June 8, 2020
by Mr Kane
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December 23, 2023
by Mr Kane
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S4/5 into S5/6 Personalisation and Choice
Dear S4/5 Pupils and Parents/Carers,
Our S4/5 into S5/6 Information Evening will take place on Tuesday 9th January at 6.30pm. The content shared below is designed to support further discussion at home.
Interviews for S4/5 pupils will begin shortly after the Information Evening.
- School Booklet – Click Here
- School Presentation – Click Here
- School Video – Click Here
- SDS Careers Advice video led by Kate Faulds – Click Here
- SDS Careers Adviser Contact Details – Click Here
- SCQF Information for Parents/Carers – Click Here
Your Pastoral Care teacher will notify you of your interview date and time during the week beginning Monday 8th January.
Please note, some of the above videos were recorded in earlier sessions, but the advice and guidance is still relevant. The booklet and School Presentations are updated annually.
Kind Regards
December 23, 2023
by Mr Kane
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S3 into S4 Personalisation and Choice
Dear S3 Pupils and Parents/Carers,
Please use the undernoted to further support your son/daughter following our Personalisation and Choice event on the evening of Thursday 11th January at 6.30pm.
- S3 Option Choice Presentation – Click Here
- S3 Option Choice Booklet (contains option form and important guidance) – Click Here
- S3 Option Choice video – Click Here
- Careers Adviser video led by Kate Faulds (SDS) – Click Here
- Careers Adviser Contact Details to arrange discussion with parents/carers – Click Here
- Ayrshire College video led by Ashleigh Brown (Ayrshire College) **Turn Volume Up** – Click Here
- Scottish Credits and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) PowerPoint Presentation SCQF Information for Parents-Carers
Interviews with Pastoral Care teachers will begin as soon as possible following the information evening.
Please note, some of the above videos were recorded in earlier sessions, but the advice and guidance is still relevant. The booklet and School Presentations are updated annually.
Kind Regards
December 20, 2023
by Mr Kane
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S2 into S3 Personalisation and Choice Materials
Dear S2 pupils,
At this time of year we begin to plan for next session and make decisions about our S3 Pathways. The Information Evening for your year group will take place on Tuesday 16th January, with staff stalls accessible from around 5.10pm and presentations starting at 6.30pm. Parents/Carers and Pupils are encouraged to use the opportunity to discuss specific subjects with staff from 5.10pm where possible.
The files shared below are designed to support further discussion at home before your options interview.
- School Booklet – Click Here
- School Presentation – Click Here
- School Video – Click here
- SDS Careers Advice video led by Kate Faulds – Click Here
- SDS Careers Adviser Contact Details – Click Here
- SCQF Information for Parents/Carer – Click Here
Your Pastoral Care teacher will notify you of your interview date and time in early January.
Please note, some of the above videos were recorded in earlier sessions, but the advice and guidance is still relevant. The booklet and School Presentations are updated annually.
Kind Regards
November 28, 2023
by Mrs SHEARER
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Option Choices Webinar
Option Choices webinar for parents and carers of S2 and S3 pupils, Thursday 7 December 6.30pm
Skills Development Scotland careers advisers are hosting a webinar for parents and carers of S2 and S3 pupils on 7 Dec at 6:30pm to discuss option choices and the support and resources available from Skills Development Scotland to support both young people and parents and carers at this time.
Parents and carers can register for our session here: https://option-choices-webinar.eventbrite.co.uk
November 6, 2023
by A QUIGLEY
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Prelim Exams 2023
Dear Parents & carers,
Our prelim diet takes place in November/ December this year.
Please find a copy of our prelim timetable here, with some important information about prelim exams on the last page. Please take time to read the important info below.
A copy was also emailed to pupils.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES TAKING PRELIM EXAMINATIONS
Full school uniform must be worn to all exams and when S4-6 pupils attend school at any time during the prelim diet. Outdoor jackets and any non-uniform
items must be removed in the exam hall, as they would be in class.
There is no Study Leave for prelim exams. All candidates should attend classes as usual unless they have a scheduled exam.
Candidates should ensure they know the location of each exam in advance and must check the seating lists in ‘The Street’ area from 8:40am to ensure they
know their seat number.
Candidates entitled to alternative assessment arrangements i.e. use of ICT or extra time will have alternative accommodation. These candidates should ensure
they know their individual arrangements in advance of each exam. Please see Mrs Hoy if you are unsure.
Candidates should arrive at least ten minutes before each exam to ensure they are seated and the assessment can begin promptly.
Candidates are responsible for bringing all necessary equipment such as pens, pencils and calculators. Paper will be provided.
Exam papers and candidate answers must be left in the exam hall and cannot be removed.
School transport will continue as normal during the prelim diet, as will canteen service. Pupils may need to take an earlier or later lunch depending on exam
times and should ensure they plan ahead for this.
