As we enter February with 1 week to go till the half term, schools begin to focus on and consider the assessment period on the horizon and our planning considerations for the 23/24 year. Some key points; Big Leith Give Away – A super event supporting our local families, thanks to all who supported and […]
News section: News
Head’s News 3 Feb 2023
Published on: 3 February 2023
Head’s News 27 Jan 2023
Published on: 27 January 2023
Another busy week with our Cultural dress day today at Leith Academy. We also have our Big Leith Give Away this afternoon where families can come and see what is available and offer to them, for free. Key updates; Big Leith Give Away for Families this afternoon – Family Engagement – We had an excellent […]
Head’s News 20 Jan 2023
Published on: 20 January 2023
Another busy week in Leith with some key points below; S2 Parents Eve – The feedback from the online evening was that broadly speaking connectivity was a more positive experience for most. If you were unable to speak with staff about progress and next steps, please email us at Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk and we will direct your […]
Head’s News 13 Jan 2023
Published on: 13 January 2023
Our first full week back of 2023 and it was busy with events, assemblies, Parent info sessions and all the energy of a working week! Key points; Industrial Action – We are hopeful a deal is agreed as soon as possible with Govt and Union officials. The next planned strike day that impacts Edinburgh is […]
Head’s News 6 Jan 2023
Published on: 6 January 2023
Welcome back to all young people, families, partners and staff as we return for 2023. Our vision statement at Leith is Success in Learning for All and we hope our young people with support from those around them will reach the goals they aim for! Some key points; Possible Strike Action – Discussions are ongoing […]
Head’s News Dec 20 2022
Published on: 20 December 2022
As we come to the end of the calendar year I want to congratulate and thank all of our young people and their families on the efforts and commitment throughout the term. Schools are busy, dynamic, energetic and emotional places…….but our values and belief in doing the right things for young people is what brings […]
Head’s News Dec 16th 2022
Published on: 16 December 2022
As we complete the last full week, we wish you all a Merry Christmas via our wonderful card design from Florence in S1! Christmas Show – An outstanding range of performances and talent on display last Wednesday evening with over 300 attending. Well done to the creative team and support teams round this for pulling […]
Head’s News 9 Dec 2022
Published on: 9 December 2022
As we enter the final full week of the calendar school year it’s back to pre pandemic business with shows, events, celebration and success across the school! Some key points below; Christmas Show tickets – These are selling fast so please get your ticket through Parent Pay. If you have any questions email Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk. The […]
Head’s News – Thurs update 6 Dec 22
Published on: 6 December 2022
Following our update on Friday regarding Thursday’s planned strike action by some colleagues across the Country there have been ongoing meetings with Senior Council staff. Please see below key points to help minimise what is a disruptive time for all involved; Thursday – Young people do not come into school on Thursday. Pupils will have online learning provided […]
Head’s News 2 Dec 2022
Published on: 2 December 2022
Industrial Action / Strike – Colleagues from the SSTA Union are potentially on strike next Thursday 8th Dec. Each School has a differing number of colleagues in each Union, at Leith, the majority of our Teaching staff are SSTA. There will be some finer details early next week, but for now the key points to […]
Head’s News 3 Feb 2023
Published on: 3 February 2023
Head’s News 27 Jan 2023
Published on: 27 January 2023
Another busy week with our Cultural dress day today at Leith Academy. We also have our Big Leith Give Away this afternoon where families can come and see what is available and offer to them, for free. Key updates; Big Leith Give Away for Families this afternoon – Family Engagement – We had an excellent […]
Head’s News 20 Jan 2023
Published on: 20 January 2023
Another busy week in Leith with some key points below; S2 Parents Eve – The feedback from the online evening was that broadly speaking connectivity was a more positive experience for most. If you were unable to speak with staff about progress and next steps, please email us at Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk and we will direct your […]
Head’s News 13 Jan 2023
Published on: 13 January 2023
Our first full week back of 2023 and it was busy with events, assemblies, Parent info sessions and all the energy of a working week! Key points; Industrial Action – We are hopeful a deal is agreed as soon as possible with Govt and Union officials. The next planned strike day that impacts Edinburgh is […]
Head’s News 6 Jan 2023
Published on: 6 January 2023
Welcome back to all young people, families, partners and staff as we return for 2023. Our vision statement at Leith is Success in Learning for All and we hope our young people with support from those around them will reach the goals they aim for! Some key points; Possible Strike Action – Discussions are ongoing […]
Head’s News Dec 20 2022
Published on: 20 December 2022
As we come to the end of the calendar year I want to congratulate and thank all of our young people and their families on the efforts and commitment throughout the term. Schools are busy, dynamic, energetic and emotional places…….but our values and belief in doing the right things for young people is what brings […]
Head’s News Dec 16th 2022
Published on: 16 December 2022
As we complete the last full week, we wish you all a Merry Christmas via our wonderful card design from Florence in S1! Christmas Show – An outstanding range of performances and talent on display last Wednesday evening with over 300 attending. Well done to the creative team and support teams round this for pulling […]
Head’s News 9 Dec 2022
Published on: 9 December 2022
As we enter the final full week of the calendar school year it’s back to pre pandemic business with shows, events, celebration and success across the school! Some key points below; Christmas Show tickets – These are selling fast so please get your ticket through Parent Pay. If you have any questions email Admin@leith.edin.sch.uk. The […]
Head’s News – Thurs update 6 Dec 22
Published on: 6 December 2022
Following our update on Friday regarding Thursday’s planned strike action by some colleagues across the Country there have been ongoing meetings with Senior Council staff. Please see below key points to help minimise what is a disruptive time for all involved; Thursday – Young people do not come into school on Thursday. Pupils will have online learning provided […]
Head’s News 2 Dec 2022
Published on: 2 December 2022
Industrial Action / Strike – Colleagues from the SSTA Union are potentially on strike next Thursday 8th Dec. Each School has a differing number of colleagues in each Union, at Leith, the majority of our Teaching staff are SSTA. There will be some finer details early next week, but for now the key points to […]
