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If your daughter would like to be part of the girls football teams this year S1-2 & S3-4 please contact Active Schools Coordinator Holly Aiken before Friday 28th August, either in PE or holly.aiken@leisureandculturedundee.com

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Mr Clark is running an introduction to lifeguarding club for S4-6 pupils. Pupils need to be a strong swimmer (swim 25m) and tred water to be part of the club.

Consents forms from Mr Clark in PE

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Are you S3 and above? Are you ready to challenge yourself, build lifelong skills, and experience unforgettable adventures? The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award at Bronze and Silver level offers you the opportunity to grow in confidence, develop independence, and achieve something you can be proud of.

If this sounds like your thing, pop along to Mr Clark's room (Music 2) to find out more. The deadline to sign up for this years group is the 31st of August!

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News coming very shortly !

The trip will be open to :

- S3 pupils learning either French, Spanish or German (and who haven't gone before)

- S2 pupils learning French

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How to Submit an Appeal

Students have two ways to submit an appeal:

Option 1: Submit an Appeal Directly to Qualifications Scotland

1. Wait until the Appeals Service opens on Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 9.00 am.   (The school office will be open for students to contact Mr Reilly regarding appeals)

2. Review your results and decide whether you believe there may have been an error in the external marking of your assessment.

3. Submit your appeal through the Qualifications Scotland Appeals Service before the relevant deadline:

Priority appeals: 11 August 2026 at 11.59 pm

All other appeals: 25 August 2026 at 11.59 pm

Priority appeals: are those with pending applications for university or college only.

Option 2: Ask the School to Submit an Appeal on Your Behalf

1. Speak to your teacher, guidance teacher, or another member of staff as soon as possible after receiving your results.

2. Explain which grade(s) you wish to appeal and why you believe an error may have been made in the external marking.

3. If appropriate, the school can submit the appeal for you before the following deadlines:

Priority appeals: 20 August 2026 at 5.00 pm

All other appeals: 28 August 2026 at 5.00 pm

Before You Appeal

You should only submit an appeal if you believe there may have been a mistake in the marking of your externally assessed work. A senior marker will review all externally marked questions and assignments, checking that all sections have been marked correctly and that marks have been totalled and recorded accurately.

Please note: Following a review, your grade may stay the same, increase, or decrease.

Advice
Students are encouraged to discuss any concerns about their results with their teacher, guidance teacher, or subject specific staff before submitting an appeal. This can help ensure that an appeal is the most appropriate next step and to avoid any grade decreases.

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Tuesday 4th August 2026 - Results Day- Helpful Guide

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Tuesday 4th August 2026 - Results Day- Helpful Guide

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A helpful guide answering all your questions about your exams results including information around appeals.

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The young people helped to clear a field so they could plant food for the kids and they ere digging a hole to help build a new toilet. They worked very hard. They played football with the boys and did a homestead visit where they learned to do mat weaving. Now off on a safari!

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Eswatini - Trek is over now, the initiative

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Eswatini - Trek is over now, the initiative

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What a sight to see the warm and love of our school in action with these beautiful, happy children.

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Parliament tour then meeting up with Chris law MP for Q and A. The London eye . Star stuck! Someone from love island that some of us have no clue of.  😂😂

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Kirkton Library is open to everyone throughout the summer break. There are Bookbug sessions every Tuesday morning for ages 0-4, followed by arts & crafts every Tuesday afternoon for ages 4+. No need to book. And, of course, we have books, computer access, free wifi, jigsaws, games and the local paper available daily.

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Please congratulate the following senior pupils for playing their part in achieving the league shield. This is a massive achievement and marks the 2nd piece of silverware this group has won. A rescheduled cup final in September also awaits. Plenty of ambition on display!!

Evan Lawson

Olaf Luczkiewicz

Blaine Grant

Bobby Webster

Michael Johnson

Finlay Hopkins

Euan Ramsay

Owen Farquharson

Charlie Dair

Adam Gillan

Kevin Keenan

Max Ritchie

Kai Kierans

Kevin Duncan

Mikolaj Kolodziejczak

Jamie Fraser

Medals are now available to collect from Mr Harper's room.

