S6 Leavers Video 2021
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S1 Outdoor Learning at Crawick River
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.
- 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-
School Clothing Grants, Free School Meals and Educational Maintenance Allowance
Hello,
Please find links below to apply for School Clothing Grants, Free School Meals and Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for next session.
https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/schoolmeals
https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15246/School-clothing-grants
SUMMER HOLIDAY FOOD PAYMENT 2021
Hello,
Secondary Pupils who meet eligibility criteria for Free School Meals (low income/qualifying benefits) will receive the Holiday Food Payment of £17.50per week. This will be paid fortnightly throughout the Summer Holidays. Payment will be made automatically for all eligible children registered to receive Free School Meals – no need to reapply. Families that did not receive the Spring Payment and they feel they are eligible will need to apply.
https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/schoolmeals
Sanquhar Academy Current Practice Questionnaire
SQA – Alternative Certification Model
Hello,
Please find below letter’s for Parent/Carers and Pupils from Mr Jim Brown, Head of Education (Quality and Curriculum) & Chief Education Officer, regarding the SQA Alternative Certification Model 2020/21.
Head Teacher Update, 7 May 2021
Hello,
Thank you to the whole school community for working with us through a difficult few weeks for us all. My thanks to learners, parents and staff who are taking part in Lateral Flow Testing. We hope that this continues to help keep COVID at bay for us all. A mobile testing unit will be situated in the school grounds this weekend.
Learners in school have continued to work through their SQA assessments. The schedule of assessments is available on the school website. Learners who have been absent due to self-isolation will have the opportunity to complete any assessments missed on their return to school.
Learners in S2 and S3 are in the process of having their subject option interviews for next session and will be bringing home their forms for parents to sign and return to school.
The next Parent Council meeting will take place on the 17 May between 7:30-9:00pm, virtually on Vscene. Any new parents who would like to attend should get in touch with the school office for the room number, new parents are always welcome!