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 […]
News section: News
Head’s News 20 Dec 2024
Published on: 20 December 2024
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 6 Dec 2024
Published on: 6 December 2024
Our Seniors have been working hard through week 1 of their assessment window 1 (pre Christmas). It will be important for them to take on board the feedback they get from their assessments to help them know what is going well and to plan next steps for the coming months. Key points; Leith helping Leith […]
Head’s News 29 Nov 2024
Published on: 29 November 2024
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 […]
Head’s News 22 Nov 2024
Published on: 22 November 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
Published on: 15 November 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
Published on: 8 November 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
Published on: 1 November 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
Published on: 25 October 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
Published on: 11 October 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 20 Dec 2024
Published on: 20 December 2024
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 6 Dec 2024
Published on: 6 December 2024
Our Seniors have been working hard through week 1 of their assessment window 1 (pre Christmas). It will be important for them to take on board the feedback they get from their assessments to help them know what is going well and to plan next steps for the coming months. Key points; Leith helping Leith […]
Head’s News 29 Nov 2024
Published on: 29 November 2024
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 […]
Head’s News 22 Nov 2024
Published on: 22 November 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
Published on: 15 November 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
Published on: 8 November 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
Published on: 1 November 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
Published on: 25 October 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
Published on: 11 October 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 […]
