Author: Mrs Hetherington Cree

Coronavirus testing available this weekend

MOBILE TESTING UNITS (MTUs)

Coronavirus testing is available for all members of our community who require Coronavirus testing, through the Mobile Testing Units (MTU) that move around Dumfries and Galloway on a daily basis.

These units offer tests for people who have symptoms of COVID-19.

Times are 1100-1600

  • Saturday 12 June 2021 – Sanquhar –  Sanquhar Academy, DG4 6JN
  • Sunday 13 June 2021 – Kelloholm –  Kelloholm Primary School, DG4 6QJ

Appointments can be made at these centers daily from 9:30am, by logging on to the website: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test

If you do not have access to the internet please phone

0800 028 2816

S1 Outdoor Learning at Crawick River

1.2  had a great afternoon yesterday at the Crawick River.  They took part in some sampling activities and learned about the factors that affect the species found in the river.  They were very enthusiastic and all got involved.

Thank you to the Nith Catchment Fishery Trust who ran the session, it was very informative and enjoyable.

 

 

School Uniform Update

Hello Parents and Carers,

The following message was put onto Team’s yesterday for all pupils.

Hot Weather Pupil Update
Jackets and Water
Hello,
Due to the hot weather you will be asked to take your jacket off in class.  The temperature is due to be 22 degrees tomorrow and it is to stay warm over the next few weeks on the run up to the summer holiday. If you are bringing a jacket to school, wear either your shirt and tie or if you no longer have a shirt that fits, a t-shirt you would be happy to wear in class.  No football tops please.  If you have PE you can wear your PE kit on those days.
Enjoy the sun, don’t forget sun cream if you are outside and drink water throughout the day.
I am sure by now your children will have shown you the message on Team’s – I have been made aware that one or two of our learners may be unsure of what this means for them.
I am sure that you will help them to understand:
  • On the days that your child has PE they may wear PE kit – Due to the fact that the changing rooms remain closed because of COVID restrictions.
  • If you child has outgrown their shirt, they may wear a T-shirt – I would not ask parent/carers to purchase new school uniform 4 weeks before the end of term.

Thank you to all parent/carers who despite all the challenges this year, continue to support their children to wear the smart Sanquhar Academy school uniform.

John Wallace Trust Scheme

The scheme awards bursaries to secondary school pupils living in the upper Nithsdale area who are about to enter, or are attending, Higher Education.

Financial assistance may be available for up to five years. The amounts paid can change each year depending on the number of applicants received. Successful students are required to complete a certificate of attendance form each year to ensure payment.

Award criteria

Awards may be allocated to pupils who are about to enter or are attending:

  • The Barony College or another institution specialising in Agriculture and allied sciences
  • University or another institute of Higher Education,
  • Open University courses

Travel grants

Financial assistance can also be awarded to students who may be travelling for an educational purpose.

https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/16432/John-Wallace-Trust-Scheme-

SUMMER HOLIDAY FOOD PAYMENT 2021

Hello,

Secondary Pupils who meet eligibility criteria for Free School Meals (low income/qualifying benefits) will receive the Holiday Food Payment of £17.50per week. This will be paid fortnightly throughout the Summer Holidays. Payment will be made automatically for all eligible children registered to receive Free School Meals – no need to reapply. Families that did not receive the Spring Payment and they feel they are eligible will need to apply.

https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/schoolmeals

 

Head Teacher Update, 7 May 2021

Hello,

Thank you to the whole school community for working with us through a difficult few weeks for us all.  My thanks to learners, parents and staff who are taking part in Lateral Flow Testing. We hope that this continues to help keep COVID at bay for us all. A mobile  testing unit will be situated in the school grounds this weekend.

Learners in school have continued to work through their SQA assessments. The schedule of assessments is available on the school website. Learners who have been absent due to self-isolation will have the opportunity to complete any assessments missed on their return to school.

Learners in S2 and S3 are in the process of having their subject option interviews for next session and will be bringing home their forms for parents to sign and return to school.

The next Parent Council meeting will take place on the 17 May between 7:30-9:00pm, virtually on Vscene. Any new parents who would like to attend should get in touch with the school office for the room number, new parents are always welcome!