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Residential (up to 52 weeks) and education places available for autistic young people @StruanSchool @scottishautism Call 01259222000 to arrange a visit today!
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Thanks to
@STVNews
for asking us to be part of the coverage of the
@_thedailymile
. It's a really important part of our school day
@StruanSchool
@scottishautism
with so many benefits
#included
#flourish
#regulated
#mentalhealth
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It was a very big day for George today - he rode a bike on his own for the first time! Go George!
@recykeabike
thank you for your guidance and support ☺️
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Today is Lucy’s farewell to New Struan! We’re sad we weren’t able to invite all of our friends and family along but we will be sharing a recording of our leavers assembly later next week. 3 cheers for our Lucy 💖🥳
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Huge congratulations to all colleagues who are celebrating today and a particularly loud shout out to the
@UofGlasgow
#Inheadship
cohort - Thank you for all the laughs and support! Cheeeeers everyone! 🥂
@EdScotPLL
#leadGTCSES
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Ross’ mum came to visit us today and captured this beautiful moment of her son connecting with his new friend Caine. This is the first time she’s seen her son like this with another child and was moved to tears. Happy Valentines Day everyone!❤️
#sharethelove
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Today Jason interviewed HRH Princess Marie of Denmark! He even got a selfie - now that’s a chance you don’t get everyday! 🙌
@scottishautism
@StruanSchool
@CharleneTait_SA
@asendomusic
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Huge congratulations to Mollie who was offered a job as 'Snack bar manager' following a successful interview. Just look at how proud you look, well done 🤩
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Caine has spent weeks with our P.E teacher building up his confidence to jump into the pool and now he can do it on his own!
#flourish
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Kyran’s animation puppet is really taking fantastic shape now. It’s fabulous to see his ideas coming to life 😃
#meaningfullearning
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A huge happy 14th birthday to Caine 🥳🥰 we all wish you big congratulations Caine! The perfect gentleman!
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Barra class had the most wonderful birthday celebration for David’s upcoming 18th Birthday. So much singing, laughter, joy and happiness! 🥳
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We had two pianos donated to us today by
@NordoffRobbins1
@JanetMcLachlan
and the family of one of our classroom assistants, Lynsey. Thank you kindly 🙏 Jack was the first pupil straight in to play! 🎹🎼
#happiness
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This is the magic 🪄 that happens at our school! We are one big family where the love and respect to truly listen to our YP is in abundance ♥️
#flourish
#happiness
#trust
#pride
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Another fantastic example of intensive interaction between Leon and Morag- just look at the smiles.
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Jenny will be leaving us at the end of this academic year and im so glad I managed to capture this interaction as this is how we will all remember her. Jenny teaches us to be completely present, patient and atuned ❤️
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A huge congratulations to Jamie - who, after interview this morning, has successfully secured the position of Laundry Manager
@StruanSchool
Well done Jamie 👏
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Merry Christmas to all our pupils, families, staff and friends from the absolutely wonderful New Struan troops
@scottishautism
Thank you to everyone for working together through this unique year. We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday 🎄❤️
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Big claps for Dylan (our hands are ready 🙌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻) who managed to spend some time with Marley today and clapped her gently twice as well as shaking her paw ❤️ super proud of your progress Dylan
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Congratulations to Liam who passed National two life skills maths today 🎉🥳
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Last night was our fantastic school fundraiser, this star below needs no introduction. Alfie we are all so proud of you 🎤🎙
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It’s Birthday Celebrations for this wonderful young woman. Happy 18th Birthday Ellie! You are a real ray of sunshine 🥳
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👨🏼🎓It was Alexander’s graduation today, leaving us after nearly 8 years. We are so proud of the bright, funny and hardworking young man you have become. It was great to have your friends and family with us to celebrate. We wish you well 🥳♥️
#struanfamily
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We are SUPER excited to be at the Scottish School Food awards! All the very best of luck to Lorraine and Sanita who are up for Food Service Team of the Year! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
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Well done to Billy. He passed his 2nd National 3 unit today. Only one more practical assessment to complete by end of May and he will have achieved the National 3 Practical cookery. What a super chef!
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Our keen walker Scot did 12miles yesterday with his care staff. Superb effort everyone.
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Today is Liam's first official book signing. Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy so far, we are now at 90 sold!
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Super proud of this young man 🌟 his portfolio was recognised by
@YouthScotland
as an example of excellent work 👏🏻 well done kyran 😀
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Today Jason had his first work experience with SG pro and helped to clean the rugby club in Stirling, what an amazing achievement Jason 🌟
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Jason and Calum met up on the daily mile today for this fabulous photo!
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Couldn’t end this term feeling prouder of
@StruanSchool
Like so many, our staff team have worked tirelessly to support our pupils and families with such flexibility and resilience. Colleagues across Scottish Education - take a well deserved little rest!
