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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to our Virtual Award Ceremonies – Award Winner Announcement
Despite being in lockdown, the staff at Forrester High School felt that we couldn’t let the “Excellence in……” Subject winners and Special Award Winners successes go unnoticed. With huge thanks to Alison Stewart and Hannah Craig, who have been the video editors, and the many staff contributors, we have two Virtual Award Ceremonies to share […]
Head Teacher Update 19.06.20
Dear parent, please click on the link below to access a message from the Head Teacher, which contains updated information on our plans to re-open the school to students in August. Plans for re-opening School in August
Head Teacher Update 12.06.20
Dear parents and students I hope that you and your families continue to stay well. Please find below an update for this week. Reopening School in August A decision has now been reached by the Council on a model for reopening schools in August, and we have begun to plan how this will work at […]