Head Teacher Update 11 September 2020
Dear Parent Despite the great effort of everyone here at school and all of you at home, the progress being made in suppressing the COVID-19 virus is moving more slowly than we would all like. With an increase in the restrictions on our lives, we were reminded this week that we must continue to be […]
Head Teacher Update 5/9/20
Dear Parent Another busy week passes for everyone at school, as we settle into the rhythm of the new term. On Monday, we implemented updated guidance on the wearing of face coverings in school, and I wrote to you on Monday afternoon to thank you for your support and to say how impressed we […]
Student Survey – Double Periods
We are asking all students to complete this short survey to give us some feedback on our double period timetables. This will allow us to gather opinion and see if there are issues arising which we might be able to learn from as we move forward. Thank you. Double Period Survey for Students
Head Teacher update 29/8/20
Dear parent Please find below a short update and some links to keep you informed of changes and developments in school. Face Coverings Following an announcement from the Scottish Government, you should have received a letter on Thursday from the City of Edinburgh Council which contained updates on a number of important themes including the […]
Head Teacher update 23 August 2020
Dear Parent I am pleased to say that our first full week back in school has gone well, with almost all students adapting to our new ways of working. This week has given us a chance to test and make adaptations to our plans, such as, putting in place wet weather alternatives for PE and […]
Headteacher Update (days 2 and 3)
It was great to see S3 and S4 back at school on Thursday and then S5 and S6 on Friday. The 5 months out of school seemed to be quickly forgotten as everyone settled back in really well. Thank you for your support in making sure students arrived at the right time – this really […]
Head Teacher Update (Day 1)
Dear Parents and Students It was great to have the first groups of students back at school today. We welcomed our S2 who fitted back in to school life, despite not having been here for 5 months, and coped well with the changes that we have needed to make. We also welcomed our new S1 […]
Update on Return of Students to School
Dear Parent I am writing with further updated information relating to the return of students to school. Some of the information below is adapted from my previous communication. However, there is also important new information regarding our procedures for the coming term. As previously communicated, students will make a phased return to school this week […]
School Reopening – Parental Communication 5 Aug 20
Dear Parent UPDATED PLANS FOR REOPENING SCHOOL TO STUDENTS ON 12TH AUGUST I hope that you and your families are well and that you have managed to enjoy the summer, despite the poor weather. Of course, this is about to improve just as schools are due to start back. We have now received confirmation from […]
Re-Coursing of Subjects/Levels
Dear Students There will be an opportunity next week to discuss any changes to courses/subjects/levels that you might require following SQA exam results. Please come to the school office (front entrance) between 9am and 12 noon on Tuesday 11th August. You will be given a numbered ticket at the front office and shown to a […]