Dear Parent/Carer,

I would like to welcome you to our St Joseph’s Academy community, I hope your young person has enjoyed the transition events so far and they are looking forward to the transition days which will take place on 22^nd May, 6^th June, 7^th June, 15^th June and 23^rd June 2023.  Pupils have received their timetables alongside other important documents which are required to be returned to St Joseph’s Academy.  Documents which require to be returned will be collected on the22^nd May during the first full induction day.

In preparation for your child starting at St Joseph’s Academy in August I would encourage you to familiarise yourself with our school handbook: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/public/stjosephsacademy/uploads/sites/2043/2023/05/16200807/Handbook-May-2023.pdf Within this document you will find information on key members of staff involved in your child’s education as well as our uniform policy, lunch portal and our assessment and reporting policy.

If you are eligible for Free School Meals, I would urge you to apply for this prior to starting at St Joseph’s. Please also note that if you are eligible for Free School Meals, you then gain access to the school clothing grant. However, you would need to complete a separate application form, I have attached both below:

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/Benefits/Benefits-EducationAndSchool/Clothing-grants-and-free-school-meals/Apply-online.aspx