Some updates for Families below; Feedback to plan – Thanks to 250 Families who have completed the questions to help me look at what we are doing well and what we need to consider. We work hard at trying to create a supportive and purposeful atmosphere, hearing from Families helps us review that each year…..an […]
News section: News
Head’s News 6 Mar 2026
Published on: 6 March 2026
Head’s News 27 Feb 2026
Published on: 27 February 2026
As we enter March this weekend, we enter a very busy time in Schools. Over next week I will send a separate email to Families asking you to complete our annual survey, it really helps me if we can have a high response rate. Last year we go over 250 responses which was great! If […]
Head’s News 13 Feb 2026
Published on: 13 February 2026
As we finish the half term with sunshine on Leith it has been a busy week once again, some key points and updates below; Uniform – We keep this simple for Families, but it is also important for our building security and safety; Please take time over the holiday to ensure your child arrives ready […]
Head’s News 6 Feb 2026
Published on: 6 February 2026
Another busy week with some key updates below for Families; Mobile phones – In line with the National guidance from Scottish Govt and other Schools across the city and the country, we are planning steps to move to ‘phone free lessons’ to ensure we can protect the learning and teaching of our youngsters whilst in […]
Head’s News 30 Jan 2026
Published on: 30 January 2026
Some key points and updates for this week; S4,5,6 Track 2 Reports – These are being released to Families as I type, use your log in to access the report securely and discuss this with your child to establish what is going well and what needs to be worked on. With 2 weeks until the […]
Head’s News 23 Jan 2026
Published on: 23 January 2026
Another busy week with trips in London, Ireland, Bonaly Outdoor Centre and Dynamic Earth, with many youngsters enjoying the experiences the trips provide. Some updates below; Mobile phones in Schools – There is work being undertaken Nationally and Locally around proportionate use of devices in Schools. Edinburgh Council is seeking the views of Parents and […]
Head’s News 16 Jan 2026
Published on: 16 January 2026
As we complete another busy week at Leith there have been many events and support sessions taking place, see key points below; S2 Parents’ Eve – We hope you found the sessions with Teachers useful. If you were unable to see a Teacher please email Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk and we will get your request to the colleague […]
Head’s News 9 Jan 2026
Published on: 9 January 2026
Welcome back to Leith Academy as we head into 2026 which is hopefully a year of success, achievement and no doubt some perseverance for our young people and their Families. It has been a very positive first week back, but as ever we move into a very busy period as we plan for course choice […]
Head’s News 19 Dec 2025
Published on: 19 December 2025
As we come to the end of another calendar year I want to wish all Young People, Staff, Families and Partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for the continued support and advice you give our young Leithers as we work together to help them develop and progress through school and […]
Head’s News 12 Dec 2025
Published on: 12 December 2025
As we enter the final week of the term and 2025 at School, see below some updates and key points of information. Leith Giveaway – this was a great success last week as we supported many families. The planning, leading and co-ordinating was no easy task, thank you to Rona Sutherland and everyone who helped […]
Head’s News 6 Mar 2026
Published on: 6 March 2026
Head’s News 27 Feb 2026
Published on: 27 February 2026
As we enter March this weekend, we enter a very busy time in Schools. Over next week I will send a separate email to Families asking you to complete our annual survey, it really helps me if we can have a high response rate. Last year we go over 250 responses which was great! If […]
Head’s News 13 Feb 2026
Published on: 13 February 2026
As we finish the half term with sunshine on Leith it has been a busy week once again, some key points and updates below; Uniform – We keep this simple for Families, but it is also important for our building security and safety; Please take time over the holiday to ensure your child arrives ready […]
Head’s News 6 Feb 2026
Published on: 6 February 2026
Another busy week with some key updates below for Families; Mobile phones – In line with the National guidance from Scottish Govt and other Schools across the city and the country, we are planning steps to move to ‘phone free lessons’ to ensure we can protect the learning and teaching of our youngsters whilst in […]
Head’s News 30 Jan 2026
Published on: 30 January 2026
Some key points and updates for this week; S4,5,6 Track 2 Reports – These are being released to Families as I type, use your log in to access the report securely and discuss this with your child to establish what is going well and what needs to be worked on. With 2 weeks until the […]
Head’s News 23 Jan 2026
Published on: 23 January 2026
Another busy week with trips in London, Ireland, Bonaly Outdoor Centre and Dynamic Earth, with many youngsters enjoying the experiences the trips provide. Some updates below; Mobile phones in Schools – There is work being undertaken Nationally and Locally around proportionate use of devices in Schools. Edinburgh Council is seeking the views of Parents and […]
Head’s News 16 Jan 2026
Published on: 16 January 2026
As we complete another busy week at Leith there have been many events and support sessions taking place, see key points below; S2 Parents’ Eve – We hope you found the sessions with Teachers useful. If you were unable to see a Teacher please email Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk and we will get your request to the colleague […]
Head’s News 9 Jan 2026
Published on: 9 January 2026
Welcome back to Leith Academy as we head into 2026 which is hopefully a year of success, achievement and no doubt some perseverance for our young people and their Families. It has been a very positive first week back, but as ever we move into a very busy period as we plan for course choice […]
Head’s News 19 Dec 2025
Published on: 19 December 2025
As we come to the end of another calendar year I want to wish all Young People, Staff, Families and Partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for the continued support and advice you give our young Leithers as we work together to help them develop and progress through school and […]
Head’s News 12 Dec 2025
Published on: 12 December 2025
As we enter the final week of the term and 2025 at School, see below some updates and key points of information. Leith Giveaway – this was a great success last week as we supported many families. The planning, leading and co-ordinating was no easy task, thank you to Rona Sutherland and everyone who helped […]