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Trip down on the train has gone well. Pizza for dinner now awaiting Devil Wests Prada on the West End!

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The Trek has gone well. Some of the group had the opportunity to see some animals on the way to the shops!!!

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London Trip Monday 29th June - Thursday 2nd July

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London Trip Monday 29th June - Thursday 2nd July

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Please remember to be at the train station on Monday 29th June for 8.30am. And, also pick up your child on Thursday 2nd July at 8pm at the train station. 🎉

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A fantastic day at Disneyland. A few special characters popped up as well to greet them!

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Unfortunately the Eiffel Tower was shut down due to the high temperatures but the group managed to visit Notre Dame instead and even got in to see 6 o’clock mass.

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The group have crossed the ferry and are now back in the UK. A very tired group who hope to be back to school for around 7pm.

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Our group has finished the second trek. It was very challenging today. So proud of our young people who have been so good at checking in and helping each other. . Today it was 28 degree heat and they have covered 17km. X

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We are still experiencing dangerous situations with parking  in and around the school grounds.

Out With School Grounds

Please remember that parking is not permitted on the zig zags lines on Gillburn Road.  Both yellow and white zigzags also show areas that must be kept clear so that children and other road users can see clearly when crossing the road.

Pick-up and drop-off times are busy outside schools. This can cause an increased safety risk to both children and parents.
Parking restrictions outside schools are there to keep you and your children safe. Parking inconsiderately can put people in danger and you also risk being fined. It’s important that motorists follow the Highway Code

Inside school grounds

We have a designated DROP OFF ZONE which is directly to the rights hand side of the main school entrance,  This is to encourage the flow of traffic away from spilling on to Gilburn Road.  As a Community Campus, we also have members of the public/ parent/carers and taxis for our young people who have Additional Needs who require the access to the Disabled Bays to the left of the main entrance.  These are NOT TO BE USED AS A DROP OFF ZONE.

Please be mindful of the safety of our children and be considerate of local resident to avoid blocking driveways or  accessways.

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We are pleased to let you know about a summer swimming offer available to children and young people as part of our Summer of Sport.

Over the summer holidays, our pupils will be able to access swimming sessions at participating leisure facilities for just £1 per swim.

To take part, your child can:

Use their NEC (National Entitlement Card), or

Use a swim pass which has been issued through school

These swim passes are being distributed to all pupils this week.

What You Need to Know

The offer is valid throughout the summer holiday period

Sessions are available for £1 per swim

All terms and conditions are included on the swim card/pass

This initiative aims to support young people to stay active, have fun, and make the most of local facilities over the summer break.

We hope your child takes full advantage of this opportunity.

For more information on the Summer of Sport, please visit: Summer of Sport | Active Dundee or Holly Aitken the Active School Co-ordinator in the PE Dept.

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Summer of Sport 2026 at Active Dundee Free and low‑cos

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F.A.I. R. - Joel Christie - S6 Leaver St Andrew's House

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F.A.I. R. - Joel Christie - S6 Leaver St Andrew's House

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Well done to Joel Christie for being recognised in the city today at the McManus Citizenship Award. Such a privilege to have had this young man in our community.

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Well done to Evie Walker 4K who achieved Gold medal for bars routine at a national gymnastics competition in Hamilton – Sat 20/06/26

She will flying to Malta next Wednesday to represent her club DGC2K at an international 4-piece gymnastic competition. 🎉🥇

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AMBITION - well done to Holly Brown 6K (one of our school show veterans and stars) for winning this year's Dundee schools Vocalist of the Year. Click on the video above to see Holly's winning perform (Hairpspray - I Can Hear the Bells)⭐⭐⭐

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Aspire Vox on Instagram: "🎤 Dundee Schools Vocalist of the Year 2026 🏆
The first of Holly's winning performances was I Can Hear the Bells from Hairspray.
A fabulous performance full of character, confidence and fun. We are incredibly proud of everything Holly continues to achieve. ❤️
Enjoy!
#AspireVox #DundeeSchoolsVocalistOfTheYear #VocalistOfTheYear #YoungPerformer #SingingCompetition #VocalCoach #MusicalTheatre #DundeeTalent #ProudCoach #FutureStar"

