As we enter December, another busy week at Leith Academy. Some important points below; Covid – The Omicron situation continues to develop. From our end nothing changes, but we would like us all (Home, School) to reinforce our key steps of -hand hygiene -coverings -2m where we can adult;child -talk to youngsters about the important […]
News section: News
Head’s News 3 Dec 2021
Published on: 3 December 2021
Head’s News 26 Nov 2021
Published on: 26 November 2021
A busy week as ever, December begins next week and we are now entering the final period before the Christmas break. Some key points; Covid As the Covid presence continues, all families / youngsters must be mindful of the steps we should continue to take. Govt guidance has echoed the importance of ventilating rooms, but […]
Head’s News 19 Nov 2021
Published on: 19 November 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 12 Nov 2021
Published on: 12 November 2021
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 / […]
Head’s News 5th November
Published on: 5 November 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 29 Oct 2021
Published on: 29 October 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 15 Oct 2021
Published on: 15 October 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 8 Oct 2021
Published on: 8 October 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 1 Oct 2021
Published on: 1 October 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 24 Sept 2021
Published on: 24 September 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 3 Dec 2021
Published on: 3 December 2021
Head’s News 26 Nov 2021
Published on: 26 November 2021
A busy week as ever, December begins next week and we are now entering the final period before the Christmas break. Some key points; Covid As the Covid presence continues, all families / youngsters must be mindful of the steps we should continue to take. Govt guidance has echoed the importance of ventilating rooms, but […]
Head’s News 19 Nov 2021
Published on: 19 November 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 12 Nov 2021
Published on: 12 November 2021
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 / […]
Head’s News 5th November
Published on: 5 November 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 29 Oct 2021
Published on: 29 October 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 15 Oct 2021
Published on: 15 October 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 8 Oct 2021
Published on: 8 October 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 1 Oct 2021
Published on: 1 October 2021
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 […]
Head’s News 24 Sept 2021
Published on: 24 September 2021
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 […]
