Author: Mrs Hetherington Cree

Schools Challenge

Cash for Kids Quiz!

 

This month, Sanquhar Academy have joined West Sound’s Cash for Kids Schools’ Challenge. This includes two weeks of fundraising activities throughout the school, with the aim of raising as much as possible for our school. All money collected will remain in the school funds, to be used for wellbeing and end of year activities for all. We also have the chance for our funds to be topped up by at least £500 if we successfully place 1st, 2nd or 3rd of all Dumfries & Galloway schools entered.

To start us off, this Friday (18th March 2022) we will be hosting a quiz morning for ALL pupils and members of staff. By giving a donation, you will be able to participate in 5 rounds of fun, including ‘guess the teacher’ and ‘movie trivia.’ There will also be a mystery prize for our overall winner, so get your thinking caps on!

Keep your eyes peeled for more fundraising activities going on throughout the next two weeks.

We believe that this fundraising is vital in enhancing the school experience for all pupils, S1 – S6, and would appreciate any donation that you are able to give this Friday!

Good luck!

Your school captains (Jill & Geddes)

Safer Internet Day

Hello,

Safer Internet Day 2022 is the 8th February with the theme ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’.

From gaming and chat, to streaming and video, young people are shaping the interactive entertainment spaces they are a part of. Safer Internet Day 2022 celebrates young people’s role in creating a safer internet, whether that is whilst gaming and creating content, or interacting with their friends and peers.

See our very own PC Adair providing up to date information on how families can keep their children safe online.

 

Welcome Back January 2022

Happy New Year to you all

As pupils return to school today we are delighted to see them back and ready to learn.  For pupils who remain in isolation and are having to learn from home all work is online through Glow.  Where teachers can they are putting work into Teams and other work is available through the National e-learning offer and the West OS. https://www.westpartnership.co.uk/west-os/senior-phase-resources/  and   https://education.gov.scot/nelo/

Prelim Assessments 

As you know Prelim Assessments will take place from the 12-26 January. Please let the school know if your child cannot attend due to being in isolation and alternative arrangements will be made for them to sit their prelim assessment at another time.

Lateral Flow Testing

Everyone attending the school building, pupils and staff are asked to take daily lateral flow tests. Testing kits are available online and through the school office.

Curriculum Consultation and Learner Pathway Option Choices for S2-S5

As we work together to ensure that Sanquhar Academy offers the best range of curricular options for out learners we are hosting an online consultation event for parents and carers.  We will be sending details to all parents over the next few weeks to join the event on V-Scene.  We will be considering the totality of the curriculum from S1 into S6, times of the school day and Learner Pathways. The event will take place on Monday the 24th of January 2022, 7-8pm. Current P6 and P7 parents are also welcome to join.

Further online information events will be held specifically for parents and carers of pupils entering the Senior Phase, S3 and S1.

Please continue to keep an eye out for updates available on the school blog.

Christmas Food Bank Appeal

Hello,

A massive thank you to everyone in the school community who donated to our appeal for items for the local food bank.  Well done to our S6 pupils who collected all the items this morning and thanks to Action for Children for collecting our donation.  I am sure that the donations you have all made will be welcomed by local families this Christmas