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Perth Academy official. Our Vision: Together, Engaged, Achieving, Motivated. Our values: Respect, Integrity, Safety and Equity. As a TEAM we will RISE.

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@perthacademy
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3 years
On Friday we are holding a charity Wear it Blue day to celebrate @StJohnstone playing the Scottish Cup Final on Saturday. Pupils can wear a Saints top or blue clothing. Donations gratefully revived via parentpay will go to @tcclintayside #COYS
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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Thanks to the wonderful @PerthHighSchool staff who came to our aid today and assisted with classes. Everybody needs good neighbours. Thanks guys! #neighbours #collaboration @PKCEducation
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
I am so incredibly proud of the young people and staff of Perth Academy this week. This applies especially to our SQA candidates who must be deflated. In adversity we find the measure of ourselves and others. Our family is strong and rallying. JLo #fairness #ambition #respect
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
5 years
Congratulations to our very own Miss Mack who this evening was honoured and thanked for her 40 years of public service at the @PerthandKinross service awards. Thanks Miss Mack for each and every day #service #exceedingexpectations @PKCEducation
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4 years
Good morning on the last day of term. Our pupils and staff have done brilliantly adapting to online learning but we miss you all! Today is Mr John Whyte’s last day as a History teacher with us and we wish him a happy and healthy retirement. He will be so missed by us all.
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@perthacademy
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Beautiful blossom trees in full bloom!
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@perthacademy
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WEAR IT BLUE!!!! 💙💙💙 @StJohnstone
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
2 years
Love our #caringcommunity @PerthAcadLib Mrs Cooke & Mrs Trotter prepared a study support care package for every pupil in S4-S6 ‘they’ve been through a rough time, we just want them to know we care and want them to do well’ 💙
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
6 years
We had a very special visitor at our exhibition today @NicolaSturgeon thank you for taking the time #ambition
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@perthacademy
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5 years
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
Today is the final day of classes for 2020 here at Perth Academy. Over the course of the year we have observed with pride, the way that our school community has pulled together and how our staff have gone the extra mile to meet the challenge of Covid-19. Thank you one and all.
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
We loved welcoming in our news team and major prize winners this morning to do some filming for our virtual prizegiving. Watch for the prizegiving video dropping on Tuesday at 7pm!
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
Lola the Perth Academy puppy today received her stripes. Well, she got a nice new collar emblazoned with the school values and a shiny tag 😍😍😍🐶🐶 #fairness #ambition #respect
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@perthacademy
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Our final thank you and farewell goes to these two incredible individuals and the brilliant job they done in leading and representing our young people this sesison. #gonebutnotforgotten #alwayswelcome #idealcouple
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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Look who’s here! 💕💕💕👍👍☀️☀️
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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So proud of our four, count them FOUR pupils fencing for Scotland in the Fencing Commonwealths today. Go team @perthacademype
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@perthacademy
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4 years
Brilliant start to the day for our new S1 learners. Team building led by their S6 buddies. #TeamPA
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
3 years
New week, beautiful sky, our school ❤️
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
We put on a free drink and a cake for each of our learners today as a thank you. #thankyou
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@perthacademy
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2 years
Class of 2022 🎉🎈🎉
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
5 years
Today we say farewell to our new S1 following two brilliant transition days. Our newest family members were a credit to their respective primary schools. #seeyouinaugust #bekind #alwaysdoyourbest #workhard #fairness #ambition #respect @PKCEducation
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
Mrs Dow and Lisa organised an absolutely brilliant silent disco for everyone working in school this week. Outside together yesterday for a socially distanced feel-good boogie! #wellbeing #dowhatmakesyouhappy
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
The epitome of a caring community. The amazing Gorton family squad came out in full force & helped Mrs Paul to dig her car out when it got stuck this morning! Thank you! #teamPA #caringcommunity
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
Amidst a difficult and emotional day yesterday we didn’t take a moment to highlight the leadership of our SPLT and Head Team. Events played out not as they envisioned. These guys have showed strong and inclusive leadership all year and especially this week. #exceedingexpectations
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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Our wonderful Senior Pupil Leadership Team 2021/22 #fairness #ambition #respect #firstofficialphoto
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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Today we said a final farewell to our amazing Class of 22. Leavers’ Assembly with pupils, parents and staff, followed by BBQ and Inflatables. So lovely to see our community coming together again in our Assembly Hall
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@perthacademy
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Our S6 buddies met Mrs Birrell and Mrs Paul this afternoon to prepare for welcoming our new S1s on Wednesday. Fantastic group of young people ☺️ #fairness #ambition #respect
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@perthacademy
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Beautiful Perth Academy morning today.
