School News

STEM @ Dumfries House
On the 16th of September, our school was privileged to attend a STEM career conference held within the beautiful grounds of Dumfries House. The event

Maths Challenge
“Kirkcudbright Academy pupils recently had success at the Enterprising Maths in Scotland 2025 Regional competition at The Bridge in Dumfries. This competition provides a series

Evening Study Support
Registration for this year’s e-sgoil evening webinars is now live. Study support is for Senior Phase learners (S4-S6) who are working towards National Qualifications. This

Ben Represents Scotland
Congratulations to Ben Hodson who helped Scotland to a team Gold and an individual fourth place at the British and Irish Fell and Hill Running

Lots of support is available for learners on results day
On Tuesday 5 August, almost 150,000 learners across Scotland will receive their SQA results. All learners will have their results certificate delivered to their home

School Uniform
Dear Parent/Carer, Over the last year we have consulted with parents, staff and pupils about aspects of our uniform policy and as aresult we are

Senior Prize Giving
The Academy annual Senior Prize giving was held recently on the evening of 5th June. This prize giving is to highlight the achievements of our

Ben Picked for Scotland
Congratulations to Ben Hodson on being selected for the Under 18 Scottish Hill Running team. The team is made up of 4 Male and 4

Your Exams
The SQA have just produced advice online for students about to sit their final exams. Click on the image below to access: Please take time

Winter Newsletter
Just published, our Winter Newsletter. Click on the image below to view:

SQA Info
National Qualifications 2024-25 update on exam services The following is an update on the exam services that we’ll provide for learners this year. While the

STEM Nation Award
Kirkcudbright Academy was recently presented with their STEM Nation Award following a visit from a representative from Education Scotland. STEM Nation Award The STEM Nation
Current school year (2025/26)
Term 1
First day, Thursday 21 August 2025
Last day, Friday 10 October 2025
Autumn holiday, Monday 13 October 2025 to Friday 24 October 2025
Term 2
First day, Monday 27 October 2025
Last day, Friday 19 December 2025
Christmas holiday, Monday 22 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026
Term 3
First day, Tuesday 6 January 2026
Mid-term holiday, Thursday 19 February 2026 and Friday 20 February 2026
Last day, Friday 27 March 2026
Spring holiday, Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2026
Term 4
First day, Monday 13 April 2026
May Day holiday, Monday 4 May 2026
School closed for staff training, Friday 29 May 2026
Last day, Wednesday 1 July 2026
Summer holiday, Thursday 2 July 2026 to Wednesday 19 August 2026