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23 likes, 1 comments - aspirevox on June 19, 2026: "🎤 Dundee Schools Vocalist of the Year 2026 🏆
The first of Holly's winning performances was I Can Hear the Bells from Hairspray.
A fabulous performance full of character, confidence and fun. We are incredibly proud of everything Holly continues to achieve. ❤️
Enjoy!
#AspireVox #DundeeSchoolsVocalistOfTheYear #VocalistOfTheYear #YoungPerformer #SingingCompetition #VocalCoach #MusicalTheatre #DundeeTalent #ProudCoach #FutureStar". 

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And they are off! The trek starts today with glorious views and wildlife in Eswatini.

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Sightseeing in Paris yesterday on a cooling river boat cruise. Lots of water and Factor 50 on the young people but they are having a great time seeing the city! Monmatre, Sacre Coeur and the Eiffel Tower today.

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Our group arrived at Dover just after 5am for their ferry to France. 🇫🇷 some very high temperatures this week in France. We will be encouraging the young people to drink lots of water and sunscreen is a must!

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It has been a brilliant day. The group have visited a cultural village which had grass huts and saw traditional dances. Everyone is having a great time. They travel for 3 hours to another camp tomorrow and then will start their trek from there the next day. Some of the young people joined in with the dancing and had a great time!

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Arrived at destination and tents ⛺️ are up!

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Arrived at destination and tents ⛺️ are up!

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The first rhino was spotted on the way at a service station! What an experience for them!

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They have landed safely in South Aftica after a ten hour flight. ✈️

Not much sleep has taken place but they now have a 6 hour bus journey that will hopefully give them a chance to recover. However, we would imagine the excitement of having a nosey out of the window will keep them awake!

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That’s our World Challenge Trip off on their travels today. They have just landed safely on their first leg of the journey to Istanbul. Next flight in 2 hours time. 

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St Paul's Senior Leadership Roles & Responsibilities 2026-27

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Please find enclosed the word document for young people in S5 and S6 to take forward leadership opportunities within the school. Enclosed you will find information related to each role and the process for appointing young people to important leadership roles in our school community. I would strongly encourage all young people in S5 and S6 to take forward a role and support the wider life of our school.

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St Paul's Senior Leadership Roles & Responsibilties 2026-27

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Senior Phase College Finishing for Summer

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Senior Phase College Finishing for Summer

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Pupils attending Senior Phase College Classes should be aware that the final teaching day at D & A College ( Kingsway/ Gardyne) is Wednesday 24th June 2026. Following this date, pupils may use the school library for Study or Study at home.

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What an incredible Culture Day we have had! I would like to say a huge thank you to every single pupil who took part, whether by creating displays, making food, sharing traditions, wearing cultural dress, performing, or simply taking the time to learn about and celebrate the cultures within our school community.

The effort, enthusiasm, and pride shown throughout the day was truly inspiring.

Today was a wonderful reminder of the respect, kindness, and community spirit that we demonstrate every day.

The standard of entries was exceptionally high, and no doubt made the judging process incredibly difficult! Every group should be proud of what they achieved.

🏆 Culture Day Winners 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Poland
🥈 2nd Place – Nigeria
🥉 Joint 3rd Place – Scotland and Pakistan

Congratulations to our winners, and well done to everyone who participated!!

Thank you once again for making Culture Day such a fantastic celebration of our diverse school community. We are already looking forward to next year's event! 🤩

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Results Help | My World of Work

SDS careers advisers are at the end of the phone to help young people and their parents and carers.

There's also lots of results support on Scotland's career

website, My World of Work – it’s packed with advice,

information and resources.

Please see link above

The SDS Results Helpline number is 0808 100 8000.

The full opening times are:

Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August, 8am to 8pm

Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August, 9am to 5pm.

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Pupils who have not returned their consent form today please bring it with you to Cairds Park on Tuesday 16th June 

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Pupils who have not returned their consent form today please bring it with you to Cairds Park on Tuesday 16th June 

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On behalf of Dryburgh Athletic Community Club and Lochee Harp regarding a matter of growing concern at New Beechwood Park.

