Our apologies for the technical failures that prevented the video link working properly for the S2-S3 options information evening on Wednesday 18^th January 2023.  I have now delivered presentations to all S2 pupils present today to go through the options choice process, to outline supports and to answer questions.  The presentation, options form and subject information booklet have all been uploaded to the S2 Teams page, and will also be shared using the school app.    The presentation has also been uploaded to the school website (below).

The options form is completed on-line and I have attached the link to this post.

https://forms.office.com/e/RTy2yn944p

There will be opportunities for in-person delivery of the presentations on the parents’ evening on Thursday 26^th January 2023.  These will take place  at the following times:

4:00, 4:30 and 6:30

We also plan to upload a voice over recording of the presentation to the school’s YouTube channel and the link and details of this will follow in due course.

Click to access S2-S3-Information-Evening-Options-Presentation-January-2023.pdf

Dear parents and carers,

We are very sorry that we have had to postpone this evening’s S2 Options virtual event due to technical difficulties.Unfortunately, there was an issue with Teams which did not allowing the organiser to access the meeting link on the Parent Council Teams account.

All possible work arounds were attempted attempted

Therefore, we had to unfortunately take the decision to postpone this evening’s event.

We will confirm a new date via the school app tomorrow.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Dear Parents and Carers

There is an ongoing issue with the School App at the moment. This is impacting on all the App’s customers and is not specific to Stewarton Academy. They are working on a resolution.

In the meantime, key information will be posted on the school website and shared via Twitter.

Vital communication will be sent via email/text/letter

Regards

John Stuart

Head Teacher

Happy New Year to all in the Stewarton Academy community.
We will be straight back in to a busy term so I hope the reminders below will be helpful.

Industrial Action
You will have seen the message on this app from East Ayrshire Council on 6^th January which reminds you of the arrangements necessary due to industrial action by four teaching trade unions.
Please read this message from 6^th January carefully as the action will impact on different schools and learning centres in different ways. It also gives detail of support available for pupils who are entitled to free school meals. As far as Stewarton Academy is concerned, we will be closed to pupils on Wednesday 11^th January and then again on Monday 23^rd January 2023.
We aware that the strike action will cause an inconvenience to many families, but we cannot operate safely without the required number of staff in situ, and I thank you for your understanding at this time.

Key Dates
There are a number of important events in January. Please find a link in the box below to the  key dates document  as a reminder.
Please remember that there have had to be a couple of changes to the calendar published at the start of term, specifically the S4 parents’ evening is on in school Thursday 12^th Jan.

As highlighted in December, the virtual information evening for parents/ carers of S2 pupils regarding subject options will take place 6:30 – 7:30pm  Wed 18^th Jan via Teams – the link will be shared in due course in the coming week.

Pupil health and wellbeing
We very much hope that you have had a restful holiday. However, we know that there are a number of winter illnesses in circulation. Trusted health advice can be found on NHS Inform https://www.nhsinform.scot/ . You will recall that East Ayrshire issued specific information about group A streptococcal infections (including scarlet fever) via this app on 8^th Dec.
If you child is unwell, please consider not sending him/her to school, especially if he/she has a fever.
You will be aware that the S5/6 mid-course assessments begin this week. Please be assured that any pupil who misses an assessment through illness will be supported to complete necessary assessments when back in school.

Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to read this pre-term information. We look forward to supporting all our young people to achieve and thrive in 2023. If you would like support with any aspect of your child’s experience at Stewarton Academy, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s Principal Teacher of Pupil Support via the school office.
Best wishes,
John Stuart
Head Teacher

Key Diary Dates 2024-25