Welcome

Welcome to the Fraserburgh Academy School Website. I hope you find this interesting and informative about our work with our young people in our school community.

The new session is fully underway. The main priority for the school this year is to revisit our approaches to positive behaviour and ethos, and we will be working with all staff, pupils and partners to revise our behaviour policy, school values and school rules. Our new pupil leadership structure is an exciting new initiative as it is providing learners with the opportunity to be more involved in decision making processes within the school. The School Executive, comprising the School Captain and Vice Captains meet with me on a weekly basis to plan pupil leadership opportunities and involvement across all years. We will also be working this year to strengthen links with the local community.

Learning remains at the heart of our school and our mantra continues to be ‘lessons are for learning’, with great emphasis placed on providing engaging learning experiences, focused intervention and effective tracking of progress. We recognise that what happens in the classroom is key to the success of our students and to the continuation of our upward rise in attainment. It is where we build knowledge, develop skills and promote positive attitudes to learning. We have highly qualified staff who provide a supportive and encouraging environment where every child is known and learning flourishes.

This is an exciting year for Fraserburgh Academy and we look forward to working with all our partners in the learning and development of all our young people.

Irene Sharp
Rector

News

School Inset/Holidays February 2020

Fraserburgh Academy will be closed to all pupils from Thursday 13th February – Wednesday 19th February 2020 inclusive due to various occasional, public holiday and Inset days. The school will reopen to pupils on Thursday 20th February 2020. Please click on the undernoted link to view a copy of the school calendar for 2019/2020 which highlights all upcoming events.

School Calendar

History Battlefields Belgium Trip 2021

If you are a S3, S4 or S5 pupil then please read the undernoted message.

A limited number of spaces have been made available on the 2021 History Battlefields trip to Belgium. If you are currently taking a social subjects class and are interested in attending the trip please could you see Miss Fleming as soon as possible to collect a letter of interest!

Ms A Fleming
History Teacher

📖 2018/2019 Exam Results 📖

I bet you didn’t know these six interesting facts about Fraserburgh Academy’s 2018/2019 exam results. Very impressive and worth remembering ….

Options Booklet 2020

Our newly updated Options Booklet for S2/S3 and Senior Phase are now ready for viewing. Why not click on the undernoted link to view them on our Broch Curriculum page.

Broch Curriculum

📞☎️ School New Phone Number 📞☎️

Please note our new school phone number: 01346 417400 – option 1 to report pupil absence, option 2 to speak to office, option 3 to report staff absence.

417400 replaces our main school number & absence line which are no longer in use.

🚗 Safe Travel Around School Campus 🚗

There is growing concern regarding the number of vehicles picking up and dropping off pupils on the school drive and parking outwith the designated car parking areas at the beginning and end of the school day. A number of near collisions have occurred recently and the safety of pupils has been compromised. In addition, a clear way needs to be maintained for emergency services.

With effect from Thursday 20^th February parent and carers are asked to drop off pupils on Dennyduff Road and Alexandra Terrace only. All pupils will be encouraged to use the marked crossings and the designated footpath. Pupils with mobility issues may be dropped off at the school door.

School Uniform Update

Parents/Carers/Guardians – Please note the important following information in connection with changes to School Uniform.

From the change of timetable in June all pupils S1-S6 will be required to wear school uniform - school shirt and tie, black or red cardigan or pullover and black trousers or skirt. In addition all S5-S6 pupils are to wear a blazer as part of their uniform. This was an idea put forward by senior pupils earlier in the session. Parents, pupils and staff, and the Parent Council were consulted on this, with the consensus being that we introduce blazers as part of the school uniform. This change will be introduced with a ’soft start’ at the change of timetable in June with it being mandatory in August for all S5-S6 pupils. Blazers are optional for S1-4 pupils.

Blazers can be purchased from local supplier Designs On You, 46 Mid Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9EP – tel 07814 580692.