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On behalf of Dryburgh Athletic Community Club and Lochee Harp regarding a matter of growing concern at New Beechwood Park.

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Tragically Harris Academy lost one of their leavers this week. Harry died whilst on holiday with his girlfriend. The family are now looking to bring him home from Spain.

There will be lots of connections to Harry across Dundee schools. If you feel you are in a position to support the family, please do so here by clicking on the image above or here: https://gofund.me/0abfcd0e0

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Girls Introduction to Hyrox

Wednesdays

24th June and 1st July

4.00-5.00pm

RPC

16 years +

Girls Intro to HYROX – Fill in form

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Please collect your consent form from PE TODAY !!!!

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Well done to Katie Dunn who has taken her own time to create a colour coded booklet to help another young person be successful in being able to play the drum kit. Katie took the initiative to do this. It is wonderful to see one pupil helping another to achieve success.

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DUNDEE SCHOOL SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 

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DUNDEE SCHOOL SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 

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This is the 16th June, all day at the Caird Park. Please speak to PE staff and put your name down for events . Great opportunity to represent your school !

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FAIRNESS - Piotr Polrolnik 4C

Well done to Piotr on the positive feedback he received from Fintry Primary School on his recent Work Experience. They said the children though he was fantastic and they he responded to them. He was a credit to the school and himself.

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FAIRNESS - Lily-anne Henderson 4C

Well done to Lily-anne Henderson who received wonderful feedback from the staff at St. Fergus regarding her recent work experience. They said she was a "natural" with the young people and should consider going in to education or childcare. We are very proud of her.

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Feedback from our Army Activity Event:

The young people really were a credit to their school, and it was really lovely to see them so engaged and respectful during the whole event. In particular a pupil called Kayne stood out for me - he was so eloquent and polite to interact with given that I was a total stranger and he also set the tone for his peers really well. He really embraced the day positively and it was lovely to have met him.

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Congratulations to Layla who won 1st place in the 70cm jump category at Aintree. This was Layla (and Frank ‘s 🐴 ) first big competition and we are very proud of her!

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Dundee Get Together- the Council’s Kindness Event

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Dundee Get Together- the Council’s Kindness Event

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Please join the city in celebrating our cultures, diversity and kindness on Saturday 13th June at 3pm.

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Information relating to School Clothing Grants

If you are in receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance - Income Based, Income Related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit where your monthly earned income is not more than £995 per month, support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Housing Benefit, or Council Tax Reduction you may be entitled to receive a grant towards the cost of buying essential clothing to enable children up to the age of 16 to attend school.

Grants are paid directly into your bank account.

Automatic awards

Most families will get an automatic award, which means they will not need to fill in a new application form each year.

You get an automatic award if you meet these conditions:

you got an award in 2025/26 and;

you get Council Tax Reduction or Housing Benefit. (Please note that Housing Benefit is not the same as housing costs received through a Universal Credit award).

Otherwise, you must apply.

You will not get an automatic award if your child is entering P1

If you’re on a low income but not currently receiving Council Tax Reduction, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, please visit the Dundee City Council website

If you have previously received school clothing grant but your bank account details have changed, please ensure these are provided as soon as possible. Information on how to provide your details is available online

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Since 2022, young people under 22 years old have been able to use their National Entitlement Card for free bus travel. In the last year alone, over 3 million journeys have been made by Dundee cardholders. We are currently looking for the feedback of young people about the impact that this has had for them.

We have launched the survey below and the responses will help us to understand if there has been a positive effect for young people and their families in Dundee.

Make your views heard here: Free Bus Travel for Young People 2026 – Fill in form

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Feedback on Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) career service:

Parents and carers are key influencers over young people’s career ambitions and choices.

SDS work in close partnership with this school to support our young people to make informed career choices and they would value feedback from parents and carers on their services. You can do this by taking part in SDS’s Parent and Carer Voice survey.

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

All responses are confidential and anonymous, and the results will be used to inform SDS services, and the survey should only take about 10 minutes to complete. All entrants have the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher.

