Larkhall Academy
@larkhallacademy.bsky.social
🔵Kindness
⚪️Togetherness
🟡Resilience
We will use this account to share school updates, key information and celebrate pupil success.
Contact 📞: 01698 552 170
Website 🌐: https://www.larkhall.s-lanark.sch.uk/
⚪️Togetherness
🟡Resilience
We will use this account to share school updates, key information and celebrate pupil success.
Contact 📞: 01698 552 170
Website 🌐: https://www.larkhall.s-lanark.sch.uk/
Please see message from Miss Ryder (Faculty Head ADT) below
December 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Please see message from Miss Ryder (Faculty Head ADT) below
📸 School Photo Reminder
John Wilson Photography will be in school tomorrow to take photos of:
• S6 ASN pupils
• Any S1, S4 & S6 pupils who missed the last session
📍 D103 at 11:15am – Mrs Duncan will meet pupils there.
#SchoolPhotos #LarkhallAcademy
John Wilson Photography will be in school tomorrow to take photos of:
• S6 ASN pupils
• Any S1, S4 & S6 pupils who missed the last session
📍 D103 at 11:15am – Mrs Duncan will meet pupils there.
#SchoolPhotos #LarkhallAcademy
December 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
📸 School Photo Reminder
John Wilson Photography will be in school tomorrow to take photos of:
• S6 ASN pupils
• Any S1, S4 & S6 pupils who missed the last session
📍 D103 at 11:15am – Mrs Duncan will meet pupils there.
#SchoolPhotos #LarkhallAcademy
John Wilson Photography will be in school tomorrow to take photos of:
• S6 ASN pupils
• Any S1, S4 & S6 pupils who missed the last session
📍 D103 at 11:15am – Mrs Duncan will meet pupils there.
#SchoolPhotos #LarkhallAcademy
Reminder
S5/6 Parents/Carers Evening tonight from 16:15 until 18:45.
S5/6 Parents/Carers Evening tonight from 16:15 until 18:45.
December 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Reminder
S5/6 Parents/Carers Evening tonight from 16:15 until 18:45.
S5/6 Parents/Carers Evening tonight from 16:15 until 18:45.
Our partner organisations are running a throughout the winter holidays to support young people who may need a listening ear.
Support available for:
• Emotional wellbeing
• General advice & guidance
• Signposting to services
All conversations are and handled by trained staff.
Support available for:
• Emotional wellbeing
• General advice & guidance
• Signposting to services
All conversations are and handled by trained staff.
December 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Our partner organisations are running a throughout the winter holidays to support young people who may need a listening ear.
Support available for:
• Emotional wellbeing
• General advice & guidance
• Signposting to services
All conversations are and handled by trained staff.
Support available for:
• Emotional wellbeing
• General advice & guidance
• Signposting to services
All conversations are and handled by trained staff.
Thank you to everyone who had a stall at our Careers and Pathways event last night. Your time, effort and enthusiasm is much appreciated. Over 100 students, parents and carers came along and had a great time speaking with you and opening their eyes to the world of work. Thank you again!
December 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Thank you to everyone who had a stall at our Careers and Pathways event last night. Your time, effort and enthusiasm is much appreciated. Over 100 students, parents and carers came along and had a great time speaking with you and opening their eyes to the world of work. Thank you again!
S5/6 Parents/Carers Evening is also live.
Booking will close on Thurs 4th Dec at 12 noon.
Documents containing further information and sign up info have been shared earlier this week.
Booking will close on Thurs 4th Dec at 12 noon.
Documents containing further information and sign up info have been shared earlier this week.
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
S5/6 Parents/Carers Evening is also live.
Booking will close on Thurs 4th Dec at 12 noon.
Documents containing further information and sign up info have been shared earlier this week.
Booking will close on Thurs 4th Dec at 12 noon.
Documents containing further information and sign up info have been shared earlier this week.
S5/6 T&M 2 reports are now live on Parent Portal.
For those who are not signed up to Parent Portal, paper copies can be obtained from Mr Campbell (S5) or Mrs Samson (S6).
For those who are not signed up to Parent Portal, paper copies can be obtained from Mr Campbell (S5) or Mrs Samson (S6).
