Speech and Monologue Winners!

It has been an exciting term for S1 – S3.  All pupils took part in writing a speech or monologue that they then presented to their class.  After much debate the following pupils were voted as the year group winners.  Congratulations to Hector, Marley and Kayden our fabulous S1 winners.  In S2 Kayla was voted as the ultimate speech writer along with Nieve in S3.  Well done to all of

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Regional Enterprising Maths Challenge

Well done to our team of S3 and S4 girls who represented Sanquhar Academy at the Regional Enterprising Maths Challenge competition at Douglas Ewart High School last Thursday. The girls were a credit to the school and won the Engineering Round with the best bridge. A good time was had by all.

Introduction to Skills Development Scotland (SDS)

For all parents and carers of S1 pupils Tuesday 4th October 6.30pm Skills Development Scotland careers advisers will support your young person throughout their time at school to make choices and plan for their future career.  Sign up for this webinar to hear from them about the service on offer and the support also available for you as a parent or carer to assist with career planning and discussions. Parents and

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MacMillan Coffee Morning

On Friday 30th September 2022, Sanquhar Academy is holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning.  This means it will be a non-uniform day with a recommended donation of £1. There will also be baking for sale, ‘Guess the Sweets in the Jar’ (30p a guess), and ‘Soak a Teacher’ (£1 for 4 throws or 50p for 2 throws).    

Business Breakfast

Hello, On the 11th of October from 8-9am, we are hosting our Business Breakfast.  For the fist time since lockdown our local business partners are invited to join us. Employers will hear from our young people about how we can work together to help prepare them to be your employees of the future . If you are a local business and you haven’t received your invitation by email or messenger

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In memory of the Queen

Sanquhar Academy will be closed on Monday the 19th of September to allow members of the school community to pay their respects to our Queen.  Our school captains laid flowers at the Sanquhar war memorial this week in remembrance of the Queen’s 70 years service.