Welcome back to all young people, families, partners and staff as we return for 2023. Our vision statement at Leith is Success in Learning for All and we hope our young people with support from those around them will reach the goals they aim for! Some key points; Possible Strike Action – Discussions are ongoing […]
News section: News
Head’s News 6 Jan 2023
Published on: 6 January 2023
Head’s News Dec 20 2022
Published on: 20 December 2022
As we come to the end of the calendar year I want to congratulate and thank all of our young people and their families on the efforts and commitment throughout the term. Schools are busy, dynamic, energetic and emotional places…….but our values and belief in doing the right things for young people is what brings […]
Head’s News Dec 16th 2022
Published on: 16 December 2022
As we complete the last full week, we wish you all a Merry Christmas via our wonderful card design from Florence in S1! Christmas Show – An outstanding range of performances and talent on display last Wednesday evening with over 300 attending. Well done to the creative team and support teams round this for pulling […]
Head’s News 9 Dec 2022
Published on: 9 December 2022
As we enter the final full week of the calendar school year it’s back to pre pandemic business with shows, events, celebration and success across the school! Some key points below; Christmas Show tickets – These are selling fast so please get your ticket through Parent Pay. If you have any questions email Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk. The […]
Head’s News – Thurs update 6 Dec 22
Published on: 6 December 2022
Following our update on Friday regarding Thursday’s planned strike action by some colleagues across the Country there have been ongoing meetings with Senior Council staff. Please see below key points to help minimise what is a disruptive time for all involved; Thursday – Young people do not come into school on Thursday. Pupils will have online learning provided […]
Head’s News 2 Dec 2022
Published on: 2 December 2022
Industrial Action / Strike – Colleagues from the SSTA Union are potentially on strike next Thursday 8th Dec. Each School has a differing number of colleagues in each Union, at Leith, the majority of our Teaching staff are SSTA. There will be some finer details early next week, but for now the key points to […]
Head’s News 25 Nov 2022
Published on: 25 November 2022
As we come to the end of November, the month of Christmas is upon us. It is a particularly busy time of year for all schools, but our young people are working hard to get the best outcomes and learning they can each day, thanks to the support provided at home. Key points; Mid-Year Assessments […]
Head’s News 18 Nov 2022
Published on: 18 November 2022
Updates from this week: Strike Day – Information has been shared from the Council / Authority whilst we put together plans linked specifically to Leith. To reiterate, school buildings will be closed to all pupils across Edinburgh. We will keep all updated with finer details as we enter next week and approach Thursday. Mid Year […]
Head’s News 11 Nov 2022
Published on: 11 November 2022
Today, on Nov 11th across the country we held our remembrance service in School which is joint created between our S6 Prefects and our Rev Ian May from South Leith Parish Church (where Leith Academy began in 1560). As ever this was a sensitive and poignant moment of thought and reflection, at a global time […]
Head’s News 4th Nov 2022
Published on: 4 November 2022
It’s bonfire weekend and we hope whatever fun people have, it is safe and well planned. Some key points for Families this week; Mid Year Assessments / Prelims – Ms Watson is pulling together plans and details for the upcoming assessment window during Nov / Dec (see dates on our calendar section). Our youngsters in […]
Head’s News 6 Jan 2023
Published on: 6 January 2023
Head’s News Dec 20 2022
Published on: 20 December 2022
As we come to the end of the calendar year I want to congratulate and thank all of our young people and their families on the efforts and commitment throughout the term. Schools are busy, dynamic, energetic and emotional places…….but our values and belief in doing the right things for young people is what brings […]
Head’s News Dec 16th 2022
Published on: 16 December 2022
As we complete the last full week, we wish you all a Merry Christmas via our wonderful card design from Florence in S1! Christmas Show – An outstanding range of performances and talent on display last Wednesday evening with over 300 attending. Well done to the creative team and support teams round this for pulling […]
Head’s News 9 Dec 2022
Published on: 9 December 2022
As we enter the final full week of the calendar school year it’s back to pre pandemic business with shows, events, celebration and success across the school! Some key points below; Christmas Show tickets – These are selling fast so please get your ticket through Parent Pay. If you have any questions email Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk. The […]
Head’s News – Thurs update 6 Dec 22
Published on: 6 December 2022
Following our update on Friday regarding Thursday’s planned strike action by some colleagues across the Country there have been ongoing meetings with Senior Council staff. Please see below key points to help minimise what is a disruptive time for all involved; Thursday – Young people do not come into school on Thursday. Pupils will have online learning provided […]
Head’s News 2 Dec 2022
Published on: 2 December 2022
Industrial Action / Strike – Colleagues from the SSTA Union are potentially on strike next Thursday 8th Dec. Each School has a differing number of colleagues in each Union, at Leith, the majority of our Teaching staff are SSTA. There will be some finer details early next week, but for now the key points to […]
Head’s News 25 Nov 2022
Published on: 25 November 2022
As we come to the end of November, the month of Christmas is upon us. It is a particularly busy time of year for all schools, but our young people are working hard to get the best outcomes and learning they can each day, thanks to the support provided at home. Key points; Mid-Year Assessments […]
Head’s News 18 Nov 2022
Published on: 18 November 2022
Updates from this week: Strike Day – Information has been shared from the Council / Authority whilst we put together plans linked specifically to Leith. To reiterate, school buildings will be closed to all pupils across Edinburgh. We will keep all updated with finer details as we enter next week and approach Thursday. Mid Year […]
Head’s News 11 Nov 2022
Published on: 11 November 2022
Today, on Nov 11th across the country we held our remembrance service in School which is joint created between our S6 Prefects and our Rev Ian May from South Leith Parish Church (where Leith Academy began in 1560). As ever this was a sensitive and poignant moment of thought and reflection, at a global time […]
Head’s News 4th Nov 2022
Published on: 4 November 2022
It’s bonfire weekend and we hope whatever fun people have, it is safe and well planned. Some key points for Families this week; Mid Year Assessments / Prelims – Ms Watson is pulling together plans and details for the upcoming assessment window during Nov / Dec (see dates on our calendar section). Our youngsters in […]
