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
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
Hello, The Summer Holidays are now upon us, what a year it has been for us all! I would like to express my sincere thanks to all pupils, parents, staff and the community for working so hard alongside us to ensure that the children of Sanquhar Academy have had the opportunity to succeed, despite all the challenges this academic year has brought. Staffing Update The following staff are leaving Sanquhar
Some of our fabulous senior pupils completed their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award! Congratulations to everyone involved. Thank you to our pupils, for taking the opportunity to complete the award and to the staff team of leaders and our assessor/photographer for supporting the expedition and assessment.
S1 and S2 had the opportunity to take part in developing their skills through Outdoor Learning at Crawick Multiverse, https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/ Thank you to the fabulous Derryth Hope and the Sanquhar Academy Staff and Senior Pupils for organising such a wonderful opportunity for our learners.
Hello Coronavirus Testing continues to be available across the local authority and can be booked online via the website. PCR testing by post is also available. PCR’s can be accessed via the pharmacy in Sanquhar and Kirkconnel. Please continue to complete Lateral Flow testing for learners in school. Lateral Flow testing will be available throughout the Summer Holiday’s through community settings at Sanquhar fire station and Hillview in Kirkconnell. Please
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
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.
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
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
