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.
Currently, like all other schools in Scotland, we are now in the second term of being fully open and working within COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. Our staff and pupils have very adapted very quickly to this new way of working and learning and teaching activities are ongoing, albeit adapted in some instances to fit within guidelines.
Learning remains at the heart of our school with great emphasis placed on providing engaging learning experiences and focused intervention. We recognise that what happens in our classrooms is key to the success of our students and to the continuation of our upward rise in attainment. It is where we continue to 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 session there is a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of all pupils and the Senior Executive have devised a programme of activities and initiatives to help support all young people at this difficult time. Further opportunities have been created for pupil participation in the decision-making processes within school.
We understand that this is a difficult time for pupils and their families and should you wish to contact your son or daughter’s guidance teacher please phone the school phone number or contact us using this email address: fraserburgh.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk. The website posts below provide a wealth of information about learning at Fraserburgh Academy and more can be found on the Learning on Home tab above. We will endeavour to keep the website and our social media pages updated with information during this time.
Best wishes
Irene Sharp
Rector
News
Wellbeing Wednesday Drop In
Fraserburgh Academy and Aberdeenshire Council CLD service are collaborating to support a group of young people to run the following mental health peer education drop-in sessions over the coming weeks. All young people are welcome to attend.
Further News
Updated Risk Assessment
Please find attached an updated risk assessment for the school, changes have been highlighted in yellow for your convenience.
ECS Covid_19 Risk Assessment Fraserburgh Academy v21 02.12.21
S2 pupils working from home 03.12.2021
Dear Parents, Carers and Stakeholders,
Like many other Aberdeenshire schools, we continue to experience a high number of staff absence this week, and had to make the difficult decision of keeping a single year group at home tomorrow, to engage via online learning.
On Friday 3rd December we ask that all S2 learners work from home.
The school will continue to monitor staffing levels closely and review the situation on a daily basis. Please log on via GLOW to your Google Classrooms and MS Teams. Any problems with access please email Fraserburgh.Aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.
We will expect all S3 learners to return to school tomorrow.
S3 pupils working from home 02.12.2021
Dear Parents, Carers and Stakeholders,
Like many other Aberdeenshire schools, we have been experiencing a high number of staff absences this week. We have covered classes of absent colleagues as much as we can but we have now had to make the difficult decision of keeping a single year group at home, to engage via online learning.
On Thursday 2nd December we ask that all S3 learners work from home.
The school will continue to monitor staffing levels closely and review the situation on a daily basis.
Please log on via GLOW to your Google Classrooms and MS Teams. Any problems with access please email Fraserburgh.Aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.
Message from Rector
We are pleased to confirm that Fraserburgh Academy will be open for all staff and learners tomorrow, Wednesday 1st December. All school transport will run as usual.
We understand that many families are still without power and Aberdeenshire Council offer support, alongside a variety of partner organisations including Police Scotland and the Red Cross as well as many local groups, businesses and volunteers. Please use the assistance centre number below if you need it.
And if your school is open but you can't get there please let the school know by phoning 01346 417400 and we will do what we can to support you. The wellbeing of families comes first.
The storm assistance centre line remains open until 10pm tonight. Call 08081963384 for advice on where you can access welfare facilities, free hot meals and financial advice and assistance.
Children's services social work teams are also open and available: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/children-and-families/children-and-families-team-offices/
Those who are entitled to statutory free school meals will receive an additional payment this week to make up for the two days missed in school, plus more if your school is closed for longer.
S3 Assessments
All S3 assessments scheduled for this week will now take place next week, this hopefully allowing all learners some time to refocus and prepare for these assessments.
Mr K. Buchan
DHT
AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHS
We are delighted to celebrate the success of 3 of our learners who have recently won internal awards from the Maths Dept. for Excellence.
Alex Dancus S5 
Kara Skakle & Josie Skakle, sisters, both S1
Well done to you all!
Modern Apprentice Business Administration
NHS Grampian are now recruiting the following position:-
Closing Date:- Friday 17th December 2021
Please see attached flyer for more information.
Lisa Innes
DYW Coordinator
S3 WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
RGU – The School of Pharmacy & Life Science
OPITO’s My Energy Future LIVE (formerly Energise Your Future) is back at Offshore Europe, 2022.
Date:- Friday 4th February 2022
Where:- P&J Live, Aberdeen
Time:- 9.00am – 1.00pm (coach will leave Fraserburgh Academy approx. 7.45am – timings will be confirmed nearer the time)
If you are a senior pupil (S4-S6) who has an interest in the energy sector, you will get the opportunity to interact with global companies and organisations at the world-renowned energy exhibition and conference.
