Calling All 16-25 Year Olds

Would you like to run a business that could support positive change in your community?

When you complete Social Enterprise Dumfries and Galloway’s free IGNITE programme, you’ll not only have access to a start-up grant, but you will benefit from the skills, training and mentoring to make your enterprise a success!

IGNITE could help set you up for a bright future. If you are aged between 16 and 25, can spare a few hours a week during March and live within Dumfries and Galloway or the Scottish Borders we want to hear from you!

The IGNITE programme is a short course, flexibly delivered over the month of March, backed up with one-to-one mentoring sessions and the tools to pitch to a funding panel who may be able to offer you actual financial support to turn your idea into reality.  Social enterprises are businesses that are changing the world for the better.  They are in our communities and on our high streets already, from coffee shops and cinemas to pubs and leisure centres, banks and bus companies, using their profits to create positive social change.

Apply now at https://www.tfaforms.com/4953570

IGNITE closes to applications on Friday 4th February. There are 12 places available on the programme. If a suitable candidate shows a keen interest from the 25-30 bracket, they will also be considered on merit.

Laura K. Douglas

LK Douglas Consulting Ltd

TSDG Associate

Please note I do not check email everyday – I will get back to you as soon as I can.

0300 303 8558

54 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AH

laura.douglas@tsdg.org.uk

Web: www.tsdg.org.uk

A Message from SQA for Parents and Carers

Supporting Learners as COVID Disruption Continues

As the new school term gets underway, SQA is very aware that the ongoing pandemic continues to impact on your child’s learning and teaching.

Please use the link below for further information.

https://blogs.sqa.org.uk/qualifications2022/supporting-learners-as-covid-disruption-continues-a-message-for-parents-and-carers/?utm_source=sqanews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nq2022&utm_content=NQ2022&mkt_tok=NTA1LVlCSC0z 

Welcome Back January 2022

Happy New Year to you all

As pupils return to school today we are delighted to see them back and ready to learn.  For pupils who remain in isolation and are having to learn from home all work is online through Glow.  Where teachers can they are putting work into Teams and other work is available through the National e-learning offer and the West OS. https://www.westpartnership.co.uk/west-os/senior-phase-resources/  and   https://education.gov.scot/nelo/

Prelim Assessments 

As you know Prelim Assessments will take place from the 12-26 January. Please let the school know if your child cannot attend due to being in isolation and alternative arrangements will be made for them to sit their prelim assessment at another time.

Lateral Flow Testing

Everyone attending the school building, pupils and staff are asked to take daily lateral flow tests. Testing kits are available online and through the school office.

Curriculum Consultation and Learner Pathway Option Choices for S2-S5

As we work together to ensure that Sanquhar Academy offers the best range of curricular options for out learners we are hosting an online consultation event for parents and carers.  We will be sending details to all parents over the next few weeks to join the event on V-Scene.  We will be considering the totality of the curriculum from S1 into S6, times of the school day and Learner Pathways. The event will take place on Monday the 24th of January 2022, 7-8pm. Current P6 and P7 parents are also welcome to join.

Further online information events will be held specifically for parents and carers of pupils entering the Senior Phase, S3 and S1.

Please continue to keep an eye out for updates available on the school blog.