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 […]
News section: News
Head’s News 26 April 2024
Published on: 26 April 2024
Head’s News 19th April 2024
Published on: 19 April 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!
Published on: 15 April 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
Published on: 22 March 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
Published on: 15 March 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
Published on: 8 March 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
Published on: 1 March 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
Published on: 23 February 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 […]
Head’s News 9 Feb 2024
Published on: 9 February 2024
The Christmas to February half term is always a busy and dark one! As we progress through it we see the days get longer and spring begins to show signs when we return. Our young Leithers have been working very hard across the many aspects of their learning, some key points below to keep you […]
Head’s News 2 Feb 2024
Published on: 2 February 2024
As we enter February with a week to go until the mid term break, here are some updates below. Assessment window 2 – The assessment and tracking processes we enter every year are now well underway particularly with our Senior Phase youngsters. This is an important time for them; we held assemblies this morning with […]
Head’s News 26 April 2024
Published on: 26 April 2024
Head’s News 19th April 2024
Published on: 19 April 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!
Published on: 15 April 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
Published on: 22 March 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
Published on: 15 March 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
Published on: 8 March 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
Published on: 1 March 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
Published on: 23 February 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 […]
Head’s News 9 Feb 2024
Published on: 9 February 2024
The Christmas to February half term is always a busy and dark one! As we progress through it we see the days get longer and spring begins to show signs when we return. Our young Leithers have been working very hard across the many aspects of their learning, some key points below to keep you […]
Head’s News 2 Feb 2024
Published on: 2 February 2024
As we enter February with a week to go until the mid term break, here are some updates below. Assessment window 2 – The assessment and tracking processes we enter every year are now well underway particularly with our Senior Phase youngsters. This is an important time for them; we held assemblies this morning with […]
