Head Teacher Update 23/10/18
Dear Parents and Carers I’m looking forward to welcoming students back after the October break. I hope they will come back safe, rested and ready for action. It has been a while since my last update and there is a lot to report on. Please find below a few updates on recent and upcoming events.
Supported Study/Homework Programme
Please click on the link below to take you to our Supported Study/Homework programme for this session. There is a lot of support on offer so please encourage all students to attend as much as they can. Supported Study / Homework Programme
UCAS Personal Statement Support
Our S6 UCAS candidates are well on their journey to completing their application forms but now have the difficult task of writing their personal statements! They will be taken through this process and helped by their Pupil Support Leaders to produce an awesome personal statement that will help them into their chosen course. All S6 […]
Forrester Sports Clubs (Active Schools)
Forrester HS after school sports clubs
S4 Work Experience drop-in
Please note that Mr Carter will be running a drop-in clinic for Work Experience every Wednesday Lunchtime in his office.
Dates for the diary and key information
‘Parents, carers and families are by far the most important influences in a child’s life. Parents who take on a supportive role in their child’s learning make a difference in improving achievement and behaviour.’ (Guidance on the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006) Please note key dates for the school year. Attached is also several […]
P7 Primary Parents’ Open Afternoon: Friday 28th September 2018 (1.15pm – 3.30pm
Our P7 Primary Parents’ Open Afternoon gives parents and young people the chance to see, at first hand, the delivery of the curriculum and the standards expected in classwork and behaviour. The afternoon begins with a very brief introduction from members of the Senior Leadership Team but is predominately focused on a guided tour of […]
Free school meals and Clothing Grant
Many families have not yet claimed or renewed their free school meal or clothing grant entitlement for this year. Please see attached further information to assist with the process. Free School Meals and Clothing Grant If you would like to complete the application yourself then forms are available – Online at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolgrants or From the […]
A great start back!
Dear Parents and carers It was great to welcome everyone back this week after the summer holidays. It was particularly good to see students turned out so smartly in full dress code. Our new S1 have made an excellent start and are already starting to find their way around without the help of their S6 […]
Edinburgh Guarantee Schools Bulletin
Please find attached this week’s Schools Bulletin which is also available on the Parents and Teachers page on the Edinburgh Guarantee website. Schools Bulletin 30-07-18