Kilmarnock Academy

Dear Parent/Carer,

I am writing to you at this exciting time to announce the availability of the tie for the new Kilmarnock Academy. We are now only weeks away from the opening of our new school and we are all very much looking forward to the merger of the current Kilmarnock and James Hamilton Academies and, of course, moving into a new state of the art £45 million Campus.

The new tie, which can be viewed on our blog and on our website, is a blend of the colours of both Kilmarnock Academy and James Hamilton Academy and was designed by pupils from both schools. In the interests of all pupils, the new tie should be worn from April 2018 with the exception of S6. For the short time they are in the new school, S6 pupils should continue to wear the current Kilmarnock Academy tie. The tie is available via Parentpay at a cost of £4.50 and also from local suppliers, in particular Ayrshire Schoolwear who assisted with the manufacture of the tie. Continue Reading →

Kilmarnock Academy Open Day – Saturday 3rd February – 10 am to 4 pm come along and see your old school before is closes.

A reminder of the S1, 3, 4 and S5 Pupil Pathways evening this Thursday 1st February  at The Academy Assembly Hall, 7 pm till around 8.30.

All welcome! See letter for details.

OPEN DAY

Saturday 3^rd February 2018

10.00am – 4.00pm

People with mobility problems should park in the Old Academy playground. There will be a ramp at the Boys’ entrance. Please phone the school beforehand (01563 – 525509) if you have concerns. General parking is available behind the Games Hall (approach from Braeside Street)

A special edition of the Goldberry will be on sale (£5). Please have the correct money as we are a cashless school and change would be a problem.

The Enterprise group are taking orders. See their samples on the day.

The music department is holding a music marathon.

Tea/coffee available.

Look skyward on the Friday night as the plan is to light up the Old Building.

Looking forward to seeing all our visitors.

Come when you can – leave when you must!

Kilmarnock Academy will be closing today (Friday 19th January) at 2.30 pm re advice from Police Scotland.

Kilmarnock Academy is open as normal today.

The prelims that were postponed today as a result of the closure have been rescheduled for Monday 22 January.  They will take place as the same times as were originally scheduled.

Senior Phase Prelims now scheduled for Monday:

English, Modern Studies and Geography.

We anticipate that Kilmarnock Academy will be open tomorrow, Friday 19^th January as normal.

As always, any closure would be communicated via the council website, our blog and twitter.

Can we thank you for your support as we respond to weather and police advice and make decisions for the safety of the community.

East Ayrshire Council decided to close all East Ayrshire schools today.  Please see quote from the East Ayrshire Council website: 

“ALL schools and educational establishments in East Ayrshire will be closed on Thursday 18^th January.

This extends to primaries, secondaries, early childhood centres and special needs establishments, and to organisations who use these facilities out of hours.

We have taken this decision following advice from partners and colleagues in education, roads and transportation and in response to an amber weather warning for more snow and ice coming our way this evening and into tomorrow morning.

In the interests of ensuring the safety of pupils, parents, staff and carers, we consider this to be the safest option for all concerned.

The situation will be closely monitored tomorrow (Thursday) before any decisions are taken for Friday.”

We anticipate that all educational establishments will re-open on Friday 19 January 2018. 

Multi-agency efforts are being made today to ensure safe access to, and around, educational sites in readiness for potential opening.  

In the light of current weather forecasts that may bring more snow, each individual establishment will undertake a risk assessment very early on Friday morning. 

Any schools which require to remain closed will be featured here on the council’s website, social media and on local radio.

The School will be closed on Thursday 18th January.  Parents should check East Ayrshire Council’s website for details and further updates.

 Any missed prelims tomorrow will be rescheduled for Monday 22nd January.