Author: Mrs Jamieson

Parental Survey

Dear Parents and Carers,
At Stranraer Academy, we are committed to working in partnership with families to ensure all young people feel safe, supported and able to achieve their potential. We would be grateful if you could complete our GIRFEC and Safeguarding Survey to share your views and experiences of our school community. Your feedback will help us evaluate how effectively we embed the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators and strengthen our nurturing and safeguarding practices. Please also take time to read the accompanying information sheet and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which explain our approach and key responsibilities. Thank you for your support.
Parents: GIRFEC & Safeguarding Survey May 2026 – Fill in form

Youth Justice Group Work

This multiagency support programme has been rolled out across D&G secondary schools with successful engagement being experienced in all settings. Stranraer Academy will conclude with our first group at Easter, an experience those involved have said is worthwhile.

A larger image can be viewed using this link. YJGW

Mental Elf 5k – UPDATE

Well done to everyone that ran/walked (on 2 legs or 4!) the 5k for Mental Elf this afternoon. The festive spirit is in abundance at Stranraer Academy.

We are pleased to announce that the school will be taking part in the ‘Mental Elf’ Festive Fun Walk/Run 5km 2025 on Wednesday 17 December at 3.25 pm, taking place at the Stuart Binnie Arena/3G pitch.
Pupils and all staff are invited to walk, jog, or run the track.  Festive clothing, Santa hats or Elf headbands etc may be worn (actually they are encouraged!), and we hope to have the hats etc available for sale very soon.
This event is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together, get active, and help raise money for better mental health, with all funds being donated directly to NSPCC.
Thank you in advance for your support.

Christmas Jumper Day – Thursday 11th December 2026

We are delighted to let you know the school will be taking part in the annual Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11 December 2025.
Pupils are invited to come to school wearing a festive Christmas jumper. If they prefer, they are welcome to decorate one of their own jumpers with tinsel, baubles, or other festive accessories. Please note that school uniform should still be worn on the bottom half.
A suggested donation of £1 can be brought in on the day, with all proceeds going directly to Save the Children. This will be collected by the Charities Committee at Tutor Time.
In addition, Santa hats will be available for sale during interval throughout this week for anyone who would like to add a little extra festive cheer.
Thank you for your support in helping us contribute to this wonderful cause and to Ms Baillie for the poster.

SDS – Options Choice Webinar

Option choices – free webinar for parents and carers of S1 to S3 pupils, Wednesday 3 December, 6.30 to 7:30pm

Skills Development Scotland careers advisers are hosting a free webinar for parents and carers of S1 to S3 pupils on Wed 3 Dec, 6:30 to 7:30pm to discuss option choices and the support and resources available from Skills Development Scotland to support young people and their parents and carers at this time. Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cdd86e48-8bb8-41c8-9ff6-6062c6f3e14e@33ca6d47-5e4f-4774-84f1-696cbb508cbe

 

Please note this is not a school webinar