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Head Teacher Update Friday 29/1/23

Dear Parents and Carers Last week was another busy week, with prelims in full swing and a wide range of activities on offer – including a victory for the basketball team and a visit by author, Elizabeth Wein, as part of our commemorations for Holocaust Memorial Day. Please find a few quick updates below. Course […]

Head Teacher Update 16/1/23

Dear Parents, Carers and Students Belated Happy New Year to you all. We are already well into what is usually the busiest term of the school year. Please find some updates below relating to: Parents and Carers Coffee Evening Activities Week Study Support Prelims Course Choice staffing Parents and Carers Coffee Evening We will be […]

Head Teacher Update 20/12/22

Dear Parents, Carers and Students Please find below a link to the Forrester Christmas News Letter 2022. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope that you and your families stay safe and well, and that we are all able to return, feeling refreshed, in the New Year. Students should return […]

Head Teacher Update 13/12/22

Dear Parents and Students New Website for Forrester Welcome to the new Forrester Website. Although there will be no change to our web address – http://forresterhighschool.org.uk/ -, it may take some time for visitors to be able to view the new website. We apologise for any inconvenience you may experience during this time but hope […]

Head Teacher Update 5/12/22

Dear Parents and Students Please find below some updates regarding Prelims and Study Support National Qualification Assessments (Prelims) Prelims will run from Monday 16/1/23 to Tuesday 31/1/23. Please see Prelim Timetable which gives details for each individual subject. Students should check this carefully and ensure they have dates and times marked in their diaries. Prelims […]

Head Teacher Update 21/11/22

Dear parents and students Planned Industrial Action Forrester High School will be closed to students and staff on Thursday 24th of November due to planned industrial action. Teachers and staff who are not affected by the industrial action will be working from home.  Where possible, colleagues working from home will work within the framework of their […]

Head Teacher Update 9/11/22

Dear Parent It has been some time since my last update, and I would like to bring a few things to your attention. Visit by the City of Edinburgh Council Sharing Classroom Experience Team The Sharing Classroom Experience Team will visit the school from Tuesday 15th to Wednesday 16th November. The team will gain an […]

Head Teacher Update 19/8/22

Dear Parents and Students I am writing a very brief update this evening to thank you for the incredibly positive start to the new term. Thanks for all the work you have obviously done at home, preparing students for their return. It was great to see almost all students arriving back in full dress code. […]

Head Teacher Update 14/8/22

Dear Parents and Students As the new term approaches, I look forward to seeing everyone back safe and well and to welcoming our new S1 to Forrester High School. I hope you and your families have had an enjoyable summer.