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 […]
Overview of Scottish Apprenticeships Thursday 10 March 2022
Parents and carers can learn more about Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships on a free webinar later this month. Careers Advisers from Skills Development Scotland will talk about the different apprenticeships that are available and how work-based learning can open the door to a wide range of careers. They will also be on hand to […]
Resources for Parents on Anxiety and Worry
In July, CAMHS Early Intervention Team delivered 2 online workshops for parents and carers of children and young people who are experiencing anxiety. The workshops were oversubscribed and they have now released the recordings and resources. Please see link below. Resources for Parents on Anxiety and Worry These supports include: Access to recorded two part […]
Christmas Newsletter 2021
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. I hope that you and your families stay safe and well, and that we are all able to return, feeling refreshed, in the New Year. Please click on the link below to view this year’s Christmas Newsletter. Thanks and best wishes Stephen Rafferty Head Teacher
College Update
MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RE ARRANGEMENTS FOR START OF TERM. Good Afternoon, I am writing to notify you of a change to SCP arrangements for the start of term in January 2022. As you are aware the escalating Covid -19 situation and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant is causing national concern. Government […]
Head Teacher Update Friday 12/12/21
Dear parents and students As you are aware, we are in the midst of a rapidly changing situation with regard to COVID-19. The introduction of a new variant into the mix has created a new level of uncertainty and the need for us to be more vigilant. We know that Omicron is spreading much more […]
Positive cases out of school hours
To support efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 and, in particular, the Omicron variant, we ask that parents and carers use the following e-mail inbox to advise of cases out of school hours. covidcasemanagement@edinburgh.gov.uk This will enable all services involved to respond more quickly. Thanks and best wishes Stephen Rafferty Head Teacher
Empowered Learning – School iPads
EMPOWERED LEARNING PROJECT All Parents are required to complete the following Microsoft Form in advance. Empowered Learning iPad Project: All parents and students to complete Empowered Learning is a City of Edinburgh project which aims to provide every student with an iPad to support learning throughout their years at school. Due to our experience and […]
Head Teacher Update 21/11/21
Dear Parents and Students It seems that COVID 19 is not going away any time soon and, although our safety measures are now well-established and routine, these need to be carefully balanced against the risk to our young people’s health and wellbeing and educational progress. In my last update (7/11/21), I spoke about our decision […]