Exam Timetable
Qualifications Scotland have published this year’s final exam timetable. Before the Easter holidays students will be issued with their individualised exam timetables. Please note, that in many cases we alter the start times of exams to 8:40am in the morning, or to slightly earlier in the afternoon, this is to fit with the school bus times.
Study Leave
Study leave will run from Monday 27th April – Friday 29th May (inclusive). Students will return to school on Monday 1st June. Students who have exams on 22nd, 23rd or 24th April will be permitted one day of study immediately ahead of their exam. More information on this is detailed in the letter shared with parents/ carers this week.
2026 Exam Support
Over the next few weeks additional details will be published by Qualifications Scotland about the Appeals process and Your Exams, a student friendly guide to exams, will also be released online.
If students have queries or questions about their exams, they should speak with Ms Struthers in Rm 112. If the query relates more to their assessment arrangements then they should speak with Mr Hunter in Creative Learning.
Easter School and Study Supports
Our Easter School will begin on Tuesday 7th April, offering students the opportunity to access revision sessions over the holiday period. Students can register their interest for these sessions via their Year Group Google Classroom. Sign up opens on Monday 23rd March at 4pm and closes on Friday 27th March. Places will be confirmed thereafter.
Until Easter – students can continue accessing a wide range of after school study sessions – the most up-to-date timetable is attached for you here.
Supported Study Timetable March 2026
Online/ At home Supports
E-Sgoil are also running a virtual Easter School from 6th – 10th April. This covers a wide range of subjects and can be used in addition to, or instead of, the Lasswade Easter School. See the link below for their timetable and sign-up instructions. You do need your GLOW account to login, so see Mrs Ward in Computing or Ms Wallerstein in Science if you need to refresh this.
https://www.e-sgoil.com/senior-phase/easter-study-support/
Achieve is excellent another online revision resource which supports knowledge and skills development across many subjects. This provides the opportunity to learn, test and track progress. In addition, this website has a new section this year called ‘Succeed’ which can support with revision strategies, such as how to prepare flash cards, etc. If making an account for the first time our school code is: Zx7tGreK
https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/
Guides for using this resource are also available here for you.
Read and Write is a tool downloaded on all Chromebooks, click the purple puzzle piece to access it. Attached to this post click here is a document showing a variety of ways this can be used this to help with revision.
Results Day – Tuesday 5th August
This year all students will receive their SQA results on Tuesday 5th August. Certificates will arrive in the post and, if your child has signed up for MySQA, they will also receive a text message or email to inform them of their results too.
Students should not come into school on results day, as staff will not be available.
We know that our students have worked incredibly hard this year – but this will nevertheless be an anxious time. Whilst we hope that they receive the results they are expecting, it is important to know the process for Appeals, should one be required.
SQA have prepared this document to support students, following their results, to support them in deciding whether an appeal is right for them.
Appeals Process 2025
The Appeals 2025 service will be the same as last year’s service – students can request a marking review of their ‘SQA-marked assessment components’ (i.e. exam papers and assignments). Alternative assessment evidence’, like prelims, will not be required for this service. The service will be free and available to all students. Whilst students will be able to appeal directly to SQA, we would advise that they appeal following a discussion with their teacher.
Appeals 2025 will include a priority service for students with conditional offers for further education, training or employment. To use this service you must have an existing offer (e.g. via UCAS) that you can share with SQA. Students who require this service should enter their appeal directly, as the deadline is very tight this session.
Should I appeal?
If you are considering an appeal for one of your grades, then you are advised to discuss it with your teacher. Whilst you can appeal directly, and no ‘evidence’ is sent by the school, you might want to know more about your ‘breakdown’ (marks) in the exam, and you should consider your performance over the last year before you make a decision.
You must also be aware that proceeding with an appeal can result in your grade going up, staying the same or – in a minority of cases – going down.
Dates for Appeals
Please be aware if you register for an appeal yourself there are earlier deadlines – these are available via the SQA website.
If you would like to discuss your results, or the appeals process, the SQA email inbox will be open on 9th August to respond to questions: lasswadehs-sqa@midlothian.education
If, following your results, you need to reconsider your course choice for this year there will be a short window of opportunity to do so. Please remember, coursing changes will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and where a student requires a particular course/grade for specific reasons (e.g. entry to further/higher education, training etc) and not because they have changed their mind from the original course choices allocated. A Google Form will be made available prior to the return to school in August, via Year Group Google Classrooms, this will go live on result day. Students should complete this as soon as they become aware that any change of course is required. Recoursing will be completed by 22rd August.
Exam Timetable
This week students were issued with their final exam timetables and copies of SQA’s Your Exams support document. An online copy of this is provided below.
Your-Exams-2025-SQA-school-digital (1)
It is critical that students check their personal timetables carefully and report any errors to Ms Struthers in Rm 112, or to Mr Hunter in Creative Learning.
