Virtual Information Sessions for Parents

Hello, When we come back after the Easter Holidays there will be a series of Virtual Information sessions for parents. Within the calendar section on the website there is information on how to join the session for your child. Below are the dates for your diaries. All sessions will take place from 7-8pm 13 April – Into S3, for current S2 pupil’s parents 14 April – Into S4, for current

Read More

School Improvement Plan 2021/22 Consultation

Hello, As we prepare the School Improvement Plan for session 2021/22, I am looking for some feedback on what you would like to see included. Please complete the questionnaire linked below. Thank you in anticipation, Mrs Elaine Hetherington Cree

Professional Learning Update

This week a number of staff from across the school are attending the World Education Summit through Osiris Educational. #osirisedu #worldedsummit. This will provide the staff team the chance to reflect on educational developments from across the world. Building opportunities to lead and develop Sanquhar Academy to #Be Our Best.

Virtual Classroom

Our virtual classroom is now being used daily to support learners. Maths is currently being delivered using VScene through our Virtual Classroom!  The virtual classroom was installed at Sanquhar Academy as part of the Hub and Spoke project in conjunction with Dumfries & Galloway College. We have been able to expand the use of this facility to enable teachers and pupils to be brought together when they can’t meet in

Read More

SQA update for parents/carers about National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher

From Monday 15 March, pupils in S4 to S6 who are taking national qualifications will begin their return to school and will have priority for face-to-face lessons. Learning and teaching, whether in school or through remote learning, will continue to enable both teachers and pupils to review and consolidate all learning, before moving on to focus on completing assessment evidence. The number of assessments which pupils will undertake for qualifications

Read More

Lateral Flow Testing

Please encourage your child to take part in the Lateral Flow Testing to help us keep Sanquhar Academy open for all learners. Additional information is available through the links below to the Dumfries and Galloway website. In accordance with the Scottish Government guidance, asymptomatic testing is available for all our senior phase pupils.  A supply of Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs) are available from the school and will be made available

Read More

Phased Return15-26 March 2021

Hello, Yesterday parents and carers were sent text messages advising of their child’s allocation of day/s for the 15th March until the Easter Holidays.  We are working hard to ensure that the timetable that will be in place meets the constraints set down by the Scottish Government  within their paperwork issued to schools on the 8th of March. The following considerations have been taken into account within the revised timetable:

Read More

Pupil Absences

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

Skills Development Scotland Subject Choices Parent & Carer Webinar

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

Read More

Phased return to school update

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.