Head’s News 10 May 2024 - 10th May, 2024
A shorter week for youngsters as we progress through May. Some key points below; Uniform – Thank you for the support in this area as we continue to keep standards and expectations high. We are having conversations with young people on a daily basis if they need support. Contact us by email on Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk if […]
Head’s News 3 May 2024 - 3rd May, 2024
With exams underway we enter the holiday weekend. Please note Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is In Service for Staff only. On Tuesday there are also SQA exams / assessments, please check this carefully if your child is to be in School on Tuesday as per their SQA calendar. Wednesday all children return to School […]
Head’s News 26 April 2024 - 26th Apr, 2024
With the national assessments / exams now underway and many other great events and experiences happening across the School this week, see below for key points and follow our X / Twitter feed for news. Parent Council – We had a Parent Council meeting last night which was as ever positive and supportive as we […]
Head’s News 19th April 2024 - 19th Apr, 2024
As we complete our first week back into the Summer term, some key points below; Free School Meals – Many Families who are entitled to Govt financial support for clothing and school meals do not apply. If you think you may be eligible, please see the links with info below; https://www.mygov.scot/primary-school-meals https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/food-clothing/free-school-meals-school-clothing-grants Scottish Assessment leave […]
Head’s News 15th April welcome back! - 15th Apr, 2024
Welcome back as we enter the Summer term 2024. This is a term of final preparations for our senior learners and the beginning of preparations for our new P7’s coming into S1. In between all of this is the new timetable and a period of time where we reflect on the 23/24 school year and […]
Head’s News 22 March 2024 - 22nd Mar, 2024
The busy weeks continue with assessments all through this week in a variety of subjects with our youngsters performing, presenting and displaying really high levels of commitment, maturity and desire to be successful – well done to all and we hope this helps you get the outcomes you want / need for your next steps. […]
Head’s News 15 March 2024 - 15th Mar, 2024
Be Prepared – Uniform and iPad charge. Please see email from Mr Irving last week and thank you to those Families supporting their youngster within our expectations of dressing appropriately for School / Learning / Work. HPV Vaccination forms – Please ensure these forms are returned by 22nd March for the upcoming HPV vaccine on […]
Head’s News 8 March 2024 - 8th Mar, 2024
Another busy week with assessments in Technology, Music, Languages and other areas across the School as the internal work gets packaged and finalised for the SQA. We also had groups from our P7 / New S1 coming in to visit which was great to see in PE, Science and generally getting to know the building. […]
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 […]
