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With the options process now underway, the Design & Technology Department has shared its information booklet.
It outlines courses on offer, transferable skills, and includes testimonials from former students.
#DesignTechnology #SubjectChoices #SuperbeGerimus
It outlines courses on offer, transferable skills, and includes testimonials from former students.
#DesignTechnology #SubjectChoices #SuperbeGerimus
February 2, 2026 at 11:37 AM
With the options process now underway, the Design & Technology Department has shared its information booklet.
It outlines courses on offer, transferable skills, and includes testimonials from former students.
#DesignTechnology #SubjectChoices #SuperbeGerimus
It outlines courses on offer, transferable skills, and includes testimonials from former students.
#DesignTechnology #SubjectChoices #SuperbeGerimus
We’re excited to be part of the first ever Reading Schools Week 📖
As a GOLD accredited Reading School, all departments are getting involved to promote reading for pleasure across the school.
Lots to look forward to.
#ReadingSchoolsWeek #ReadingForPleasure #SuperbeGerimus
As a GOLD accredited Reading School, all departments are getting involved to promote reading for pleasure across the school.
Lots to look forward to.
#ReadingSchoolsWeek #ReadingForPleasure #SuperbeGerimus
February 2, 2026 at 9:54 AM
We’re excited to be part of the first ever Reading Schools Week 📖
As a GOLD accredited Reading School, all departments are getting involved to promote reading for pleasure across the school.
Lots to look forward to.
#ReadingSchoolsWeek #ReadingForPleasure #SuperbeGerimus
As a GOLD accredited Reading School, all departments are getting involved to promote reading for pleasure across the school.
Lots to look forward to.
#ReadingSchoolsWeek #ReadingForPleasure #SuperbeGerimus
🛠️ Engineering Experience Virtual Course
📅 28–31 July 2026
💻 Online | S2/S3 students
Explore cyber security, electrical engineering, and space while building real-world skills.
Some fully funded places available.
Spaces limited.
#STEMEducation #EngineeringCareers #SuperbeGerimus
📅 28–31 July 2026
💻 Online | S2/S3 students
Explore cyber security, electrical engineering, and space while building real-world skills.
Some fully funded places available.
Spaces limited.
#STEMEducation #EngineeringCareers #SuperbeGerimus
January 29, 2026 at 1:05 PM
🛠️ Engineering Experience Virtual Course
📅 28–31 July 2026
💻 Online | S2/S3 students
Explore cyber security, electrical engineering, and space while building real-world skills.
Some fully funded places available.
Spaces limited.
#STEMEducation #EngineeringCareers #SuperbeGerimus
📅 28–31 July 2026
💻 Online | S2/S3 students
Explore cyber security, electrical engineering, and space while building real-world skills.
Some fully funded places available.
Spaces limited.
#STEMEducation #EngineeringCareers #SuperbeGerimus
☕️ Thanks to everyone who joined our first Barista & Blether.
The feedback was great.
Join us at the next session:
📅 26 February
We’d love to see you there.
#SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
The feedback was great.
Join us at the next session:
📅 26 February
We’d love to see you there.
#SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
☕️ New for parents at Carrick Academy
We’re launching Barista and Blether.
Relaxed monthly drop-ins with a free coffee, served by our barista-trained pupils.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 3–4pm
📍 S6 Study Space
Focus: Curriculum & Careers
#ParentEngagement #SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
We’re launching Barista and Blether.
Relaxed monthly drop-ins with a free coffee, served by our barista-trained pupils.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 3–4pm
📍 S6 Study Space
Focus: Curriculum & Careers
#ParentEngagement #SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
January 29, 2026 at 12:58 PM
☕️ Thanks to everyone who joined our first Barista & Blether.
The feedback was great.
Join us at the next session:
📅 26 February
We’d love to see you there.
#SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
The feedback was great.
Join us at the next session:
📅 26 February
We’d love to see you there.
#SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
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👇 Tomorrow afternoon. All welcome. 👇
☕️ New for parents at Carrick Academy
We’re launching Barista and Blether.
Relaxed monthly drop-ins with a free coffee, served by our barista-trained pupils.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 3–4pm
📍 S6 Study Space
Focus: Curriculum & Careers
#ParentEngagement #SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
We’re launching Barista and Blether.
Relaxed monthly drop-ins with a free coffee, served by our barista-trained pupils.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 3–4pm
📍 S6 Study Space
Focus: Curriculum & Careers
#ParentEngagement #SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
January 27, 2026 at 11:04 AM
👇 Tomorrow afternoon. All welcome. 👇
🔐 FREE online event for parents & carers
Keeping children safe online, with Education Scotland and Police Scotland.
📅 Wed 25 Feb
⏰ 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
Fully booked last time. Booking essential.
www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...
