St Kentigern's Academy

As part of National Science and Engineering week the S1 cohort participated in a Rapid Response Engineering Challenge (RREC) as a one day activity. This challenge involved training the pupils to be Rapid Response Engineers providing the basics of water, shelter, transportation and communication.

The S3 exam timetable was issued to pupils on 1 May 2013.  For information, you can view it here.

By Monday, all pupils who are entitled to free school transport will receive an application form for free school transport in school session 2013/2014.

Due to circumstances outwith our control, we must receive completed forms back by Thursday 25th April.  This will ensure we can forward them to the School Transport Department of West Lothian Council by the required date.

Nominations are now being sought for the end of year wider achievement awards which will form part of the school’s award ceremonies in June. Nominations should be for achievements within the previous 12 months and not relate to regular curricular work. Examples of suitable nominations include (but are not restricted to):
• Musical achievement
• Sporting achievement
• Voluntary or charity work
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Expressive arts
If you wish to nominate your son/daughter, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with details. The closing date for nominations is Tuesday 16 April.

Our Easter Newsletter has been issued to all pupils and community partners.

It can be viewed by clicking on the following link: Download Easter Newsletter

It is expected that St Kentigern's Academy will open as normal on Wednesday 20th March 2013.

The Spring Concert will take place on Wed 27th March 2013 in the assembly hall at 7pm. The concert will feature bands and ensembles as well as a number of senior soloists showcasing their SQA programmes.

In addition to the music there will be an exhibition of art work by the art department to enjoy on your way in and out. Tickets for this event are free and can be reserved in the music department. Please note: no entry without ticket. Following the sell-out success of the Christmas Concert it is advised that tickets are booked early.

The West Lothian Branch of Dyslexia Scotland is a local volunteer led group which offers information and support to adults and children with dyslexia and to their families, teachers, and other professionals. The Branch will be holding an Open Meeting on Wednesday, 20th March 2013, between 7pm and 9pm at West Lothian College, Livingston. A copy of the flyer can be viewed by clicking on the image below.

This month’s guest speaker is Sandra O’Neill, a Specialist Teacher from CALL (Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning) Scotland. CALL Scotland is based within Moray House School of Education at the University of Edinburgh. As well as carrying out research, CALL Scotland provides information and advice on technological aids and software and offers training and CPD for teachers and other professionals. Sandra will be talking about the work carried out by CALL Scotland, with particular emphasis on digital exams and how they can assist dyslexic students. (See www.callscotland.org.uk for more information.)

After Sandra’s talk, there will be a chance to chat over a cup of tea or coffee and pick up some information from the resource table. Meetings are very informal and friendly and everyone is welcome
Should you wish any further information, please do not hesitate to make contact via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 07944 353753.