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    • BGE Curriculum

      S1 – S3 Information, knowledge and skills needed to thrive now and in the future.

      Faculties & Subjects

      Discover Subject News, Events, Daily Feeds, Student Work, Courses and Video Presentations.

      Remote Learning

      Opportunities and resources to expand learning away from school. 

      THE CURRICULUM

      The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is the national curriculum used from nursery to secondary school.

      Study Starts Now

      Your hub for SQA exam success at Stranraer Academy.

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      Senior Phase

      S4 – S6 Information. The senior phase builds firmly on the experiences and outcomes from the BGE.

      Support for Learning

      Support and Information for pupils with Additional Support Needs.

      Creative Opportunities

      Exciting competitions and challenges for our young people.

    • Trips

      Explore upcoming visits and residentials that enrich the school experience.

      Enterprise & Innovation

      Inspiring creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking.

      EVENTS

      There’s always a lot going on at Stranraer Academy. From inspirational talks and musical performances to careers fairs, and parent’s evenings to school excursions.

      Discover those essential dates for your diary.

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      P7 Transistion

      Helping young people take the next step with all the details for joining Stranraer Academy.

      Adventure & Exploration

      Challenging young people to grow through adventure and exploration.

    • The Headteachers Office

      Featuring Headteacher’s Letters, Comments, Weekly Updates, Video Blogs and Acknowledging Student Success.

      The Teachers Lounge

      Faculty and Teacher’s Social Media Feeds. Daily updates from each subject.

      Film Archive

       Archive for Legacy Media Production.

      NEWSROOM

      Click the button to discover regular updates on what’s going on at Stranraer Academy.

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      The Student Rec Room

      Daily Notices, Essential Information, Student Leadership, Exceptional Work and Pop Culture News. It’s all here in the Rec Room.

      Wider Achievement

      Share your successes to inspire others. Submit details and photos to be featured on our website and other platforms.

      Posters & Graphics

      Archive for Academy Posters, Graphics and Typography.

    • Teachers & Support

      Meet the exceptional teaching staff at Stranraer Academy which delivers a first-class learning environment for our young people. 

      Parent Council

      The Parent Council is a group of parents selected by all parents in the school to represent their views.

      STRANRAER ACADEMY STAFF

      Stranraer Academy is a culture of inspiration, innovation, energy and creativity in teaching, and this character shapes the learning of our pupils.

      Leadership

      Stranraer Academy’s senior leadership works together to implement a school’s vision.

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      Campus Police

      Discover the official campus Police Officer’s page for Police Scotland on the Stranraer Academy website.

      Clerical & Janitorial

      Essential to the everyday operations of the academy.

    • Virtual Tour

      This presentation will give you an engaging and thorough tour of the academy.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Discover the common questions and answers about our Academy.

      School Meal Information

      Healthy Nutrition, Menu Choices and how a young person can claim for Free School Meals.

      KEY INFORMATION

      In this section, you will find essential, enlightening and exciting communication relevant to the academy, our young people and the greater community.

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      Policies

      Stranraer Academy policies cover pupil welfare and safeguarding, teaching and learning practices.

      School App

      Discover how to engage with the academy through our other media platforms.

      School Uniform

      Find out about our school uniform expectations and where to buy uniform.

Teaching Resources

Welcome to the Teacher Resources hub — your one-stop shop for tools designed to make classroom life easier, more creative, and (hopefully) a bit more fun. Here you’ll find a growing collection of interactive applications and generators, from word searches and random student pickers to full-on rubric makers and creative classroom challenges.

We’re always developing, testing, and improving — new tools are added regularly based on what teachers tell us they need most. Whether it’s a practical classroom timer, a playful photography challenge, or something brand new, the aim is to save you time and spark ideas for your lessons.

💡 Don’t forget: We’re open to your recommendations. If you have an idea for a tool that would make your teaching easier, let us know — your feedback shapes what we build next.

⏱️ CLASSROOM TIMER
Perfect timing for every task
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Random Student Picker

Randomly select students for classroom participation:
• Cold calling for answers without bias
• Choosing volunteers when multiple hands are raised
• Selecting students to present work or read aloud
• Picking team leaders or partners for group work

Random Number Generator

Generate a random number from 1 to 6 for quick decisions:
• Choose which group presents first (assign each group a number)
• Select a question number from your worksheet or quiz
• Pick a starter activity (number your tasks 1-6)
• Decide turn order for games or class discussions
• Break ties when multiple students want the same role

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Classroom Noise Meter
Classroom Noise Meter

Let's keep our learning environment perfect!

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Perfect volume for learning! 🎓

Warning Zone: 0 times (0m 0s total)
Too Loud Zone: 0 times (0m 0s total)
SQA Rubric Maker

Professional Assessment Tool for Scottish Qualifications

Criteria

Export Your Rubric

PE Lap Timer

PE LAP TIMER

Track individual student performance and lap times

How to Use:

  1. Add Students: Enter student names and click "Add Student"
  2. Start Session: Click "START SESSION" to begin timing
  3. Record Laps: Click "RECORD LAP" when students complete laps
  4. View Results: See live leaderboard and times
  5. Export Data: Download results as PDF or CSV

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Student List

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Live Tracking

Add students to start tracking

Word Search Generator

Create Spectacular Educational Puzzles

Enter 3-15 words, each on a new line. Words should be 3-12 letters long.

🎯 Find These Words

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QR Code Generator

Create stunning QR codes instantly

Your magical QR code will appear here ✨

🎨 Weekly Art & Design Challenge

📷 Weekly Photo Challenge

Photography Challenge

Generate your creative word prompt

Click the button below to get a random photography theme for your photography. Use this word as inspiration to capture a unique image that explores the concept creatively.

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Help us build the tools you need for better teaching and learning

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