If a candidate is unable to attend a scheduled exam due to serious illness or an emergency, parents/ carers should contact the school office on 01563 526 144
as soon as possible and leave a message stating the pupil name, year group, scheduled exam and reason for absence. Prelim exams cannot be rescheduled/
resat unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Exam locations:
Games Hall – the large gym hall, access at the Drama Studio, Fitness Suite and the Assembly Hall
Small Gym – the smaller gym next to the primary gym, access via corridor at PE
Support for Learning – if you are sitting an exam in an alternative location because you receive additional arrangements, report to Mrs Hoy before the exam
begins, across from the school library, if you are unsure where to go.
Kind Regards,
Miss Quigley
August 2, 2023
by A QUIGLEY
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SQA Results Day 8th August 2023
Dear Parents & Carers,
I hope you are enjoying the summer break. Please find an email below shared with all pupils who worked towards SQA Qualifications this year.
If your child needs any support with their SQA results, including requesting an appeal or an options change, pleas find links to the forms they require below. The forms open to pupils at 6am on Tuesday 8th August 2023.
- The school does not send any alternative evidence to SQA for Appeals. This means that if you received a higher grade in your prelim, it does not help your appeal.
- The estimated grade your teacher provided, and may have discussed with you, has no bearing on your ability to appeal a grade
- If you require an appeal for university entry this September, this will be dealt with as matter of priority by SQA
- If you appeal, your grade could go up or go down or stay the same
Miss Quigley
June 22, 2023
by A QUIGLEY
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SQA Results Day and Appeals
Dear Parents & Carers,
Please find important information regarding SQA Results & Appeals below. This has been shared with all pupils who worked towards SQA Qualifications this session in an email.
- The school does not send any alternative evidence to SQA for Appeals. This means that if you received a higher grade in your prelim, it does not affect your appeal.
- The estimated grade your teacher provided and may have discussed with you, has no bearing on your ability to appeal a grade
- If you require an appeal for university entry, this will be dealt with as matter of priority
- If you appeal, your grade could go up or go down or stay the same
April 27, 2023
by A QUIGLEY
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Cost of Living Support, Free School Meals and Clothing Grant
Dear Parents & Carers,
Please find important information below from Kimberley Cameron, our Financial Inclusion Officer. Kimberley can be contacted confidentially via telephone or email, details below.
Kimberley Cameron
Tel: 07407112089
Email: kimberley.cameron@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Clothing Grant application deadline
Low-income families, including those in work, can get free school meals, milk and a school clothing grant to help towards buying school clothes for their children when receiving certain qualifying benefits (or meet an Immigration and Asylum criteria)
Clothing Grant
Clothing Grant applications for the current academic year 2022/23 need to be made by Friday 28th April 2023.
The applications for the next academic year 2023/24 will open on Monday 1st May 2023; the processing of these applications will not start until June.
Free School Meals
If your child qualifies for free school meals then they would be entitled to receive a two course meal worth £2.15 per day.
For the current year 2022/23 you can make an application up until the end of this term.
The applications for the next academic year 2023/24 will open on Monday1st May 2023. You need to apply each year, as the award is not continuous.
Check if you qualify and to apply online–
Clothing grants and free school meals · East Ayrshire Council (east-ayrshire.gov.uk)
Cost of Living – Extra Payments Available
Including those in work, on a low income and entitled to certain benefits or tax credits
You may be entitled to up to 3 Cost of Living Payments of £301, £300 and £299, if you get any of the following benefits or tax credits on certain dates:
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
The £301 paid
Between 25 April 2023 and 17 May 2023 for most people on DWP benefits
Between 2 and 9 May 2023 for most people on tax credits and no other low income benefits
Then following that-
£300 paid during autumn 2023 for most people
£299 paid during spring 2024 for most people
For further information visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment#low-income-benefits-and-tax-credits-cost-of-living-payment
April 19, 2023
by A QUIGLEY
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SQA Exams 2023 and Study Leave
Miss Quigley
March 30, 2023
by A QUIGLEY
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Introducing our New Financial Inclusion Assistant, Kimberley Cameron
St Joseph’s Academy and the associated Primary Schools and Early Childhood Centres now have the services of a Financial Inclusion Assistant, Kimberley Cameron from East Ayrshire Council. Kimberley is offering free confidential advice to all families and pupils
Kimberley can provide advice regarding-
- Free School Meals/Clothing Grants
- Education Maintenance Allowance
- Best Start Grants
- Scottish Child Payment
- Wider benefit entitlement in general
- Support and representation to challenge benefit decisions
- Support with Debts.
Kimberley can check your entitlement with you and support you to make claims or check on claims that you may be having problems with. Kimberley can also support you to access help with multiple debts or advice on fuel provision and energy savings.
The short video below provides more information on the support Kimberley can offer.
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This service is confidential and you can contact Kimberley directly by calling 07407112089
or emailing kimberley.cameron@east-ayrshire.gov.uk