Take part in an interactive STEM challenge hosted by Tech-Fest before spending time exploring the exhibition and meeting with energy sector staff and experts.
https://opito.com/events/my-energy-future-live
PLACES ARE LIMITED – IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO PUT YOUR NAME DOWN EITHER BY POPPING TO MY OFFICE OR BY EMAIL l.innes@aberdeenshire.gov.uk BY FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER.
Lisa Innes
DYW Coordinator
Active Schools North Run 4 Fun 2022
Active Schools North Aberdeenshire are pleased to finally be able to announce the return of our annual cross Country series, Run4Fun 2022!
As with previous years we are always looking to improve the already successful events so this year will see a few changes;
- We are bringing back the S1-S6 races!
- There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd awards at EACH event of the series for the top 3 male and female finishers of the P4-S6 races
- Each set of medals will be handed out at a presentation at the end of each race
- All participants of 4 or more races will receive a participation medal at the final event of the series at Aden Park
- Continuing on the back of the successful 'Fun Run' aspect, P1-P3 pupils who complete 4 of the 6 events will receive a participation medal at the Aden Park race, but there will be no 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes due to the non-competitive nature of the run
Please note that all entries need to be booked and paid for in advance online. The cost is £3 per race or £15 for the series! Click here for the booking link -> https://bit.ly/asabevents
You will also be required to fill out a consent form prior to the beginning of the series. A link to this will be found in your confirmation email.
Please remember to use your child’s Gladstone ID when signing up
Kind Regards,
| Stacey Stephen Active Schools Coordinator (Fraserburgh Network) 01467535358stacey.stephen@aberdeenshire.gov.ukRosehearty Primary School, Pitsligo St, AB43 7JL |
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Active Schools - Fraserburgh Academy Term 2 Programme
ASN Grampian Super League
The first event is the Snowsports (Ski / Tubing) Festival taking place on Friday 3rd December 2021. Please see links below for the two sessions available to sign up to:
Snowsports Festival (09: 30 - 11:30) - £3 per head Tickets, Fri 3 Dec 2021 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
Snowsports Festival (12:30 - 14:30) - £3 per head Tickets, Fri 3 Dec 2021 at 12:30 | Eventbrite
When booking spaces on Eventbrite, please select ‘Register as a Team Member’ and then ‘Create your Team’ if you are bringing multiple pupils along.
For any further information required – please contact Jamie Czop (Sports Officer – Disability and Inclusion)
DisabilitySport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Nescol February 2022 Courses & Forthcoming Open Day
S3 GIRLS IN ENERGY
Last Friday our S3 GIE cohort took part in a Mock COP26 all morning at NESCol. They were divided into groups, 3 groups of Climate witnesses specialising in Energy, Food & Farming and Transport and the final group of World Leaders. The climate witness had to present their pleas to the World Leaders who had to provide an action plan to tackle climate change that had to be agreed by all! They all worked fantastic, and for their efforts they will all be awarded with a CREST Award - Discovery Level.
CREST Award – the only national awards to recognise achievement in STEM subjects
Click on the link for more details:- https://www.crestawards.org/
Lisa Innes
DYW Coordinator
FRASERBURGH ACADEMY CAREERS FAIR 2022
Following on from our very successful Careers Fair in Sept 2019, Fraserburgh Academy in partnership with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are arranging a face to face Careers Fair on Thursday 10th March 2022, 9.00am – 4.30pm.
Would you like to be part of Developing the Young Workforce and to give our learners an overview of Future Jobs and how your organisation has changed over the last 2 years?
If this is something that you could support, please do not hesitate to get in touch on the following email address:- l.innes@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Lisa Innes
DYW Coordinator
Apple iOS 15.1 BugWe have learned in the last 48 hours that Apple have introduced a bug into their newest software version, iOS 15.1, which causes the video meetings in Parents Booking not to connect. We had no advance notice about this bug, and have only learned about it through use by parents and teachers over the last two days. At present we're being told that Apple will have fixed this bug in their next software release, which will be iOS 15.2. However, it seems it may be a few weeks before this software update is released. As such, in the meantime, please ask all teachers to check that any Apple devices (iPads/iPhones) they intend to use for video meetings in Parents Bookings are not updated to iOS 15.1. Older iOS versions, including 15.0, 15.01, 15.02 and anything older (e.g. iOS 12, 13 or 14) will work as expected. The issue is only with devices updated to iOS 15.1, which was released 15 days ago. If you are unsure how to check your Apple version, go to the 'Settings' app and then 'General' > 'Software Update' to be shown your current version. We have added a message to parent and teacher's web pages, so that when arrive for your video meetings you're told about this issue and to use a device that is not updated to iOS 15.1. We hope this doesn't cause too much inconvenience, although we are of course concerned it will some colleagues and parents. PEBS Management |
Minor Injury Units Information
Please see the attached leaflet we have been asked to share by the NHS.
