- The cluster has a new enhanced transition plan for children in primary 6 and 7. Following identification through Request for Assistance to QMA on AYRshare, P6 children start transition opportunities to Queen Margaret Academy and this continues on a number of occasions in primary 7.
- We have enhanced opportunities in place for children transferring from nursery to primary one.
The catchment secondary school for St. John’s is:
Queen Margaret Academy,
Dalmellington Road
AYR
Telephone: 01292 612020
Transfer to Secondary School
Pupils are normally transferred between the ages of 11 ½ and 12 ½ to ensure that they will have the opportunity to complete at least four years of secondary education. Parents will be informed of the transfer arrangements no later than December of the year preceding the date of transfer.
Welcome letter from the Head Teacher of Queen Margaret Academy
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to Queen Margaret Academy. The following guide outlines some of the work of the school while our website will give you regular updates of activities and events.
At Queen Margaret Academy we are an ambitious community of learning and faith where our young people are inspired, motivated and successful. We aim to offer a high-quality education for all our young people in a distinctive Catholic context empowering them to maximise their talents and achieve.
Our faith is celebrated regularly through Masses and events, largely conducted by our liturgical committee, led by Fr Stephen Latham and supported by the wider staff body and local parishioners.
Fundamental to a school is a positive culture and ethos. Queen Margaret Academy have 6 values which we base our work:
Community, Ambition, Responsibility, Equity, Faith and Respect.
Throughout a young person’s time at Queen Margaret Academy we aim to support them in partnership with home and local parishes to become resilient individuals who will add value to our school and our community.
I look forward to working with you to support our young people in their journey through secondary school.
Yours sincerely ,
Oonagh Browne
Queen Margaret Academy school website