November 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
S5/6 T&M 2 reports are now live on Parent Portal.
For those who are not signed up to Parent Portal, paper copies can be obtained from Mr Campbell (S5) or Mrs Samson (S6).
For those who are not signed up to Parent Portal, paper copies can be obtained from Mr Campbell (S5) or Mrs Samson (S6).
BAE Systems is recruiting 10 Modern Apprentice Engineering Technicians to their site in Glasgow.
Apprentices will study between the company site and Glasgow Clyde College in Anniesland.
Apply by 18/01/26
£23,272
www.apprenticeships.scot/vacancy-deta...
Apprentices will study between the company site and Glasgow Clyde College in Anniesland.
Apply by 18/01/26
£23,272
www.apprenticeships.scot/vacancy-deta...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
BAE Systems is recruiting 10 Modern Apprentice Engineering Technicians to their site in Glasgow.
Apprentices will study between the company site and Glasgow Clyde College in Anniesland.
Apply by 18/01/26
£23,272
www.apprenticeships.scot/vacancy-deta...
Apprentices will study between the company site and Glasgow Clyde College in Anniesland.
Apply by 18/01/26
£23,272
www.apprenticeships.scot/vacancy-deta...
📝 Free Read&Write Access for Families!
South Lanarkshire Council now offers FREE home use of Read&Write—a brilliant tool to support reading, writing & study skills.
👉 Sign up: text.help/freeforfamilies
🔐 Use code: FFTQZSUMDX
📧 Requires a Google or Microsoft email.
#ReadAndWrite #LearningSupport
South Lanarkshire Council now offers FREE home use of Read&Write—a brilliant tool to support reading, writing & study skills.
👉 Sign up: text.help/freeforfamilies
🔐 Use code: FFTQZSUMDX
📧 Requires a Google or Microsoft email.
#ReadAndWrite #LearningSupport
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November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📝 Free Read&Write Access for Families!
South Lanarkshire Council now offers FREE home use of Read&Write—a brilliant tool to support reading, writing & study skills.
👉 Sign up: text.help/freeforfamilies
🔐 Use code: FFTQZSUMDX
📧 Requires a Google or Microsoft email.
#ReadAndWrite #LearningSupport
South Lanarkshire Council now offers FREE home use of Read&Write—a brilliant tool to support reading, writing & study skills.
👉 Sign up: text.help/freeforfamilies
🔐 Use code: FFTQZSUMDX
📧 Requires a Google or Microsoft email.
#ReadAndWrite #LearningSupport
Thanks to all who came to our Art Exhibition last night. Great to see so many parents, carers, friends, family and staff from other schools.
We are very proud of the work our young people produced and this was a good way to celebrate that success 🥳📸
We are very proud of the work our young people produced and this was a good way to celebrate that success 🥳📸
November 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Thanks to all who came to our Art Exhibition last night. Great to see so many parents, carers, friends, family and staff from other schools.
We are very proud of the work our young people produced and this was a good way to celebrate that success 🥳📸
We are very proud of the work our young people produced and this was a good way to celebrate that success 🥳📸
Don't forget about our Art Exhibition which takes place tonight!
Check out the information below regarding our upcoming Art & Design Exhibition!
All welcome!
All welcome!
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Don't forget about our Art Exhibition which takes place tonight!
Amended the flu immunisation schedule on 2/12/25 as follows:
S1 - period 1
S2 - changed to period 2
S3 - period 3
S4 - period 3 / period 4
S5/6 - changed to period 4
ASN base pupils - 9am and Reading 1 and Reading 2
S1 - period 1
S2 - changed to period 2
S3 - period 3
S4 - period 3 / period 4
S5/6 - changed to period 4
ASN base pupils - 9am and Reading 1 and Reading 2
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Amended the flu immunisation schedule on 2/12/25 as follows:
S1 - period 1
S2 - changed to period 2
S3 - period 3
S4 - period 3 / period 4
S5/6 - changed to period 4
ASN base pupils - 9am and Reading 1 and Reading 2
S1 - period 1
S2 - changed to period 2
S3 - period 3
S4 - period 3 / period 4
S5/6 - changed to period 4
ASN base pupils - 9am and Reading 1 and Reading 2
Reminder - Flu immunisations (nasal spray) will take place, for all pupils from S1 to S6, on Tuesday 02.12.25 from 9am to 12.30pm.
