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On the 11th of October from 8-9am, we are hosting our Business Breakfast. For the fist time since lockdown our local business partners are invited to join us. Employers will hear from our young people about how we can work together to help prepare them to be your employees of the future . If you are a local business and you haven’t received your invitation by email or messenger and you would like to join us, just let the school office know by telephone on 01659 50208.
On Monday 19th September the school will be closed due to a bank holiday being announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral.
Sanquhar Academy will be closed on Monday the 19th of September to allow members of the school community to pay their respects to our Queen. Our school captains laid flowers at the Sanquhar war memorial this week in remembrance of the Queen’s 70 years service.
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Dumfries and Galloway council are recruiting bank cleaning staff for the local area. Times across the week can vary however required shifts are, early shift is 6:00 – 08:30 am and the back shift is 3:00-7:00 pm. To apply please contact the school and we can arrange for you to complete the application process and be added to the list. Tel: 01659 50208
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This year to support our young peoples Health and Wellbeing we are working with Jen Kemp from S.T.I.L.L Scotland.
Jen will be working with pupils, parents and staff this session to support our health and wellbeing. If you wound be interested in joining a group please indicate using the questionnaire below when would suit you.
https://forms.office.com/r/MLARxDmBRy
We are keen to work with parents at a time and place that suits you – evenings, weekends in Sanquhar or Kirkconnel/Kelloholm. If your children take part, you will have an enhanced awareness of how to support them or if you just feel that this may benefit you please take the opportunity to sign up.
Below is a brief description of what the S.T.I.L.L method is:
The S.T.I.L.L Method is a multiple input approach to help tackle anxiety.
The method is comprised of five key elements
Stop-Talk-Imagine-Listen-Learn.
Clear, systematic, structured and measured, the S.T.I.L.L Method helps to support young people, teens, adults, parents/guardians and professionals grow in confidence, control their emotions, overcome fear, build happiness and use tools that last a lifetime.
Each element of The S.T.I.L.L Method incorporates tools from a range of disciplines: Neuro Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, positive psychology, coaching and personal development.
Here is a QR code to take you to the questionnaire: or follow the forms link above.
See link below for information about applying for Dumfries and Galloway College through Clearing.
See link below to Skills Development Scotland Results Toolkit for support with SQA results.
SDS – Results Help 2022 – Supporting Learners with SQA Results
