online1.snapsurveys.com/under22travelsurvey

The closing date for all responses is 24th January 2022.

About the Survey

Do you have a child aged 5-16, or are you a young person aged 12-21? If so, please complete our short travel survey for a chance to win up to £250 in Love2Shop vouchers.

The Scottish Government will soon be launching the Free Bus Travel Scheme for young people between the ages of 5 and 21. This aims to encourage greener travel patterns, and increase opportunities for young people to engage in employment, education and social activities and not be excluded due to travel costs. Transport Scotland will monitor the scheme as it progresses to check on use and impact. The first step is to try and understand current travel patterns so that any changes after the scheme is introduced can be identified.

We would be grateful if parents/carers of younger children (i.e. those aged 5-16), or young people aged 12-21 themselves, could complete this short travel survey. The questionnaire asks about current travel behaviour, and your thoughts about bus travel generally and the free bus travel. This should take no more than 10 minutes to do.

Contact Us: If you have any questions about the work or problems completing the questionnaire, please contact our Project Manager, Elaine Wilson-Smith, at elaine@wellsideresearch.co.uk or on 0131 677 5522.

Hello,

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 

Hello,

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.

Hello,

If your child is having to work from home for any reason the national e-learning offer can support their learning at home.  Resources can be accessed via the website using a glow login.

https://education.gov.scot/nelo/

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  

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