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We are delighted to announce that we have recieved the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Ambassador Gold Award.  The SCQF School Ambassador programme offers schools the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of the SCQF and the wider ways in which it supports learners such as recognising wider achievement, developing Senior Phase learning pathways in line with the Developing the Young Workforce strategy and giving equality between vocational and academic qualifications.

We are hosting a ‘Preloved Prom’ event on Thursday 22 February for our S6 pupils.  The idea is to promote sustainability and also offer access to formal wear to those for whom cost may be a barrier.

• Formal dresses
• Bridesmaids dresses
• Occasion wear dresses
• Suits
• Shirts
• Ties
• Formal shoes
• Bags and accessories

For further information please contact Mrs Harkess (Science) or Mrs Greeves (English). 

We offer an extensive Supported Study programme for Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Year young people. 

Young people and their parents and carers can view the timetable below:

As part of the St Andrew’s RC Secondary School action plan to supportthe national Cost of the School Day initiative, we are providing families with information about the financial support available to them and promoting the role of the school's designated Financial Inclusion Support Officer (FISO). 

We are delighted to announce that we are now accredited as a CyberFirst Bronze Award School which is funded and organised by GCHQ (Government Communications Head Quarters - National Cyber Security Centre). 

On Thursday 25 January 2024, there will be an S4 Information for parents and carers. This will start at 6pm and run until 7pm. 

Rilee Queen of S6 was the Ogilvie Award recipient for the month of December.  Part of his commendation was as follows:

Please see below the Prelim Timetable for January 2024: 

We are delighted to present the following video, that Tigers, one of our partners and training providers has produced, to recognise our commitment to offering the widest possible range of courses, training and opportunities for our young people. 

Catholic Education Week 2023 takes place each year from the Feast of St Margaret of Scotland (16th November) until the Feast of St Andrew (30th November).  The theme of Catholic Education Week 2023 is Pilgrims of Faith.  Please see our newsletter which highlights many examples of our young people and staff sharing in the mission of our school.