St Joseph's Academy – East Ayrshire

Earlier this week, the SQA outlined the measures that will be in place to support learners taking National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in 2022.

I have shared this information with pupils and the revision support available is due to be published for pupils w/b 7th March. Please find a link below to a post for parents & carers about the support that will be provided.

Information for Parents and Carers

Kind Regards,

Miss Quigley

Dear S5 Pupils and Parents/Carers,

Following the completion for your prelims, you will complete an options interview in advance of S6. Various videos and supporting information can be found below.

S5 into S6 Option Choice video led by Miss Quigley – S5 into S6 Options Video

S5/6 School Option Choice Booklet – S5 into S6 Booklet

Careers Adviser video led by Kate Faulds (SDS) SDS Careers Adviser Video

Ayrshire College video led by Ashleigh Brown (Ayrshire College) – Ayrshire College Video

Scottish Credits and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) PowerPoint Presentation SCQF Information for Parents-Carers (also available as a PDF file)

Upon the completion of prelims, your pastoral care teacher will conduct an options interview with you.

Kind Regards

Miss Quigley

Dear S4 Pupils and Parents/Carers,

Please find below links to the following:

S4 into S5 Option Choice video led by Mrs Shearer – S4 into S5 Options Video

S4 into S5 School Option Choice Booklet – S4 into S5 Booklet

Careers Adviser video led by Kate Faulds (SDS) SDS Careers Adviser Video

Ayrshire College video led by Ashleigh Brown (Ayrshire College) – Ayrshire College Video

Scottish Credits and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) PowerPoint Presentation SCQF Information for Parents-Carers (also available as a PDF file)

Upon the completion of prelims, your pastoral care teacher will conduct an options interview with you.

Kind Regards

Mrs Shearer

Dear S2 pupils,

At this time of year we begin to plan for next session and make decisions about our S3 Pathways. It is essential we complete this process promptly so we know which subjects we need to run next year, and to try to ensure as many pupils as possible get to take the subjects they require.

Firstly, please watch the video below which I have prepared to help guide you through the process. Parents and Carers are encouraged to watch this with young people.

Continue Reading →

Dear Parents/Carers,

Please click on the image shown below to access a letter from Transport Scotland and East Ayrshire Council in respect of free bus travel for young people in Scotland.

To apply for a National Entitlement Card for your child(ren), please click on the relevant link shown at the end of this post.

NEC Application Form – Ages 11 to 15

NEC Application Form – Aged 16 or over

Dear S3 Pupils and Parents/Carers,

Please find below links to the following:

• S3 Option Choice video led by Miss Quigley – Click Here
• S3 Option Choice Booklet – Click Here
• Careers Adviser video led by Kate Faulds (SDS) – Click Here
• Ayrshire College video led by Ashleigh Brown (Ayrshire College) – Click Here
• Scottish Credits and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) PowerPoint Presentation SCQF Information for Parents-Carers (also available as a PDF file)

Interviews with Pastoral Care teachers will begin next week (week beginning Monday 10th January 2022). In advance of your interview, please take time to watch the videos and read the guidance above.

Kind Regards

Miss Quigley

Dear Parents & carers,

Please find a copy of our prelim timetable here, with some important information about prelim exams on the last page. A copy was also emailed to pupils.

Prelim TT 2022

Kind Regards,

Miss Quigley

Mr Marr has provided some excellent study tips which our young people might find useful.

Thanks Mr Marr.

‘The Grinch’s Christmas revision’

All pupils will be able to participate safely in our charity events this year.  Details below.

Christmas Charity Events