Leith Academy

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 begin 2022. This is for all Parents, Pupils and Families https://clickv.ie/w/cHRr .

Covid19 – Omicron

Scottish Govt and Public Health Scotland continue to monitor the new variant closely. We all must continue to take the steps we can…..

-Wear a covering, PLEASE bring your own

-TESTING at Home is more vital than ever, please see attached letter

-Using outdoors where possible at break / lunch / changeover

-Maintain 2m pupil:adult where possible

Free Bus Travel

See below a link to a survey from Scottish Govt on free bus travel coming into place across Scotland for children and younger adults in a bid to promote more sustainable travel habits.

online1.snapsurveys.com/under22travelsurvey – The closing date for all responses is 24th January 2022.

Assessment window 1 – Is now complete and well done to all staff and pupils for their engagement. Our Chief invigilator said the youngsters handled the situation very well. The next steps are the important ones in terms of getting feedback and planning next steps to help pupils reach their goals.

Christmas plans

The plans are being finalised for next week with a busy Christmas theme, the Christmas doors have been great to see, and today the jumpers are always joyful. We are showing our concert across the School and will share with Families next Wednesday, we have our YPI event next Thursday Home | YPI (ypiscotland.org.uk) , we have our annual Swim Gala and we will be beaming our Christmas Service live from South Leith Parish Church to our classrooms.

Please note next week on Friday 17^th pupils will be dismissed from School around 11.45am following our truncated Christmas Service with Rev Ian May online.

EIF bulletin – Our fantastic and creative work with the Edinburgh International Festival continues, despite Covid challenges. Please see attached the latest newsletter / update.

Last week to go. Have a great weekend when it comes.