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Information for our new S1


The transition from Primary to Secondary can be an exciting but worrying time.  Over the next few weeks we will issue information to pupils, parents and carers to give you all the information (and reassurance) you need in preparation for coming to St Andrew's Academy.
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S1 Learning Showcase 2020


Have a look at what we've been learning this year so far!
Ms McMillan

Art and Design
English

Technical

The Transition Team
Information for Pupils
p7_transition_2020_21.pptx
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s1_booklet_2020_21.pdf
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fiona_-_p7_welcome.odp
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nina_-_p7_welcome.pptx
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p7_welcome.docx
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Information from the Pupil Support Department
The Support for Learning department at St. Andrew’s Academy exists to support all our learners and in particular those with Additional Support Needs..
It is our responsibility to ensure that information is made available to all staff regarding the Additional Support Needs of pupils and to provide appropriate support.
The SFL Team will be here to support you in your learning In August 2020. In the meantime please see our introductions below.
We look forward to meeting you all.
Please access the SFL page on the St. Andrew’s Academy website.
http://www.standrewspaisley.com/support-for-learning.html
If you have any concerns regarding the needs of your son/daughter please contact me on-
gw07mullenjohn@glow.sch.uk 

ICT

Virtual Tour of St Andrew's
Class Lists
These have been issued to pupils' primary schools to distribute.
Uniform Update
We are planning for students to wear, as far as is possible, school uniform when we return in August. Our uniform gives a sense of school identity and community. It also helps with school security and, with a change in the model for students attending school, this is just as important as ever. We are not asking parents to make special journeys to shops at this time but as Scotland moves onto the next phases of the road map it should become easier for us to do so. At a recent meeting of the Renfrewshire Secondary Headteachers there was agreement about the wearing of school uniform. Please note that there is no expectation for students to buy blazers. 
Our uniform consists of: 
• Black trousers/skirts (leggings/jeans are not to be worn to school) 
• Black jumper (no hoodies, or jumper with logos) 
• White shirt 
• Black coats/jackets 
• All black shoes (no brightly coloured shoes or trainers) 
• School tie (some students may be given a tie by their primary schools and we will try to have a stock available in the school come August) 
• Leather or denim jackets are not part of our dress code and should not be worn.  
Renfrewshire Council offers a clothing grant to assist parent/carers with the purchase of clothing and footwear for school. Applications can be submitted once a year online via the Renfrewshire Council website at  
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmealsandclothinggrants 

Letters from S1 to P7

So P7, who better to tell you all about coming to St Andrew's than our current S1?  They've experienced all the thoughts, worries and emotions you currently are having.  They've written you some letters to try and reassure you and to tell you all about life in St Andrew's Academy.  Hope you enjoy reading these!
ashton_final.pdf
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freya_letter.pdf
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millie_letter.pdf
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thelma_letter.pdf
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andrew_letter_web_version.pdf
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Activities #TeamStAndrew's

St Andrew's Quiz
 QUIZ TIME: How well do you know already know St Andrew's?
 
Use the video clips on our school this page of our website to answer questions about our school. All of today's questions come from the virtual tour.  
Can you get one of the highest scores across the week and be the first to receive a St Andrew's Academy Praise Postcard? Send us a screenshot of your score on Twitter or Facebook.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WHq-7bZEcpYYDFsQpg6aMbJ0oe6dIOUT-UHxs765ASQ/edit?usp=sharing
PE SPORTS DAY
Today's the day. Do you have your Game Faces on? Your lucky sweatband at the ready? Well it's time for the St. Andrew's Academy Transition Sports Event of 2020.
Meet some of your, soon to be, PE teachers from St. Andrew's as they take you through this year's event.
From Household Hurdles to Shot Put Socks, you'll take part in 7 different events, putting your throwing, catching, jumping and many more skills to the test.
Click on each event to see some of our pupils, past and present, explaining the rules and regulations of each one.
Then, Lace up those shoes and get going. Record your results and send on to your teacher. Who will be our Sports Event Champion 2020?
Good luck to all.
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CLICK HERE FOR OUR VIRTUAL SPORTS DAY:
 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-#1vTbCT8rxyeioJ2nY8qcXvtjJvU0mGMP_Jbi57n6I67o099XZgwcYQZja17xOGUKlcxkMhMFmnT1I1Ci/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=3000
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Meet the Teachers and Pupils of St Andrew's Academy

Our S6 Pupils
Zuzanna's Top Tips for Transition
Olivia (New S6)

The Teachers

Mr Henry- Head Teacher

Our School Chaplain

 ​Ms McMillan, S1  Year Head
Mr Mullen- PT Pupil Support     Mrs Holgan PT Pastoral Care
Mrs McGarvey, S5/6 Year Head
Mrs Buchanan- PT Pastoral Care      Mrs Rennie- Transition Teacher
The Data Literacy Team-Mrs Sloan, Mr Allison Mrs Begg
Our Heads of Department (or some of them)
The Social Subject Dept      The ICT Dept
The Art Dept
Mr Boyce Depute Head/ Head of S3
Miss Dowds & Mr Fulton PT Pastoral Care

Things you need to know (at a glance)

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Information for Parents & Carers

Information Leaflets
transition-parent-leaflet.pdf
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​Supporting Your Child:
​www.flipsnack.com/Loramac20/parental-wellbeing-pdf.html
Parentzone:​https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/my-child/transitions/changing-school/
Transport
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/3486/Home-to-school-transport
Free School Meals & Clothing Grants
​www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/Freeschoolmealsandclothinggrants
Uniform & PE Kit

Letters

parent_update_letter.pdf
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headteacher_update_9_june_2020.pdf
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The School Handbook

The school handbook will be posted early June (this is dependent on the current situation)
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