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Head Teacher Update 13/12/22

Dear Parents and Students New Website for Forrester Welcome to the new Forrester Website. Although there will be no change to our web address – http://forresterhighschool.org.uk/ -, it may take some time for visitors to be able to view the new website. We apologise for any inconvenience you may experience during this time but hope […]

Head Teacher Update 5/12/22

Dear Parents and Students Please find below some updates regarding Prelims and Study Support National Qualification Assessments (Prelims) Prelims will run from Monday 16/1/23 to Tuesday 31/1/23. Please see Prelim Timetable which gives details for each individual subject. Students should check this carefully and ensure they have dates and times marked in their diaries. Prelims […]

Head Teacher Update 21/11/22

Dear parents and students Planned Industrial Action Forrester High School will be closed to students and staff on Thursday 24th of November due to planned industrial action. Teachers and staff who are not affected by the industrial action will be working from home.  Where possible, colleagues working from home will work within the framework of their […]

Head Teacher Update 9/11/22

Dear Parent It has been some time since my last update, and I would like to bring a few things to your attention. Visit by the City of Edinburgh Council Sharing Classroom Experience Team The Sharing Classroom Experience Team will visit the school from Tuesday 15th to Wednesday 16th November. The team will gain an […]

Head Teacher Update 19/8/22

Dear Parents and Students I am writing a very brief update this evening to thank you for the incredibly positive start to the new term. Thanks for all the work you have obviously done at home, preparing students for their return. It was great to see almost all students arriving back in full dress code. […]

Head Teacher Update 14/8/22

Dear Parents and Students As the new term approaches, I look forward to seeing everyone back safe and well and to welcoming our new S1 to Forrester High School. I hope you and your families have had an enjoyable summer.

Head Teacher Update 1/7/22

Dear Parents and Students Happy Holidays! Well done, we made it through another really tough year. Despite all the disruption due to COVID 19, you have all achieved some amazing things. I really enjoyed this week’s achievement assemblies, led by Mrs MacPhie, and I would like to share her script below – I think it […]

Head Teacher Update 28/6/22

Dear Parents and Students I am writing to let you know the arrangements for the end of term. The summer holidays will begin at 12:00noon on Friday 1/7/22. We will have a slightly shorter day and an extended break to say farewell to some of our staff who are leaving us for pastures new. I […]

P7 Parents Information Evening Slides

We were delighted to welcome our P7 parents to school last night. There was a great turn-out, despite the weather (and despite competing with the football). Thank you for supporting this event – we are really looking forward to working with you and your young people. Please find below the presentation slides.   P7 Parents Information […]