Below you will find a copy of the PowerPoint shared at assembly today, along with a full Lasswade High School exam schedule. Please note that most of our morning exams start at 8:40, this is to fit with the timings of the school day. Please note we have provided only the ‘main exam’ schedule – students who have additional time should adhere strictly to their personalised timetables, given out this week.
In advance of the exams, the SQA have provided details of the services that are available to students if they are unable to sit an exam, for a reason ‘outwith their control’.
There are times when student cannot sit an exam for reasons that are outwith their control – these are called ‘exceptional circumstances’. If your child cannot attend an exam it is vital that you let us know so that we can prepare alternative evidence for them. Alternative evidence is in the form of formal assessment materials that have been produced throughout the course of the session. It is important to note that not all absences from an exam are exceptional circumstances, and students must have completed all non- exam components (i.e. assignment, project…) to qualify for this service. The SQA’s information on this service is available here.
Appeals
In keeping with last year, appeals will be free for all students and open to all students for any of their qualifications. More details on how to access this service will be provided in the coming weeks, and we will provide support for appeals following the publication of results.
Study Leave
As announced earlier this session, study leave will run from 28th April to 30th May (inclusive). Students who have an exam on the 25th April are entitled to take an additional study day on the 24th April.
Easter School and Study Supports
Our Easter School will begin on Monday 7th April, offering students the opportunity to access revision sessions over the holiday period. Students can register their interest for these sessions via their Year Group Google Classroom. Sign up opens on Wednesday 26th March at 4pm and closes on Monday 31st March. Places will be confirmed thereafter. A copy of the timetable is provided for you here.
Until Easter – students can continue accessing a wide range of after school study sessions – the most up-to-date timetable is attached for you here.
Supported Study Timetable March 2025
E-Sgoil are also running a two week, virtual Easter School. This covers a wide range of subjects and can be used in addition to, or instead of, the Lasswade Easter School. See the link below for their timetable and sign-up instructions. You do need your GLOW account to login, so see Mrs Ward in Computing if you need to refresh this.
https://www.e-sgoil.com/senior-phase/easter-study-support/
Achieve is excellent another online revision resource which supports knowledge and skills development across many subjects. This provides the opportunity to learn, test and track progress. In addition, this website has a new section this year called ‘Succeed’ which can support with revision strategies, such as how to prepare flash cards, etc. If making an account for the first time our school code is: Zx7tGreK
https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/
Read and Write is a tool downloaded on all Chromebooks, click the purple puzzle piece to access it. Attached to this post click here is a document showing a variety of ways this can be used this to help with revision.
Exam Timetable
As you may be aware, SQA have made some late changes to dates for this year’s exam diet. With these changes, there has been an extension to the Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Service to accommodate families who can prove that they have a holiday booked on an exam date. Over the next few weeks we will work on producing individualised timetables for all senior students, but we would encourage students and parents to notify us if they believe the cannot attend an exam because of a pre-planned holiday.
Please be aware that, as in previous years, we will adjust exam timings within a 30 minute window to best suit the school, aiming to minimise disruption and to ensure students who get a school bus can do so. We will publish our full exam timetable in the next few weeks.
Study Leave
Study leave will run from Monday 28th April – Friday 30th May (inclusive). Students will return to school on Monday 2nd June. Students who have exams on either Thursday 24th or Friday 25th April will be permitted one day of study immediately ahead of their exam.
Exam Support
Over the next few weeks additional details will be published by SQA about the Appeals process and Your Exams, a student friendly guide to exams, will also be released online. In addition we will share supports for study available in school, and online to ensure all students have access to resources for revision.
If students have queries or questions about their exams, they should speak with Ms Struthers in Rm 112. If the query relates more to their assessment arrangements then they should speak with Mr Hunter in Creative Learning.
Study Skills Week
Week beginning 18th November we have our Lasswade High School Study Week. Students are invited to attend one of our study sessions after school, to learn about a range of techniques that will support effective revision and learning. More information and sign-ups can be accessed through year group Google Classrooms.
Study timetable
Beyond next week, we have course based supported study session running throughout the year. Supported study sessions are great way to get help with tricky concepts, revise key topics and prepare for senior phase coursework submissions and examinations. Please find the our timetable below. Students can attend their own teacher’s study sessions but they are also welcome to attend other sessions, should they fit better with after school commitments. Students who require a bus to get home following a session should use their travel card, if there are any issues with this please see Mrs Main, Acting DHT in Room 112.
Supported Study Timetable 1 2024
Other Study Supports
E-Sgoil offer weekly evening Study Support webinars during term time, covering a wide range of subjects and levels. Study Support is for Senior Phase learners who are working towards National Qualifications. Students need their GLOW login to sign up. Mrs Ward, PTC Technologies, can supply this if it’s been forgotten.
https://e-sgoil.com/senior-phase/study-support
Achieve is excellent online revision resource which supports knowledge and skills development across many subjects. This provides the opportunity to learn, test and track progress. If making an account for the first time our school code is: Zx7tGreK
https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/
Read and Write is a tool downloaded on all Chromebooks, click the purple puzzle piece to access it. Attached to this post click here is a document showing a variety of ways this can be used this to help with revision.
