Online Learning
Forrester High School Guides to Digital Learning
During online learning, our two-week rotas will continue and students will follow their timetables as normal (starting on 11th January with week 2). We will continue to have three double periods per day, although the timings have been changed slightly, as detailed below.
- Period 1/2 8:40am – 10:35am
- Period 3/4 10:50am – 12:40pm
- Period 5/6 13:30pm -15:25pm
Forrester Digital Learning Guidance for Parents
Forrester Digital Learning Guidance for learners
Forrester Teams Guidance for Learners
Home Learning Tips for Students Infographic
Accessing Teams through PS4 and Xbox
Other Digital Learning Resources
Digital Learning Quick Start Guide for Learners Parents Carers
Responsible Use Policy May 2020
Forrester Online Study and Extension Materials
Pupil Support
I understand that the current situation is unsettling for everyone and that there may be difficulties during this period of online learning. The table below shows the key points of contact for students and parents.
| House | Pupil Support Leader (First point of contact) | SLT link |
| Burns | Eilidh McLaren (Monday – Friday) | John MacPhie |
| Redpath | Kate MacPhie (Monday – Thursday), Helen Kennedy (Friday) | Martin Ennis
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| Telford | Jacqui Forbes (Tuesday – Friday), Helen Kennedy (Monday) | Karen Scott |
Advice on Learning in Different Places from Psychological Service
Family support
This is a difficult time and we want to help our families to access any support they are entitled to. If there is something you feel the school can support you with, or if your circumstances have changed and you now feel you may be eligible for a Free School Meal, please contact Sarah Ross.
sarah.ross@forrester.edin.sch.uk
