On Tuesday 3rd may, 7 S3 pupils undertook the walk from Wanlockhead to Sanquhar. This was in preparation for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award later in the year. On the way, they practiced their campcraft and navigational skills whilst experiencing what is like to carry a rucksack full of everything they will need to take with them on the expedition. A few eyes were opened as to the degree of effort required but all enjoyed the day in the hills.
On behalf of all staff and pupils at Sanquhar Academy, we would like to say thank you so much for your many kind contributions. Each and every one made our day super special! Fingers crossed it will be enough to take us to first place in the West Sound Cash for Kids Schools’ Challenge. We’ll keep you updated!
A big well done to Mr Hannah and his team for winning the tug of war! We would also like to send a special thank you to Mr Berry, Mr Hannah, Matthew Hubbard, Kane Bailey, Geddes Clark and Mr Rowe for braving the leg waxing! Of course, thank you to Miss Clark for helping us out.
We would now like to announce the lucky winners of our raffle:
Thanks again,
Your 2022 school captains (Jill & Geddes)
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Tuesday 5th April
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Wednesday 6th & 13th April
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Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm 10am -12pm
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Thursday 7th & 14th April
DG1 Leisure Centre 10am – 12pm
Merrick Centre, 6pm – 7pm (7th April only)
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It is time to announce the grand finale of our West Sound Cash for Kids School’s Challenge…
On Thursday 31st March, the seniors will be holding an activity day in which students can come in with their non-uniform. A donation of £1 will be accepted on behalf of our Cash for Kids Schools’ Challenge, which we have been participating in for the past week.
In the morning, seniors will come round classes and collect these donations. When doing this, we will also be asking volunteers to participate in a tug of war tournament! The volunteers will be split amongst two teams, in which the leader of one team will be Mr Hannah and the second team leader will be Mr Berry. This will take place during breaktime. Pupils, please come along for some entertainment!
The captain of the team who lose the tug of war will then have their legs waxed ON STAGE by Miss Clark, during lunchtime in the Assembly Hall!
So…Team Hannah or Team Berry?
Good luck!
Jill & Geddes
This week, Sanquhar Academy will be hosting our next exciting activity in order to raise more funds for ‘Cash for Kids.’
This whole week, we will be promoting our luxury raffle. Tickets will be available for £1 from the Main Office. Please feel free to pop in any time. Tickets will also be making their way through the local community, so keep an eye out! Thanks to the kindness of local businesses, we have around twenty prizes on offer, including afternoon tea at A’ the Airts, a designer Sanquhar pattern scarf and £50 to spend at Blackaddie Country House & Hotel.
The raffle will be drawn on Wednesday 30th March, at 4pm so no time to waste!
Please contact us if you would like to purchase any raffle tickets, or pop into the main office any time.
Thank you and good luck!
Jill & Geddes
