As we enter December we have a busy time ahead for the final 3 weeks of term before the Christmas holiday begins.
Please continue to ensure youngsters arrive at Leith Academy in good, sensible and appropriate uniform, ready to learn;
-Leith hoodie / Plain black jumper
-Leith tie
-White shirt
-Black trousers / skirt
-Black footwear
Some key points for this week;
Lateness support – Every year I take a closer look at our timekeeping and attendance across our S1 – S6 and there are some instances around punctuality that I am hoping will improve over the coming weeks with some of our pupils.
Our day starts at 8.30am with Key Adult.
If there are particular reasons why a youngster should not be in at this time we will support Families if they discuss this with our House Head Team.
I am aware in some cases youngsters will be looking to apply into S5 and S6 at Leith Academy where we have a strong staying on rate; it is important our young adults know that their timekeeping and attendance play a large part in this decision.
We will write to Families with further support as needed and I will be tracking this area over the coming weeks to Christmas and into the New Year in the hope there is some positive steps taken.
Thank you to Families for the ongoing discussions at home linked to this positive aspect of being ready to work / learn.
Community Support – See message from Ms Sutherland in English…
Leith Supporting Leith – Here at Leith Academy, we want to support our whole community, especially as the cost of living is negatively impacting a number of our families. We aim to run a Giveaway 1-2 pm, on Friday 6th December. If you would benefit from some FREE TOYS and GIFTS, to help with Christmas, please join us on Friday 6th December 1-2pm. Everything is FREE!
Meantime, a big thank you to all staff and parents, for your generous donations so far.
Vaccinations – Next week we have our national Flu Vaccination program for all youngsters.These will take place next Thursday the 5th of December. Details will be shared with youngsters via our Welfare support team on the day.
Assessment window 1 – This begins on Monday. All S4,5,6 pupils have the timetable with times, places, details and all info required. It is vital they get to the right place at the right time. Not all learners are involved in this window, they may have some assessments pre Christmas and some assessments post Christmas; more details will follow re the window after Christmas.
Edinburgh 900 – Our beautiful city is turning 900! See info attached which may be of interest.
Park Run Leith could be coming! – A new initiative is being set up called Leith Runs Together, with the aim of starting a regular junior park run in Pilrig Park next year (for children aged 4-14 inclusive). Permission has been given by the City of Edinburgh Council, but now they need to secure funding through Leith Chooses. Anyone over the age of 8 can vote. Voting starts on the 20th January – so if anyone would like to support this initiative, please consider voting for Leith Runs Together.
If anyone would like more information about Leith Runs Together they can contact Euan at e.s.paterson@gmail.com or complete this form: Let’s start a Junior Parkrun in Pilrig Park!
Hoping you have a good weekend.
