Head’s News 1 March 2024 - 1st Mar, 2024
Some key points; Culture Day 2024 – A superb event once again was planned, led and organised by our young people from our hugely diverse School community. The dress, the food, the music and the atmosphere was something to be very proud of alongside our values of Respect and Diversity at Leith Academy. Thanks to […]
Head’s News 23 Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb, 2024
As we complete our first week back here are some updates in what is an important phase within schools. Once again our youngsters are doing great work on a daily basis to reach their goals and develop as young adults / citizens in their communities. S4,5,6 Focussed Mentors – We have well over 20 staff […]
Head’s News 9 Feb 2024 - 9th Feb, 2024
The Christmas to February half term is always a busy and dark one! As we progress through it we see the days get longer and spring begins to show signs when we return. Our young Leithers have been working very hard across the many aspects of their learning, some key points below to keep you […]
Head’s News 2 Feb 2024 - 2nd Feb, 2024
As we enter February with a week to go until the mid term break, here are some updates below. Assessment window 2 – The assessment and tracking processes we enter every year are now well underway particularly with our Senior Phase youngsters. This is an important time for them; we held assemblies this morning with […]
Head’s News 26 Jan 2024 - 26th Jan, 2024
As we move out of January some key points below; We need support! Hello, Leithers! If you live / work / study in Leith than you are eligible to vote in the Leith Chooses community ballot. We have an application with SHE Scotland Empower women and young girls | Edinburgh | SHE Scotland to come […]
Head’s News 19 Jan 2024 - 19th Jan, 2024
Some key updates below; S2 Parents’ Eve – A great turn out online and hopefully a useful session for our staff and families to talk over things that are going well and things to improve as we enter the S2 into S3 course choice process. Talking over things is really important, if you have questions […]
Head’s News 12 Dec 2024 - 12th Jan, 2024
A great first week back as we begin 2024 with our youngsters getting back into the routine of coming in to what is a busy term in schools. Some key points; S2 into S3 – We had a full house on Thurs evening as we delivered an information session for Parents on the S2 choice […]
Head’s News 22nd December 2023 - 22nd Dec, 2023
As we come to the end of term I want to take time to thank our Families for the combined support we give the young people of Leith on a daily basis. Our youngsters are a joy to work with and support every day at the Mighty Leith Academy!…..but supporting these outcomes involves us all […]
Head’s News 15 Dec 2023 - 15th Dec, 2023
A busy week with some great events on including Choir Singing at our local Care Home, Inter House Swim Gala and Inter House Table Tennis for House points. Our Advanced Highers Drama performance to Friends and Family and a Parental engagement session using 3D Printers and Laser Cutters! Next week coming is busy with many […]
Head’s News 8 Dec 2023 - 8th Dec, 2023
Another busy week and I give credit to all of our S4,5,6 youngsters sitting assessments. They have been a credit to themselves and I hope the feedback they now get with marks / next steps is useful as they plan for the New Year. Some key points: S1 Family Engagement Craft Fayre – This event […]
