best bridge. A good time was had by all.
For all parents and carers of S1 pupils Tuesday 4th October 6.30pm Skills Development Scotland careers advisers will support your young person throughout their time at school to make choices and plan for their future career. Sign up for this webinar to hear from them about the service on offer and the support also available for you as a parent or carer to assist with career planning and discussions. Parents and
