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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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On Friday 10th of December, Sanquhar Academy will be collecting donations to support our community this Christmas. We ask that all pupils and staff come to school wearing something Christmassy. It could be anything: jumpers, earrings, jazzy socks, tinsel headbands or any other festive accessory of your choice.
This year, we would appreciate if all pupils and staff could bring a small donation for the local Upper Nithsdale foodbank. This could come in the form of tinned foods, pasta, biscuits or any other appropriate food donation. Our aim is to assist the local community, as well as host a fun Christmas-themed day for all within the school.
At breaks and lunchtimes, the sixth years will also be selling remaining stock from the local Christmas light switch on, including reindeer hot chocolate cones at £1 and a selection of handmade Christmas cards at £2.
We can’t wait to see everyone’s Christmas clothes!
Your school captains,
Geddes & Jill
Good afternoon!
The Sanquhar Academy Prom Committee will be attending both Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Christmas light switch on tonight and Sanquhar Christmas light switch on tomorrow. We will have a stall at each selling festive goodies in order to raise extra funds for the senior prom of 2022.
Over the past weeks, we have crafted our very own handmade Christmas cards, finished with an added sparkle, which will be on sale from tonight at 6pm. Also on offer, we have handmade hot chocolate reindeer cones, topped with marshmallows and perfect for a cosy Winter’s night in. Last but not least, you can try your luck in our ‘How many elves work in Santa’s workshop?’ lucky squares, with the chance of winning £100!
We would really appreciate if the school community could come along and support us on this frosty night. We hope to see all of you there!
The Sanquhar Academy Prom Committee
for Pudsey, guess how many miles cycled over the day and guess the bears birthday. A big well done to Mr Pagan who cycled 1.79KM (1.11miles) and Archie in S4 who won the overall competition by cycling 1.89KM (1.17miles). Well done to Mrs Taylor who won the bear guessing it’s birthday as 22nd of July and the teddy’s birthday being 26th of July. Also to Tyana who guessed 50miles and the total miles cycled was 49miles. A big thank you again and thanks to everyone who has contributed, it has been a fantastic day!
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!
Just a reminder that for Children In Need we are asking you come into school in non uniform and ask for a donation of £1. We will come round and collect these donations. There will also be a pedal for Pudsey activity which will go on throughout the day where you pay a small amount of 50p to get the chance to pedal as many miles as possible in 2 minutes on the pedal bike. Along with that you will also be able to guess how many miles altogether have been cycled throughout the day. The winners of each activity will receive a prize.
Thank you
Jill and Geddes
I am looking to recruit 6 pupils from any year group to become My WoW ambassadors. These pupils would help support various events such as senior phase transition workshops, My WoW registrations, Parents Evenings, and option choice workshops.
They will learn about My WoW and build a profile as well as supporting these sessions to help others develop employability skills, support wider achievement and enhance their CV.
I have added a link below for more details:
If your child is interested in becoming a My WOW Ambassador they should register with their teacher and then meet with me in the Conference Room at 9.55am on Wednesday 24th November.
Good afternoon everyone,
As you know, it is Children In Need on Friday 19th November. This year, as well as a dress-down day, Sanquhar Academy have decided to take inspiration from the One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge in order to ‘Pedal for Pudsey.’ We respect the efforts of the exceptional young people taking part in the Rickshaw Challenge so much, we have decided to give it a go ourselves.
During the day on Friday, all pupils will have the opportunity to make a small donation towards Children In Need, where they will then be able to ride on the exercise bike for 3 minutes, in a competition to see who can cycle the furthest. There will also be a ‘Guess How Many Miles We Have Cycled’ competition, where those not keen on cycling can also participate.
Of course, there will be prizes for each winner.
We hope to see you Friday and good luck!
Your school captains, Jill & Geddes
