Due to a boiler and heating issue across the School, we were unable to open safely today due to the temperature being too low for working conditions. The repair is well underway and we are told we will be in a position to open normally tomorrow at 8.30am. An email has been sent to Parents […]
News section: News
Closure update
Published on: 6 January 2022
Head’s News 16 Dec 2021
Published on: 16 December 2021
As we enter the final half day before we break for the holiday period, we are all regrettably feeling a sense underwhelmed with the recent developments linked to the pandemic. That said, our youngsters, staff, parents and partners have done outstanding work over term 1 Aug-Dec in supporting as full a return to learning as […]
Head’s News 10 Dec 2021
Published on: 10 December 2021
As we enter the final week before the end of term 1, we will keep you posted as things develop through next week on a number of fronts. For now some key points are; Assembly from M. Irving Please see the video assembly from Mr Irving on Back to Basics as we end 2021 and […]
Head’s News 3 Dec 2021
Published on: 3 December 2021
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 […]
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 […]
Closure update
Published on: 6 January 2022
Head’s News 16 Dec 2021
Published on: 16 December 2021
As we enter the final half day before we break for the holiday period, we are all regrettably feeling a sense underwhelmed with the recent developments linked to the pandemic. That said, our youngsters, staff, parents and partners have done outstanding work over term 1 Aug-Dec in supporting as full a return to learning as […]
Head’s News 10 Dec 2021
Published on: 10 December 2021
As we enter the final week before the end of term 1, we will keep you posted as things develop through next week on a number of fronts. For now some key points are; Assembly from M. Irving Please see the video assembly from Mr Irving on Back to Basics as we end 2021 and […]
Head’s News 3 Dec 2021
Published on: 3 December 2021
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 […]
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 […]