Results Day – Tuesday 6th August
This year all students will receive their SQA results on Tuesday 6th August. Certificates will arrive in the post and, if your child has signed up for MySQA, they will also receive a text message or email to inform them of their results too.
Students should not come into school on results day, as staff will not be available.
We know that our students have worked incredibly hard this year – but this will nevertheless be an anxious time. Whilst we hope that they receive the results they are expecting, it is important to know the process for Appeals, should one be required.
SQA have prepared this document to support students, following their results, to support them in deciding whether an appeal is right for them.
Appeals Process 2024
The Appeals 2024 service will be the same as last year’s service – students can request a marking review of their ‘SQA-marked assessment components’ (i.e. exam papers and assignments). Alternative assessment evidence’, like prelims, will not be required for this service. The service will be free and available to all students. Whilst students will be able to appeal directly to SQA, we would advise that they appeal following a discussion with their teacher.
Appeals 2024 will include a priority service for students with conditional offers for further education, training or employment. To use this service you must have an existing offer (e.g. via UCAS) that you can share with SQA.
Should I appeal?
If you are considering an appeal for one of your grades, then you are advised to discuss it with your teacher. Whilst you can appeal directly, and no ‘evidence’ is sent by the school, you might want to know more about your ‘breakdown’ (marks) in the exam, and you should consider your performance over the last year before you make a decision.
You must also be aware that proceeding with an appeal can result in your grade going up, staying the same or – in a minority of cases – going down.
Dates for Appeals
Priority Appeals – to be submitted to SQA by Wednesday 21st August (via school)
All other appeals – Friday 30th August (via school)
Please be aware if you register for an appeal yourself there are earlier deadlines – these are available via the SQA website.
If you would like to discuss your results, or the appeals process, the SQA email inbox will be open on 8th August to respond to questions: lasswadehs-sqa@midlothian.education
If, following your results, you need to reconsider your course choice for this year there will be a short window of opportunity to do so. Please remember, coursing changes will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and where a student requires a particular course/grade for specific reasons (eg. entry to further/higher education, training etc) and not because they have changed their mind from the original course choices allocated. A Google Form will be made available prior to the return to school in August, via Year Group Google Classrooms, this will go live on result day. Students should complete this as soon as they become aware that any change of course is required. Recoursing will be completed by 23rd August.
Attached is a programme of Grade Booster sessions offered as final formalised support before exams. These are online opportunities for learners to check in with teachers, get last minute feedback and ask any questions ahead of the final exam. Exams that are on with this week will not appear, as students have been in school and have had access to staff in their timetabled classes.
Joining instructions will be shared on individual subject Google Classrooms.
Exam Timetable
This week students were issued with their final exam timetables and copies of SQA’s Your Exams support document. An online copy of this is provided below.
Your-Exams-2024-school-edition
It is critical that students check their personal timetables carefully and report any errors to Ms Struthers in Rm 112, or to Mr Hunter in Creative Learning.
Below you will find a copy of the PowerPoint shared at assembly today, along with a full Lasswade High School exam schedule. Please note that most of our morning exams start at 8:30, this is to fit with the timings of the school day. Please note we have provided only the ‘main exam’ schedule – students who have additional time should adhere strictly to heir personalised timetables, given out yesterday.
In advance of the exams, the SQA have provided details of the services that are available to students if they are unable to sit an exam, for a reason ‘outwith their control’. The SQA have also outlined their approach to the Appeals procedure and how coursework will be graded this year. This full communication can be viewed here.
Exceptional Circumstances
There are times when student cannot sit an exam for reasons that are outwith their control – these are called ‘exceptional circumstances’. If your child cannot attend an exam it is vital that you let us know so that we can prepare alternative evidence for them. Alternative evidence is in the form of formal assessment materials that have been produced throughout the course of the session. It is important to note that not all absences from an exam are exceptional circumstances, and students must have completed all non- exam components (i.e. assignment, project…) to qualify for this service.
Grading
This year full course assessment returned in many subject areas. The SQA are mindful of the fact that students are completing coursework for the first time and will consider this in their grading decisions.
Appeals
In keeping with last year, appeals will be free for all students and open to all students for any of their qualifications. Appeals will involve a review of SQA marked exam or coursework only, and not any alternative evidence. More details on how to access this service will be provided in the coming weeks, and we will provide support for appeals following the publication of results.
Study Leave
Last week we published details of our study leave programme. Study leave will run from 29th April to 29th May (inclusive). Students who have an exam between 22nd April and 29th April are entitled to take an additional study day the day before an exam.