#OnlineSafety #CyberScotlandWeek #SuperbeGerimus
Keeping children safe online, with Education Scotland and Police Scotland.
📅 Wed 25 Feb
⏰ 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
Fully booked last time. Booking essential.
www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...
#OnlineSafety #CyberScotlandWeek #SuperbeGerimus
Cyber Scotland Week 2026: Keeping children safe online webinar
A webinar for parents and carers to learn about the risks of the online world and how to help keep your children and young people safe.
www.eventbrite.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🔐 FREE online event for parents & carers
Keeping children safe online, with Education Scotland and Police Scotland.
📅 Wed 25 Feb
⏰ 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
Fully booked last time. Booking essential.
www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...
#OnlineSafety #CyberScotlandWeek #SuperbeGerimus
Keeping children safe online, with Education Scotland and Police Scotland.
📅 Wed 25 Feb
⏰ 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
Fully booked last time. Booking essential.
www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...
#OnlineSafety #CyberScotlandWeek #SuperbeGerimus
☕️ New for parents at Carrick Academy
We’re launching Barista and Blether.
Relaxed monthly drop-ins with a free coffee, served by our barista-trained pupils.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 3–4pm
📍 S6 Study Space
Focus: Curriculum & Careers
#ParentEngagement #SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
We’re launching Barista and Blether.
Relaxed monthly drop-ins with a free coffee, served by our barista-trained pupils.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 3–4pm
📍 S6 Study Space
Focus: Curriculum & Careers
#ParentEngagement #SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
January 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
☕️ New for parents at Carrick Academy
We’re launching Barista and Blether.
Relaxed monthly drop-ins with a free coffee, served by our barista-trained pupils.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 3–4pm
📍 S6 Study Space
Focus: Curriculum & Careers
#ParentEngagement #SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
We’re launching Barista and Blether.
Relaxed monthly drop-ins with a free coffee, served by our barista-trained pupils.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 3–4pm
📍 S6 Study Space
Focus: Curriculum & Careers
#ParentEngagement #SchoolCommunity #SuperbeGerimus
✈️ Interested in a career in aviation engineering?
Join the Ryanair Engineering Recruitment Open Day, delivered by PAML.
📅 22 January
⏰ 11:00–19:00
📍 Carlton Hotel, Prestwick
Apprenticeships, trainee roles, and experienced positions available.
#AviationCareers #Apprenticeships #SuperbeGerimus ✈️
Join the Ryanair Engineering Recruitment Open Day, delivered by PAML.
📅 22 January
⏰ 11:00–19:00
📍 Carlton Hotel, Prestwick
Apprenticeships, trainee roles, and experienced positions available.
#AviationCareers #Apprenticeships #SuperbeGerimus ✈️
January 13, 2026 at 11:13 AM
✈️ Interested in a career in aviation engineering?
Join the Ryanair Engineering Recruitment Open Day, delivered by PAML.
📅 22 January
⏰ 11:00–19:00
📍 Carlton Hotel, Prestwick
Apprenticeships, trainee roles, and experienced positions available.
#AviationCareers #Apprenticeships #SuperbeGerimus ✈️
Join the Ryanair Engineering Recruitment Open Day, delivered by PAML.
📅 22 January
⏰ 11:00–19:00
📍 Carlton Hotel, Prestwick
Apprenticeships, trainee roles, and experienced positions available.
#AviationCareers #Apprenticeships #SuperbeGerimus ✈️
🚨 Exciting news from Heriot-Watt University 🚨
The Graduate Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair is back and bigger than ever.
📅 Wed 18 Feb 2026
⏰ 5–7pm
📍 Heriot-Watt Campus
Meet employers, explore live apprenticeship opportunities, and kickstart your career.
#CareersEvent #SuperbeGerimus 🎓
The Graduate Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair is back and bigger than ever.
📅 Wed 18 Feb 2026
⏰ 5–7pm
📍 Heriot-Watt Campus
Meet employers, explore live apprenticeship opportunities, and kickstart your career.
#CareersEvent #SuperbeGerimus 🎓
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🚨 Exciting news from Heriot-Watt University 🚨
The Graduate Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair is back and bigger than ever.
📅 Wed 18 Feb 2026
⏰ 5–7pm
📍 Heriot-Watt Campus
Meet employers, explore live apprenticeship opportunities, and kickstart your career.
#CareersEvent #SuperbeGerimus 🎓
The Graduate Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair is back and bigger than ever.
📅 Wed 18 Feb 2026
⏰ 5–7pm
📍 Heriot-Watt Campus
Meet employers, explore live apprenticeship opportunities, and kickstart your career.
#CareersEvent #SuperbeGerimus 🎓
Thinking about a career in 5★ luxury hospitality? ⭐️
Join the Turnberry Resort Recruitment & Industry Open Day.