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@perthacademy
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Today was Lola the puppy’s final workday as Perth Academy therapypet. Sadly she leaves with Mr.Lothian at the end of this term. She left happy with her leaving gift! Her pioneering role has not gone unnoticed, other canine helpers will follow her steps in 2021! @eleanorjwpaul
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@perthacademy
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Staff photo time
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
6 years
We are delighted to announce @LindaBirrell of @CrieffHigh as Perth Academy's next DHT with specific responsibility for the support of pupils and staff. Linda will join #teamPA in April, taking over from Mr. Reid who departs for France in February. #fairness #ambition #respect
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@perthacademy
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A huge thank you to our staff, parents and pupils, those in schools and those at home. Team work! A tremendous start to remote learning. Hope everyone has a well-deserved relaxing weekend. #TeamPA #pkcremotelearning
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
Overheard today at Perth Academy. “Mr Lothian the common room is full of balloons.” “That’s no way to tak about our Sixth year now Mr Ross!” #boomboom
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
3 years
Congratulations to S4 fencers Honor and Lucia who have been selected to represent team GB at the cadet international in Sofia, Bulgaria in November. #PAtalent #ambition #celebratingsuccess @perthacademype
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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We agree
@GillianAllan26
Gillian Allan
4 years
To the teachers who are carrying on as normal and maintaining a calm, safe space for their children despite their own anxiety. You are heroes, thank you.
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To all Perth Academy learners a simple message. Well done this week. Keep learning and keep healthy. We miss you. Have a great weekend. From all staff at PA #FAR
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
Hi everyone! We have teamed up with some local partners who are keeping a box of stationery resources on our behalf. These are free to Perth Academy students, just ask! Available at @Tesco South street, @Letham4All (Letham Centre) and Spar, Scone. #takewhatyouneed
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
5 years
S6 Leavers Day 2019. Brilliant day at Tentsmuir Beach. Thanks to the S6 for their fantastic behaviour and to the staff for their support. Great way to bring the curtain down on their 6 years at school
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
3 years
Confirmation today by FM Nicola Sturgeon that there will be a full return for all secondary school pupils in Scotland upon return from the Easter break apart from those shielding who return on 26 April. We look forward to welcoming our young people back on Monday 19 April.
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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Bon voyage M. Reid. Merci for all your hard work and dedication to PA over the past 4 years. Have a safe and prosperous relocation to sunny France. You’ll be greatly missed #fairness #ambition #respect
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
And that's a wrap! thank you to each and every member of our school community. Pupils, parents, partners and our wonderful staff. Have a great holiday and a good rest. Until we see you all again, in the flesh! #fairness #ambition #respect
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
5 years
This is PA twitter signing off for the session. Thank you to our community for supporting such a superb Prizegiving last night. We all feel blessed and honoured to share the journey with our brilliant learners. We wish all members of the Perth Academy family a lovely summer!
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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We’re wearing it blue tomorrow in support of @StJohnstone reaching the cup final and raising money for @tcclintayside tag us in a pic of you in blue or your Saints top @ClydesdAileen @Detroit67Book @colinmccredie @fredmacaulay @mrStephenMilne @_heycamilla
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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We said farewell to an absolute diamond this week. Team Perth Academy personified. Good luck with your new job @FionaSc60828410 we will miss you very much. 💙
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
3 years
Well done to pupils who competed in our virtual @ypi_scotland final. Charlotte, Jess, Loren & William won a massive £3,000 for their chosen charity @PerthSamaritans . They created a powerful video during remote learning which blew the judges away. #generationchange
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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Our fabulous Business Manager, Mrs Leishman, celebrating a special birthday. Thank you for all you do for us, enjoy your celebrations 🥳
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What a fabulous couple of days with our new S1s. They had such a great time supported by amazing S5/6 buddies and staff. #newhorizons #transition #PAtalent
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@perthacademy
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A huge thank you to all of our pupils who came prepared and lived out our school value of respect. Wearing face coverings in corridors at changeover, in queues, and in crowded areas. It’s what we do now. Students with exemptions also well prepared. Parents very supportive.
