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✍️📷 Calling all budding writers and photographers! The Rotary Creative Competitions 2026–27 are open now — get your entries in for a chance to shine. Full details here: https://t.co/TIJcIqVeng

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📱 Daily Notices is now an app!

Install it on your phone in seconds — visit https://t.co/sdZTK5iX6H, tap the Install banner (or Share → Add to Home Screen), and you'll get push notifications for new & urgent notices straight to your pocket. No app store needed! 🔔

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📚 Prelims and coursework are on the way — Supported Study is now up and running, so make the most of your teachers' knowledge and support! Full timetable here: https://t.co/RXJcu0FZoY

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📸 The first Photographer of the Week of the new session is here — fireworks, Highland lochs, a wood wasp in stunning macro focus, and even the Red Arrows over Stranraer! See all the entries: https://t.co/kWGtm53td8

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📊 Thank you to the 381 pupils and 71 parents/carers who took part in our 2025/26 survey! See the full results, broken down by every question — plus what we're doing in response: https://t.co/au8Un4eQA4

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🎓 Step into your future!

S4–S6 pupils and families can attend the National Apprenticeship & Education Event for FREE — meet employers, universities, colleges and training providers.

📍 Edinburgh: 3 Sept
📍 Glasgow: 3 Nov

👉 Find out more:

https://t.co/1h12KmUrZp

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Grab your bucket and spade ☀️ Our Summer 2026 Newsletter has landed! 90 pages celebrating a brilliant year at Stranraer Academy — photography, sport, music, drama, community and so much more.
https://t.co/oTDG442Gj2
#StranraerAcademy #DumfriesAndGalloway #SchoolNewsletter

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🔵 Non-Uniform Day – Monday 15 June 🔵

Wear blue or your national team colours instead of school uniform. Suggested donation: £1 (all proceeds to school funds).

National team tops are welcome, but club strips/colours are not.

Let’s turn the school blue! 💙

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S3/S4 Awards Evening – Tuesday 2nd June, 6:30pm tonight 🎉

A reminder that we’re celebrating our learners’ progress, achievements, and determination across a wide range of subjects and activities.

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Reminder: our S5/S6 Awards Evening takes place tonight at 6:30pm in the Main Hall 🏆✨

A special evening recognising the hard work, resilience, achievements, and contributions of our senior pupils.

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⛳ Stranraer Academy Golf Championship 2026 Duncan Barrowman claimed the John Monteith Trophy with a superb 75 strokes, with Sophia Chung taking the Stableford with 42pts! Well done to all 11 competitors at Stranraer Golf Club Creachmore! 📷https://t.co/408vrgrZVX
#SchoolGolf

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Parents & carers - exam season approaching! 📚 We're here to help your child or ward feel confident & prepared. Study sessions will run the day before each exam (21 Apr-28 May). Find sessions for their subjects here 👉
https://t.co/m2Iflmr7Qe

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Thinking about STEM? 🚀
Get a real taste of uni life this summer (virtual & residential options) + earn a recognised award!
Bursaries available 👉 https://t.co/ZUVO0b8KQv

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📚 Study Starts Now begins Monday 23rd February!
Parents/carers are invited to an information session to learn about our 8-week structured revision programme and how you can support your child at home.
📅 Monday 23rd February ⏰ 6:00pm - 6:45pm 📍 Main Hall

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Easter School 2026 is back at Stranraer Academy!

S4–S6 pupils – whether you need help with coursework, past papers, or just a quiet space to revise, we’ve got you covered. No uniform, subject teachers on hand, and serious exam prep support.

30 March – 2 April.

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Interested in an apprenticeship? Ready to take on a new challenge? Discover how the RAF builds careers, from the ground up.

📅 Tuesday 4th February 2026 ⏰ 19:30-21:00 💻 Virtual Event

https://t.co/Kfks06EbTi

#RAFWorld #Apprenticeships

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🎓 APTUS Apprenticeship Recruitment Webinar
Learn about APTUS apprenticeships and how to apply. Perfect for candidates and families.
📅 Thu 12 Feb, 11:00-12:00 📅 Tue 17 Feb, 18:30-19:30
Book your place:https://t.co/eE4lxOwE8l
https://t.co/pZUvSTCI0W

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📢 D&G DYW Apprenticeship Insight Sessions!
Available for teachers, parents, businesses & pupils.
🔗 Book your place: https://t.co/dKss1LI8HY
Questions? [email protected]
#ScottishApprenticeshipWeek #DYWDG #Apprenticeships

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📣 Reminder: S3 Parents’ Evening is today, 21st January, at Stranraer Academy. Appointments run 4:00–6:15pm. Your child/ward should have their appointment sheet to confirm times. See you later! 👋

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S3 Parents’ Evening is on Wed 21 Jan at Stranraer Academy! 🗓️ Appointments run 4pm–6:15pm. Pupils will get appointment sheets soon so they can book the teachers you would like to chat to. 👥✨