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Jay recreated the Scream painting today and is very proud of it. You should be really proud Jay, it is fantastic!🖌️🎨
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Happy Graduation 👨🎓 to David!!! We have loved watching you grow and we will miss all laughs and excitement you bring to New Struan 🥲 good luck David ❤️
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We are all thoroughly enjoying getting to know our youngest and newest pupil. Tabatha is a keen scientist and has a wonderful imagination. Look at this obstacle course she helped to create. Welcome aboard Tabatha.
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👩🎓 Well it was this special young lady’s graduation today ❤️🥲 we held back the tears (just!) to give her a big celebration. We wish you all the very best Jenny in your next chapter into adulthood. You have touched all of our hearts forever.
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Karen Muir, one of our much loved classroom assistants has been working for us
@StruanSchool
@StruanSchool
for 20 years. How remarkable. Thank you Karen for everything you have done for pupils past and present. 🙏⭐️🙏⭐️
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And it’s a wrap! Our summer break is here but bitter sweet as we also had to say goodbye to Dylan who graduated today 🥲 you have been a delight Dylan and taught us so much. We wish you all the very best in your adult life now which we hope is full of good times and laughter!
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Well done to Caine who spent 2 days working on this intricate art work!
#spring
#concentration
#amazingeffort
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Today I received this proposal from a pupil. Completely independently written - just brilliant!
#pupilvoice
#innovatorinthemaking
#initiative
#developingtheyoungworkforce
@JanetMcLachlan
will be delighted!
#hired
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Sam created Jabba the Hut with modelling clay. I’m sure you’ll agree the sculpting and detail is incredible.
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A very big New Struan welcome to Austyn. What a big smile from your music therapy session yesterday, who can blame you, we all love our music sessions. 🎶🥁
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Mull class created this fantastic video yesterday - let us know what you think!
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Our pupils have been working hard all week making cupcakes for
@macmillancancer
and today we took them to
@scottishautism
HQ to sell them. We beat our total raised from last year and raised over £150! Well done to the staff and young people
@StruanSchool
😌
#pride
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The
@StruanSchool
@scottishautism
Ben Nevis team made it to the summit and back despite the wind, rain and pain! Well done team - it’s all worth it for the kids 💪😀👏
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Welcome to Zia 😀 we are delighted to have you with us and so glad you have enjoyed your first day! Big smiles all round 🙌🏼
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Scot is out a walk up Dumyat with his support staff Liam and Aaron this morning. Nothing like fresh air, exercise and sense of achievement to keep wellbeing in check!
#flourish
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Malou Bonicos, illustrator of the Beeps and Angel of Jarm has kindly sent our aspiring animator Liam 2 of his favourite episodes. Liam's reaction is the result of meaningful participation in his learning by
@caitmthom
taking an interest and strengths based approach to L&T
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We take our wellbeing seriously in Skye class, Calum enjoying a foot spa with plenty bubbles this morning 🫧
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👨🎓What a week it has been saying goodbye to so many pupils who are ready for their next chapter in life. We know you are truly ready for this Jack! Remember to keep in touch 🙏
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Just look at what our star chef Billy has cooked up at home for mum and dad! This is impressive Billy! Tagliatelle carbonara and sticky toffee pudding ❤️
#learningathome
#confidentindividual
#yum
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Just look at these tasty traffic light sandwiches made today by Caine! 🚦🚥
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A huge THANK YOU to our local staff who have been working overtime, and will continue to do so to support our residential pupils over this weekend ⭐️🏆
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Thank you so much to Jason who empties our recycling bins across the school. He loves this job and we are very grateful ♻️⭐️
#pride
#effectivecontributors
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Look at Kyran starting to learn how to ride a bike! Huge progress so quickly. Thanks for your amazing help
@recykeabike
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Today Liam went to buy a book using his world book day voucher, Liam chose the funny bones for the class library 📕
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Super well done to Jay who achieved another Hi5
@YouthScotland
for his progress with swimming!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Our new learning pod was installed last night and it looks fabulous. Our pupils love it already and can’t wait to get using this new space. Thank you so kindly to all who donated to our fundraising project!
@scottishautism
@StruanSchool
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Calum has been enjoying stage one of Attention Autism, today we added in part two and Calum really enjoyed putting out the fires 🔥🧯
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A gigantic, huge, massive THANK YOU to this dream team of staff. Bursting with
#pride
for the positive impact they make on our pupils everyday. Enjoy the well earned October holiday! Looking forward to welcoming our newest team members next term 😃
#teamwork
#flourish
#happiness
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During one of our walks Dylan posted his letter to mum and dad. Look out for the mail!
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Barra boys enjoying handprint painting our Loch Ness monster! 😆 Look at these smiling faces 😀
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Billy had his interview this week with Lorraine our Head Cook and Liz our Food Tech teacher. We are all so proud to congratulate Billy on successfully gaining the Catering Assistant position in New Struan
#DevelopingtheYoungWorkforceopportunity
.
