Please Note – Could Parents/Carers still inform the school office if your child is unwell or if they show any Covid symptoms whilst they are home learning – Thank you

Please find attached information regarding a webinar being held on Thursday 25th February 2021 by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is offering to parents and carers helping their child with S2/3 subject choices.

Please share with your parents/carers as appropriate. Helping your child with S2/3 subject choices -support for parents and carers

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is offering parents and carers an online opportunity to find out more about how they can help their child make their S2/3 subject choices for the Senior Phase. Scotland’s Career Service has organised the virtual session on Thursday 25 February which will also give parents and carers information about accessing a wide range of SDS support. Careers advisers will be providing expert advice for parents and carers of young people in S2 and S3.

SDS also has a Subject Choices tool on SDS’s My World of Work website which helps pupils explore where options choices can take them.

This virtual event, which is from 6.30pm until 7.15pm, will also have a question and answer session.

To take part please register here.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/helping-your-child-with-s23-subject-choices-tickets-141267909119

Hello,

The video attached provides information on the Phased Return for Senior Phase practical subjects, housekeeping for learners in school, remote learning engagement, SQA expectations and blended learning.

 

 

 

 

The National Parent Forum of Scotland are co-hosting webinars with Public Health Scotland on returning to school.

The second webinar will focus on the return to school for children in S4, S5 and S6 and what it means for parents and their child.

 The webinar will cover –

– Who from S4, 5 and 6 will be returning to school and why?

– What will school look like for my child when they return?

– What is being done to keep learners safe – e.g. testing?

– What about assessment and qualifications, how will my child be supported?

You can sign up to attend the webinar here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/returning-to-school-qa-with-public-health-scotland-s4-s6-tickets-141712332401

The remote learning plan for week beginning the 22 Feb until the 19 Mar 2021 is now available. Parent/carers and pupils have been notified of any days that pupils are required to attend school to complete practical elements of their chosen SQA courses.

To access the Remote Learning Plan please click on the link below.

Remote Learning Plan 18.02.21

 

Letter for all parent/carers for Dr Gillian Bryson, Director of Skills, Education and Learning.

20210218 Letter to Parents

Hello everyone,

We have reached the February Holiday.

As you are aware there is a planned return for some senior phase pupils to return to complete practical activities.  The numbers allowed into school in a day are capped at 20.  Senior Phase pupils studying, Practical Woodwork, Graphics, Art, Hospitality, Drama and Administration are able to attend for 1 day per week.  Parents and pupils who are eligible have been lettered to advise of the day/s that they should attend school. Transport arrangements are being put into place by the local authority in line with the normal transport provision for the pupils who will be attending.

All senior phase pupils and staff who will be attending school in person have access to lateral flow COVID 19 testing which can be used twice per week.

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon is due to update parliament on the 16 Feb 21 and confirm if the phased return can go ahead as planned. Following this announcement further details regarding the remote learning plan for Sanquhar Academy pupils will be updated.

I hope that you all have a peaceful and relaxing February holiday.  Thank you all for your continued support, hard work and dedication to ensure that the children and young people continue to progress with their learning at home.

Elaine Hetherington Cree

Headteacher

The letter below is from the Director of Skills, Education and Learning , Dr Gillian Bryson.  It details information for Parent/Carers regarding the planned phased return to schools from 22 February 2021. This letter will also be added to the ‘school bag’ for future reference.

20210211 Letter to Parents

 

Hello,

Welcome to the new website and blog for Sanquhar Academy.  I am excited to see how this blog develops and we are able to share news from across the whole school.  The blog news feed links into the new Sanquhar Academy App, provided in conjunction with Safer Schools.  Together they will allow you all to keep up with everything that is going on at Sanquhar Academy.

Mrs Hetherington Cree