Children In Need – Friday 17 November

Hello, Children in Need is this Friday the 17 November. Our S6 leadership team has arranged a dress down, non-uniform day and a CIN Quiz for during tutor time.  Any donations are gratefully received. The cafe, Starbooks will be open for families as usual between 10-12 on Friday. Our Charities Committee are arranging a sponsored walk to fund raise money for CRY over the next few week – sponsor form

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Starbooks Cafe Opening

Hello, We are delighted to announce the opening of Starbooks Cafe on Friday 10th of November 2023.  It would be wonderful if you could come along and support our new venture.  We will open every Friday morning during term time from 10-12 noon.  At this time please be aware we are only able to accept cash. We look forward to seeing you soon. B. French and the Starbooks Team

Halloween Disco

We have almost reached the end of Term 1. The merits have been totalled and the vast majority of learners have earned the opportunity to attend the Halloween Disco. This year the Halloween disco has been arranged by the S6 Leadership, Prom Committee. Tickets will be on sale on Monday and Tuesday at break and lunch time in the assembly hall for £3:00. Proceeds from the Disco will go towards

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Parents Portal

Our new app for parents has gone live. Click on the link below and watch the video for joining instructions to get your children’s information directly to your phone. https://youtu.be/C0eBN9EjXog

February Update

It has been a busy term so far.  We finally managed to welcome our P7 Pupils and Parents! Our previous efforts had been thwarted by local road closures.  However a great night was had by all exploring the school, sampling learning opportunities and tasting the fabulous food on offer within the school canteen.  Many thanks to parents, pupils and volunteer staff who were able to attend.  Our Senior Phase Football

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Learner Pathway Conversations

Hello, Learner Pathway conversations are taking place over the next few weeks.  These discussions facilitated around your child’s Learner Pathway allow us to create our timetable for next session and have replaced what was previously know as option choices. We are look forward to welcoming parents and carers to join their child for these conversations.  Information on course options for session 2023/24 are available on the Blog/Web pages.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all family and friends of Sanquhar Academy.  What a year we have had, filled with learning, laughter and fun.  To bring the year to a close we hosted our first Christmas Showcase. The evening was a great success with so many talented performers. Wonderful cakes and goodies were supplied by our S6 leadership team and Mrs Taylor’s Personal Development class. A massive

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Christmas Showcase and Sing-Along

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!

Parent Council Annual General Meeting

Hello, The parent council AGM will be hosted at Sanquhar Academy at 7pm on Tuesday 13th December. If any parents out there that would like to become involved in helping shape the future of Sanquhar Academy they are more than welcome to attend.  We will be electing office bearers, discussing the constitution along with any other relevant business. We look forward to seeing you there.

Skills Development Scotland – Option Choices webinar for parents and carers of S2 and S3 pupils

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

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