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We hope our Leith community had a positive summer whatever it involved. Plans are well underway to welcome our youngsters back to Leith on Wednesday morning with an 8.30am start. Every year we email Families in July with some key info to help all prepare for the new year ahead, always an exciting time as […]

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As we come to the end of the 2022/23 School session, I want to congratulate all of our young people on their work through the year. I want to thank our staff and partners for their work in doing all they can to support our young Leithers. To Families, thank you for the crucial work […]

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As we complete the final full week, our last few days keep us busy until the end of term. Key points below; P7 into S1 Transition 3 days – A superb 3 day visit for our new S1’s, the energy, the feedback and the enthusiasm were clear to see. Thanks to everyone involved in pulling […]

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A great week as we held Sports Personality, Eve of Celebration and with our S6 Prom this evening. New S1’s next week as we continue through a busy term. Updates below; Cowan crowned! – Inter House, Spelling Bee, Christmas Quiz, Sports day, Best display board, merits and many more activities across the year brought us […]

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Another busy week at School with key points below; New Timetable – Our first week of the 23/24 timetable has gone smoothly, thanks to all for the dynamic response to help youngsters if they are lost or with any tweaks. Now is the time for youngsters to begin their new year in a positive and […]

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As we enter June we come out of the National Assessment season (all of our young adults handled the assessments very maturely and proactively) and into the new timetable season. Some key updates below; New 2023/24 Timetable – All learners should arrive at Leith Academy for a sharp 8.30am start. New timetables are being issued […]

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As we enter June whilst coming to the end of the SQA assessment season next week, we look towards new timetables, new S1’s and new goals for the coming 23/24 year. Some key updates below; S1 Parents’ Eve – We had a very positive evening with Parents in person for the S1 Parents’ eve. The […]

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The Edinburgh Victoria Day holiday is this Monday with all pupils and staff returning on Tuesday. Some updates and key points below; Spring Fling 2023! Our annual spring concert was a great success last night with outstanding performances on the stage and behind the scenes. Well done to all the performers, Teachers and Music Instrumental […]

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We continue through May with our Team Vortex F1 in Schools program working their way through a line of cars in the car park raising funds and awareness. Details and pictures next week. For now some key points below; S1 Parents’ Eve 25th May, IN PERSON – We welcome our S1 Parents for an update […]

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Two short weeks with various events and holidays keep the pace of weeks fast as we enter May. Some key points and updates below; Leith Loves Learning Festival – Teaching staff had an excellent training morning of discussion, reflection and thinking about how we as Teachers can spend time developing aspects of our learning and […]

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