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  

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

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/

Football Trials for S1 & S2 boys will take place in the PE Department after school on Monday 27th September 2021 at 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22^nd LIVE AT 18.00

Another in our series of conversations around matters of business interest.

There is lots of preparation currently taking place for the forthcoming #COP26 summit in Glasgow.  But, what is it? 

Join our panel; Emma Piercy (Food and Drink Federation), Rebecca Wade (Abertay University) and Richard Smith (SOSE) as we ask them more about what exactly is going on … 

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Football Trials will take place for boys in S3, S4, S5 & S6 on Thursday 23rd September with Mr Rowe & Mr Pagan, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

Please see attached letter for the attention of all parents and carers.

Letter to Parents and Carers from Jason Leitch National Clinical Director – 16 September 2021