St Joseph's Academy – East Ayrshire

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.

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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

Please find below the latest bulletin from the Junior Leadership Team.

December Bulletin

Please find below information relating to our Extra-Curricular/Supported Study programme which will begin next week.

Extra-curricular overview PDF

Sent on behalf of John Semple, Lainshaw PC Chair, NPFS East Ayrshire

REFORM OF THE SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY AND EDUCATION SCOTLAND

About this Event

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced on 22 June 2021 the intention to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and remove the function of school inspection from Education Scotland.   Professor Ken Muir, University of the West of Scotland, has been appointed to act as an independent advisor to the Scottish Government to consider and advise on the implementation of the reform and consider all functions currently delivered by both the SQA and Education Scotland. Continue Reading →