S1 - period 1
S2 - period 4
S3 - period 3
S4 - period 3 / period 4
S5/6 - period 2
ASN base pupils - 9am and Reading 1 and Reading 2
S1 - period 1
S2 - period 4
S3 - period 3
S4 - period 3 / period 4
S5/6 - period 2
ASN base pupils - 9am and Reading 1 and Reading 2
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Reminder - Flu immunisations (nasal spray) will take place, for all pupils from S1 to S6, on Tuesday 02.12.25 from 9am to 12.30pm.
S1 - period 1
S2 - period 4
S3 - period 3
S4 - period 3 / period 4
S5/6 - period 2
ASN base pupils - 9am and Reading 1 and Reading 2
S1 - period 1
S2 - period 4
S3 - period 3
S4 - period 3 / period 4
S5/6 - period 2
ASN base pupils - 9am and Reading 1 and Reading 2
Our @skillsdevscot careers advisers are hosting a free webinar for parents and carers on 3 Dec, 6:30 to 7:30pm to discuss option choices, and the support available from Skills Development Scotland.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cdd86e...
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cdd86e...
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Our @skillsdevscot careers advisers are hosting a free webinar for parents and carers on 3 Dec, 6:30 to 7:30pm to discuss option choices, and the support available from Skills Development Scotland.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cdd86e...
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cdd86e...
⚖️On Sat, 15 pupils took part in the Young Citizens Bar Mock Trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
Advocates, witnesses, jury members, court clerk & macer—each taking on demanding roles.
We didn’t win this time, but the experience was incredible and they should be so proud of themselves. 👏
Advocates, witnesses, jury members, court clerk & macer—each taking on demanding roles.
We didn’t win this time, but the experience was incredible and they should be so proud of themselves. 👏
November 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
⚖️On Sat, 15 pupils took part in the Young Citizens Bar Mock Trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
Advocates, witnesses, jury members, court clerk & macer—each taking on demanding roles.
We didn’t win this time, but the experience was incredible and they should be so proud of themselves. 👏
Advocates, witnesses, jury members, court clerk & macer—each taking on demanding roles.
We didn’t win this time, but the experience was incredible and they should be so proud of themselves. 👏
Last night we welcomed current P7's from associated primary schools to our P7 Showcase event - a chance for them to get into classrooms, meet staff and participate in some subject related (fun) work!
We look forward to welcoming these faces into S1 next session!
We look forward to welcoming these faces into S1 next session!
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Last night we welcomed current P7's from associated primary schools to our P7 Showcase event - a chance for them to get into classrooms, meet staff and participate in some subject related (fun) work!
We look forward to welcoming these faces into S1 next session!
We look forward to welcoming these faces into S1 next session!
Larkhall Ac & Strathaven Ac joined forces today in our Young Leaders of Learning programme.
Young people visited various lessons and looked at how starter tasks, pace of lessons and checking understanding differed between schools.
We will be repeating the process in a few weeks at Strathaven.
Young people visited various lessons and looked at how starter tasks, pace of lessons and checking understanding differed between schools.
We will be repeating the process in a few weeks at Strathaven.
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Larkhall Ac & Strathaven Ac joined forces today in our Young Leaders of Learning programme.
Young people visited various lessons and looked at how starter tasks, pace of lessons and checking understanding differed between schools.
We will be repeating the process in a few weeks at Strathaven.
Young people visited various lessons and looked at how starter tasks, pace of lessons and checking understanding differed between schools.
We will be repeating the process in a few weeks at Strathaven.
Looking forward to the next generation walking through the door and seeing a bit about LA 🤝🫡👏
Reminder for tomorrow - Larkhall Academy Showcase 4pm-6pm. All details are on the letter attached. @hareleeshillps.bsky.social @larkhallacademy.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Looking forward to the next generation walking through the door and seeing a bit about LA 🤝🫡👏
🎨 S1 & S2 Art Competition!
Our S5 Leadership group are running an art competition this week:
📅 Wed 12 & Thu 13 Nov
🕛 Lunchtime
📍 Room C103
Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
🏆 Prize for the winning entry!
