Another busy week at Leith culminating in the wonderful celebration of our value DIVERSITY that was the 2025 Culture Day! Some points below; Culture Day 2025 – This was another great success with colour, sound and joy on the faces of young people throughout the morning. Thanks to Ben Stewart, Grace from IYS and all […]
News section: News
Head’s News 21 Feb 2025
Published on: 21 February 2025
Head’s News 7 Feb 2025
Published on: 7 February 2025
It’s been a positive and busy half term as we enter the holiday. We will see all youngsters back, looking ready to learn in their Leith uniform on Monday 17th Feb for an 8.30am start. Some key points; Parent questionnaire to help Mr Irving! – We have 41 responses so far and we’re hoping to […]
Head’s News 31 Jan 2025
Published on: 31 January 2025
As we enter the final week before the half term, some key points below; Post Prelims – We are now in an important phase with our Seniors S4,5,6 as they recieve feedback from staff on assessments over Dec and Jan. This feedback should help them plan the areas they need to work on over the […]
Head’s News 24 Jan 2025
Published on: 24 January 2025
As we progressed through a positive week mother nature played a part in the final day forcing School and Business closures. Hopeful this passes over the weekend and next week is back to normal. Some key points below; Sports Personality of the Year 2024/25 – The PE department are beginning to look ahead to the […]
Head’s News – School closure
Published on: 23 January 2025
Dear Families, In line with other Local Authorities across the country. Edinburgh school buildings will be closed tomorrow following a red weather warning for wind being issued. Please find a letter from the Council below; Arrangements for Friday; -Staff will put relevant learning onto Teams pages / One Notes / PowerPoints to allow youngsters to […]
Head’s News 17 Jan 2025
Published on: 17 January 2025
Our key points from this week; Assessment window 2 – Our Seniors have handled the recent assessments with great maturity over this week. We have a few more to complete into Monday and Tuesday of next week. From there the important process of marking / feedback / learner conversation will be taking place to plan […]
Head’s News 10 Jan 2025
Published on: 10 January 2025
Welcome back as we enter 2025 at Leith Academy with a busy few weeks / months on the horizon. Some key points below; S4,5,6 Prelims begin – Our assessments in the exam hall begin next week. Ms Watson has emailed all relevant info to Seniors and Staff and our young adults should be well into […]
Head’s News – return from holiday
Published on: 6 January 2025
As we enter 2025 I hope you all had a restful break and are ready for the opportunities and successes that 2025 will bring our young people. Some key points below to help a smooth return; Uniform – Please ensure all youngsters arrive in Leith uniform tomorrow ready to learn, we try to keep this […]
Head’s News 20 Dec 2024
Published on: 20 December 2024
As we end the term at South Leith Parish Church, where Leith Academy began in 1560 we will reflect on the year and look for ward to 2025 and the opportunities we hope it brings our young adults. Our Service ends at 12midday and we will dismiss youngsters from there as per previous years. Some […]
Head’s News 13th Dec
Published on: 13 December 2024
As we enter the final week of School for 2024 some key points below for Families. We finish at 12 midday on Friday from South Leith Parish Church, where Leith Academy was formed in 1560, a wonderful history to have. Leith helping Leith – Last Friday our Leith giveaway to support Families was a huge […]
Head’s News 21 Feb 2025
Published on: 21 February 2025
Head’s News 7 Feb 2025
Published on: 7 February 2025
It’s been a positive and busy half term as we enter the holiday. We will see all youngsters back, looking ready to learn in their Leith uniform on Monday 17th Feb for an 8.30am start. Some key points; Parent questionnaire to help Mr Irving! – We have 41 responses so far and we’re hoping to […]
Head’s News 31 Jan 2025
Published on: 31 January 2025
As we enter the final week before the half term, some key points below; Post Prelims – We are now in an important phase with our Seniors S4,5,6 as they recieve feedback from staff on assessments over Dec and Jan. This feedback should help them plan the areas they need to work on over the […]
Head’s News 24 Jan 2025
Published on: 24 January 2025
As we progressed through a positive week mother nature played a part in the final day forcing School and Business closures. Hopeful this passes over the weekend and next week is back to normal. Some key points below; Sports Personality of the Year 2024/25 – The PE department are beginning to look ahead to the […]
Head’s News – School closure
Published on: 23 January 2025
Dear Families, In line with other Local Authorities across the country. Edinburgh school buildings will be closed tomorrow following a red weather warning for wind being issued. Please find a letter from the Council below; Arrangements for Friday; -Staff will put relevant learning onto Teams pages / One Notes / PowerPoints to allow youngsters to […]
Head’s News 17 Jan 2025
Published on: 17 January 2025
Our key points from this week; Assessment window 2 – Our Seniors have handled the recent assessments with great maturity over this week. We have a few more to complete into Monday and Tuesday of next week. From there the important process of marking / feedback / learner conversation will be taking place to plan […]
Head’s News 10 Jan 2025
Published on: 10 January 2025
Welcome back as we enter 2025 at Leith Academy with a busy few weeks / months on the horizon. Some key points below; S4,5,6 Prelims begin – Our assessments in the exam hall begin next week. Ms Watson has emailed all relevant info to Seniors and Staff and our young adults should be well into […]
Head’s News – return from holiday
Published on: 6 January 2025
As we enter 2025 I hope you all had a restful break and are ready for the opportunities and successes that 2025 will bring our young people. Some key points below to help a smooth return; Uniform – Please ensure all youngsters arrive in Leith uniform tomorrow ready to learn, we try to keep this […]
Head’s News 20 Dec 2024
Published on: 20 December 2024
As we end the term at South Leith Parish Church, where Leith Academy began in 1560 we will reflect on the year and look for ward to 2025 and the opportunities we hope it brings our young adults. Our Service ends at 12midday and we will dismiss youngsters from there as per previous years. Some […]
Head’s News 13th Dec
Published on: 13 December 2024
As we enter the final week of School for 2024 some key points below for Families. We finish at 12 midday on Friday from South Leith Parish Church, where Leith Academy was formed in 1560, a wonderful history to have. Leith helping Leith – Last Friday our Leith giveaway to support Families was a huge […]
