As we complete the first week in June, here are some key updates from this week; SQA Update – There have been several updates over the past few weeks as we come to the end of our assessing phase and are now working through the marking. There was also an update on the appeals process […]
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Head’s News 4 June 2021
Published on: 4 June 2021
Head’s News 28 May 2021
Published on: 28 May 2021
As we enter June we are taking the final steps in our assessment window in terms of looking at progress and supporting any follow up work with our young adults. We are also taking the first steps in getting ready for our new timetable due to start in a few weeks; busy as ever. Some […]
Head’s News 21 May 2021
Published on: 21 May 2021
This week has reminded us starkly that we must continue to take all the steps we can to manage Covid19 in our community. We will not remove Covid alone, but we can take steps to help. Some of these steps as we know are; -Coverings, hand san, 2m distance from adults -Home test kits, please […]
Head’s News 14 May 2021
Published on: 14 May 2021
As the weeks progress we are getting back into the full throttle life of a busy, dynamic, city Secondary School in the heart of Leith….and all that brings. It’s great having everyone back and we are doing all we can to support positive learning, engaging and being with friends. The releasing of restrictions is positive, […]
Head’s News 7 May 2021
Published on: 7 May 2021
A fairly short week this week and since our last update there isn’t too much ‘new’ to share. As we enter the first week of our assessment window, some key points of info are below; Covid Steps – All of our usual steps will remain in place next week and our staggered times will be […]
Head’s News 30 April 2021
Published on: 30 April 2021
As we enter the bank holiday weekend into May many of us will enjoy the easing of restrictions. That said, we are aware that colleagues across the country are still working through outbreaks and isolation periods. Though we cannot remove Covid, the steps we are taking will hopefully help us in managing situations in as […]
Head’s News 23 April 2021
Published on: 23 April 2021
Thank you to all of us involved with Leith Academy for making the first week as positive as possible. There is no denying the adjustment and planning required in having nearly 1000 pupils and 120 staff returning. We hope rest and relax is on your radar this weekend. Though we continue to travel out of […]
Head’s News 1 April 2020
Published on: 1 April 2021
As we almost cross the line for the Easter break it has as ever, been busy on a number of fronts as we prepare for the return to Summer term. We hope the information below is useful, we have tried to keep the info simple and easy to understand for all where possible. Please take […]
Head’s News 26 March 2021
Published on: 26 March 2021
We continue to work through our phased return. As much as it is really positive to have our schools feeling busier again, we must not take our eye off the mitigation ball in terms of hands, masks, 2m, wipe downs, one way, use of outdoors, use of home tests and any other steps we can […]
Head’s News 19 March 2021
Published on: 19 March 2021
Thanks to all Staff, Pupils and Families for the calm and safe approach taken this week to our phased return plans. We move to week 2 next week which has a light change to this week, please check week 2 attached below; Staggered times – please see our attached plan, below, for staggered times and […]
Head’s News 4 June 2021
Published on: 4 June 2021
Head’s News 28 May 2021
Published on: 28 May 2021
As we enter June we are taking the final steps in our assessment window in terms of looking at progress and supporting any follow up work with our young adults. We are also taking the first steps in getting ready for our new timetable due to start in a few weeks; busy as ever. Some […]
Head’s News 21 May 2021
Published on: 21 May 2021
This week has reminded us starkly that we must continue to take all the steps we can to manage Covid19 in our community. We will not remove Covid alone, but we can take steps to help. Some of these steps as we know are; -Coverings, hand san, 2m distance from adults -Home test kits, please […]
Head’s News 14 May 2021
Published on: 14 May 2021
As the weeks progress we are getting back into the full throttle life of a busy, dynamic, city Secondary School in the heart of Leith….and all that brings. It’s great having everyone back and we are doing all we can to support positive learning, engaging and being with friends. The releasing of restrictions is positive, […]
Head’s News 7 May 2021
Published on: 7 May 2021
A fairly short week this week and since our last update there isn’t too much ‘new’ to share. As we enter the first week of our assessment window, some key points of info are below; Covid Steps – All of our usual steps will remain in place next week and our staggered times will be […]
Head’s News 30 April 2021
Published on: 30 April 2021
As we enter the bank holiday weekend into May many of us will enjoy the easing of restrictions. That said, we are aware that colleagues across the country are still working through outbreaks and isolation periods. Though we cannot remove Covid, the steps we are taking will hopefully help us in managing situations in as […]
Head’s News 23 April 2021
Published on: 23 April 2021
Thank you to all of us involved with Leith Academy for making the first week as positive as possible. There is no denying the adjustment and planning required in having nearly 1000 pupils and 120 staff returning. We hope rest and relax is on your radar this weekend. Though we continue to travel out of […]
Head’s News 1 April 2020
Published on: 1 April 2021
As we almost cross the line for the Easter break it has as ever, been busy on a number of fronts as we prepare for the return to Summer term. We hope the information below is useful, we have tried to keep the info simple and easy to understand for all where possible. Please take […]
Head’s News 26 March 2021
Published on: 26 March 2021
We continue to work through our phased return. As much as it is really positive to have our schools feeling busier again, we must not take our eye off the mitigation ball in terms of hands, masks, 2m, wipe downs, one way, use of outdoors, use of home tests and any other steps we can […]
Head’s News 19 March 2021
Published on: 19 March 2021
Thanks to all Staff, Pupils and Families for the calm and safe approach taken this week to our phased return plans. We move to week 2 next week which has a light change to this week, please check week 2 attached below; Staggered times – please see our attached plan, below, for staggered times and […]