📅 18 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00–18:00
Meet the team, tour world-class facilities, and explore real career paths.
🚌 Free bus from Ayr, Maybole & Girvan.
#HospitalityCareers #OpenDay #SuperbeGerimus
Join the Turnberry Resort Recruitment & Industry Open Day.
📅 18 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00–18:00
Meet the team, tour world-class facilities, and explore real career paths.
🚌 Free bus from Ayr, Maybole & Girvan.
#HospitalityCareers #OpenDay #SuperbeGerimus
January 12, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thinking about a career in 5★ luxury hospitality? ⭐️
Join the Turnberry Resort Recruitment & Industry Open Day.
📅 18 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00–18:00
Meet the team, tour world-class facilities, and explore real career paths.
🚌 Free bus from Ayr, Maybole & Girvan.
#HospitalityCareers #OpenDay #SuperbeGerimus
Join the Turnberry Resort Recruitment & Industry Open Day.
📅 18 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00–18:00
Meet the team, tour world-class facilities, and explore real career paths.
🚌 Free bus from Ayr, Maybole & Girvan.
#HospitalityCareers #OpenDay #SuperbeGerimus
The South Ayrshire Futures event brings together pupils and parents and carers to meet local employers and explore career opportunities across South Ayrshire. A great chance to speak directly with companies.
#SuperbeGerimus #Careers
#SuperbeGerimus #Careers
January 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
The South Ayrshire Futures event brings together pupils and parents and carers to meet local employers and explore career opportunities across South Ayrshire. A great chance to speak directly with companies.
#SuperbeGerimus #Careers
#SuperbeGerimus #Careers
💬 Free Webinar for Parents and Carers
Big Feelings and Big Reactions: Making Sense of Your Child’s Behaviour
With Dr Daniel Weisberg, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
📅 Tue 13 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 8–9pm
🔗 www.cayp.co.uk/event-details/janwebinar
#SuperbeGerimus #ParentSupport
Big Feelings and Big Reactions: Making Sense of Your Child’s Behaviour
With Dr Daniel Weisberg, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
📅 Tue 13 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 8–9pm
🔗 www.cayp.co.uk/event-details/janwebinar
#SuperbeGerimus #ParentSupport
Big Feelings and Big Reactions: Making Sense of Your Child’s Behaviour | C A Y P
With Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Daniel Weisberg in conversation with Assistant Psychologist and former Teacher Ruby Cole.
www.cayp.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM
💬 Free Webinar for Parents and Carers
Big Feelings and Big Reactions: Making Sense of Your Child’s Behaviour
With Dr Daniel Weisberg, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
📅 Tue 13 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 8–9pm
🔗 www.cayp.co.uk/event-details/janwebinar
#SuperbeGerimus #ParentSupport
Big Feelings and Big Reactions: Making Sense of Your Child’s Behaviour
With Dr Daniel Weisberg, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
📅 Tue 13 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 8–9pm
🔗 www.cayp.co.uk/event-details/janwebinar
#SuperbeGerimus #ParentSupport
Congrats to Aiden Murphy and Mason Steele on their fantastic achievement. 👏
They won a competition promoting the Alloway Railway Tunnel and will be featured in the Last Train to Butlins mural crowd scene. A place in history. 🎨🚆
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More info: www.allowaytunnel.org.uk/post/tourism...
They won a competition promoting the Alloway Railway Tunnel and will be featured in the Last Train to Butlins mural crowd scene. A place in history. 🎨🚆
#SuperbeGerimus
More info: www.allowaytunnel.org.uk/post/tourism...
Tourism Competition winners
Travel & Tourism Pupils from Carrick Academy win the Tourism School Competition
www.allowaytunnel.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Congrats to Aiden Murphy and Mason Steele on their fantastic achievement. 👏
They won a competition promoting the Alloway Railway Tunnel and will be featured in the Last Train to Butlins mural crowd scene. A place in history. 🎨🚆
#SuperbeGerimus
More info: www.allowaytunnel.org.uk/post/tourism...
They won a competition promoting the Alloway Railway Tunnel and will be featured in the Last Train to Butlins mural crowd scene. A place in history. 🎨🚆
#SuperbeGerimus
More info: www.allowaytunnel.org.uk/post/tourism...
December 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Thanks to our friends at Ayr Academy for the Christmas card, and a special mention to Vari in S1 for the brilliant design. Great work, Vari. 🎄👏
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December 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Thanks to our friends at Ayr Academy for the Christmas card, and a special mention to Vari in S1 for the brilliant design. Great work, Vari. 🎄👏
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#SuperbeGerimus
TOMORROW!
