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Dear Parents and Carers, As we prepare to welcome back all students on Wednesday I am writing to update you. When pupils arrive at school they must clean their hands before entry. For the first day back only, S1 pupils will go directly to the Cochran Hall and all other pupils will go to their […]

The start of a new session is busy time, especially this year due to covid-19, it is therefor essential that any changes to subject choices, as a consequence of exam results, are made before the session starts.  Pupils will receive their results by post on Tuesday 4th August and if any changes to their subject options, or course levels, are required they

In response to the cancellation of the 2020 exam diet, SQA has developed an alternative certification model for 2020 to ensure the hard work of Scotland’s students is fully recognised through the qualifications system. The alternative certification model allows SQA to award grades to all students entered for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses

Welcome everyone to the start of our New Timetable. It’s a strange beginning with having to work from home, for both students and staff, however I am sure we will all show we can get through these difficult times. Below is some advice we have sent out to students to help engage with the Learning

Academy student’s looking to go to University or College should visit the SAAS website for information on funding. The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, and we’re here to help higher education students find the right information, support and funding. https://www.saas.gov.uk What SAAS Do! We assess applications for

Monday 27th January saw the Academy hold it’s annual Careers Evening for students in S3-6. With a host of University, College and local business representatives it provided an ideal opportunity for our young students to investigate possible career pathways and employment opportunities. With a good turn out there was something for everyone. Parents and students

Congratulations to Rosie Porter in being voted Junior Sports Personality of the year at the Ernespie House Hotel on Friday Night. Rosie was one of ten nominations for the award, sponsored by the Co-operative, as part of the Stewartry Sports Council Sports Awards. Rosie’s Award was for her achievements in Athletics, being part of the

The pupils and staff at Kirkcudbright Academy marked Remembrance Day on Monday 11th November by holding a whole school Assembly and Wreath laying. The event, which was organised and presented by the school Prefect Team, began with a presentation by the Head Boy and Girl on the meaning of Remembrance and why we should remember,

This year, Kirkcudbright Academy wanted to encourage as many other departments to support this year Maths Week as possible. In maths, we provided every S1, S2 and S3 class a challenging problem for the end of each lesson so they could use their knowledge and problem solving skills in new ways. One S3 class took

Primary Visits We have introduced a Numeracy Ambassador Project in Kirkcudbright Academy with the twin aims of improving the profile of maths and sharing a positive message about our enthusiasm for maths. Last year, we were successful in securing funding of £400 from Edinburgh Mathematical Society which allowed us to invest in problem solving games.  We