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/
🎄 Kooth is here over the holidays!
A reminder that young people (10+) can access free, safe, anonymous mental health support on Kooth throughout Christmas & New Year. ❤️
Perfect if anyone needs someone to talk to, advice, or a bit of extra support.
👉 Info posters available below.
A reminder that young people (10+) can access free, safe, anonymous mental health support on Kooth throughout Christmas & New Year. ❤️
Perfect if anyone needs someone to talk to, advice, or a bit of extra support.
👉 Info posters available below.
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🎄 Kooth is here over the holidays!
A reminder that young people (10+) can access free, safe, anonymous mental health support on Kooth throughout Christmas & New Year. ❤️
Perfect if anyone needs someone to talk to, advice, or a bit of extra support.
👉 Info posters available below.
A reminder that young people (10+) can access free, safe, anonymous mental health support on Kooth throughout Christmas & New Year. ❤️
Perfect if anyone needs someone to talk to, advice, or a bit of extra support.
👉 Info posters available below.
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
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.
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 🥳📸
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.
🎨 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!
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!
Calling all former pupils!
Would you like to come along and have a stall showcasing
your job or career? It’s an informal event where students
can chat with you in the street area to learn more about
different pathways
Would you like to come along and have a stall showcasing
your job or career? It’s an informal event where students
can chat with you in the street area to learn more about
different pathways
October 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Calling all former pupils!
Would you like to come along and have a stall showcasing
your job or career? It’s an informal event where students
can chat with you in the street area to learn more about
different pathways
Would you like to come along and have a stall showcasing
your job or career? It’s an informal event where students
can chat with you in the street area to learn more about
different pathways
🎓 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
Introducing our School Captains for 25/26;
🔵Caitlin Hoad
⚪️Millie Holland
🟡Niamh Shaw
🔵 Archie Stone
⚪️ Jak Weir
Many congratulations on this prestigious position. We look forward to witnessing your contribution to school improvement.
🔵Caitlin Hoad
⚪️Millie Holland
🟡Niamh Shaw
🔵 Archie Stone
⚪️ Jak Weir
Many congratulations on this prestigious position. We look forward to witnessing your contribution to school improvement.
October 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Introducing our School Captains for 25/26;
🔵Caitlin Hoad
⚪️Millie Holland
🟡Niamh Shaw
🔵 Archie Stone
⚪️ Jak Weir
Many congratulations on this prestigious position. We look forward to witnessing your contribution to school improvement.
🔵Caitlin Hoad
⚪️Millie Holland
🟡Niamh Shaw
🔵 Archie Stone
⚪️ Jak Weir
Many congratulations on this prestigious position. We look forward to witnessing your contribution to school improvement.
📣 Bar Mock Trial Competition: Do you have what it takes to be a lawyer? ⚖️
Step into the courtroom.
Take your place before a real judge.
Defend your client… or prove their guilt.
Pupils in S4–S6.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: Friday 19th Sept
See Yr Grp Google Classroom for more information or Miss Finan.
Step into the courtroom.
Take your place before a real judge.
Defend your client… or prove their guilt.
Pupils in S4–S6.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: Friday 19th Sept
See Yr Grp Google Classroom for more information or Miss Finan.
September 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
📣 Bar Mock Trial Competition: Do you have what it takes to be a lawyer? ⚖️
Step into the courtroom.
Take your place before a real judge.
Defend your client… or prove their guilt.
Pupils in S4–S6.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: Friday 19th Sept
See Yr Grp Google Classroom for more information or Miss Finan.
Step into the courtroom.
Take your place before a real judge.
Defend your client… or prove their guilt.
Pupils in S4–S6.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: Friday 19th Sept
See Yr Grp Google Classroom for more information or Miss Finan.
💼 S5/S6 pupils – Morgan Stanley Insight Week!
📅 13–17 Oct 2025
Gain experience in operations, accounting & tech, plus personal development opportunities.
🎯 4+ Highers (incl. Maths & English) required.
Apply by 12 Sept!
#InsightWeek #FutureCareers #MorganStanley
📅 13–17 Oct 2025
Gain experience in operations, accounting & tech, plus personal development opportunities.
🎯 4+ Highers (incl. Maths & English) required.
Apply by 12 Sept!
#InsightWeek #FutureCareers #MorganStanley
September 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
💼 S5/S6 pupils – Morgan Stanley Insight Week!
📅 13–17 Oct 2025
Gain experience in operations, accounting & tech, plus personal development opportunities.
🎯 4+ Highers (incl. Maths & English) required.
Apply by 12 Sept!
#InsightWeek #FutureCareers #MorganStanley
📅 13–17 Oct 2025
Gain experience in operations, accounting & tech, plus personal development opportunities.
🎯 4+ Highers (incl. Maths & English) required.
Apply by 12 Sept!
#InsightWeek #FutureCareers #MorganStanley
Thanks to our Larkhall community who turned out for senior prize giving tonight.
Congratulations to all winners. We are so very proud of you.
Congratulations to all winners. We are so very proud of you.
August 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thanks to our Larkhall community who turned out for senior prize giving tonight.
Congratulations to all winners. We are so very proud of you.
Congratulations to all winners. We are so very proud of you.
💼 Thinking about a career in the NHS?
Join the NextGen Careers Info Event!
📅 Thu 18 Sept 2025
🕓 4–7 PM (drop-in)
📍 Kirklands Hospital, Bothwell
Meet 35+ departments, try skill stations & explore NHS career paths!
#NHSCareers #NextGen2025 #Lanarkshire
Join the NextGen Careers Info Event!
📅 Thu 18 Sept 2025
🕓 4–7 PM (drop-in)
📍 Kirklands Hospital, Bothwell
Meet 35+ departments, try skill stations & explore NHS career paths!
#NHSCareers #NextGen2025 #Lanarkshire
August 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
💼 Thinking about a career in the NHS?
Join the NextGen Careers Info Event!
📅 Thu 18 Sept 2025
🕓 4–7 PM (drop-in)
📍 Kirklands Hospital, Bothwell
Meet 35+ departments, try skill stations & explore NHS career paths!
#NHSCareers #NextGen2025 #Lanarkshire
Join the NextGen Careers Info Event!
📅 Thu 18 Sept 2025
🕓 4–7 PM (drop-in)
📍 Kirklands Hospital, Bothwell
Meet 35+ departments, try skill stations & explore NHS career paths!
#NHSCareers #NextGen2025 #Lanarkshire
Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Infographic below provides more details.
You must re-apply each year.
Letter coming out via ParentPortal to all S5/6 shortly.
Link to SLC website - www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200259/...
Infographic below provides more details.
You must re-apply each year.
Letter coming out via ParentPortal to all S5/6 shortly.
Link to SLC website - www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200259/...
August 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Infographic below provides more details.
You must re-apply each year.
Letter coming out via ParentPortal to all S5/6 shortly.
Link to SLC website - www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200259/...
Infographic below provides more details.
You must re-apply each year.
Letter coming out via ParentPortal to all S5/6 shortly.
Link to SLC website - www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200259/...
Please see some information below about one of our local connections which may be of use to you.
August 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Please see some information below about one of our local connections which may be of use to you.