A busy week with some great events on including Choir Singing at our local Care Home, Inter House Swim Gala and Inter House Table Tennis for House points. Our Advanced Highers Drama performance to Friends and Family and a Parental engagement session using 3D Printers and Laser Cutters!
Next week coming is busy with many things on, some key points below to help;
Christmas theme day – On Tuesday youngsters can arrive in School with a jumper or item of clothing that reflects the time of year, bring a cash donation if you are able, which will go towards charitable support. This should be on top of our normal uniform;
-White shirt
-Leith tie
-Black jumper
-Black trousers / skirt
-Black footwear
Christmas Lunch – Our fantastic Kitchen team will put on a Christmas Lunch for the School on Tuesday 19th, see details below;
SCHOOL CAFÉ CHRISTMAS MENU 2023 – TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER
Festive Roast Turkey, Pigs in Blankets, Roast Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts and Carrots
Or
Santa’s Pastry Parcel*, Roast Potatoes, Roasted Parsnips, Brussel Sprouts and Carrots
(*Veggie Haggis Wellington) (VE)
Christmas Ice Cream with Sponge Or Seasonal Fresh Fruit
*Ve = vegan
Prices – Pupils – £2.80
Adults – £2.95 for 1 Course with a Sweet or Fruit
Adults – £4.05 for Soup/Main Meal/Sweet
All meals include carton of water.
Leith Academy Christmas Card – See attached our fantastic card for 2024 which is sent by Mr Irving across the City as we wish our Families, Friends and Partners a Merry Christmas. Thanks to the Art team and Modern Languages Team for this work and to the winners of the main designs, well done!
Next Friday – As per every year, we will have our Christmas service at South Leith Parish Church, the site where Leith Academy began in 1560. As ever this is a special day on our calendar. Our youngsters should be in excellent uniform and will be accompanied by staff to the Church. When the service ends around 12 midday we will dismiss from Church for the festive holiday. If you have any questions please email admin@leith.edin.sch.uk for support.
Staff start back on January 8th with learners starting back on January 9th for an 8.30am start.
As we enter the final week of the School term and the year 2023 in Schools, hoping you have a nice weekend.
