0602, 2024

Royal Bank of Scotland Career Sense

With National Apprenticeship Week taking place this week (5–11 February), now’s the perfect time to sign up for Royal Bank of Scotland CareerSense and book a curriculum-linked workshop! CareerSense offers free, flexible and easy-to-use resources to inspire young people to explore career options and discover their transferable skills. Exploration Workshop The Exploration Workshop for 13-18s is a free, hour-long session that helps young people develop new skills and feel more confident about their future. Click the link below to

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0102, 2024

Young Woman’s Conference 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for up to 6 young women and girls (ages 12 – 15 years)  to participate in Dumfries and Galloway’s first ever Young Women’s Conference that is taking place at the North West Castle, Stranraer on Saturday 9th March to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024! The conference will run from 10.00am – 5.00pm and is packed full of motivational workshops, inspirational speakers, networking and much much more. 

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0901, 2024

Skills Development Scotland (SDS)

This as an update from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) on how to access the Career Service in school:   SDS is the national career service, and they have careers advisers in every state secondary school in Scotland. This service helps young people develop their career management skills, and make good decisions for their future. Your young person will speak to their adviser at points throughout the school year and will also

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1511, 2023

Children In Need – Friday 17 November

Hello, Children in Need is this Friday the 17 November. Our S6 leadership team has arranged a dress down, non-uniform day and a CIN Quiz for during tutor time.  Any donations are gratefully received. The cafe, Starbooks will be open for families as usual between 10-12 on Friday. Our Charities Committee are arranging a sponsored walk to fund raise money for CRY over the next few week – sponsor form

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0711, 2023

Starbooks Cafe Opening

Hello, We are delighted to announce the opening of Starbooks Cafe on Friday 10th of November 2023.  It would be wonderful if you could come along and support our new venture.  We will open every Friday morning during term time from 10-12 noon.  At this time please be aware we are only able to accept cash. We look forward to seeing you soon. B. French and the Starbooks Team

0610, 2023

Halloween Disco

We have almost reached the end of Term 1. The merits have been totalled and the vast majority of learners have earned the opportunity to attend the Halloween Disco. This year the Halloween disco has been arranged by the S6 Leadership, Prom Committee. Tickets will be on sale on Monday and Tuesday at break and lunch time in the assembly hall for £3:00. Proceeds from the Disco will go towards

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2809, 2023

S1 International Day of Peace at Allanton Peace Sanctuary

In between the September downpours, Sanquhar Academy S1 students enjoyed a sunny trip to the Allanton Peace Sanctuary, near Auldgirth, to celebrate the International Day of Peace on Thursday 21st September 2023. The Sanctuary has been closed to groups and school visitors since the Covid pandemic and Sanquhar Academy were delighted to be the first group invited back to the site. The day consisted of a very warm group welcome

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3008, 2023

Parents Portal

Our new app for parents has gone live. Click on the link below and watch the video for joining instructions to get your children’s information directly to your phone. https://youtu.be/C0eBN9EjXog

3008, 2023

Prize Giving

Congratulations to all our pupils who collected their prizes last night. It was wonderful to see so many pupils there and to celebrate their success. Well done! Official photographs will be available soon. .

2208, 2023

Welcome Back

Welcome back to all our pupils and staff. We hope you had a wonderful first day back!