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 […]
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