An Energy Support Grant is available now for North Ayrshire residents who are struggling to pay their home energy bills. As we continue to navigate our way through the Cost-of-Living Crisis, North Ayrshire Council’s Energy Smart programme aims to support residents with both

Feeling Christmassy!!!🎄🎅😀

Worrying about money? Contact Callum McMichael, our designated school welfare officer for support and advice:

For Parents Mental Health Day - are substances, alcohol or drugs causing conflict within your family, which is in turn affecting your mental health? Our website has guidance on how you might begin to improve family relationships affected by drugs, etc. scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/substances-alc…

A wee reminder of our Winter Warmer Breakfast initiative: A free breakfast is available from the canteen every school morning between now and Friday 28 March 2025 - choose a hot roll or two of the following: fruit pot, croissant, cheese scone, pancake or toast.

A successful day at the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund Practitioners’ Event, with agencies sharing information about the many family projects running to support our young people and parents/carers: North Ayrshire Family Centred Wellbeing Service ko-nekt.org neighbourhoodnetworks.org beithtrust.org

Important Information below covering👇👇 ⏺️Income Related Employment Support Allowance moving to Universal Credit ⏺️Tax Credits ending 5th April 2025 Do not ignore your migration letter detailing what to do next. if you require further information, please get in touch.☎️✉️

Thanks to all parents/carers who attended our S3 Parents’ Evening last night, and to our amazing S6 pupils who supported it:

Thanks to all parents/carers who attended our S3 Parents’ Evening last night, and to our amazing S6 pupils who supported it:

Our brilliant pupil representatives from the Rights Respecting Schools group St Matthew's RRS were available at our S3 Parents’ Evening:

Not forgetting those who supported staff on the night with refreshments:

Our fantastic Family Engagement Ambassadors were on hand at our S3 Parents’ Evening to chat about clubs and initiatives, and provide information on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework SCQF Partnership:

Thanks also to our dedicated Welfare Rights Officer Callum McMichael @NA_MoneyMatters for attending our S3 Parents' Evening and providing information on all the fantastic services available re financial entitlement support:

How to… Watch our latest video on “how to” use National 5 PE theory command words:

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) applications close on 28th February. For information or assistance with this, contact our dedicated school welfare officer Callum McMichael on 07392 190 128 or scan the QR code below:

Contact our dedicated school welfare officer Callum McMichael on 07392 190 128 for information or assistance with this:

Do you need help applying for free school meals or Scottish Child Payment? Unsure if you are entitled to any help? Our School Welfare Rights Officers can help! Get in touch on 01294 310000 or email: [email protected]

St Matthew’s Academy Class of 2025 Prom Outfit Hire: Appointments for our free Prom Outfit Hire are now open. Dresses, suits and accessories available! Scan the QR code or click the link to book: forms.office.com/e/LbmY1KvbCC

Families of pupils in S1-3: come along to our informative Literacy Session in the school library St Matthew's English Refreshments available. Children welcome too. Sign up by phoning the school, clicking the link or using the QR code below: forms.office.com/e/aBwubYmw7j

Age 16-19 and in North Ayrshire? Come along to the NAC Recruitment Day on Tuesday 11th March from 9.30-11.30am and discover the opportunities waiting for you. Learn about the roles available, get top tips for your application and hear from current apprentices! DYW Ayrshire