S1 Modern Languages Choices

In S1 all pupils have been studying French for 2 periods and have also had the opportunity to do a block of Spanish and German. In S2 all pupils will continue to study French for 2 periods and either Spanish or German for one period. This week all pupils in S1 will be asked to pick the language they would like to continue studying for 1 period in S2, this can either be German or Spanish. In S3 they will be able to continue with one of languages they are studying in S2, or they may even choose both. Pupils should pick the language they want to study based on what they are good at and what they enjoy, they should try to avoid picking it just because their friends have. Please discuss your child’s options with them and if you would like any advice, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Kilcolm the Principal Teacher of Modern Languages. 

Easter School 2023

In preparation for the 2023 SQA exam diet, a number of subjects will offer Easter School for S4-6 pupils. To allow us to plan these sessions we need to know how many people will attend each one.

Please check the timetable attached and complete the form if you would like to go, and if you are sure you can attend on the date and time stated. This must be completed by Friday 24th March.

 

Please note there will be no school transport provided.

 

https://forms.office.com/e/QWF5wd68SD

 

Easter School 2023

S4 Parents’ Evening- Tuesday 7th February

Yesterday, all S4 pupils were issued the attached letter detailing the arrangements for S4 parents’ night. The main contact for each child should also have received an email directly from the Parent Booking system inviting you to make appointments.

Please see the attached letter for more information, along with the user guide for operating the Parent Booking system, should you encounter any issues.

 

S4 Parents Evening Letter

Parent Booking – Parent Guide

 

The Robert Burns Academy Open Evening- 1st February 6-8pm

We are delighted to welcome parents and carers from all year groups to our very first open night at our campus.

This evening will allow you to explore the facilities in our new school, with a chance to meet and hear from some of our staff and school partners.

The format of the evening will be informal and is designed to allow you to drop in to information sessions that are of interest to you and your child. The evening will begin at 6pm in the Barony Hall with a short welcome form Mr Gilchrist, afterwards there will be a selection of subject specific input on maximising attainment in the senior phase. In addition to this there will be various stalls showcasing the work our school partners do to support health and wellbeing in the school and the community.

 

This includes:

– Subject Specific ‘How To Pass N5 / Higher in …..’ Information Sessions

– e-Sgoil / General Revision Strategies

– UCAS

– Satchel One

– Cooking in the Community

-NEST Wellbeing Group

– Parental Empowerment Programme

– Yipworld

– ‘Bee Calm’ Wellbeing Champions

– Vibrant Communities

– Care Experienced Supports

 

Please complete the attached form below to indicate which subject specific sessions you are interested in attending. This will be valuable in helping staff prepare for the evening.

 

https://forms.office.com/e/mktVD82tSb

S2 – S5 Parents Information Evening – Thursday 19 January 2023

I am writing to let you know about an opportunity in The Robert Burns Academy which has been organised to support your child as they plan for progression and choices for the next stage of their education.

In order that you are fully aware of all the options which are available and the courses on offer we invite you to attend an information evening on Thursday 19 January at 7.00 pm.

During this evening there will be information available to help you support your child with their choices including:

  • Information on Pathways and Options choices
  • Skills Development Scotland input on Careers Information and Guidance
  • Senior Management will be available to answer any questions which you may have

This is a very important time for your child and it is vital that you are equipped with as much information as possible to assist them to make the correct choices. We hope this information evening will go some way to ensuring this.

Please click on the link below to indicate your attendance at the Information Session:

https://forms.office.com/e/AVP9h4wKSh

 

Yours sincerely

Martin Robertson

Depute Head Teacher

 

 

Art and Design Department Virtual Exhibition

Hi Everyone

We are really excited to share the Art and Design Department’s virtual art exhibition featuring student work from 2022. Art staff and pupils would be thrilled if you could take ten minutes to have a virtual walk around the exhibition to see the fantastic level of talent and creativity of our young people. If you double click on an image, it should tell you who the artist or designer is.
Link below:
https://www.artsteps.com/view/603f6bff22dd14529064ee2d
Thank you and have a lovely Christmas and New Year folks!