Head’s News 22 Nov 2024 - 22nd Nov, 2024

Another busy week as we enter the final week of November. Some key points below to be aware of; Community awareness – On Wednesday this week we were made aware of a video online showing images of Tesco car park at around 4pm on Tuesday where youths, not from Leith Academy, were in the vicinity […]

Head’s News 15 Nov 2024 - 15th Nov, 2024

S4,5,6 Parents’ Eve – We completed our Senior phase Parents’ eve this week with Cowan and Port Houses in attendance. It was a busy event with good quality learning discussions on what is going well and what our learners need to be doing next as we approach assessment window 1. Remember – our after school […]

Head’s News 8 Nov 2024 - 8th Nov, 2024

Some key points below for Families; P7 into S1 Information Evening – we had a very busy evening with our new S1 Families having some key information then a tour of the school / depts…..from the Library to our Laser Cutter it was a great evening as the P7 into S1 Transition begins. S4,5,6 Parents’ […]

Head’s News 1 Nov 2024 - 1st Nov, 2024

Careers Fayre – This was an excellent event with many areas of the world of work represented. Thanks to Mr Stewart, Phil from Developing the Young Workforce and Parents – all who contributed in helping our Seniors think about their next steps beyond Leith Academy into the world of work, learning and real life. S4,5,6 […]

Head’s News 25 Oct 2024 - 25th Oct, 2024

As we enter November next week there have been many events and important themes covered over the course of this week. Details below; Show racism the red card – We have worked to raise awareness of this important work in line with Black History Month. Thanks to Mr Moffat and all who helped pull this […]

Head’s News 11 Oct 2024 - 11th Oct, 2024

As we come to the end of the first half term it’s been a really busy week with great activities. Autumn / Winter – With the weather changing, Parents are asking about ordering our Leith hoodies. See details to order below; S4,5,6 Track 1 reports – These are complete. Parents can access the report for […]

Head’s News 4 Oct 2024 - 4th Oct, 2024

A busy week with Active Girls / Boys Sports focus for S1 today and Danish visitors during the week. With 1 week to go until the half term, some key points below; Study Support – As we approach the autumn, we have a great offer of study support across the School. See our website page […]

Head’s News 27 Sept 2024 - 27th Sep, 2024

As we enter October next week see below some key updates and news including road safety, trips and wider activities for youngsters; Road Safety – Please note the double yellow lines in place at the road / bend next to our front entrance. Drivers, please drive with care when taking this bend as children are […]

Head’s News 20 Sept 2024 - 20th Sep, 2024

Some key points and updates for Families; Duke of Edinburgh – Mr Miller & Miss Kelman would like to welcome applicants to apply for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze 2024-25.  This is open to all S4 pupils – however there are only 30 spaces available. Should over 30 pupils apply then the Personal Statement in the MS Forms […]

Head’s News 13 Sept 2024 - 13th Sep, 2024

We have the long weekend as we move through September, School is closed on Monday with all returning in Leith uniform ready to learn on Tuesday morning at 8.30am. Key points and news below; S1 Lunchtime – Please see a separate letter emailed to S1 Families from the Head Teacher regarding breaks and lunches from […]