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There have been an increase in Scottish Govt updates around the importance of the next few weeks linked to Covid, the NHS and continuing to try and take the proportionate steps we can to minimise disruption. Some key points; Covid continues – You will be aware that the Scottish and UK government are concerned over […]

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As we progress through November another busy week at Leith Academy with some key points below; COP26 Final days – well done to Ms Thompson, the Art Team and all the fantastic entries for the T-Shirt competition. Some of the quality of design, messaging and concern that came through was inspiring. S4,5,6 Assessment window / […]

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With Fireworks night upon us, stay safe and enjoy any community planned events with friends and family. Key points: Parents’ Eve – Well done to all last night re S4,5,6 Parents’ Eve, initial briefings from staff suggest the night was, for most, a positive experience in terms of connectivity. Hopefully the discussions around progress for […]

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Well done to all on the first week back. The clocks ‘fall back’ this weekend to hopefully provide some lighter mornings over the next few weeks. Key points; Covid in winter –  Having hoped there would be an easing of some restrictions, the Govt remains cautious over how the NHS will cope as we go […]

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Well done to all pupils as we make our way to the October break after a busy and successful term / return to School. Please note Monday 25th Teachers return for training. Pupils return on Tuesday 26th Oct arriving at school for 8.25am. Some key points; Senior Phase Parents’ Eve – Next term is a […]

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Another busy and positive week at Leith as we continue to support young people. Govt guidelines continue to be in place for Schools and these guides differ to that of society spaces, this is under ongoing review with Scot Govt, especially as we see the weather changing with Autumn. Key points- -Hello Yellow, Mental Health […]

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As we enter October and with only 10 working days until the October half term holiday, we begin to move further into courses / learning / tasks. The weeks begin to flow quickly towards the winter and it’s important we all have a good / positive mindset and do the simple things well; -Attend all […]

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Well done to all on another week. As we enter October next weeks, some key points below; Flu vaccine – Thank you to all who made this ‘first’ a successful process. The pupils and staff handled the situation well. NHS have offered us a number if Parents would like to catch up a missed vaccination […]

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We hope the School photos taken this week will be a nice addition to the home. The Pupils looked great in their Leith Uniform, thank you to Parents for the work supporting this at home. We enter the September holiday weekend and hopefully there will be some time to relax and recharge as we head […]

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Summer was hanging on to the early part of this week, though signs of Autumn are coming through. Some key points; Covid – please continue to bring a covering to school and to follow the guides that help keep us safe from the virus. Please find attached -a letter from Lorna French, Head of Schools […]

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