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
5 years
Announcing our new Head Prefects for next session. Congratulations to Ruaridh Dodds and Suzannah Welch. Our new Depute Head Prefects Anna Ross and Alan Mattner make up the fab four. #fairness #ambition #respect
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
5 years
Our @BieldGroup created and donated ‘gift of kindness’ bags to unsuspecting members of the public yesterday. It was great to see the looks of astonishment and happiness on the faces of the recipients. The lady photographed with Aiden told us she was 92 and rarely received gifts!
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
10 months
Our newly decorated mental health ambassadors room. Quiet, calm and welcoming. 😊
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
3 years
Lovely send off for S6 leavers today thanks to Gringos and Cee Cee entertainment
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
2 years
@PerthandKinross @PKCEducation It was a huge honour for us today to host the investiture ceremony of Mr David Dykes MBE, @PaMemorial awarded by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth & Kinross, Stephen Leckie Esq for services to @perthacademy #flowersoftheforest #PAfamily
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@perthacademy
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Buddies grabbing a rest after a busy morning
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
3 years
Well deserved @milismithh_ v proud of you and delighted for @Team_Muirhead 🙌🙌🙌 🥇
@TeamGB
Team GB
3 years
The work behind the scenes. @Team_Muirhead is more than four women on the ice. #miraCURLonice 🥌 #TeamGB | #Beijing2022
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
Today we say farewell to some Perth Academy legends. We say farewell and good luck to Mr. Ross, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Ferguson. We thank and salute all of you! #respect
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
6 years
Thanks to Craig for 16 years of service to PA. A true gentleman and passionate teacher. Fare ye well!
@perthacademype
Perth Academy PE
6 years
We said our final goodbye to Mr Mueller-Ahsmann after 16 years service to the PE department and school. He heads off to Australia with his family to begin a new adventure and we wish him all the best!! #teamPA #goodluck
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
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So incredibly proud of our young people who slept out last night. Brilliant, brilliant kids. We'll never look at the issue of homelessness the same way again. #sayhellointhere #theresonlyus #caringcommunity
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Perth Academy/
2 years
Thoroughly enjoyed the matinee today @colinmccredie @StJohnstone @SJFC_SLO v proud of @perthacademy parents and young people in the community cast. #COYS #PAtalent
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
A scene relocated throughout the achool today. The library (and all other available IT suites) currently full of Seniors working hard to get their coursework over the line. Our kids are amazing. 👍 #nevergiveup @PKCEducation @JohnSwinney
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
5 years
Good luck to Miss Rutherford who leaves us this week for @CullodenAcad . Our loss is their gain. #fareyewell
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@perthacademy
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7 years
Olivia is our new Head Girl #respect
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@perthacademy
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4 years
Socially distanced lunch provided for young people in school by our wonderful @TaysideContract staff - thank you ❤️
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@perthacademy
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All of our learners have been amazing this week but a big shout out to our S6. You are our finest, we are proud of you. We promise you a prom and a leavers ceremony once normality resumes. @anna_ross12 Can you help get everyone together in the assembly hall at 3.15pm tomorrow?
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@perthacademy
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The class of 2024 left the building for the final time today, in style, piped out by Mr Letford! #ClassOf2024 #TeamPA #RISE 💙
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
6 years
So today we got a nice new sign welcoming visitors to the school! #failte
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@perthacademy
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Ms Watson welcoming our new S1 🎉🥳🥳
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All go at the P7 open evening! Here are some of the tour guides!
