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SQA Exams

FAO parents of pupils in S4, S5 and S6.

Please see attached letter from Mr Graham regarding SQA exams, along with an attached timetable for Study Days.

Please note that we expect all Senior Phase pupils to attend all this week so that they can access essential last-minute support and guidance for their exams. The first day of SQA exam leave will be Monday 28th April.


 parents of pupils in S4, S5, and S6.

Exam Leave Letter 2025.pdf
Study Days 2025.pdf
21-04-2025

S3 Assessments

S3 assessments begin tomorrow. The timetable was issued to pupils several weeks before the Easter holiday and is attached for your information.

We wish our S3 learners all the very best as they embark on these important assessments.

S3 Assessments.pdf
21-04-2025

Mobile Phones

A reminder about changes to arrangements to mobile phones in school from tomorrow.  Details were shared by the HT in his letter of 1 April 2025.  The attched display sums everything up.

Mobiles Display 2025.pdf
21-04-2025

Mobile Phones in School

Dear parents and carers,

We are looking forward to welcoming our young people back to school on Tuesday morning.  A reminder that our approach to managing mobile phone use in school is changing.  Please see the letter issued by the Head Teacher last month. The attached display sums everything up!

Eastbank Aacdemy

Mobiles Display 2025.pdf
17-04-2025

Mobile Phones

A reminder about our refreshed approach to mobile phones from the start of the summer term.

Mobiles Display 2025.pdf
11-04-2025

School Newsletter

Please see the latest edition of our school newsletter, Academy News.
School closes today at 2:30pm and reopens on Tuesday 22 April.
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday.

Academy News Spring Edition 2025.pdf
04-04-2025

Easter Break

A reminder that the school will close tomorrow, Friday, 4th April at 2:30pm until Monday, 21st April (inclusive) for the Easter break.

For Senior Phase pupils only - Easter School sessions will be running (timetable attached).  Pupils are encouraged to attend in preparation for the SQA exams which start on Monday 7th April.

School returns Tuesday, 22nd April at 8:50am.

Easter School.pdf
03-04-2025

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)

I am writing to tell you about the upcoming online events which the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) will be offering. These events are to support students who will be starting College or University in 2025/26. There are a range of events which we will be offering over the coming months, and we have provided the details of each below.
  
SAAS Online Application Workshops
 
We will be hosting online application workshops which provide help with completing and submitting an application to SAAS for funding. These sessions can be attended by students and their parents and carers. They will be hosted via MS Teams and will run from 7 April to 28 May.  Attendees can book their free ticket here Book your ticket! – SAAS Funding Application Workshops - National – Microsoft Teams
 
These interactive workshops will:

  • explain the funding available from SAAS for those planning to undertake higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses); and
  • provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
  • have direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist you with the formal submission of your SAAS Application.
 
Care Experienced Students Application Workshop
 
We will be hosting an online application workshop which is tailored specifically towards Care Experienced Students. This session will be running on Tuesday 22 April. Attendees can book their free ticket here Book your ticket! – SAAS Care Experienced Students Funding Application Workshop – Microsoft Teams
 
The session will:
  • explain the funding available from SAAS to Care Experienced Students undertaking higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses)
  • advise what evidence is required to support initial application
  • provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
  • provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS
 
Estranged Students Application Workshop
 
We will be hosting an online application workshop which is tailored specifically towards Estranged Students. This session will be running on Tuesday 29 April. Attendees can book their free ticket here Book your ticket! – SAAS Estranged Students Funding Application Workshop – Microsoft Teams
 
The session will:
  • explain the funding available from SAAS to Estranged Students undertaking higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses)
  • advise what evidence is required to support initial application
  • provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
  • provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS
 
If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact  SAASevents@gov.sc

03-04-2025

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)

I am writing to tell you about the upcoming online events which the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) will be offering. These events are to support students who will be starting College or University in 2025/26. There are a range of events which we will be offering over the coming months, and we have provided the details of each below.
  
SAAS Online Application Workshops
 
We will be hosting online application workshops which provide help with completing and submitting an application to SAAS for funding. These sessions can be attended by students and their parents and carers. They will be hosted via MS Teams and will run from 7 April to 28 May.  Attendees can book their free ticket here Book your ticket! – SAAS Funding Application Workshops - National – Microsoft Teams
 
These interactive workshops will:

  • explain the funding available from SAAS for those planning to undertake higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses); and
  • provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
  • have direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist you with the formal submission of your SAAS Application.
 
Care Experienced Students Application Workshop
 
We will be hosting an online application workshop which is tailored specifically towards Care Experienced Students. This session will be running on Tuesday 22 April. Attendees can book their free ticket here Book your ticket! – SAAS Care Experienced Students Funding Application Workshop – Microsoft Teams
 
The session will:
  • explain the funding available from SAAS to Care Experienced Students undertaking higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses)
  • advise what evidence is required to support initial application
  • provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
  • provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS
 
Estranged Students Application Workshop
 
We will be hosting an online application workshop which is tailored specifically towards Estranged Students. This session will be running on Tuesday 29 April. Attendees can book their free ticket here Book your ticket! – SAAS Estranged Students Funding Application Workshop – Microsoft Teams
 
The session will:
  • explain the funding available from SAAS to Estranged Students undertaking higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses)
  • advise what evidence is required to support initial application
  • provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
  • provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS
 
If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact  SAASevents@gov.sc

03-04-2025

SQA Exams

Please see attached letter from Mr Graham regarding SQA exams, along with attachments for Easter School and Study Days.

These are for the parents of pupils in S4, S5, and S6.

Exam Leave Letter 2025.pdf
Easter School 2025.pdf
Study Days 2025.pdf
02-04-2025