Fraserburgh Academy Rectors

How good is your local knowledge and memory? We have come across an old photo which we think could be of a previous Rector of Fraserburgh Academy. Does anyone know the individual's name? We would love to know if you do.

Randon Acts of Kindness

Random Acts of Kindness Week - WB 2nd March 2020 (more details for learners during registration)

💷💳Young Scot Card/Entitlement Card - Money Top Up💷💳

Can all pupils please ensure that they press the blue button before they start AND after they finish putting money on their Young Scot Card to ensure that the payment goes on to their card and nobody else's. It is the pupils responsibility to ensure that they put the money on to their card only. The canteen staff will NOT be issuing any refunds as of today.

P7-S1 Transition Dates - Parent Notice

Time is flying by this academic year. It feels just like yesterday that we returned from our Summer break but now it is time to start thinking about the next P7-S1 transition. Attached is the dates of all P7-S1 events to take place this academic year. The first event is this coming Thursday 6th February 2020 with the P7 Parents Evening being held at Fraserburgh Academy from 6.30pm-8pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

NHS Grampian BCG Vaccinations

We have been asked to circulate the attached letter from NHS Grampian in connection with BCG vaccinations.

NHS BCG Letter

High Incidence Countries

Library Innovation Network Aberdeenshire (LINA)

Please find below information on a new programme which is being developed by Aberdeenshire Council and Robert Gordon University to support business growth in North Aberdeenshire by providing support from local council libraries - Library Innovation Network Aberdeenshire (LINA).

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is an allowance of £30 per week, which can be paid to eligible students who stay on in education after the age of 16 years. Your EMA is paid every 2 weeks during school term time and it is not paid during the holidays.

You are eligible if…

If you are 16 years of age or over before 30 September 2019, you may be eligible for an EMA from the beginning of the August school term.
If you are 16 years of age after the 1 October 2019 and before 29 February 2020, you may be eligible for an EMA from January 2020.

Dates for applying are…

‘If you are eligible for a full academic year award, your application must be submitted by 30 September 2019, if not the award can only be made from the date it is received by this office. You can still submit an application up to 31 March 2020’
‘If you are eligible for an award from January 2020, your application must be submitted by 29 February 2020, if not the award can only be made from the date it is received by this office. You can still submit an application up to the 31 March 2020.’

If you want help filling in your form please get in touch with your Guidance Teacher at Fraserburgh Academy or staff at Fraserburgh Library.

To find out more please click on the undernoted link:-

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/ema/

EMA Aberdeenshire - Student Application Form 2019-2020

EMA Aberdeenshire - Student Guidance 2019-20

Forms can be completed online from the link provided or paper form as attached or a copy can be obtained from the school office.

⚽️🏀Active Schools Fraserburgh - Term 3 🏸🏈

Are you looking to get more active or try a different sport? Then what not sign up to one of the many Active Schools Clubs that are available for Term 3. Signing up details can be found on the attached leaflet.

SCHOLAR Workshop S4-S6

Our senior pupils S4-6 recently engaged in a workshop delivered by SCHOLAR during PSE lessons. Attached is the information for parents and pupils on how to access the online tutorials and revision material.

This is a great revision tool and it is free!

Scholar Online Guide

Scholar Parent Information

SCHOLAR's upcoming Online Tutor Sessions are:

Day	Date	Time	Subject	Level
Thursday	13/02/20	6pm	Biology	National 5

For more information on how to take part in upcoming sessions, please visit SCHOLAR's Online Tutor Sessions.
Please note that worksheets will be available and should be attempted before some sessions.

You can see regular updates via Twitter @SCHOLARuk and Facebook SCHOLARprogramme.

Careers/DYW Work Placement

On a daily basis the Careers and DYW section of the website is updated with upcoming events whether it be job vacancies, work placements, College/University Open days or events. To keep up to date with all this information please click on the undernoted buttons which will give you quick access to this information.