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@perthacademy
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6 years
The Scottish Secondary Schools Fencing Championships were held in Linlithgow on Saturday. In the sabre events, Perth Academy students delivered a stunning one-two, with Lucia Paul winning the U14 girls title and her sister Honor taking silver. #outstanding #girlpower #success
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@perthacademy
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4 years
Congratulations to Mrs Baillie and Mr MacLean who won the teacher section of the Christmas jumper day competition
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@perthacademy
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6 years
PA have won the Wind Orchestra section at Perform in Perth, beating Perth High school. A superb performance #patalent
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
#allinthistogether Thank you to @pacademynews and Mr Digney for producing our first (and hopefully last) prizegiving! Quirky in parts but brilliant nonetheless. Well done to all our pupils this session. You make us proud. Every day. #exceedingexpectations
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@perthacademy
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4 years
Important advice you all young people. Take it seriously. Stay safe. Be a lifesaver #COVID_19uk
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Final in school farewell to our Class of 23 this afternoon. Leavers’ Assembly for pupils, staff and parents followed by a BBQ and inflatable fun! We certainly won’t forget about you! #TeamPA #RISE
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
6 years
Today we pay our respects and say our formal farewell to Peter McAvoy, formerly Head of Secondary Education and inclusion in PKC. In doing so we pay tribute to the force of good he was in advocacy of our young people #youllneverwalkalone
@pmca57
peter mcavoy
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Vive La 🇫🇷
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@perthacademy
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5 years
Today Vincent was our 15000th customer at Perth Academy breakfast club. Every day we offer a warm breakfast free of charge and a welcoming environment to all every morning, helping our young people be ready to learn. Thanks go to Mrs Jamieson and the breakfast club volunteers!
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The return of the blossoms at Perth Academy signifies the start of the SQA exam diet.
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Extraordinary efforts from young people, staff and parents who have worked so very hard to keep the learning and achieving going during this last term @perthacademy What a team! Rest up, stay safe and we look forward very much to welcoming pupils back next term. #teamPA
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@perthacademy
Perth Academy/
4 years
Wow, we did it! As of today our community has raised £2050 for immediate additional IT to support home learning. We also provided 15 refurbished laptops to young people who needed these to stay connected. 🙏 All this in fourteen days! #caringcommunity @PKCEducation @JohnSwinney
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Perth Academy/
4 years
Support for our "Laptops for learning" initiative can also be given through the Just Giving Page set up specifically for this project: Funding will be used to refurbish and supply laptops and provide internet access to those most in need. #stayconnected
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@perthacademy
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4 years
A gentleman and a superb teacher. Thanks you Mr. Whyte
@PaMemorial
PA Memorial
4 years
The legend has retired! One of the few people at @perthacademy to avoid my 📷 over the years, but I still have my Year Books! Bon Voyage Mr Whyte, always great to drop into your room for a chat, a laugh, or for your "wise counsel". Enjoy your retirement. DD #Respect 👏👏
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And we’re off! #PAProm2022
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2 years
Very proud of Head Prefect Archie flag bearing for the Remembrance Service at St Joh’s Kirk this morning.
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It fet like Christmas morning having our students come back to the school! Our new S1 gave such a good account of themselves and were smiling all day. S6 buddies were superb! S1 &S2 Thursday. Remember school doors open 0850. S1 report to courtyard. #positivity #compassion #trust
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What a boy! Jamie is our hero #proud #SOYA2015
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@perthacademy
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An array of talent at the Perth Festival of the Arts 🎭 🎵 @perthacademy lunchtime concert at St John’s Kirk today. Well done to the music team and the wonderful performers. #TeamPA #RISE
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Perth Academy Senior Pupil Leadership Team did a wonderful job of hosting our Christmas Concert last night. Not only are they inspiring and capable leaders and all round good fellows, they are also more than handy on a range of musical instruments! #fairness #ambition #respect
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@perthacademy
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All pupils returning for some time in school from 15 March, further details will be shared soon. We are really looking forward to welcoming more pupils back to in-person learning.
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Today is the day! We can’t wait to welcome our students back this morning. Building doors open 0850hrs. S5&6 students report directly to Home Room. New S1 students report to the front of the school where you will get a warm welcome! #fairness #ambition #respect
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School’s out for summer!! Have a fantastic break everyone, stay safe, see you in August.
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2 years
Very proud of this lot, @DofEScotland Gold qualifying expedition done ✅great weather, excellent ambassadors for the school. Thank you to Mr Fairlie for running the expedition.
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@perthacademy
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Mrs Hood's Retiral, 33 years of dedication at Perth Academy #patalent #wewillmissyou
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@perthacademy
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Good morning! We look forward to welcoming our young people back to school today. An especially warm welcome to our new S1s - please go to the Assembly Hall for an 8.55am start, where our S6s will be ready and waiting to support you #fairness #ambition #respect
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