S1 Health and Wellbeing have been learning all about the impact of drinking Energy Drinks on the Body and the Brain. As part of their ongoing research, they would appreciate it if parent/carers could complete this short questionnaire. Thanks, in anticipation 

https://forms.office.com/r/MqFukS7CqW

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Thank you to those parent/carers who were able to attend last nights virtual Parental Engagement Event on the Curriculum Architecture into session 2022/23.  Please find the presentation attached below for your information.  If any parent/carer has any feedback please complete the form below.

Sanquhar Academy Parental Consultation Curriculum Jan 22

https://forms.office.com/r/8Pg7YRfPya

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.

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Attached is our Prelim Assessment Schedule for January 2022.

Prelim TT Jan 22

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Our thanks to Gordon Steele, Kids Day Out convenor at the Thornhill and District Rotary Club who popped in to see us at Sanquhar Academy with a kind gift for some of our learners.

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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 

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Just a quick reminder that it is Wear Something Christmassy Day tomorrow the 10th of December.  As part of our Non-Uniform Day we are making donations to the local food bank. We are asking that pupils and staff bring in a food item such as tinned food (beans, veg, soup) , pasta, biscuits, or any other food donations. Pupils should drop off their donation at the stations as they enter the school tomorrow.

S6 pupils will also be selling the stock they have left from the local Christmas light switch on which includes hot chocolate cones and cards.

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If your child is having to work from home for any reason the national e-learning offer can support their learning at home.  Resources can be accessed via the website using a glow login.

https://education.gov.scot/nelo/

One lucky person can win a vintage Paris Saint Germain football jersey tomorrow. Raffle tickets will be 50p or 30p if you can impress Mrs Smith with your knowledge of French! To get a ticket see Mrs Smith or buy a ticket at lunchtime in the Hall. All money donated will go to CHILDREN in NEED!