As we break for the summer after another incredible year at Leith Academy, some main points are below; Sports Scotland Gold – We have just received word this week of our Gold award for our sporting provision both in and out of the curriculum. A great achievement. Mobile phones – You will se the council […]
News section: News
Head’s News June 2026
Published on: 26 June 2026
Head’s News 19th June
Published on: 19 June 2026
Stakeholder feedback P7 3 Day visit – This was another great success with our newS1’s enjoying a really positive 3 days. As ever our S6 helpers were a great support all led by Rachel et al. See them in August! Final day – Next Friday we finish for the 25/26 year, our finish time is […]
Head’s News 12 June 2026
Published on: 12 June 2026
So many things happening these last few weeks, I have tried to capture a blend of updates and important info alongside sharing some of the wider opportunities our young people get to experience. All vital as part of their learning. Updates below; New term dates – CEC have released the term dates for the future […]
Head’s News 5 June 2026
Published on: 5 June 2026
We have had a successful week 1 of our new timetable. As ever there are things to keep working on, but the new period times have worked well with good feedback from youngsters. Key points; Council Survey for Parents – The Council ask us to send out a survey to Parents for feedback, please find […]
Head’s News 29 May 2026
Published on: 29 May 2026
We move into our new timetable next week which is exciting as we move more in line with other Edinburgh Secondary Schools. Mr Stewart has written to Families with details and we will work through things over the coming weeks. Some updates; Parent Council AGM – Parent Council AGM has been rescheduled to Wednesday 10th […]
Head’s News 22 May 2026
Published on: 22 May 2026
As we enter the last week of May before our new timetable begins, some updates and messages below; S1 Parents Eve – We had a very busy and positive evening with some very good feedback from Families and their young people. Our S1 reports will be coming out in due course to provide further updates. […]
Head’s News 15 May 2026
Published on: 15 May 2026
As we enter the holiday weekend, some updates below; Parent/Carer Partnership Panel – As part of the Council’s continuous improvement, we are creating a collaborative partnership where parents and carers can act as strategic advisors to the City of Edinburgh Council on matters of Inclusion. Their lived experience will help us to shape the policies […]
Head’s News 8 May 2026
Published on: 8 May 2026
Some updates and information below for Families; The basics…..Mobile phones – These should not be seen in lessons in order to protect learning. We are close to launching our new policy on phone free learning. Ensure iPads are brought to school and charged. The basics…..Uniform – We keep this simple for Families; -White shirt or […]
Head’s News 1 May 2026
Published on: 1 May 2026
We have reached the May Day holiday weekend. We are all off on Monday, Staff go back for training on Tuesday and our youngsters return 8.30am on Wednesday. Some updates and key points; Access to Industry – We have a partnership which helps young people think about their next steps beyond School, they spoke to […]
Head’s News 24 April 2026
Published on: 24 April 2026
Welcome from the Easter holiday as we enter a busy summer term. Some information and key updates below; Mobile phones – We will be moving to our ‘phone free learning’ position soon. Please continue to talk to your child about this and ensure they have their iPad charged and ready for learning in their school […]
Head’s News June 2026
Published on: 26 June 2026
Head’s News 19th June
Published on: 19 June 2026
Stakeholder feedback P7 3 Day visit – This was another great success with our newS1’s enjoying a really positive 3 days. As ever our S6 helpers were a great support all led by Rachel et al. See them in August! Final day – Next Friday we finish for the 25/26 year, our finish time is […]
Head’s News 12 June 2026
Published on: 12 June 2026
So many things happening these last few weeks, I have tried to capture a blend of updates and important info alongside sharing some of the wider opportunities our young people get to experience. All vital as part of their learning. Updates below; New term dates – CEC have released the term dates for the future […]
Head’s News 5 June 2026
Published on: 5 June 2026
We have had a successful week 1 of our new timetable. As ever there are things to keep working on, but the new period times have worked well with good feedback from youngsters. Key points; Council Survey for Parents – The Council ask us to send out a survey to Parents for feedback, please find […]
Head’s News 29 May 2026
Published on: 29 May 2026
We move into our new timetable next week which is exciting as we move more in line with other Edinburgh Secondary Schools. Mr Stewart has written to Families with details and we will work through things over the coming weeks. Some updates; Parent Council AGM – Parent Council AGM has been rescheduled to Wednesday 10th […]
Head’s News 22 May 2026
Published on: 22 May 2026
As we enter the last week of May before our new timetable begins, some updates and messages below; S1 Parents Eve – We had a very busy and positive evening with some very good feedback from Families and their young people. Our S1 reports will be coming out in due course to provide further updates. […]
Head’s News 15 May 2026
Published on: 15 May 2026
As we enter the holiday weekend, some updates below; Parent/Carer Partnership Panel – As part of the Council’s continuous improvement, we are creating a collaborative partnership where parents and carers can act as strategic advisors to the City of Edinburgh Council on matters of Inclusion. Their lived experience will help us to shape the policies […]
Head’s News 8 May 2026
Published on: 8 May 2026
Some updates and information below for Families; The basics…..Mobile phones – These should not be seen in lessons in order to protect learning. We are close to launching our new policy on phone free learning. Ensure iPads are brought to school and charged. The basics…..Uniform – We keep this simple for Families; -White shirt or […]
Head’s News 1 May 2026
Published on: 1 May 2026
We have reached the May Day holiday weekend. We are all off on Monday, Staff go back for training on Tuesday and our youngsters return 8.30am on Wednesday. Some updates and key points; Access to Industry – We have a partnership which helps young people think about their next steps beyond School, they spoke to […]
Head’s News 24 April 2026
Published on: 24 April 2026
Welcome from the Easter holiday as we enter a busy summer term. Some information and key updates below; Mobile phones – We will be moving to our ‘phone free learning’ position soon. Please continue to talk to your child about this and ensure they have their iPad charged and ready for learning in their school […]