Come along, get creative, and show off your talent!
Our S5 Leadership group are running an art competition this week:
📅 Wed 12 & Thu 13 Nov
🕛 Lunchtime
📍 Room C103
Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
🏆 Prize for the winning entry!
Come along, get creative, and show off your talent!
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🎨 S1 & S2 Art Competition!
Our S5 Leadership group are running an art competition this week:
📅 Wed 12 & Thu 13 Nov
🕛 Lunchtime
📍 Room C103
Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
🏆 Prize for the winning entry!
Come along, get creative, and show off your talent!
Our S5 Leadership group are running an art competition this week:
📅 Wed 12 & Thu 13 Nov
🕛 Lunchtime
📍 Room C103
Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
🏆 Prize for the winning entry!
Come along, get creative, and show off your talent!
Today’s inservice;
We were inspired by Richard McCann’s keynote, explored Learning for Sustainability, developed our use of Notebook LM, and took part in workshops focused on strengthening learning, teaching & assessment. Departments also had time to plan and collaborate.
#ProfessionalLearning
We were inspired by Richard McCann’s keynote, explored Learning for Sustainability, developed our use of Notebook LM, and took part in workshops focused on strengthening learning, teaching & assessment. Departments also had time to plan and collaborate.
#ProfessionalLearning
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Today’s inservice;
We were inspired by Richard McCann’s keynote, explored Learning for Sustainability, developed our use of Notebook LM, and took part in workshops focused on strengthening learning, teaching & assessment. Departments also had time to plan and collaborate.
#ProfessionalLearning
We were inspired by Richard McCann’s keynote, explored Learning for Sustainability, developed our use of Notebook LM, and took part in workshops focused on strengthening learning, teaching & assessment. Departments also had time to plan and collaborate.
#ProfessionalLearning
There will be flu vaccinations taking place for all pupils from S1 to S6 on Tuesday 02.12.25 from 9am to 12.30pm.
More information to come out via Parent Portal.
More information to come out via Parent Portal.
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
There will be flu vaccinations taking place for all pupils from S1 to S6 on Tuesday 02.12.25 from 9am to 12.30pm.
More information to come out via Parent Portal.
More information to come out via Parent Portal.
Check out the information below regarding our upcoming Art & Design Exhibition!
All welcome!
All welcome!
November 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Check out the information below regarding our upcoming Art & Design Exhibition!
All welcome!
All welcome!
School photographs for S1, S4 and S6 will take place on Wed 5th Nov.
Specific times will be shared specifically with pupils though Yr Grp Google Classrooms.
Specific times will be shared specifically with pupils though Yr Grp Google Classrooms.
October 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
School photographs for S1, S4 and S6 will take place on Wed 5th Nov.
Specific times will be shared specifically with pupils though Yr Grp Google Classrooms.
Specific times will be shared specifically with pupils though Yr Grp Google Classrooms.
🎓 Career & Pathway Event – Tues 2 Dec, 4:30–6:30pm
We’re hosting our annual event to connect S1-S6 pupils & parents with staff, colleges, unis & employers!
Come along, ask questions, receive tailored info about steps post-school.
#CareersEvent #FuturePathways #LarkhallAcademy
We’re hosting our annual event to connect S1-S6 pupils & parents with staff, colleges, unis & employers!
Come along, ask questions, receive tailored info about steps post-school.
#CareersEvent #FuturePathways #LarkhallAcademy
October 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🎓 Career & Pathway Event – Tues 2 Dec, 4:30–6:30pm
We’re hosting our annual event to connect S1-S6 pupils & parents with staff, colleges, unis & employers!
Come along, ask questions, receive tailored info about steps post-school.
#CareersEvent #FuturePathways #LarkhallAcademy
We’re hosting our annual event to connect S1-S6 pupils & parents with staff, colleges, unis & employers!
Come along, ask questions, receive tailored info about steps post-school.
#CareersEvent #FuturePathways #LarkhallAcademy
S4, S5 & S6 Google Classrooms now contain the Prelim letter and timetables. Please check for information and cross reference with your subjects.
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
S4, S5 & S6 Google Classrooms now contain the Prelim letter and timetables. Please check for information and cross reference with your subjects.