Head Teacher Update 1/7/22
Dear Parents and Students Happy Holidays! Well done, we made it through another really tough year. Despite all the disruption due to COVID 19, you have all achieved some amazing things. I really enjoyed this week’s achievement assemblies, led by Mrs MacPhie, and I would like to share her script below – I think it […]
Head Teacher Update 28/6/22
Dear Parents and Students I am writing to let you know the arrangements for the end of term. The summer holidays will begin at 12:00noon on Friday 1/7/22. We will have a slightly shorter day and an extended break to say farewell to some of our staff who are leaving us for pastures new. I […]
P7 Parents Information Evening Slides
We were delighted to welcome our P7 parents to school last night. There was a great turn-out, despite the weather (and despite competing with the football). Thank you for supporting this event – we are really looking forward to working with you and your young people. Please find below the presentation slides. P7 Parents Information […]
Head Teacher Update 8/6/22
Dear parents and students The holidays are fast approaching and we have a lot to cram in between now and the 1st July, when school breaks for the summer. P7-S1 Transition Tonight, we welcome our P7 parents for an information evening prior to next week’s P7 to S1 transition visits. A huge amount of work […]
Head Teacher Update 25/5/22
Dear Parents and Students In case you haven’t heard, Saturday is Cup Final Day – no not that cup final but the Lothian Schools’ League Cup Final involving a certain team from Forrester. The S2 boys, coached by Kieran Millar, have been outstanding ambassadors for the school at home and on their travels. They were […]
Head Teacher Update 18/5/22
Dear Parents and Students I am writing to share some important information for the start of our new timetable on Monday 23rd May. We are starting the timetable early this year to give everyone the best possible chance to make progress in their new courses. The new timetable also gives us all an opportunity to […]
Head Teacher Update 10/5/22
Dear Parents and Students Two weeks have already passed since we returned from the Easter Holiday, and the SQA exams are in full swing. I am so proud of all our senior students for working hard to prepare for exams and approaching these in such a positive manner. I am also extremely grateful for the […]
Head Teacher Update 9/3/22 (National Qualifications)
Dear Parents and Students I am writing with an important update for senior-phase students undertaking national qualifications.
Head Teacher Update 27/2/22
Dear Parents and Students The continuation of self-isolation rules means that we are still seeing high levels of staff and student absence. However, with the changes to other restrictions, I am optimistic that we are gradually returning to more normal ways of working. It has been a long hall for everyone but, at last, things […]
Head Teacher Update 13/2/22
Dear Parents and Students The half-term break has come just in the nick of time, giving everyone a chance to catch their breath and to recharge their batteries. The first six weeks of term have been as difficult as any since the pandemic began. High levels of staff and student absence have meant that learning […]