Fortrose Academy - Daily Notices 20/02/2026
 Fortrose Academy - Daily Notices 20/02/2026
Assemblies this week
Fri - S5 onlyÂ
🚌 FERINTOSH COMMUNITY WEE BUS 🚍
Please note:
If you have booked to travel on the Ferintosh Wee Bus but decide ON THE DAY NOT TO TRAVEL
You must inform Mr Morton or a member of SMT before the end of the school day Â
Please do not pass on information to another pupil to let the bus driver know
Thanks for your support with this, if you have any questions please get in touch with Mr Morton.Â
🏆CALLING ALL AWARD/PRIZE/TROPHY WINNERS FOR 2025 AWARDS🏆
If your child(ren) won a trophy/shield/cup at the Awards Ceremony last year, it is now time to return the trophy/shield/cup back to school!!Â
 Please can all returns be made by the Easter holiday in order to give us time to get everything in place for the 2026 presentations.Â
 Please return items to reception, thank you.  Â
Furthermore, please do not forget to let us know about any success/achievements/events that your child(ren) have been involved with outside of school.Â
 We take great pride in all our young people and will continue to celebrate their achievements as much as possible. Â
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Belgium Trip May 2026 - S3Â
Places have come up on the Belgium Trip in May.
 If anyone is interested please see Mr Cronin in Room 7.
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🏂 Ski Trip 2027 ⛷️
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Open to all pupils in current S1, S2, S3 and S5 (next sessions S2, S3, S4 and S6).
 Forms available from Mr Hogg in Guidance. First deposit due Friday February 27th.
 Places allocated on a first come first serve basis.
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🚣Rowing club🚣
New Lunchtime Indoor Rowing Club starting Monday's.Â
These sessions are open to all year groups, so come along and give it a go! Â
For any more information, speak to Murdoch Jamieson in PE’
🏑Hockey 🏑
For all S1-S3 pupils after school hockey is on every Wednesday from 4pm-5pm in the Leisure Centre.
All abilities are welcomed to come along and give hockey a try.
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🏀Basketball TRAINING 🏀
S1-3 Boys - Monday lunchtimes,Â
S1-6 Girls - Tuesday Lunchtimes,Â
S4-6 boys - Wednesday Lunchtimes,Â
Open training - Thursday Lunchtimes.
 All sessions in the Leisure Centre Games Hall.
⛪CU Group⛪
Meet the first three Wednesdays of the month at 1:15 - 2:00 in Room 19Â
📱 Mobile phone policy ⛔
We are a phone free zone. If your phone is confiscated by a member of staff, it will be placed in the office and kept there until the next break time (break/lunch)
🚯 Keep Fortrose Clean – Respect Our School & Community 🌍
A reminder to all students: please don’t drop litter during break and lunchtime—on school grounds or in the wider community.
Fortrose Academy is proud of its strong relationship with our local community, and we all have a role in keeping that bond positive. Littering not only affects the environment but also how our school is seen by others.
Let’s show respect, take responsibility, and keep our spaces clean. 💙
Bin it or take it with you.
Fortrose Academy pupil reminder: No food or drinks should be consumed in the PE changing rooms. Water only. Thanks.Â
#FortroseAcademy #RespectOurCommunity #KeepFortroseClean #LitterFree #PrideInOurSchool
TOILETSÂ đźš˝
Following consultation with pupils and parents, we have decided to zone toilets according to year groups on a trial basis.Â
 This will come into effect immediately after the October holiday.Â
Toilets for specific year groups are detailed below and we would be grateful if you could familiarise yourself with these arrangements:
S1/S2 - Technical & Business
S3/S4 - Guidance corridor
Boys' Toilets Opposite Guidance Office🚻🚽
If you require to use the boys' toilets opposite the Guidance Office during a teaching period, please go to the Deputes' Office and ask to use the toilet.
The toilets will then be unlocked to allow you to use them. Â
If no depute is in the office come to the school office to ask.
The toilets will be open at intervals and lunchtimes.
S5/S6 - Maths
Students with specific needs will continue to access all toilets across the school.Â
We continue to encourage our young people to use toilets appropriately to allow others access.Â
 There will inevitably be some adjustments made as we implement and review this new approach.Â
 We thank you for your support with this matter.Â
HOSPITALITYÂ
Reminder that pupils should bring their own reusable container from home when they are cooking.
 These can be left in Kitchen 2 in the morning and picked up at the end of the day.
Mental health Ambassadors
Meetings are every Thursday at lunchtime.Â
 If any new members are interested in becoming a mental health ambassador or have an interest in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing within the school, please come along to R35 on Thursday, all are welcome.
 Also please remember to bring your lunch along.
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College Pupils
Days, times and courses are on display outside guidance.
 Please check these if you are unsure about your College course.Â
Food Bank - Helping our Community
We are looking for donations for our local food bank.Â
You can leave them in your reg class and they will be collected on Friday the 20th.Â
For every 5 items donated your house will receive 1 house point.Â
S1- Canned fruit/reg & confectionery
S2- Pasta & rice
S3- Toiletries & sauces
S4- Canned meals
Supporting Attendance & Punctuality at Fortrose Academy
At Fortrose Academy, we are committed to giving every young person the best possible chance of success. As part of this, we are placing a renewed focus on reducing latecoming and improving overall attendance, which we know has a direct impact on attainment, wellbeing, and learning.
We need your support.
Ensuring pupils arrive at school on time, every day helps them settle into learning, reduces anxiety, and maximises valuable teaching time.
What’s changing?
For the next two weeks, pupils who arrive late to school will be required to sign in at the Depute Head Teacher’s Office using the late sign in sheet. This is a supportive measure designed to help pupils reflect on punctuality and establish positive habits.
Our goal - Unity
By working together—school, pupils, and families—we aim to boost attainment, strengthen routines, and support our young people to achieve their full potential.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our pupils be present, be punctual, and be ready to learn.