Skills Development Scotland would like feedback from parents and carers on their career service. Please take part in SDS’s Parent and Carer Voice survey.

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Our lovely Caritas pupils received their awards last Friday at the ceremony in Glasgow. They were accompanied by Mr Telford and Fr Michael. They have been a great group and we wish them all the best as they move on to their next chapter.

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Are you S3 and above? Are you ready to challenge yourself, build lifelong skills, and experience unforgettable adventures? The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award at Bronze and Silver level offers you the opportunity to grow in confidence, develop independence, and achieve something you can be proud of.

If this sounds like your thing, pop along to Mr Clark's room (Music 2) on Monday 8th June at 1:30 to find out more!

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And for the third time in a row our S1 year group winners for attendance with an average of 87.88%; closely followed by S5 with an average of 87.83%. Let's see how things go in the new timetable!

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We have improved our attendance this month and now past the 86% mark. We are continuing the tern to consistently improve on our attendance of the past five years. Let's see if we can get past the 87% mark by end of term !

REMEMBER:

Please encourage your child to attend; make unnecessary appointments out with school time and let us know if there are barriers from you being able to achieve this. Less time in school shows that young people struggle to build social skills, have supportive friends and suffer without having attained any qualifications.

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Please see attached the results of the Hands Up Survey done earlier this year. This is when our House Captain have come around Registration classes to ask the young people how they travel to and from school.

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AMBITION - Evan Lawson chosen to play for Boys and Girls Clubs Scotland. 

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AMBITION - Evan Lawson chosen to play for Boys and Girls Clubs Scotland. 

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Evan Lawson (5K) has successfully been selected to represent the Scotland Under 17’s age group at this year’s International Football match versus Wales on Sunday 26th July at Afan Lido F.C, Marston Stadium, Port Talbot, Wales. We are so proud of him!!! ⭐️

This game is recognised by the SFA as a Third Sector Charity International and as such each player to be fielded shall receive an International Cap at the civil dinner on the evening of the match.

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Tayside Contacts Menu Consultation for Secondary Pupils

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Tayside Contacts Menu Consultation for Secondary Pupils

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Please encourage your child to complete this to help improve the offering and service.

https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r02/___https://forms.office.com/e/jAMrLVvTBH___.YzJlOmR1bmRlZWNpdHljb3VuY2lsc2Nob29sczpjOm86M2UyODQ5ZjE4NWUwMjFhMmQwNzk0ZGVlOTY0NTBjOTM6NzpkODE4OjdhNzY5NTMyOTI2NTkwZWM3MTIyMjRmYjJhMTE3OTczNjc0MTM1N2UzOGZmNzlmOWZiN2Y0YzBiN2VkZjE2MDc6aDpUOkY

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A statue of Mary has been kindly donated by Canon Kevin Golden and the Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Broughty Ferry. She has been placed behind the sacred space next to the hall. Many thanks to Mr Telford and Max Cartlidge for transporting her here safely.

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The purpose of the day is to create more ways for local families and young people to feel connected to our community sports club with some fun activities including football and basketball that will be delivered in partnership with some of our club members – Dundee West Community Trust and Dundee Madsons.

The community day will start from 10am and is free for anyone to attend. We will have a variety of stalls on throughout the morning with the opportunity for young people to try some football and basketball too.

As you will all know, both Dundee West and Dundee Madsons play an active role for many young people and families across the North-West of Dundee but we see this as another fantastic way to try and engage with others around the local area that’s accessible for everyone to come along too and hopefully bring many more members and families of our community to be part of our sports hub and member clubs.

If you would like any further information on the day, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with myself.

Thank you for your assistance in sharing our flyer,

Regards,

Tam McCabe

Community Development Manager

Dundee West Community Trust SC050552

P: 07803 337593

E: tam.mccabe@dundeewestct.co.uk

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Congratulations to all 15 of our young people who successfully passed their Bronze qualifying expedition over the last 2 days.

Each one of you should be extremely proud of the #Ambition you showed and the resilience you have developed. All that's left is to update your eDofE accounts with your Skill, Physical and Volunteering section evidence 👏

Silver Group, it's over to you now 😉

Well done!

