Please find attached our first newsletter since December 2019. Many thanks to Dr Michael Gregson and his team of students (Chloe Grant, Isabella Morrison, Rachel McNab, Yasmin Newlands, Edward Mackenzie) for producing.
Month: December 2021
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from the Staff and pupils of Inverness Royal Academy!
Here is a selection of the festive decorations to be found on classroom doors and around the school.
Congratulations to Miss Morrison from the History dept. for winning 1st place in the competition for her 3D fireplace with a singing unicorn above!
Prelim Timetable
Yesterday we published our prelim timetable. All senior pupils have received their timetables and a planning sheet on Google Classroom. There are also resources on Google Classroom to help pupils plan their revision. Pupils who have additional assessment arrangements will be issued with additional timetables prior to their exams.
Pupil instructions and ‘My Exams’
SQA Booklet – Your Qualifications
SQA Booklet – Your Qualifications
All pupils in S4-S6 have been given a copy of this booklet from the SQA in their registration class. It is also available her and on pupils’ Google Classroom. Pupils should read it carefully.
Reminder to return Covid Vaccine Consent Forms
A reminder that the NHS will be in school on Friday 17th and Monday 20th to give a covid vaccine to those pupils who wish one. Pupils aged 12-15 years must return a consent form to the office by Thursday 16th December or they will not be able to get vaccinated (pupils over this age do not need parental consent).
Letter from Highland Council
Please see below a letter from Nicky Grant, Executive Chief Officer Education and Learning, Highland Council.
Weekly Covid Update
Covid Update
We have had no outbreaks in school this week, however we have had 2 individual unrelated cases and we have had 45 pupils self-isolating this week.
Foundation Apprenticeships Session
Skills Development Scotland and National Parents Forum for Scotland are arranging a session on Foundation Apprenticeships for parents and carers on Tuesday 14th December from 7pm-8pm.
This session gives the opportunity to find out about Foundation Apprenticeships including who they’re for, how they work and their benefits. During this one hour session we’ll talk through the value and equivalency of the qualification in terms of SCQF levels and UCAS points. We’ll also share pupil journeys and how Foundation Apprenticeships helped them progress onto a job such as a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship, college or university. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Additional date for Covid Vaccines
NHS have been in touch this morning to say they will now be in school on Monday 20th December as well as Friday 17th to give covid vaccines to those who wish one: first dose for 12-15 year olds and first or second dose for 16-17 year olds