Education & Children's Services Climate Change & Sustainability Ambitions and Our Future Strategy
The
progress of Education and Children’s Services Sustainability Strategy can be tracked on Engagement HQ: https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/admin/projects/ecs-climate-change-and-sustainability
Parents Covid Letter November 2021
Please find attached a Letter from Laurence Findlay, Director of Education & Children's Services regarding Covid dated 1st November 2021. The letter is available in English as well as other languages.
Parents.Carers.Covid19.Letter 211101 ENGLISH
Parents.Carers.Covid19.Letter 211101_ARABIC
Parents.Carers.Covid19.Letter 211101_LATVIAN
Parents.Carers.Covid19.Letter 211101_LITHUANIAN
Parents.Carers.Covid19.Letter 211101_POLISH
Parents.Carers.Covid19.Letter 211101_ROMANIAN
Parents.Carers.Covid19.Letter 211101_RUSSIAN
House Points Update
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Scottish Youth Parliament Elections 2021
Voting for the Scottish Youth Parliament is open and will remain so until 21st November. Please find attached information regarding it.
SQA Assessment Message for parents/carers
Further to positive feedback from schools, colleges and training providers, SQA have written a message for parents and carers to help clarify the approach to awarding in 2021-22. Please click on the undernoted link to view it.
Updated S2 Assessment Dates Letter 2021-2022
Please find attached a letter regarding a change of dates for the S2 assessments.
Fraserburgh Academy S2 Assessments 2021-22
Assessment Dates 2021-2022
Please see letter detailing assessment dates for all learners at Fraserburgh Academy for session 2021/2022.
Fraserburgh Academy Assessments 2021-22
SP Assessments and SQA Planning
Please find attached letter regarding current plans for S4, S5 and S6 school assessments and SQA planning.
SP Assessments & Planning Letter September 2021
Please see attached Assembly delivered on 23rd September 2021 to all S4, S5 and S6 regarding school assessments and SQA planning. This Assembly will also be displayed on school display screens until the end of term.
Active Schools Cluster Clubs - Term 2
Please find below information on Term 2 Active Schools Activities.
NESCol Update
NESCol are looking forward to welcoming our young people back on campus this week for various school links courses.
Please see attached School Links NESCol Times 2021 – Your “Exclusive Guide to North East Scotland College”
School Links Nescol Times 2021
Senior Executives for Session 2021/2022
We are delighted to introduce our Senior Executives for session 2021/22:
School Captain Iona Strachan, and Vice School Captains Emma Buchan & Josh Strachan. We wish them well in their new roles.
School Newsletter 27th August 2021
Please find attached latest School Newsletter as at 27th August 2021.
Home Economics Refurbishment
While our pupils were off enjoying the School Summer Holidays our Home Economics Department was given a full new refurbishment. Our pupils can now enjoy the light, airy modern surroundings with newly fitted kitchen appliances and apparatus in all the Home Economics rooms. It is clear to see from some of the photos taken this week that our pupils are enjoying their new cooking environment.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) - Aberdeenshire Council
UNICEF Bronze Award
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the Unicef Bronze Award: Rights Committed.
Free School Meals/Clothing Grant
Free School Meals
Please find attached letters in various languages regarding Free School Meals.
October 2021 Parent-Carers FSM Bridging Payments_ENGLISH
October 2021 Parent-Carers FSM Bridging Payments_ARABIC
October 2021 Parent-Carers FSM Bridging Payments_LATVIAN
October 2021 Parent-Carers FSM Bridging Payments_LITHUANIAN
October 2021 Parent-Carers FSM Bridging Payments_POLISH
October 2021 Parent-Carers FSM Bridging Payments_ROMANIAN
October 2021 Parent-Carers FSM Bridging Payments_RUSSIAN
Late Gate
Risk Assessment
Please find below the latest version of our Risk Assessment as at 9th November 2021.
