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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 […]

SQA Results Day

We wish all our students well today on SQA results day. However, we know that some will be looking for more advice and guidance. We will provide more information in the days ahead on schools reopening and supports that will be on offer, but for now, please see some supports that are available below. SQA […]

Free school meals and school clothing grants

Low income families can get free school meals and a school clothing grant to help towards buying school clothes for their children. Please check out the City of Edinburgh Council website for eligibility and to apply or renew https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolgrants

Education Maintenance Allowance

You could get a weekly allowance of £30 per week if you are at school in the City of Edinburgh Council area.  For more information – https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ema  If you have previously had EMA you must reapply now. To apply – https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/support-pupils/apply-ema-form?documentId=12874&categoryId=20105

Head Teacher Update 26.06.20

Dear parents and students As the strangest school term in living memory comes to an end, I would like to thank you all for sticking with us. We have been quite overwhelmed by the many positive messages from parents showing an appreciation for the commitment of our staff and an understanding of the complex circumstances […]

Head Teacher Update 24.06.20

Dear Parent,  Yesterday, the Deputy First Minister’s announced that all pupils are expected to return to school on Wednesday 12 August, should the COVID 19 virus continue to be suppressed. Consequently, we are now working with the City of Edinburgh Council to revise our plans for the return of students. We will be in touch […]