Springburn Academy boasts the vision “success for all” and through its guiding principles of respect- education- equality it delivers this for its learners.
It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of Jackie Sheikhly former DHT
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Jackie was a teacher, PT and then DHT in Springburn (previously “the Albert”) she supported and helped thousands of young people during her 44year career. She will be missed 💔
It is with enormous sadness that
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announce the passing of our colleague and friend Susan Cunningham on 17th October 2022. She was one of the most kind and compassionate humans we have ever known. RIP Susan 🙏.
Congratulations to Sylvia Angelo who received her gold award for being a young interpreter and helping new to English pupils communicate with staff.
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Ms Rachel Kerr welcome to Springburn Academy!! Ms Kerr is acting DHT and child protection coordinator - she is looking forward to getting to know our pupils and their families.
All cleaned and ready for the prom. Massive thanks to the Wee Steamie in Springburn for dry cleaning our pop up prom shop dresses for free.
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It’s the end of an era
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as S5 pupil Karen McSporran is leaving to take up he place on a childcare course with
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the change in this young person in her time at Springburn is amazing!! Best of luck Karen you’ll be great!
Congratulations to our Wallace House Captain Nikki Walker who has an unconditional acceptance for Strathclyde University to study Physics.
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Congratulations to school vice-captain Ross Martin who has received unconditional offers from Glasgow university for microbiology and Edinburgh university for cell biology decisions decisions.
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This would be the last day for our fantastic S6 pupils
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and although you are not getting a normal send off all of your teachers and friends at school wish you the very best on your future.
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Fantastic young people being recognised for their fantastic achievements this evening
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. Thank you
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for your motivating words and many handshakes 🖐
Congratulations to Ramsay Eduku what has an unconditional offer from Strathclyde a university for Computer Science and Software Engineering
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Congratulations to Kenny Macpherson PT Pupil Support (Clyde) for successfully completing his EdD and is therefore now Doctor Macpherson
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well done Dr M.
Huge congratulations to Emma Porter (right) and Virginia Carpineta (left) who have been appointed as School Captain and Vice Captain respectively - looking forward to a productive year ahead 👍🏻
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Today Mr Rae DHT inclusion retires from
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after nearly 6 years of supporting our young people we wish his the very best of luck in his future ventures.
Good morning
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our school captain Emma and Vice-captain Virginia have been supporting with all our new S1s this morning. 👏 thank you
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Well done to all of our senior pupils on their results today. And well done to all of our wonderful staff: teachers, support for learning workers, admin and janitorial staff that helped them achieve their results.
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A short message to all P7s coming to visit
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over the next week and a half. 😆 I can’t wait! A wee error at the end of the video only some people coming on Monday you all know your times. Really looking forward to seeing you all
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No not an April fool the dream team are disbanded as Carol Brown retires. We wish you all the very best in your retirement thank you for all you positivity
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you will be missed.
Do not miss this wonderful event on Saturday the Spirit of Kindness festive market
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Senior pupils have mobilised our whole school community to ensure none of our families go without over the festivities.
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A Christmas Market not to be missed.
Very excited to be interviewing the new applicants for school captain
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on Monday - Good luck everyone involved and well done for putting yourself forward to serve the school community!
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So proud of Virginia Carpineta of S6 who was awarded Language Learner of the Year at Glasgow Language Awards. Virginia has top qualifications in English, Italian, German and French. She is also vice captain of the school
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Set up the Fuel zone for our socially distanced meetings with S5/6 tomorrow and Thursday it looks strange but looking forward to seeing some familiar faces in the spaces
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Extremely proud of all of the staff and pupils
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who have worked very hard over the last couple of years to achieve our LGBT Youth Silver Charter
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Well done to Didem Mares who has unconditional offers for Strathclyde University for Maths and Herriot Watt for Maths and Statistics
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And a big thanks to Mr Rae, Mr Connolly, Ms Sandilands, Mr Blades and the Support for Learning Workers who are supporting our key worker’s children 🌈
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I am so incredibly proud of all our staff and pupils who have engaged enthusiastically with our online learning this week, despite the IT challenges!! Well done to everyone 👍
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Out new school captain Beth Mooney and Vice-Captain Liam Plommer are setting the example of being safe by wearing their masks. They are also creating a video for tutor time on the importance of mask wearing
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Good luck to all receiving results tomorrow. Always a nerve wracking time but remember there are options available in every circumstance. Well done for all your efforts 👍🏼😃 looking forward to seeing those of you who are returning next week! 🧬
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Absolutely fantastic work by one of our S1 pupils who not only sewed the caterpillar he then used his ICT skills and iPad to make the animation
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An amazing visit today to see this stunning new 40 seat auditorium made from recycled pianos that
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have built inside an old romney shed at Springburn Park, in collaboration with Alex from
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. A visionary idea that will anchor our park as a new arts venue!
Congratulations to Lauren Rankin our new School Captain and Callum Law our new School Vice- Captain. Follow their new twitter page
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for all the news!
We are looking for someone with secondary teaching background to lead our ASN team. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is nurturing and inclusive and has experience leading teams. 👇🏻
All Springburn Academy pupils and parents should vote for this as it will provide much needed seating areas around the school. Also pupils from the school designed it so get voting!
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!!! PLEASE SHARE !!!
We have applied for WeeGreenGrants funding for our Springburn Bench Project, we aim to create an eco friendly, outdoor community seating area with recycling facilities in Springburn.
We need everyone to vote for our project
🥁 🥁 and the winners of our Christmas Card competition are: Kiera Mcmullan, Dylan Leach, David O’Hara and Kyla McGregor - cannot wait to see them printed up. 🎅