Mr Clark + Miss Smith

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Camperdown Park Consultation - Dundee City Council

11/05/2026 - 31/05/2026

Dundee City Council is seeking your views on future plans for Camperdown Park’s main visitor areas focusing on:

Renewal of the park’s main play zones, including installation of a landmark feature and equipment suitable for all abilities.

Improvements to park entrances and signage.

Future-proofing of infrastructure.

The consultation can be accessed and completed online.

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Resource for families to find activities during the school holidays

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Our next Parent Council will be held on Teams online. The meeting will be on Wednesday 20th May at 6pm.

If you would like to received an online invite please complete this form:

St. Paul's RC Academy Parent Council – Fill in form

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Final Expedition Meeting; Monday 18th May

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Final Expedition Meeting; Monday 18th May

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Reminder to all Bronze DofE Candidates - we will have a final pre-qualifier meeting/bag pack on Monday 18th May after school.

Please make sure you bring everything (except food!) you want to pack into your bag to PSE 2 after school on Monday.

Thanks,

Mr Clark + Miss Smith

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S1-2 Girls Roller Skating

Mondays

1st, 8th and 15th June

3.45-4.45pm

Dance Studio

MUST sign up on the link before Tuesday 26th May P7 Girls Transition Roller Skating - St Paul's RC Academy Cluster – Fill out form

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S1 Beginners Dance

Thursdays in the Dance Studio

12.30-1.00pm

Led by S3 dance leaders

No experience, just a safe space to dance and move at lunchtimes

Any questions please speak to Holly Aiken in PE.

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Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice + Qualifier Walk

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Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice + Qualifier Walk

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Our 2025/2026 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh pupils will be completing their Expedition Walks on the following dates:

6th of May - Practice

19th + 20th May - Qualifier

Please make sure you arrive at school in walking attire with your expedition supplies ready for some fantastic days out navigating and completing your expeditions.

Please see Mr Clark if you have any questions prior to the walks!

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CALLING ALL WOMEN!! (age 18 and beyond) FFIT is back at Dundee West

Want to make lifestyle changes to make you fitter, happier and healthier?

Come and be part of our Dundee west community!

Join our FREE 13 week healthy lifestyle programme!

To register interest go to spfltrust.org.uk/ffit/ or for more information contact Jack on 07960 085304 or Jack.shaw@dundeewestct.co.uk

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AMBITION - Dundee Young Musician of the Year 2026.

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AMBITION - Dundee Young Musician of the Year 2026.

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Congratulations to Joel Christie 6A and Paola Okeyere 6A who represented St Paul’s in the Dundee Young Musician of the year.

Paola came 2nd last year playing piano and Joel also came 2nd this year playing the clarinet. A phenomenal performance by both!

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It has been decided to restart this now once the lighter nights came in and the better weather (hopefully).

The drop in will be held every Tuesday eveningincluding tonight between now and October including the summer holidays and is free for young people to attend.  The drop in is for young people from across Strathmartine and not just Kirkton.

Coaches from Dundee Community Trust will lead the activity. It is a safe space to come and just play football.

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We have improved our attendance last term and we are almost reaching the 86% mark. We have consistently improved our attendance over the past five years as a school.

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Term 1 Dates - NEW SESSION 2026-27

17.08.26 TERM 1 begins

17.08.26 In – Service Day 1

07.09.26 Staff Meeting 1/ S6 Bake Sale 🍰

07.09.26 – 11.09.26 Outward Bound 🏕️

11.09.26 Senior Phase Tracking Report 1 – Data Entry closed.  📝

14.09.26 – 25.09.26 BGE Observations ⭐

16.09.26 P7 STEM Visit AM/ Senior Phase TR 1 Issued/ St. Ninian’s Day

17.09.26 Annual Vocation Mass (us to lead) St Andrew’s Cathedral 6pm ✝️

21.09.26 – 25.9.26 S1 Learning & Achievement Days ❤️

23.09.26 P& STEM Visit AM

24.09.26 Business Breakfast

28.09.26 – 02.10.26 S2 Learning & Achievement Days ❤️

02.10.26 S3 Tracking report – Data Entry Closed 📝

06.10.26 – 08.10.26 School Show – Little Mermaid 🎭

07.10.26 S3 Tracking Report Issued 📃

09.10.26 END OF TERM 1

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Interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or medicine? 

