3011, 2021

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

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2611, 2021

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

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1711, 2021

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

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1611, 2021

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

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1511, 2021

Online help for school leavers’ parents and carers

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/  

2209, 2021

DG Presents … Conversations in Business : What is COP26?

Message sent on behalf of Developing the Young Workforce WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd 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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1709, 2021

Football Trials

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.

1009, 2021

Live ‘N’ Learn

Live ‘N’ Learn Workshops focusing on Mindset for Exams and Inspirational Revision Skills will take place for senior pupils on Wednesday 15th September 2021 in the main hall as follows – S4  Periods 1-3 S5/S6  Periods 4-6