Coronavirus Testing

Hello

Coronavirus Testing continues to be available across the local authority and can be booked online via the website. PCR testing by post is also available.  PCR’s can be accessed via the pharmacy in Sanquhar and Kirkconnel.

Please continue to complete Lateral Flow testing for learners in school.  Lateral Flow testing will be available throughout the Summer Holiday’s through community settings at Sanquhar fire station and Hillview in Kirkconnell.  Please ensure that you have enough Lateral Flow kits to undertake a test prior to returning to school in August.

https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/testing/

 

 

S4 – S6 Provisional Grades

Coronavirus testing available this weekend

MOBILE TESTING UNITS (MTUs)

Coronavirus testing is available for all members of our community who require Coronavirus testing, through the Mobile Testing Units (MTU) that move around Dumfries and Galloway on a daily basis.

These units offer tests for people who have symptoms of COVID-19.

Times are 1100-1600

  • Saturday 12 June 2021 – Sanquhar –  Sanquhar Academy, DG4 6JN
  • Sunday 13 June 2021 – Kelloholm –  Kelloholm Primary School, DG4 6QJ

Appointments can be made at these centers daily from 9:30am, by logging on to the website: https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test

If you do not have access to the internet please phone

0800 028 2816

Outdoor Learning at Crawick for S1 & S2

On Monday 14th June (S1) and on Tuesday 15th June (S2) we are planning to do some outdoor learning at Crawick.  The intention is to build team skills and general knowledge, have fun and complete some work for their Literacy evidence.  We will walk up from school after registration, complete some house activities and team games and be back at school for lunch.  The refreshment stand will be open to buy any breaktime supplies (if you want them to).  After lunch we will be completing some Literacy and Art activities on the school site.
If you have not yet completed a consent form for going offsite, we will need one before we leave.
In terms of clothing, something suited to the weather and comfortable for walking (whether this means sunscreen or waterproofs, who knows!)
If you have any questions, just get in touch.

S6 Leavers Video 2021

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It is with mixed emotions that we post this S6 leaver video.  We are sad to be losing such a fabulous group of young people but also delighted to see them moving onto such positive destinations.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank our S6 for all that they have done for and with the school, especially during the last very difficult year.  We wish you all well and know you will flourish in the new chapter of your lives.
Best wishes from all the staff at Sanquhar Academy.

 

S1 Outdoor Learning at Crawick River

1.2  had a great afternoon yesterday at the Crawick River.  They took part in some sampling activities and learned about the factors that affect the species found in the river.  They were very enthusiastic and all got involved.

Thank you to the Nith Catchment Fishery Trust who ran the session, it was very informative and enjoyable.

 

 

School Uniform Update

Hello Parents and Carers,

The following message was put onto Team’s yesterday for all pupils.

Hot Weather Pupil Update
Jackets and Water
Hello,
Due to the hot weather you will be asked to take your jacket off in class.  The temperature is due to be 22 degrees tomorrow and it is to stay warm over the next few weeks on the run up to the summer holiday. If you are bringing a jacket to school, wear either your shirt and tie or if you no longer have a shirt that fits, a t-shirt you would be happy to wear in class.  No football tops please.  If you have PE you can wear your PE kit on those days.
Enjoy the sun, don’t forget sun cream if you are outside and drink water throughout the day.
I am sure by now your children will have shown you the message on Team’s – I have been made aware that one or two of our learners may be unsure of what this means for them.
I am sure that you will help them to understand:
  • On the days that your child has PE they may wear PE kit – Due to the fact that the changing rooms remain closed because of COVID restrictions.
  • If you child has outgrown their shirt, they may wear a T-shirt – I would not ask parent/carers to purchase new school uniform 4 weeks before the end of term.

Thank you to all parent/carers who despite all the challenges this year, continue to support their children to wear the smart Sanquhar Academy school uniform.

John Wallace Trust Scheme

The scheme awards bursaries to secondary school pupils living in the upper Nithsdale area who are about to enter, or are attending, Higher Education.

Financial assistance may be available for up to five years. The amounts paid can change each year depending on the number of applicants received. Successful students are required to complete a certificate of attendance form each year to ensure payment.

Award criteria

Awards may be allocated to pupils who are about to enter or are attending:

  • The Barony College or another institution specialising in Agriculture and allied sciences
  • University or another institute of Higher Education,
  • Open University courses

Travel grants

Financial assistance can also be awarded to students who may be travelling for an educational purpose.

https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/16432/John-Wallace-Trust-Scheme-

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