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All of Girvan Academy's latest new and important information for parents, carers and visitors

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S6 SCQF Ambassadors Bronze Accreditation

The S6 SCQF Ambassadors are delighted to have achieved...

Spring Fayre 2023

Girvan Academy’s Spring Fayre is taking place on 25th...

Option Information & Career Pathways Evening

On the 21st February 2023, we hosted parents and...

Options Information Evening (South Ayrshire Futures)

Girvan Academy is hosting an Options Information Evening on...

Parent’s Evening 2022

This term’s parent’s evenings can now be booked for...

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Parent's Evening

Tuesday 15 November 2022
S4 Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 22 November 2022
S5/S6 Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 6 December 2022
S1 Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 7 February 2023
S3 Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 7 March 2023
S2 Parents’ Evening

Home Learning

Whilst the school is closed, please see the most up-to-date home learning plans for pupils.

Important Links

Stay connected to all of the latest information on the school website

Coronavirus Updates

In light of the recent school closure due to the Coronavirus, the school will keep parent up-to-date with regular documents.

Free School Meals

Did you know that you can apply for Free School Meals for your child at any time throughout the year should your circumstances change?

The form is very straightforward to complete. You can download a copy of the for here or you can also contact our school office who will sent you a copy. If you are eligible and apply this means that the amount of Pupil Equity Funding allocated to the school from Scottish Government may increase. We are certain we have a number of families who will be entitled to this allowance and who may be missing out.  The allowance young people get in school can be used at both interval and lunchtime. The cashless system operated within school means that the allowance is added automatically to their card.

Completed forms should be handed in to any of the following customer service centres:

AYR: Wallace Tower, 172-176 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ
GIRVAN: Customer Service Centre, 17-19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan, KA26 9AQ
MAYBOLE: Customer Service Centre, 64 High Street, Maybole, KA19 7BZ
PRESTWICK: Customer Service Centre, 2-6 The Cross, Prestwick, KA9 1AN
TROON: Customer Service Centre, Municipal Building, South Beach, Troon, KA10 6EJ

Applications can still be posted to: South Ayrshire Council, Benefit Services, PO Box 31, AYR KA7 2PL

Pupil Absense Notification

How to get in touch to notify the school of an absence

The easiest way to get in touch if a student will be absent from school is to phone or email us. This should be done on the first day of absence. For further details about the South Ayrshire Council policy on absence and attendance, click here.

Careers Information

What's next for our students after school

Girvan Academy is visited by a Skills Development Scotland Careers Adviser throughout the year to help students find out what is next for them after school or in preparation for finding the right career.

Susan Wood is Girvan Academy careers advisor and be contacted via the details below. Through a combination of group sessions within guidance classes and assemblies and one-to-one interviews Susan will help to understand how the students’ personality, interests and values are key to making the right career decisions.

Careers Advisor

Susan Wood – susan.wood@sds.co.uk

You can also visit us on facebook.com/SDSSouthAyrshire for information on local events, training and job opportunities, job search hints and tips, or to contact the South Ayrshire Careers Team on 01292 281421.