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/
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.
Thank you to all our parents/carers who attended tonight’s Together For Success evening. We hope you found it useful.
Thanks to Miss Syme for organising, and our staff who presented / supported 🤝.
Thanks to Miss Syme for organising, and our staff who presented / supported 🤝.
October 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thank you to all our parents/carers who attended tonight’s Together For Success evening. We hope you found it useful.
Thanks to Miss Syme for organising, and our staff who presented / supported 🤝.
Thanks to Miss Syme for organising, and our staff who presented / supported 🤝.
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.
We are holding a 'Together for Success' evening on Wednesday, 22nd October, from 5.30-7.30 pm for parents/carers of S4-6 pupils.
Please find a letter within Parent Portal & Yr Grp Google Classrooms with more information and a link to the sign-up form.
Paper copies can be obtained from Miss Syme.
Please find a letter within Parent Portal & Yr Grp Google Classrooms with more information and a link to the sign-up form.
Paper copies can be obtained from Miss Syme.
October 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
We are holding a 'Together for Success' evening on Wednesday, 22nd October, from 5.30-7.30 pm for parents/carers of S4-6 pupils.
Please find a letter within Parent Portal & Yr Grp Google Classrooms with more information and a link to the sign-up form.
Paper copies can be obtained from Miss Syme.
Please find a letter within Parent Portal & Yr Grp Google Classrooms with more information and a link to the sign-up form.
Paper copies can be obtained from Miss Syme.
📚 Thinking about college?
City of Glasgow College will release their January 2026 courses on Wed 8 Oct 2025. Don’t miss your chance to explore exciting new opportunities!
#College2026 #NextSteps #CityOfGlasgowCollege
City of Glasgow College will release their January 2026 courses on Wed 8 Oct 2025. Don’t miss your chance to explore exciting new opportunities!
#College2026 #NextSteps #CityOfGlasgowCollege
October 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📚 Thinking about college?
City of Glasgow College will release their January 2026 courses on Wed 8 Oct 2025. Don’t miss your chance to explore exciting new opportunities!
#College2026 #NextSteps #CityOfGlasgowCollege
City of Glasgow College will release their January 2026 courses on Wed 8 Oct 2025. Don’t miss your chance to explore exciting new opportunities!
#College2026 #NextSteps #CityOfGlasgowCollege
Yr Grp Assemblies will be held across Mon 6th Oct.
P1 - S2
P2 - S4
P3 - S1
P4 - S3
P5 - S5/6
P1 - S2
P2 - S4
P3 - S1
P4 - S3
P5 - S5/6
October 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Yr Grp Assemblies will be held across Mon 6th Oct.
P1 - S2
P2 - S4
P3 - S1
P4 - S3
P5 - S5/6
P1 - S2
P2 - S4
P3 - S1
P4 - S3
P5 - S5/6
📣 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.
The first payment date for EMA should be today. Pupils who are eligible, and who have signed the Learner Agreement should check their accounts.
September 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The first payment date for EMA should be today. Pupils who are eligible, and who have signed the Learner Agreement should check their accounts.
💼 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
💉 Flu Immunisations – Consent Forms
Please return your child’s flu consent form ASAP – whether you consent or not.
📅 Immunisations: 2 Dec 2025
📞 Missing a form? Call Morag Magee: 07773 004095
#FluVaccine #SchoolHealth #LarkhallAcademy
Please return your child’s flu consent form ASAP – whether you consent or not.
📅 Immunisations: 2 Dec 2025
📞 Missing a form? Call Morag Magee: 07773 004095
#FluVaccine #SchoolHealth #LarkhallAcademy
September 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
💉 Flu Immunisations – Consent Forms
Please return your child’s flu consent form ASAP – whether you consent or not.
📅 Immunisations: 2 Dec 2025
📞 Missing a form? Call Morag Magee: 07773 004095
#FluVaccine #SchoolHealth #LarkhallAcademy
Please return your child’s flu consent form ASAP – whether you consent or not.
📅 Immunisations: 2 Dec 2025
📞 Missing a form? Call Morag Magee: 07773 004095
#FluVaccine #SchoolHealth #LarkhallAcademy
Yr Grp assemblies will take place on Mon 1st sept.
Key messages, updates to info and a chance to come together.
P1 - S2
P2 - S1
P3 - S4
P4 - S3
P5 - S5/6
Key messages, updates to info and a chance to come together.
P1 - S2
P2 - S1
P3 - S4
P4 - S3
P5 - S5/6
August 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Yr Grp assemblies will take place on Mon 1st sept.
Key messages, updates to info and a chance to come together.
P1 - S2
P2 - S1
P3 - S4
P4 - S3
P5 - S5/6
Key messages, updates to info and a chance to come together.
P1 - S2
P2 - S1
P3 - S4
P4 - S3
P5 - S5/6
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
Senior phase prize giving ceremony takes place tomorrow evening.
Letters for award winners should have been picked up by now from school office.
We look forward to celebrating our young peoples’ achievements.
Letters for award winners should have been picked up by now from school office.
We look forward to celebrating our young peoples’ achievements.
August 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Senior phase prize giving ceremony takes place tomorrow evening.
Letters for award winners should have been picked up by now from school office.
We look forward to celebrating our young peoples’ achievements.
Letters for award winners should have been picked up by now from school office.
We look forward to celebrating our young peoples’ achievements.
Information about our Pupil Parliament candidates and briefing meeting has been shared via Parent Portal and will be shared directly with pupils at Reading today/tomorrow.
Meeting on Wed 27th in D005 at 12:30.
Meeting on Wed 27th in D005 at 12:30.
August 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Information about our Pupil Parliament candidates and briefing meeting has been shared via Parent Portal and will be shared directly with pupils at Reading today/tomorrow.
Meeting on Wed 27th in D005 at 12:30.
Meeting on Wed 27th in D005 at 12:30.
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/...
Day 1 of 25/26 ✅
Great to see so many new S1 faces around the school. We hope you had a good 1st day.
Our S2-S6 yr grps recieved assemblies to set out fundamental expectations for the year, including uniform, timekeeping and behaviour.
Let’s get the year off to a flying start!
Great to see so many new S1 faces around the school. We hope you had a good 1st day.
Our S2-S6 yr grps recieved assemblies to set out fundamental expectations for the year, including uniform, timekeeping and behaviour.
Let’s get the year off to a flying start!
August 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Day 1 of 25/26 ✅
Great to see so many new S1 faces around the school. We hope you had a good 1st day.
Our S2-S6 yr grps recieved assemblies to set out fundamental expectations for the year, including uniform, timekeeping and behaviour.
Let’s get the year off to a flying start!
Great to see so many new S1 faces around the school. We hope you had a good 1st day.
Our S2-S6 yr grps recieved assemblies to set out fundamental expectations for the year, including uniform, timekeeping and behaviour.
Let’s get the year off to a flying start!
Day #2 of 2 inset days saw our staff engage in professional learning around Equity from Professor John McKendrick of @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social, updates on Child Protection procedures and SQA results analysis.
We look forward to welcoming our young people back tomorrow to begin session 25/26!
We look forward to welcoming our young people back tomorrow to begin session 25/26!
August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Day #2 of 2 inset days saw our staff engage in professional learning around Equity from Professor John McKendrick of @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social, updates on Child Protection procedures and SQA results analysis.
We look forward to welcoming our young people back tomorrow to begin session 25/26!
We look forward to welcoming our young people back tomorrow to begin session 25/26!