News section: News

As we enter the weekend when the clocks change, it has been a busy week on a number of themes. Some key points and updates below; S4,5,6 Parents’ Eve date – Next Wednesday is our Anderson House and Barton House Parents’ Evening. These are always positive evenings with a chance to talk to Teachers about […]

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After a very busy week with so many positive things happening, we reach the half term break. See blow for important points and updates linked to news and achievements; Skills Week – A brilliant week of events linked to skills and various jobs from IT, Roofing, Construction and Lifesaving. This was followed up by a […]

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As we enter the final week before the October holiday it has been busy across a range of areas once again. See below for important updates and announcements; S4,5,6 Track 1 Reports – These are being sent to Families today, with a covering letter to help explain some of the terms, we are unable to […]

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After a busy week of ministerial visits including the Cabinet Secretary for Education Ms Jenny Gilruth on Thursday and the CEC Education Convenor on Friday for our LGBTQ Gold award, here are some key points and updates to share below; Heart Start – Save a Life for Scotland will be hosting a live stream CPR […]

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Some key updates for Families; Uniform – our uniform is designed to be simple for Families to follow, please ensure our pupils arrive at School in Leith uniform ready to learn with bags packed and ipads charged; To order a hoodie you can visit here https://www.logoxpres-schoolwear.co.uk/Leith-Academy/Leith-Academy-Hoodie-Black/ Parents then simply register with basic details and enter […]

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As we reach the September long weekend here are some updates for Families from the last week at Leith Academy; Mentors in Violence Prevention, MVP – We held two great training sessions (see pic) on this important work, led by Mrs Simpson, Ms Allan et al. See update below; The MVP training days went well […]

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We were deeply saddened to hear the news this week that one of our former pupils, John McNab had passed. We will remember John fondly for his bright and positive personality. Our thoughts remain with his Family and friends at this difficult time. Family learning session – A direct email has been sent to our […]

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As we enter September next week it has been a successful and busy week at Leith Academy. Some updates and points below; S1 Lunchtime – Following the positive start made by S1, see below a letter from Mr Irving to Families to say, as of Monday, S1’s are allowed to go out for break and […]

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Our first full week is complete and it has been busy, positive and hopefully settling for our new S1 as they become more familiar with the building, the routes and the learning in different areas. Pupils are arriving for School in positive Leith uniform ready to learn. Please ensure youngsters have their bags with the […]

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Welcome back to all of our young people and Families. For our new S1 Families, this is our weekly update with useful information and any news from our young people. It has been a very positive first week back, also very hot! Some key points below; Parent Council – The first meeting of the Leith […]

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