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Interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or medicine? 

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We would be grateful if this could be shared to all S3-S6 pupils!

Medic Insight Dundee is a student‑led society that runs free events for school pupils interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or medicine. Our aim is to widen access, demystify the medical profession, and support young people as they explore their future pathways.

Medic Insight Dundee is delighted to announce the launch of our brand‑new virtual lecture series, Meet the Doctor! We would be thrilled to have your pupils join us for the third event.

Our events are usually for pupils within the tayside area however for this virtual series we are opening up to all S3-6 pupils across Scotland!

This series is designed for S3–S6 pupils who are considering a future in medicine and would like to gain a realistic insight into the day‑to‑day life of a doctor.

For our third event we will be having a talk from a paediatric doctor, who will share their career journey, clinical experiences, and advice for aspiring medical students.

Event Details

·         Date: 21st of May

·         Time: 5pm

·         Location: Microsoft Teams

·         How to join: Pupils can sign up using the link provided in this email.

·         Before the event: A Teams link will be sent out the evening before or the morning of the event, along with a Padlet link where pupils can submit questions for the speaker.

Please note: Pupils’ cameras and microphones will remain switched off throughout the session. To make sure everyone can still take part, we will provide a Padlet link where pupils can submit any questions they would like the speaker to answer.

We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with your pupils.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/medic-insight-talk-3-mini-lecture-series-sign-up-sheet

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Reminder from IT to School Leavers that their access to Glow and to Dundeeschools email will cease once they have left school and that there is no retrieval mechanism or way to reopen accounts.

Glow or Dundeeschools email should therefore not be used for communication for college/university/job applications.

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KFC and McDonalds new ruling about serving minors

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KFC and McDonalds new ruling about serving minors

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As of tonight, KFC at Camperdown are no longer letting youths in who are not accompanied by an adult, after 6pm.

This has been the result of a build up of antisocial behaviour where groups of young people have been causing havoc within the store.

We believe this has already been put in place at McDonalds at Camperdown.

Please share with your child.

We have been asked to share this on behalf of the Community Police Team.

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National 5 Maths revision

Free N5 Maths - Whole Course - National 5 Maths

Higher Maths revision

Free Higher Maths – Whole Course - Higher Mathematics

National 5 Applications of maths revision

Free N5 Applications of Maths - National 5 Maths

Higher Applications of maths revision

Higher Applications of Maths – Free Resources

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My Qualifications get results by text and email - Qualifications Scotland

Please encourage your child to sign up to 'My Qualifications Scotland'. By doing this your child will receive their results by Text/ Email and also by post. ( Just in case the Postman delivers late in the day)

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We are looking for S1-3 pupils to join our Sports Council, to be the voice of sport and physical activity. If you are interested in shaping how physical activity looks within St Paul's then we need you.!

Speak to Active Schools Coordinator Holly Aiken for more details - holly.aiken@leisureandculturedundee.com

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YPI (Youth Philanthropy Initiative) Final 2026

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YPI (Youth Philanthropy Initiative) Final 2026

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All finalists took the stage with confidence and courage trying to use their power of persuasion to sway the judges to award their charity the prize money.  After careful consideration and deliberation, the following groups won the prize money for their charities.

First prize – Age Concern (£3,000 sponsored by the Wood Group): Libby Connelly, Honey Butchart, Grace McMurray, Jessica Banks, Rosie Devlin and Skye Gourlay

Second prize – Freddie’s Ataxia (£500 sponsored by Summit Facilities Services): Niamh DeGernier, Milly McCallum , Misia Wojcik, Ivy Brown and Sophie Spankie

Third prize – Hope for Families (£250 sponsored by J F Kegs): Olive Eneano , Zara Odiachi, Shalom Shokefun, Faith Oyeniyi, Elizabeth Shoshanya

Thanks to everyone involved.

Happy Holidays! 🐣

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‘Bishop Andrew will meet with men considering a Vocation to the Priesthood in St Andrew’s Cathedral Hall at 7pm on Sunday 19th April for Under 18’s, and Sunday 26th for Over 18’s. For further information please contact Fr Jim Walls on stmaryslochee@dunkelddiocese.org.uk ‘

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Dance Leaders Course

Monday 8th - Friday 12th June

Must attend all 5 days

9.30-4.00pm (4.30pm on Wednesday)

The Space D&A College, Dundee

13 years +

Sign up here Dance Leaders Course June 2026 - Registration Form (To be completed by the Parent/Carer) – Fill in …

Any questions please email Holly Aiken on holly.aiken@leisureandculturedundee.com

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Dance Leaders Course June 2026 - Registration Form (To be completed by the Parent/Carer)

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Dance Leaders Course June 2026 - Registration Form (To be completed by the Parent/Carer)

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All parents want their children to do well at school and to succeed. However, many simply don't know where to start. Everything seems to have changed since your own schooldays, and you don't want to confuse your children by using different methods to their teacher. Family Learning can help.

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Family learning - helping parents to help children learn. Online games, worksheets, activities and information to help with reading, writing, counting and more. Useful resources for family learning tutors and parents who are home educating or who simply want to support their child’s education at home.

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If your child is sitting Higher or National 5 RMPS then Easter school sessions are available. There is also material on teams and achieve that will be very useful for revision. Revision guides have also been issued to pupils. The link to access past papers can be reached here: Past papers and marking instructions - Qualifications Scotland

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Beware of PHISHING emails for job recruitment. See advice attached. 

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Beware of PHISHING emails for job recruitment. See advice attached. 

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3,687 accidental house fires in Scotland last year.
Most could have been prevented.

That’s why the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is offering FREE Home Fire Safety Visits — quick, friendly visits that give you practical, potentially life‑saving advice.

Who’s most at risk?
• Older adults
• People with mobility, sensory or memory challenges
• Anyone affected by alcohol, drugs or smoking
• Homes with high levels of clutter
• People who smoke while using medical oxygen or emollients

If this sounds like you — or someone you care about — don’t wait.

Book a Home Fire Safety Visit here:
www.firescotland.gov.uk/contact-us/home-fire-safety-visits/

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We are in this month’s Dunkeld News. Well done RE Dept! Page 36.

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Minutes of Parent Council Meeting 21st January 2026. 

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Minutes of Parent Council Meeting 21st January 2026. 

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Next Parent Council Meeting is 20th May 2026.

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Article 14. Freedom of thought and religion

Children can choose their own thoughts, opinions and religion, but this should not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

Having members of our community celebrating both Ramadan/Eid and Lent/Easter recently, it is important to reflect on the school values of RESPECT AND INCLUSION.

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The pupils from St Pauls worked alongside four pupils from Downfield Primary.  The feed back from the organisers were that they were all really impressed with the girls from St Pauls and how they were happy to support and work alongside the younger pupils from Downfield Primary.

As you can see from the photos the young people came up with lots of inspirational ideas and great designs for the greenspace.

The group finished their designs and then gave a presentation to a panel including Community Learning and Development, Environment Dept, Kirkton residents , Downfield Primary Staff , ASDA Kirkton staff and Councillor Jimmy Black to talk us through their ideas.

There are quite a few suggestions for the greenspace which we want to take away and include in the future plans.

They are going to display their work in Asda Kirkton but would also like to bring the designs into schools at some point.

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Well done Olivia!

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Regional First Lego League Regional Competition

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Regional First Lego League Regional Competition

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S3s - Asia Synak, Fraser Melville, Emily Rae, Kirsten Stewart, Macy Powell and Zuzanna Jeczkowiak won one of the awards ( the Breakthrough Award ) at Regional First Lego League Regional Competition on Friday.

The STEM competition involved the students working  mainly at lunch, break and STEM club after school, combining Engineering, Programming, Research and Presentation. The team were competing against schools from across Perthshire, Angus, Fife and Dundee