ECS Covid_19 Risk Assessment Fraserburgh Academy v20 09.11.21
INFORMATION FOR EU CITIZENS WHO ARRIVED IN SCOTLAND BEFORE 31ST DECEMBER 2020
If you are staying in the UK after the 30th June, you must apply for Settled or Pre-Settled Status:
- To remain legally in the UK.
- To be able to rent a property and access benefits in the UK
- To secure employment in the UK
- To access education and health services in the UK
PLEASE NOTE:
- Children who are not UK citizens must be registered as well, even if they were born in the UK.
- You do not need a National Insurance number to complete your application
- After 30th June 2021, you may be required to prove that you have at least submitted your application
If you need free of cost help to submit your application for settled or pre-settled status, have questions about your individual circumstances or need additional support to find out about whether the Scheme applies to you, or anyone in your family, please get in touch with GREC:
EU Settlement Scheme – Grampian Regional Equality Council (grec.co.uk)
Attached are a sample of posters in English and Polish but many more languages are available in the link above.
EUSS Poster-Polish EUSS Poster-English
Sent on behalf of GREC
Young Scot Comms Toolkit
The NHS have worked with Young Scot to develop the under-noted communications toolkit to help promote understanding and awareness of mitigations in schools, including the testing programme.
Coronavirus Young People's Campaign 220421
Parentsportal information
Please see under-noted link for info. on updating your contact details via parentsportal.
ParentsportalUpdateAccountDetailsPostHolidayMessage 26.04.2021
Lateral Flow Device testing live Q&A with Jason Leitch
Prof Jason Leitch held and broadcasted two live Q&A sessions with S1-3 and S4-6 pupils recently, in partnership with Young Scot and e-Sgoil as attached below:
Digital learning from Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar | e-Sgoil (e-sgoil.com)
Lateral flow testing info.
Please find under-noted the lateral flow testing consent form & information. All S1-6 pupils are now invited to take part in the voluntary programme.
Completed consent forms should be returned to: Fraserburgh.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk – as soon as possible.
Testing kits cannot be issued without a completed consent form sent to this address.
Consent Form 11.02.2021 NHS Intro to Rapid Self-Testing for COVID-19
Privacy Notice - Covid Testing updated 16.02.2021
NHS Intro to Rapid Self-Testing for COVID-19
NHS - How to Do a Rapid COVID-19 Self-Test
S.H.A.P.E. Initiative
Great news! Our school along with 8 others in the whole of the UK have been selected to Pilot the S.H.A.P.E initiative, please see details below. Massive thanks to Miss Carey and Mr Macmillan for submitting an outstanding application and resulting in a fantahttps://fraserburgh.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/wp-admin/profile.phpstic growth opportunity for all our learners in the land of Humanities!!!
SHAPE is a new collective name for Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts.
There are three core objectives for the SHAPE initiative:
- Increase the visibility of SHAPE subjects.
- Demonstrate the global relevance of SHAPE subjects.
- Enable people to consider themselves as students of SHAPE.
The SHAPE schools programme, which is being supported by the London School of Economics, aims to meet the SHAPE objectives by partnering with schools across the UK. The schools programme will run in the summer term 2021 to pilot a model of training teachers as ambassadors of SHAPE subjects and facilitators of SHAPE learning materials. In recognition of their time commitment each school will be offered a £300 bursary.
Click here to learn more about the schools programme and to fill out an application.
Visit the website and read this article to learn more about SHAPE.
New video for learners- Studying for SQA Qualifications Using SCHOLAR
We are delighted to announce the release of our latest support video for learners. This new resource, “Studying for SQA Qualifications Using SCHOLAR”, has been created to show learners how to use SCHOLAR in their studies as they work towards a National 5, Higher or Advanced Higher qualification. The video is suitable for learners with no prior experience of SCHOLAR, but may also be of benefit to students with summative assessments or exams approaching who may wish to use the interactive course materials and automatically marked, end of topic and end of unit assessments for consolidation and revision.
We would be delighted if you wished to post a link to our video on your school website, or include it in any study support or revision resources issued to learners.
Our new video is available at http://bit.ly/StudyWithSCHOLAR
Best wishes,
SCHOLAR Team
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Fraserburgh Academy
Dennyduff Road
Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire
AB43 9NA
Telephone: 01346 417400
Adverse Weather Line:
0370 054 4999
Pin Code: 021050
Email:
fraserburgh.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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