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We are so delighted that Jack and Jason have secured a place
@FVCollege
Doing what they absolutely love
#musicmakers
#soundproduction
🤗💫🎧🎼
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A HUGE heartfelt thank you to the very talented Wendy
@uttjess
and her husband John who have made these beautiful mud kitchens for our pupils. We are delighted and we know the fun and learning that will be had using them!
#kindness
#partnerships
#gratitude
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We just love our sessions with
@recykeabike
. Amazing interactions between peers today. Thank you for supporting these experiences for our young people
#happiness
#physicalactivity
#relationships
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Huge congratulations to Lorraine and Sanita who were recognised as ‘Highly Commended’ in the category of Food Service Team of the Year. Incredibly proud and well deserved. You are winners to us all
@StruanSchool
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Well done to Mhairi for her
#BestPractice
nomination this week. Such dedication to getting things right for David, one of the pupils in her class. She knows him inside out and her love for him shines through ❤️
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On behalf of everyone at New Struan school and residences we would like to wish Kyran a very happy 16th birthday! We know it's been a day full of celebrations so far and we hope you are having the best day 🎂🎈
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An absolutely amazing third year back
@lendrick_muir
I think we all agree it was the best year yet! It wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and commitment of
@StruanSchool
staff and the flexibility and understanding of the
@lendrick_muir
team. THANK YOU all 🙏
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Today Adrian had his first ever interview for the role of 'Bird feeder manager' we are all wishing you lots of luck in getting the job!
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Our wonderful team have recommissioned this space into a designated block play area
@froebeltrust
@LynnMcNair
The value of block play has no bounds!We are excited to observe wht happens next as our knowledgeable& attuned staff extend learning &creativity..watch this space 👀
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A very well earned Best Practice Award for Callum. He leaves us today to start his PGDE journey and what a fabulous teacher he will become. Heading away with a special Star Award too 😉
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🎶Great Christmas singalong today to get us warmed up for Christmas Fayre tomorrow! 🎄🎅🏻
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It has been lovely to see the way our online learning environment is coming to life in the homes of our young people. George and his mum Gina have had a busy afternoon together. 🙌
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On the surface this looks like just a wonderful time together - which it absolutely is - but it also represents so much progress for both these young people!!
#flexibility
#security
#friendship
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Jamie has been practicing hard to encourage Marley to roll over! You DID IT Jamie! ⭐️
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Huge congratulations to Liam who has passed his final assessment and the full award in National three Applications of Maths! We are so very proud of you 🥳🥳
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💕Today we wished our wonderful school administrator, Trisha, farewell and goodluck after 11yrs. You will be sorely missed and thank you for everything 🙏💕
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Caine has been working so hard with Sharlene today and he really wanted to share this positive news on Twitter. Well done Caine 😊
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So lovely to see Ellie and her family enjoying some time together in our residences garden today. 😌
#happiness
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We are proud to announce that Liams' first book is now live on Amazon and you can grab your copy for £5
#dreamsdocometrue
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Calum went on his first outing today with Zoe and Jenn, he walked along to the park and enjoyed some time on the roundabout. Well done Calum 😀
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🎄David enjoying the Christmas market 🎡and posting his highlights to mum and dad 📮
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Staff are still uploading the highs of the day and we felt these moments were too good to not share with our school community! 🥰🙌🏼
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Our newest pupil Franky revealed one of his talents yesterday ⭐️ can’t wait to hear more and learn more about you Franky!
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Ben Nevis crew
@StruanSchool
@scottishautism
are setting off on our fundraising walk! See you at the top!
#itsnotacompetition
💪
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After a bit of practice Dylan wrote his name independently today. Goooooo Dylan! 🙌
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👨🎓Happy Graduation to the wonderful Jason aka pupil ambassador after 8 yrs! You have been on an incredible journey and we wish you all the very best in what we are sure will be a promising music career! Something that uses your fantastic entrepreneurial skills that’s for sure. 👨🎓
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Well done to Jay on his star award this week, Jay is very happy and proud of himself 😀
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We were very excited to receive a letter and card back from Her Majesty the Queen today, thank you!
@RoyalFamily
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All the very best to Alex who retires as Handyman from New Struan today. Thanks for being a part of our school . We know staff and pupils are going to miss you but time for family , golf , gardening and holidays now ❤️
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If this isn’t the seal of approval for your new teacher then I don’t know what is!
@caitmthom
#loveourteachers
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What an amazing week
@lendrick_muir
we have had! Thank you so much to all our wonderful staff
@StruanSchool
@scottishautism
who have worked tirelessly to enable this fantastic experience for our young people. A big thank you to
@lendrick_muir
!
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Mollie had her first food tech lesson with Liz, she made a delicious open sandwich 🥪.
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Well after 3 years we saw the return of our annual Drama show! This time though we teamed up with The Coach House theatre and we were blown away by our YP performances! Massive well done everyone and to Clare, our Drama teacher for making it all happen!
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It is wonderful to welcome out newest pupil, Jason,to Struan! We are thoroughly enjoying getting to know you Jason!
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