Hello,

We will be hosting our first Christmas Showcase and Sing-Along on Thursday 15th December from 4-5pm. Refreshments will be served on arrival. Donations welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there.  Merry Christmas!

Hello,

The parent council AGM will be hosted at Sanquhar Academy at 7pm on Tuesday 13th December.

SDS are delivering a national webinar for parents and carers of S2 and S3 pupils on Option Choices.The webinar will take place on Wednesday the 7th of December at 6.30pm. This session aims to give parents and carers information about the support SDS offer young people at option choice time, as well as highlighting questions and information young people should consider when making these decisions and an introduction to SDS resources available to support young people and parents and carers.

See register link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/option-choices-webinar-for-parents-and-carers-of-s2-and-s3-pupils-tickets-460078546317

Hello,

During the identified Teachers strike day of the Thursday 24th November the following arrangements have been made for pupils in receipt of Free School Meals at Sanquhar Academy.

Pupils who wish to take a lunch home for Thursday 24th November have ordered from the school canteen. Orders were placed by the end of the school day on Tuesday 22nd November.  Packed lunches for those pupils who are eligible and have placed an order can be collected at the front office at the end of the school day on Wednesday 23rd November.

Please find the letter below regarding industrial action issued to parents by Dumfries and Galloway council at the end of last week.

Letter for Parents – Schools Industrial Action 24.11.22

Hello,

Phase 2 of the Independent Review on Qualifications is now open.  They have reached a stage where they are looking to gather views from a range of stakeholders.  Phase 2 concludes on the 16th December 2022.  If you would like to contribute your views, please complete the survey using the link below.

Here is a video clip by Professor Louise Hayward which explains the review.

Information on the survey and link is available within the document below.

parents-carers-survey

Hello,

It has been a busy start to the new term already and as you will have noticed from the calendar it is our first Senior Phase Parents Night on Tuesday the 8th November.  Pupils will receive their booking form tomorrow morning during tutor time to make their appointments.  We look forward to seeing our Senior Phase Parents between 5:30 – 7:30pm.

At the same the Parent Council will be hosting their meeting. Please feel free to drop in if you are interested in coming along.  The Parent Council as always is keen to hear from the parent forum.  Any parents who wish to come along to the parent council should come the the Family Learning Hub between 6-8pm.

Hello,

On the 11th of October from 8-9am, we are hosting our Business Breakfast.  For the fist time since lockdown our local business partners are invited to join us. Employers will hear from our young people about how we can work together to help prepare them to be your employees of the future . If you are a local business and you haven’t received your invitation by email or messenger and you would like to join us, just let the school office know by telephone on 01659 50208.

Sanquhar Academy will be closed on Monday the 19th of September to allow members of the school community to pay their respects to our Queen.  Our school captains laid flowers at the Sanquhar war memorial this week in remembrance of the Queen’s 70 years service.

Hello,

Dumfries and Galloway council are recruiting bank cleaning staff for the local area. Times across the week can vary however required shifts are, early shift is 6:00 – 08:30 am and the back shift is 3:00-7:00 pm. To apply please contact the school and we can arrange for you to complete the application process and be added to the list.  Tel: 01659 50208

Hello,

This year to support our young peoples Health and Wellbeing we are working with Jen Kemp from S.T.I.L.L Scotland.

Jen will be working with pupils, parents and staff this session to support our health and wellbeing.  If you wound be interested in joining a group please indicate using the questionnaire below when would suit you.

https://forms.office.com/r/MLARxDmBRy

We are keen to work with parents at a time and place that suits you – evenings, weekends in Sanquhar or Kirkconnel/Kelloholm.  If your children take part, you will have an enhanced awareness of how to support them or if you just feel that this may benefit you please take the opportunity to sign up.

Below is a brief description of what the S.T.I.L.L method is:

The S.T.I.L.L Method is a multiple input approach to help tackle anxiety.
The method is comprised of five key elements

Stop-Talk-Imagine-Listen-Learn.

Clear, systematic, structured and measured, the S.T.I.L.L Method helps to support young people, teens, adults, parents/guardians and professionals grow in confidence, control their emotions, overcome fear, build happiness and use tools that last a lifetime.

Each element of The S.T.I.L.L Method incorporates tools from a range of disciplines: Neuro Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, positive psychology, coaching and personal development.

Here is a QR code to take you to the questionnaire: or follow the forms link above.