🎄 Carrick Academy Christmas Jumper Day is on Tuesday 16 December in support of The Carrick Centre Food Pantry.
Bring a dry food donation if you can. Even small items help.
Christmas jumpers or T-shirts with school uniform.
#SuperbeGerimus
Bring a dry food donation if you can. Even small items help.
Christmas jumpers or T-shirts with school uniform.
#SuperbeGerimus
December 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
TOMORROW!
🎄 Carrick Academy Christmas Jumper Day is on Tuesday 16 December in support of The Carrick Centre Food Pantry.
Bring a dry food donation if you can. Even small items help.
Christmas jumpers or T-shirts with school uniform.
#SuperbeGerimus
Bring a dry food donation if you can. Even small items help.
Christmas jumpers or T-shirts with school uniform.
#SuperbeGerimus
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🎄 Carrick Academy Christmas Jumper Day is on Tuesday 16 December in support of The Carrick Centre Food Pantry.
Bring a dry food donation if you can. Even small items help.
Christmas jumpers or T-shirts with school uniform.
#SuperbeGerimus
Bring a dry food donation if you can. Even small items help.
Christmas jumpers or T-shirts with school uniform.
#SuperbeGerimus
Thanks to our friends at Straiton Primary for the Christmas card, and a big well done to Hope for the brilliant drawing. 🎄👏
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December 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thanks to our friends at Straiton Primary for the Christmas card, and a big well done to Hope for the brilliant drawing. 🎄👏
#SuperbeGerimus
#SuperbeGerimus
Congrats to our Supported Study Prize Draw winners for November, Leon and Anna. The more you attend, the better your chance to win. #SuperbeGerimus
December 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Congrats to our Supported Study Prize Draw winners for November, Leon and Anna. The more you attend, the better your chance to win. #SuperbeGerimus
S4 Parents Night is tonight. Looking forward to seeing everyone. #SuperbeGerimus
December 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
S4 Parents Night is tonight. Looking forward to seeing everyone. #SuperbeGerimus
📚 Prelims start Tue 6 Jan and run until Fri 30 Jan!
Full timetable 👉 carrickacademysayr.weebly.com/home/2026-pr...
No exam leave + wear uniform + no phones in exam rooms ✅
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickAcademy #Prelims 💙❤️💛
Full timetable 👉 carrickacademysayr.weebly.com/home/2026-pr...
No exam leave + wear uniform + no phones in exam rooms ✅
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickAcademy #Prelims 💙❤️💛
2026 Prelim Timetable
A very warm welcome to our website. Carrick Academy is one of eight secondary schools within South Ayrshire which is located in south west Scotland. Within this website we aim to answer any...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📚 Prelims start Tue 6 Jan and run until Fri 30 Jan!
Full timetable 👉 carrickacademysayr.weebly.com/home/2026-pr...
No exam leave + wear uniform + no phones in exam rooms ✅
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickAcademy #Prelims 💙❤️💛
Full timetable 👉 carrickacademysayr.weebly.com/home/2026-pr...
No exam leave + wear uniform + no phones in exam rooms ✅
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickAcademy #Prelims 💙❤️💛
🎶 Carrick voices + talent = 🔥 at the South Ayrshire Christmas Concert!
Pupil choir + staff choir smashed it, and loads of Carrick pupils rocked the bands too 👏
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickAcademy #ChristmasConcert 💙❤️💛
Pupil choir + staff choir smashed it, and loads of Carrick pupils rocked the bands too 👏
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickAcademy #ChristmasConcert 💙❤️💛
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🎶 Carrick voices + talent = 🔥 at the South Ayrshire Christmas Concert!
Pupil choir + staff choir smashed it, and loads of Carrick pupils rocked the bands too 👏
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickAcademy #ChristmasConcert 💙❤️💛
Pupil choir + staff choir smashed it, and loads of Carrick pupils rocked the bands too 👏
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickAcademy #ChristmasConcert 💙❤️💛
💃 Senior dance team = 3rd place at South Ayrshire Schools Dance Comp! 🔥
BGE group couldn’t compete (illness/injury) but they’ll smash their next show in 2 weeks 👏
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickDance #CarrickAcademy 💙❤️💛
BGE group couldn’t compete (illness/injury) but they’ll smash their next show in 2 weeks 👏
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickDance #CarrickAcademy 💙❤️💛
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
💃 Senior dance team = 3rd place at South Ayrshire Schools Dance Comp! 🔥
BGE group couldn’t compete (illness/injury) but they’ll smash their next show in 2 weeks 👏
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickDance #CarrickAcademy 💙❤️💛
BGE group couldn’t compete (illness/injury) but they’ll smash their next show in 2 weeks 👏
#SuperbeGerimus #CarrickDance #CarrickAcademy 💙❤️💛