On behalf of all staff and pupils at Sanquhar Academy, we would like to say thank you so much for your many kind contributions. Each and every one made our day super special! Fingers crossed it will be enough to take us to first place in the West Sound Cash for Kids Schools’ Challenge. We’ll keep you updated!
A big well done to Mr Hannah and his team for winning the tug of war! We would also like to send a special thank you to Mr Berry, Mr Hannah, Matthew Hubbard, Kane Bailey, Geddes Clark and Mr Rowe for braving the leg waxing! Of course, thank you to Miss Clark for helping us out.
We would now like to announce the lucky winners of our raffle:
Thanks again,
Your 2022 school captains (Jill & Geddes)
D&G Disability Sport are offering FREE Easter Multi Sport Camps for people with a learning, physical or sensory disability of all ages and abilities.
Tuesday 5th April
Castle Douglas Town Hall 3.30pm -4.30pm
Wednesday 6th & 13th April
Annan Games Hall, Annan 10am -12pm
Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm 10am -12pm
Ryan Centre, Stranraer 7pm -8pm
Thursday 7th & 14th April
DG1 Leisure Centre 10am – 12pm
Merrick Centre, 6pm – 7pm (7th April only)
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity and book today! To book a place please follow this link- https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2FMhBCDacz80&data=04%7C01%7C%7C3c6598199df44c19e22f08da118e4f1c%7Cbd2e1df68d5a4867a647487c2a7402de%7C0%7C0%7C637841600165001602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=r09sSt9Z9FgrGhyXob6YQPcHA2p6aLLViAAbSBr2Kkc%3D&reserved=0
It is time to announce the grand finale of our West Sound Cash for Kids School’s Challenge…
On Thursday 31st March, the seniors will be holding an activity day in which students can come in with their non-uniform. A donation of £1 will be accepted on behalf of our Cash for Kids Schools’ Challenge, which we have been participating in for the past week.
In the morning, seniors will come round classes and collect these donations. When doing this, we will also be asking volunteers to participate in a tug of war tournament! The volunteers will be split amongst two teams, in which the leader of one team will be Mr Hannah and the second team leader will be Mr Berry. This will take place during breaktime. Pupils, please come along for some entertainment!
The captain of the team who lose the tug of war will then have their legs waxed ON STAGE by Miss Clark, during lunchtime in the Assembly Hall!
So…Team Hannah or Team Berry?
Good luck!
Jill & Geddes
This week, Sanquhar Academy will be hosting our next exciting activity in order to raise more funds for ‘Cash for Kids.’
This whole week, we will be promoting our luxury raffle. Tickets will be available for £1 from the Main Office. Please feel free to pop in any time. Tickets will also be making their way through the local community, so keep an eye out! Thanks to the kindness of local businesses, we have around twenty prizes on offer, including afternoon tea at A’ the Airts, a designer Sanquhar pattern scarf and £50 to spend at Blackaddie Country House & Hotel.
The raffle will be drawn on Wednesday 30th March, at 4pm so no time to waste!
Please contact us if you would like to purchase any raffle tickets, or pop into the main office any time.
Thank you and good luck!
Jill & Geddes
Our fundraising efforts for the Schools Challenge, Cash for Kids appeal are well underway. S6 have gathered donations from across the community for the raffle. Thank you to everyone how has supported us. The raffle will be drawn on Wednesday 30 April – Get your tickets from any of our S6 leadership team!
Glendyne Hotel – £20 voucher
A’ the Airts – Afternoon Tea voucher
A’ the Airts – Sanquhar Pattern Scarf
Cakes by Harry – 3 boxes of 12 homemade cupcakes
Angela’s Sweet Bites & Delights – £10
Memories Forever – Voucher
The Nail Den – BIAB Voucher
Laura’s Café – Box of pre-ordered cupcakes
Carrottop – Voucher
Granny Nel’s Cakes and Bakes – £20 voucher
Pegs Plaice – Voucher
East n West Takeaway – Either a pizza deal/trial meal
Poppy’s – Voucher for a tray for two
Granjas Hut – Gift box
Lean Bean – £20 voucher
TFW, Training for Warriors – 5 Class-Pass
Happy Hooves – Voucher
Bottle of Jura – Mr Cree
Jarmazing By Ashley – mystery gift
Hair by Kelly – cut and blow dry voucher
Crawick Multiverse – mystery donation
Blackaddie Country House and Hotel – £50 voucher
Shared on behalf of our Careers Advisor, Skills Development Scotland
This Easter we are going to be running a series of huge virtual work experience events with some of the world’s biggest brands!
We are kicking off with our Easter Law Work Experience of which we’re going to be joined by 2 Magic Circle firms in Clifford Chance and Linklaters as well as Browne Jacobson, Freeths, Charles Russell Speechlys and specialist legal university the University of Law.
On Monday 11th April from 9:00am – 4:00pm we’re bringing the best of the best legal firms and one of the UK’s top universities for law together for what’s set to provide an immersive and interactive experience of what it’s like working for one of the world’s top legal companies.
You’ll get to hear and learn from senior legal professionals as they take us through a number of practical workshops, activities and presentations.
This is without a doubt the biggest virtual law work experience to be put together for school/college students so if you’re interested in a career in law make sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
This is a tremendous chance to hear from some of the most distinguished law companies whilst getting your foot in the door to key decision-makers at these firms. Get an insight into the life of a legal professional, hear what it takes to thrive and be successful, gain application tips and tricks and ask all your questions to our panel of industry experts.
As it’s a work experience opportunity we’ll also be awarding certificates of completion for you to add to your CV.
Sign up using the link below:
