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Congratulations to Darach Dailly (4Ka), who became a Scottish Champion at the U16 Scottish Athletics Championships in Grangemouth last weekend. Darach delivered an outstanding performance, winning gold in the 300m hurdles and silver in the 100m hurdles.

These fantastic results are a testament to Darach's hard work, dedication, and athletic ability. Everyone at Harris Academy is incredibly proud of his achievements. Well done, Darach!.

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The Scottish Government has opened a consultation to inform future legislation on restricting mobile phones in schools.  The consultation is open for responses until 17 November 2026 and is available from  the link below.

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The Scottish Government has opened a consultation to inform future legislation on restricting mobile phones in schools.  The consultation is open for responses until 17 November 2026 and is available from  the link below.

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The consultation is seeking the view of anyone who has an interested in this issue and therefore all young people, parents and carers are invited to respond.

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Restricting mobile phones in Scotland’s schools - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space

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Find and participate in consultations run by The Scottish Government

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Ready to get started?  Complete the registration below

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Ready to get started?  Complete the registration below

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Dear Parent/Carer, With the summer holidays over, now could be the perfect time to think about doing something for yourself. 

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Dear Parent/Carer, With the summer holidays over, now could be the perfect time to think about doing something for yourself. 

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This autumn, the Dundee City Council Adult Learning team are offering a wide range of free learning opportunities across Dundee, including: Digital and technology courses Reading, writing and maths support Confidence-building and personal development Health and wellbeing activities Support to explore employment, volunteering and further learning opportunities Options and Choices, a new programme designed to help adults build confidence and explore their next steps Our friendly team will support you at your own pace, whatever your starting point.

Click above for more information.

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Congratulations to Alex MacLeod (4Ka) on being selected to represent Scotland in water polo at the BWMF competition in Lloret de Mar, Spain. Reuben will compete in a number of matches over the course of five days, showcasing his talent on the international stage. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. Everyone at Harris Academy wishes Alex the very best of luck.

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Congratulations to Finlay Calder (4Ka) on being selected to represent Scotland in water polo at the BWMF competition in Lloret de Mar, Spain. Reuben will compete in a number of matches over the course of five days, showcasing his talent on the international stage. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. Everyone at Harris Academy wishes Finlay the very best of luck.

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Congratulations to Reuben Illes-Brooksbank(4Ka) on being selected to represent Scotland in water polo at the BWMF competition in Lloret de Mar, Spain. Reuben will compete in a number of matches over the course of five days, showcasing his talent on the international stage. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. Everyone at Harris Academy wishes Reuben the very best of luck.

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Each year, The Corner in Dundee carries out Young Carers Health Checks in school. This year, the health checks will initially focus on S3 and S4 pupils and will take place during this term.

The exact dates are yet to be confirmed; however, please see the information above for further details about the health checks.

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Let us know what groups and clubs you would like to take part in this academic year!

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Let us know what groups and clubs you would like to take part in this academic year!

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Yet more achievement for our Team Kinloch School Captain, Darcey Moran (6Kb) who has been performing in the Hadestown (Teen Edition) Musical this week. Mr Stewart had the privilege of seeing the show on Thursday evening and was blown away by the collective talent of everyone in the show. Outstanding and well worth the standing ovation!

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Congratulations to Jake and Noah Mackie (2Ka), who competed in the Dundee International Kickboxing Open in July.

Noah achieved an impressive haul of two gold medals and two bronze medals, while Jake secured four silver medals. These outstanding results reflect their hard work, determination, and skill. Well done, boys!

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Congratulations to Cameron Prophet (6Kb), who has been awarded the prestigious Georgia and David Tennant Scholarship for the coming year, becoming the very first recipient of this distinguished award.

The scholarship recognises Cameron's exceptional talent, dedication, and achievements in Musical Theatre. Having successfully completed Level 4, Cameron will now progress to Level 5, the final year of the Juniors Musical Theatre programme at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Cameron's hard work and commitment. Well done, Cameron!

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Marine Conservation Volunteering in Thailand

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Marine Conservation Volunteering in Thailand

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This summer Poppy Leslie 5Ca travelled to Thailand alone to undertake Marine Conservation Volunteering and diving. Working with Projects Abroad, Poppy learned to dive, restore coral reefs and worked towards becoming SSI dive certified.

Poppy's experiences in Thailand are another excellent example of our young people living our values!

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In July Carmen Mitchell 6Ca, was selected to attend the RYLA 1010 Youth Leadership Award residential camp. She will now go on to represent Harris Academy and speak to the Rotary Club of Dundee at their next event to tell them about her experiences at the camp and what this opportunity has meant to her.

Carmen is also an active member of Cadets and has recently been promoted to the position of Sargent. Well done Carmen, you are definitely one of our future leaders!

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The courses are open to young people who are 16 and 17 years old and take place at Abernethy's Outdoor Centre at Nethybridge. The centre, located in the Cairngorm National Park, has been running RYLA courses with District 1010 for over 30 years.

It's not a pass or fail course and you will be as successful on it as you are willing to be. There are no limits for your development.
We aim to help you realise the leadership potential that others have seen when they selected you for the course.

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The Rotary Youth Leadership Award is a week-long, residential camp for 16 and 17 years olds living in the North and East of Scotland, fully sponsored by local Rotary clubs. Develop your leadership, team building and problem-solving skills through a programme of outdoor activities, challenges and adventure.

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We are extremely proud of Gracie Gollan 6Ca, who was one of the dancers in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July. This was an amazing opportunity for Gracie to showcase her talents on an international stage and participate in a world class event!

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This week we are going to celebrate some of the amazing achievements that our S5 and S6 pupils have accomplished during the Summer.

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NHS guidance for treating head lice can be found in the link below which may be useful for parents/carers as young people return to school.

Head lice and nits | NHS inform

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Information on the signs of head lice and nits, how to spot them and what can be done to treat head lice

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Huge thank you to Aidan Rowan S5 who kindly switched two of his subject classes around so that another young person can also study chemistry.

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Congratulations Brody for completing your coach training for Kickboxing.

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Miss Jessop passed her full motorbike license and has a brand new puppy :)

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Ailey has been offered a place to camp CEO with Girlguiding Scotland.

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Lucy has been offered a place as RCS Juniors for classical violin. (Again :))

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Lucy achieved a higher belt in Brazilian Jujitsu.

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Conor placed 2nd in the Scottish Schools Swimming competition :)

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Congratulations to all Birnam young people. We are the current champions!!!

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Congratulations to Rachel Baillie (3Ka), who will be performing in the DYMT production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Rachel will be performing in the show from the 26th until the 29th of August. Good luck Rachel.

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After a highly competitive selection process, a massive congratulations to Heather Miller (3Ka), who was selected to represent Dundee and Scotland at an international Scouting Jamborette. The event brought together Scouts from across the globe, including participants from Barbados, the USA, Canada, and several European nations.

Held in Blair Atholl, the Jamborette involved spending 11 nights under canvas and living as part of an international community with Scouts from 15 different countries. This was a fantastic achievement and a unique opportunity to develop new skills, make lifelong friendships, and experience different cultures. Well done, Heather!

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A massive congratulations to Johnny Reid (5Ka) on being selected to DJ on the Highlander Stage at Doof in the Park 2026. Johnny kept the crowd entertained with an impressive one-hour warm-up set, showcasing his talent and skills on the decks. To top off this exciting achievement, Johnny is currently in discussions with a record label regarding a potential music release. Well done Johnny. We look forward to seeing what the future holds!

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Congratulations to Maddie Lothian, Suzanna Wylie, Darcey Moran (all S6) and Kaydee Scrimgeour (FP) who have been performing in Hadestown (Teen Edition) Musical this week. Members of the leadership team have had the privilege of watching this fantastic show.

Tickets are still available via the Dundee box office for the weekend shows.

Next week, we look forward to a further bunch of talented Harris young people who are involve din the performance of Sister Act

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A huge congratulations to our young people on their Qualifications Scotland exam results.  The hard work of so many of our senior pupils paid off.  Our new S5s and leaving S6s  performed especially well as cohorts.  Individually, there were huge achievements for individuals in all year groups and at all levels.  

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A huge congratulations to our young people on their Qualifications Scotland exam results.  The hard work of so many of our senior pupils paid off.  Our new S5s and leaving S6s  performed especially well as cohorts.  Individually, there were huge achievements for individuals in all year groups and at all levels.  

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A more detailed report on our initial attainment data for last session will be presented to Parent Voice at the next appropriate opportunity.

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The UCAS Discovery Dundee event will take place on 2nd of September at the University of Dundee.

This event provides the perfect opportunity to explore a range of Higher Education and post-school options from across Scotland. There will be over 20 stalls to explore, with representatives from the University of Aberdeen, University of Glasgow and University of Stirling to name a few.

To make a booking, or see the full list of attendees, please visit the link below or scan the QR code. UCAS Discovery Dundee 2026 | UCAS

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Tuesday 1st September- 7pm in the Library

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Tuesday 1st September- 7pm in the Library

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Hello Everyone

We hope you have all had a wonderful Summer Holiday.

Myself and the Parent/ Carer Voice team are looking forward to meeting you all at our Welcome Gathering. We really did have a great year last year and are excited about the up and coming year.

Your voice is important. Our gatherings are relaxed and welcoming so please pop along.

Thanks

Lisa Melrose

Chair

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ESOL pupils are now required to travel to Gardyne College on public transport. 



The number 5 bus stop is across the road from the school and goes directly to the bottom of the college brae. 

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ESOL courses have started - transport information below.

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ESOL courses have started - transport information below.

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Senior Phase College has already started.  Transport information below.

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Senior Phase College has already started.  Transport information below.

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Buses for both Gardyne and Kingsway College will leave Harris at 1.05pm on Monday and Wednesdays.

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Dundee & Angus College Construction Opportunity

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Dundee & Angus College Construction Opportunity

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Applications are now open for Discover Work's Construction Academy 2026 delivered in partnership with Dundee & Angus College. If you are interested in working in the construction industry, this is your opportunity to take the next step! Please read on before completing the form linked below:

What to expect:

16 week (2.5 days per week) introduction to the construction industry

Learn from industry professionals in an engaging hands-on style

Meet employers and gain experience on-site

Lunch, travel expenses and equipment supplied

Training modules in a range of trades and crafts including:

Ground work

Brick work

Plumbing

Joinery

Roofing

Solar Installation

Retrofitting

Painting

Ongoing support to take your next steps:

Employment

College

Apprenticeships

Important dates:

Information Day - 11am, Thursday 20th August 2026 @ Dundee & Angus College, Kingsway Campus, DD3 8LE

Full course dates: Monday 31st August to Friday 16th December 2026

To attend this academy you must:

Live in Dundee or close by

Be aged 18 or over (some exceptions apply, email contact@discoverworkdundee.co.uk for details)

Have the right to live and work in the UK

Be interested in working in the construction industry

Register in advance and attend the Information Day

Please complete the form below to register for the Information Day. For further enquiries, please email contact@discoverworkdundee.co.uk.

Construction Academy 2026 – Fill in form

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Tuesday 1st

Parent / Carer Voice Welcome Gathering

Week beginning 14th

Senior Phase Reports issued

Monday 28th

Head Teacher surgery

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Our office team sent out a link last week, requesting completion of a Microsoft Form to cover all school trips in Dundee for session 2026-2027.

To those who have already completed this link, thank you. For those who are still to complete, here is the link.

Parental Consent Form (General) 2026-2027 Harris Academy  (2) – Fill in form

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Parental Consent Form (General) 2026-2027 Harris Academy (2)

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Declaration:I undertake to notify the relevant programme leader in the event of any changes in fitness or health that may take place prior to the activity.I accept that personal belongings, including electronic, mobile phone and photographic equipment, are not covered by Dundee City Council and that these specific items are carried at your own risk. Dundee City Council will not be held liable for damage to, or loss of, these items.I understand that if my child’s behaviour jeopardises their own safety or the safety of others, they may be removed from the activity and any additional costs incurred as a result of their actions may be recovered from me.I agree to inform school Trip Leader of any changes in the information in this form prior to the activity.I agree to my son/daughter/ looked after child receiving any medical treatment including anaesthetic and blood transfusion, that may be considered necessary by the attending medical authorities. (Parents with objections to the administration of blood products should notify school).I declare that there is no reason, medical or otherwise why my child should not take part in this session/ course, and I undertake that I have declared the details of any medical treatment my child is receiving and any other matters of which the school Trip Leader should be aware.Privacy StatementIn order for us to provide services to you as a Local Authority, we need you to give us your personal information. To deliver our services, to meet our legal obligations and protect public funds we need to collect, store, use, share and dispose of personal information. This is known as data processing. We also use your information to verify your identity where required, contact you by post, email or telephone and to maintain our records.We collect and use different categories of personal information, depending on the service we provide to you. Further details on how we use your data with this form can be found on our website www.dundeecity.gov.uk/privacy.

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Tuesday 25 August

Tempest Photographs for S1 pupils

Monday 30th

Head Teacher Surgery

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Prize-Giving Ceremony Pictures July 2026

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Prize-Giving Ceremony Pictures July 2026

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We are delighted to provide access to the photo album from our Prize-Giving Ceremony held on 2nd July at the Whitehall Theatre. Please click on the link below to access the photographs. With thanks to Mr Milne, the photographs are also available via our school website.

Harris Academy Prize Giving 2026

Together We Are Harris.

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Team Kinloch Achievement Presentation Session 2025-2026

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Team Kinloch Achievement Presentation Session 2025-2026

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The Kinloch House Team staff are immensely proud to present to you our Achievement Roll of Honour for the past academic session. Our young people are amazing and inspirational in equal measure, and the core of all that we do, is recognising and celebrating the myriad of gifts and talents of everyone in our House Group.  We celebrated together as a House group at Assembly on Thursday morning.

We have noticed a positive shift this year in that more and more young people are keen to be celebrated on the Team Kinloch Wall of Fame in Mr Stewart’s office and / or in the Kinloch Wall of Fame film which dates back to session 2017-18 and runs in Mr Stewart’s office every day, as well as in our weekly Parent / Carer Padlet.

We hope you enjoy. Go Team K!!

On behalf of the Kinloch House Team, we wish everyone in our Harris Academy family a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer break.

Mr Stewart, Mr Milne, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Gow and Miss Milne.

To watch the many amazing achievements, click the link below.

https://dmilne6380ceb.myportfolio.com

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A huge well done to Aiden Reeve (2Kc) and Kayla Reeve (5Fa), who recently travelled over 13 hours to Mexico to volunteer with an American charity called Amor, at their family Camp.

During their time there, they made a meaningful contribution by helping to build homes for families in need. Their work included mixing concrete, sawing wood, and constructing walls and roofs—all whilst staying in tents.

This is a fantastic example of compassion, resilience, and giving back to others. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the positive impact they have made. Please see examples of their work above.

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Congratulations to the following young people who have achieved some outstanding successes in the recent music exams:

Theda Annan - Piano Initial Grade Pass with Merit

Jamie Dow - Trumpet Grade 4 Pass with Distinction

Filip Dzienia - Oboe Initial Grade Pass

Leah Grogan - Flute Grade 3 Pass with Merit and Guitar Grade 4 Pass

Alice Hinley  - Trumpet Grade 2 Pass with Merit

Rosie Illes-Brooksbank - Saxophone Grade 3 Pass with Merit and Trombone Grade 3 Pass with Distinction

Rowan Illes-Brooksbank - Cello Grade 3

Pass with Merit and Trumpet Grade 3 Pass with Distinction

Ganga Indu Sudan - French Horn Grade 1

Pass with Merit

Likhith Jalagam - Tenor Horn Grade 1 Pass with Distinction

Tasha MacDonald - Trumpet Grade 2

Pass with Distinction

Alya Nath - Guitar Grade 3 Pass with Distinction

Ahaana Nath - Guitar Grade 3 Pass with Distinction

Callan Neave  - Trumpet Grade 3 Pass with Distinction

Ellie-Rose Pearson - Flute Grade 4 Pass with Merit

Corey Pryde - Trombone Grade 3 Pass with Distinction

Ethan Pryde - Trumpet Grade 3 Pass with Merit

Ruthvika Pyate Gouda Kake - Tuba Grade 1

Pass with Distinction

Caitlin Ramsay - Flute Grade 4 Pass with Merit

Murray Robertson - Clarinet Grade 3 Pass with Merit

Connell Ross - Trumpet Grade 1 Pass with Distinction

Olivia Smith - Piano Grade 1 Pass with Merit

Vicki Troshanova - Trombone Grade 1

Pass with Distinction

Emily Wahl - Piano Grade 2 Pass with Merit

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We are a group of parent and carers who come together to help support our young people and their school.

Our gatherings are relaxed and welcoming

Our aim is to support the schools improvement plan, enhance our young peoples learning experience and build this group so that we grow to be more representative of our whole parent carer body.

How can you help?

Please pop along to our friendly gatherings listen to Mr Millars school update, meet other parents and share ideas, thoughts and opinions.

It takes a village and every voice counts.

Chair- Lisa Melrose

Vice Chair- Alaa Garrad

Vice Chair- Kellie Bayliss

Clerk- Kirsty Marr

How to contact us?

harrisparentcarervoice@gmail.com

There is an option to join our gatherings online and the link will be posted here the week of the gathering

Next Gathering

Tuesday 1st September 7pm School Library

Come along and meet us all and enjoy some drinks and nibbles.

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As a (hopefully) helpful reminder, the graphic below highlights our current communication practices.

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As a (hopefully) helpful reminder, the graphic below highlights our current communication practices.

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Help us celebrate your young person's success!

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Help us celebrate your young person's success!

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We want to celebrate the successes that all our young people achieve both within and outwith school.

If your young person has taken part in, or achieved something wonderful we would like to know about it so we can celebrate it with them.

To help us with this, please complete the form linked above.

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Celebrating your young person’s successes.

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Celebrating your young person’s successes.

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You can access information that we share with young people, including our groups and clubs, below.

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You can access information that we share with young people, including our groups and clubs, below.

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Our 2026 - 2027 calendar will be published soon

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Our 2026 - 2027 calendar will be published soon