PARENT & CARER QUESTIONNAIRE

Thank you to parents and carers for completing our recent survey on parental engagement. We have a second short survey open, which focusses on parent and carers’ views of students’ experiences in school and our work around values, relationships, learning and student leadership. The survey can be found using the following link:

https://forms.office.com/e/Sg8TjDHgYm

Your feedback is hugely important – many thanks in advance.

S4-6 SUPPORTED STUDY

We’re heading for the final week of Supported Study for Senior Phase students. We’ve had great response to these sessions and the timetable can be accessed on the School Website:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/loudounacademy2022/study-skills/

 

SCHOOL CODE – BE RESPECTFUL

Over the last week we have been highlighting the following area of our School Code for ‘Be Respectful’:

Listen to and follow staff instruction at all times

 

DEMERITS

As you know, earlier in the year we implemented our new Promoting Positive Relationships policy which involved the use of the Demerit system. This was to better track low-level concerns and to highlight these to parents and carers so that young people could be supported to improve their behaviour where this was needed.

We will shortly be reviewing and making changes to how we communicate with parents and carers around these concerns more effectively, with more information to follow at the start of the new term.

 

END OF TERM REWARDS

Eligible students in S4-6 will take part in a range of activity next Friday, organised by a team of staff. From two film experiences, funfair games and a softball tournament, to swimming, crafts, board games and computer games, it is set to be a really fun day for all involved. Students have selected their activity during PSHE, and these will take place on Friday 4 April 2025 during periods 4-5.

 

CELEBRATING SUCCESS

It has been a fantastic term with lots and lots going on inside and indeed outside of school where our young people have achieved in so many different ways. Next week we will share our termly Celebrating Success SWAY newsletter with lots of stories and pictures for parents and carers to enjoy. Look out for it coming!

 

END OF TERM

Just a reminder that Friday 4 April 2025 is the last day of term, with the school then closing slightly earlier at 2.30 p.m. for Spring Break and re-opening on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Best wishes

 

David Falconer

Head Teacher

 

DETERMINATION – QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go” – TS Eliot

PARENT & CARER QUESTIONNAIRE

Just a quick reminder, we are keen to find out about parents and carers’ experiences of how we inform and involve them in the work of the school and in supporting their child. I would be very grateful if you could complete the short online survey using the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ND3uvd2Rze

 

S4-6 SUPPORTED STUDY

We strongly encourage our young people in S4-6 to attend Supported Study sessions for courses they are taking at this critical stage. Weekly timetables can be found on the School Website using the following link:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/loudounacademy2022/study-skills/

 

ASSEMBLY HALL REPAIRS

Following the storm damage in late January, I am pleased to report that repair work to the Assembly Hall roof is currently on track, with scaffolding coming down soon. Further work may be required internally, but the project is expected to be complete ahead of SQA exams beginning after the Spring Break.

 

FIRE ALARM ACTIVATIONS

As you will no doubt be aware, we have had a spate of fire alarm activations causing evacuations from the building. These are exclusively linked to vaping in toilets or the use of spray deodorant.

These episodes cause significant disruption to learning and teaching, and also a level of stress and frustration on staff and students which is not acceptable. This is especially the case during a period of course assessment preparation for students in the Senior Phase.

I would share with you that in these instances, serious action has been taken and further preventative steps are in place.

I would be grateful if all parents and carers could discuss the need for students not to gather in groups in toilets, and that vaping is not only dangerous, it is illegal for young people under 18 and will not be tolerated on school premises. Spray deodorant should not be used in the school environment due to the sensitivity of fire sensors.

I fully appreciate the level of concern these matters bring, and I hope the above helps to keep parents and carers informed of the issue and steps being taken.

 

ACTIVE SCHOOLS APP

On 1st April 2025, the Active Schools Team will be transferring to East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. As a result we will be changing how registration for our holiday activities take place, which requires the East Ayrshire Leisure app. In order to make sure that you have all the up to date details of our holiday programmes, sporting opportunities and wider access to East Ayrshire Leisure services, please click on the link below which will direct you to the East Ayrshire Leisure website where you can select the Apple or Google store for download.

https://eastayrshireleisure.com/sport-fitness/download-the-app/

If you have any questions please email active.schools@east-ayrshire.gov.uk or speak to your Active Schools Coordinator on Lynsey.Murphy@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

 

SCHOOL CODE – BE RESPECTFUL

Over the week ahead we will be highlighting the following area of our School Code for ‘Be Respectful’:

Listen to and follow staff instruction at all times

 

Best wishes

David Falconer

Head Teacher

 

DETERMINATION – QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Just do it” – Nike

SCHOOL HANDBOOK
We have published a major update to our School Handbook, reflecting a wide range of changes which have taken place in the school over a period of time. You can access a paper copy via the School Office, or an electronic version of this via the School Website:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/loudounacademy2022/school-handbook/

PARENT & CARER QUESTIONNAIRE

We are keen to find out about parents and carers’ experiences of how we inform and involve them in the work of the school and in supporting their child. I would be very grateful if you could complete the short online survey using the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ND3uvd2Rze

S4-6 SUPPORTED STUDY

Next week and until the Spring Break, we will run an extensive programme of Supported Study for our S4-6 Senior Phase pupils to support their progress in the final stages of completing SQA Courses. The weekly timetables can be found on the School Website using the following link:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/loudounacademy2022/study-skills/

ROTARY CLUB YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

A quick reminder we will host our Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year event on. Tuesday 11 March 2025 in Barista, between 7.00 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. This is always a really enjoyable night and we look forwards to welcoming our guests from Rotary Club and our parents, carers and families along. Hope you can make it.

SCHOOL CODE – BE RESPECTFUL
Over the week ahead we will be highlighting the following area of our School Code for ‘Be Respectful’:

Keep our school property clean and looked after

Best wishes

David Falconer
Head Teacher

DETERMINATION – QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day which says ‘I’ll try again tomorrow.”