Key points;
Spring Uniform – As we enter the Spring season please ensure our pupils come to school in our flexible, simple and appropriate uniform;
-White shirt
-Leith tie, or a Leith Academy hoodie (see order form below)
-Plain black jumper
-Plain black trousers or a black skirt
-Black footwear
Our uniform page on our website is here Uniform at Leith – and has the order form for our hoodie and uniform supports we offer Families.
Those not in appropriate clothing for learning / school / work are asked to go home and change.
Easter Revision – An excellent program has been offered to our S4,5,6 FOR FREE over the Easter break. This has been emailed to S4,5,6 pupils and Families. Please submit names to slots by the deadlines outlined by Ms Watson.
Keeping our children safe online – The Lucy Faithfull Foundation are running free online sessions for parents/carers of children with Additional Support Needs.
Keeping your child safe online
Tuesday 25th March 7-8pm.
Foundation are also offering an in person session at Drummond HS (details in the link) but this is not specifically for parents/carers of children/YP who have ASN.
Family activity days – Info below if interested….
Edinburgh Open Workshop – Making for All Ages
Edinburgh Open Workshop will once again throw open its doors to budding makers of all ages on Saturday 29th March. Children, young people and parents from across the city are invited to sample everything that EOW has to offer – learning new skills and creating arts and crafts to take home.
Hand carve a set of wooden tea lights; test your metal in a welding workshop; build a wooden planter from scratch; sew a tote bag; or make a personalised balance board using the CNC machine. And for mini-makers, there will be opportunities to build a birdhouse or build a dinosaur at drop-in sessions throughout the day.
DIY, upcycling and home-decor enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of a Free Cycle event where surplus fabrics, props, wood and paint will be available to take home.
Please check out our website for more details – www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk. We advise booking workshops online in advance, although some spaces may be available on the day. There will also be a choice of drop-in sessions throughout the day.
When: Saturday 29th March, 11am – 4pm
Where: 35-41 Assembly Street, Leith, EH6 7BQ
Tickets: Entry is free. See website for workshop prices www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk
General Enquiries: 0131 555 6866 / hello@edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk
Message from the Council…
Public Engagement – Equality Outcomes – Equality Diversity and Inclusion Framework
The Equalities Team is engaging with the public to help shape our Council’s future Equality Outcomes 2025-2026 and wider Equality Diversity and Inclusion Framework for 2026-2030.
• We are asking people what it’s like for them using and working with Council services.
• We want to make sure that people who live, work, study, and visit Edinburgh get the opportunity to give us their feedback.
• Please complete the survey at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/equalityoutcomes – survey closes on 1st June 2025.
There is an Easy-Read version of the survey attached.
Drop-in sessions aretaking place at various libraries available between 1pm & 4pm across the City : (posters attached)
Tuesday 8th April in Fountainbridge Library 137 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BG
Tuesday 18 March in Granton Library 29 Wardieburn Terrace Edinburgh EH5 1DD
Tuesday 25 March in Gilmerton Library 13 Newtoft Street Edinburgh EH17 8RG
Tuesday 1 April in East Neighbourhood Centre and Library 101 Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh EH16 4DS.
In-person sessions taking place at the Equality & Rights Network @Volunteer Edinburgh Office, 222 Leith Walk, EH6 5EQ : –
Wednesday 19 March – 6pm to 7.30pm
Wednesday 26 March – 11.30am to 1pm
Tuesday 29th April 10am-11.30am
Hoping you have a good weekend.
