As we enter March this weekend, we enter a very busy time in Schools. Over next week I will send a separate email to Families asking you to complete our annual survey, it really helps me if we can have a high response rate. Last year we go over 250 responses which was great! If you can find 5 mins to complete next week I will be very grateful, thank you.
Some key points / updates;
S4,5,6 Exam leave – We are working through the guidance for Schools from the Authority around S4,5,6 exam leave and meaningful May for 2026. Details to come soon.
Easter Revision – Pupils…..Please check the email sent from Ms Watson and complete the straw poll for S4,5,6 Easter revision, the deadline is Monday 2nd March.
Mobile phones in School – Please complete the Council questionnaire I sent a few weeks ago in order to have the views of Parents and youngsters captured. Links below to help;
Parents/carers:
Mobile Phones in Schools – Parent/Carer survey – City of Edinburgh Council – Citizen Space
Pupils:
https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/cf/7c310789
S3 into Sen Phase – A positive evening held online last night with Ben Stewart talking Parents through the move from BGE into Senior Phase. The slides and relevant info is on our website.
Yearbook – S6 Pupils…..If you have put your name down for an S6 Yearbook, this must be paid via Parent Pay by Monday 2nd March. We send order to printers on Tuesday.
Holocaust support – We have received the Vision Schools award once again for the next 3 years based on our commitment to the delivery of this education to our young people. It is sensitive but important work, thanks to Social Studies and RMPS team who are involved in this.
Take off! trip – A group of Seniors visited the cabin crew simulator at Edinburgh college where young adults interested in this area got some first hand experience of the skills and qualities required for work in the skies! Thanks to Ms Wilkinson for leading this trip.
Inter House Basketball – See update after a great event from Holly Canning in PE. Here are the results from the basketball inter house held before the holiday.
1st- Barton 2nd- Port 3rd- Anderson 4th- Cowan
House points awarded. It was a great day for all pupils involved and a very high standard across all year groups.
Chinese New Year – See from Ms Wei Du after a great event…..We had our annual Chinese New Year celebration at lunchtime this Thursday. The senior pupils organised a range of fun games and competitions—ping pong, shuttlecock, chopsticks, tea tasting, Chinese calligraphy, and more. It was a successful event that reminded everyone that Leith is a multicultural school and that we celebrate the diversity within our community. We are also extremely proud of our senior pupils – they have demonstrated their leadership skills and organisation skills throughout the event. We wish everyone good health and success in the Year of the Horse!
Itfar 2026 – Please see a poster attached with information for those who are interested.
Hoping you have a great weekend.
