Hi Everyone,

Myself and Jill would like to thank everyone for their kind contributions to Friday’s Halloween activities afternoon. We would like to thank Burnside who very kindly donated sweets for our very popular sweetie cones. We would also like to thank Mr Coleman who has helped us with the crafty side of our fundraising, our fellow S6 students who worked hard beside us to keep the morale up and Matthew who has helped us set up the hall for a spooktacular afternoon! The afternoon was a success and we have raised a grand total of £184.14 which will be added to our Senior Prom savings. We would like to congratulate Gabrielle who won our guess how many lollipops are in the Jar with her guess being 145 and the amount in the jar being 144. Thanks again for all your contributions it means a lot, it was also great to see you have a great time!

Jill and Geddes

Sanquhar Academy School Captains

Hello,

S6 pupils have arranged activities for Halloween to take place tomorrow during lunchtime.  Games will take place in the assembly hall for pupils and will include Witch Hat Ring toss, Pin the Spider on the Web, amongst other things.

Pupils will be asked for a contribution to take part in the games and proceeds will go towards the school fund and supporting the Senior Prom, which fingers crossed will go ahead later this academic session.

Geddes and Jill

School Captains

Happy Holidays

Sending best wishes to all our families, friends and partners agencies for a relaxing October Holiday.

A Massive congratulations to all our competition winners and contributors during Maths Week Scotland.  Our fantastic Teams worked through a range of challenges across the week using their Numeracy and Maths skills.  Click on the presentation below to see all the activities our learners got involved in!

Making Maths Count Scotland 2021

Hello,

All children and young people who are aged 12 years and older are now being offered the COVID-19 vaccine. This offer is being made across the UK following a wider review by the four UK Chief Medical Officers. Medical organisations including the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have also contributed. More information on why young people are now being offered the vaccine is at www.nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccineyoungpeople

The vaccination will be delivered in Sanquhar Academy on the 5th of October 2021.

Please read the following leaflets which give you information about COVID-19 vaccination.  http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/56564-_COVID-19%20vaccine%20information%20leaflet%20for%2012%20to%2017-year-olds-Sep2021-English.pdf 

http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/37391-What%20to%20expect%20after%20the%20COVID-19%20vaccine%20for%2012%20to%2017-year-olds-Sep2021-English.pdf

Consent form will be issued to pupils in the next few days. Please return your consent forms to the school office and we will forward them to the vaccination team.

Hello,

As you are aware Flu Vaccinations are available for all secondary pupils this year.  Forms were distributed to pupils over the last few weeks.

Our Vaccination date is the 17th September.  All pupils requesting a flu vaccination must have returned the paperwork to school by the 13th September to receive their vaccination on the 17th.

https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/media/8717/web_secondary-school-leaflet_0368.pdf

Hello,

We are so looking forward to prize giving tomorrow morning and are gutted that unfortunately parents and carers are unable to join us again this year.  We are taking photos of the prize winners to share with parents and carers over the next few days.

Hello,

Supported Study sessions are now available to book online for a range of National 5 to Advanced Higher qualifications. Visit https://e-sgoil.com/study-support/ for more information and to book your place.

Hello,

Our pupils have had a very successful return to school and are looking fantastic! They are a credit to their families and the community.  We are looking forward to our first full week next week.  S1 pupils are settling in well and are already finding there way around the school and getting used to the routines at Sanquhar Academy.  Mrs Taylor is very impressed with S1’s resilience and approach to getting to know  each other and the school!

Senior pupils who have changes to their options for this session have been meeting with Ms McLean over the last few days.  Ms McLean will be checking in with senior pupils over the next week regarding their courses for this session.  As announced by the SQA we are hopeful that exams for pupils studying at N5 or above will take place at the end of this academic session.  Our learning over the last two years means that we will continue to assess pupil progress throughout the session.

BBC News Exams in Scotland

We know that you will support your children to put 100% effort into their studies as we work together to ensure success for every learner.

Pupils have all been advised that they are to remain on school grounds at morning break.  S2-S6 pupils are able to go into Sanquhar at lunchtime.  However as always the staff in the school canteen provide a fantastic service for all our pupils.

 

 

Hello,

We hope that you have all had a great Summer Holiday and are ready to get back to school.  Below are the updates for learners return to school as promised.

COVID 19 

Face covering’s and hand sanitiser use remains in place for all secondary pupils and staff. Pupils with a medical exemption should notify the school office in writing.

Lateral Flow testing should continue to be carried out twice weekly and a test should be carried out prior to return to school. Test kits are available from the school office.  Lateral Flow test results should be recorded on the App as per the instructions issued with the kit.

PE – we are now able to use the changing rooms for PE.  Pupils should attend school in uniform and bring their PE kit with them.

School Uniform

Ties are available to purchase from the school office at £6.50 each.

19 August 2021

S1 – S3 should enter the building through the side door into the main assembly hall and collect their timetables when the first bell sounds. S1 will remain in the assembly hall all other pupils will attend their timetabled classes P1. S1 will attend classes from the start of P2.  S1 pupils will remain on school grounds for break and lunchtime.

S4 – S6 should enter the building though the PE door and collect their timetable from staff at the desk.

I look forward to seeing all pupils on Thursday.