02/09/2026
Email been sent to parents from the head teacher
Subject: Working together: Supporting positive choices in our local community
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am writing to ask for your support with an issue that has recently been brought to my attention by the manager of our local shopping centre.
As you will know, many of our young people access the shopping centre during interval and lunchtime, with the exception of our S1 pupils who are not permitted to leave the school grounds. Unfortunately, the centre has recently seen an increase in complaints from shopkeepers and members of the public regarding the conduct of a small minority of our pupils.
I want to emphasise that the vast majority of our young people are fantastic ambassadors for Springburn Academy, and it is disappointing that the actions of a small number risk affecting the reputation of our whole school community.
The concerns raised include shouting, inappropriate language, insults and abusive comments directed towards shopkeepers, staff and members of the public, as well as va**ng within and around the shopping centre. This behaviour is simply not acceptable. We regularly remind our young people that when they are wearing our uniform and out in the local community, their choices and behaviour reflect not only themselves but also our school.
I would therefore really appreciate your support in reinforcing this message at home and reminding your child of the importance of treating everyone in our community with courtesy and respect, behaving appropriately in public spaces and not va**ng.
The shopping centre is keen to work positively with us to resolve this. However, if there is no improvement, it may need to consider measures such as limiting the number of pupils permitted to access the centre or barring individual young people whose behaviour causes concern. Security staff also use body-worn cameras and will liaise directly with the school and, where appropriate, Police Scotland so that incidents can be identified and addressed quickly.
We very much want to avoid restrictions being introduced which would impact the many young people who use the centre responsibly every day. With the support of our families, I am confident that we can reinforce the high standards of behaviour we expect and ensure that our pupils continue to be welcomed within their local community.
Thank you, as always, for your support and partnership.
