HT Update Week-ending 10th September 2026

Thursday 10th September 2026

This concise weekly HT Update is generally published every Friday afternoon.  There is also an opportunity for you to provide feedback/ask questions via the link at the bottom of each Update.  

Our next HT Update will be on Friday 18th September 2026.

Key messages from this week  

Calendar:  Significant events week beginning 14.09.26. Monday holiday (14.09.26); Authority QI Visit (15.09.26 – 16.09.26); Bronze DofE Practice Expedition (16.09.26 -17.09.26); Senior Phase Report Issued (18.09.26)

Staffing: We currently have two vacancies live on MyJobScotland, both for Biology. One is a permanent role and the other is a fixed term post. 

Google Guardian: We are in the process of sending our S1 Google Guardian invites – we have experienced some admin issues with this, but we are anticipating that you should all have received by now. Please remember that these invites will be from Google, not from Lasswade High School. In addition, they may go into your junk folder so please check there if you cannot see it.

Free School Meals: Payment for upcoming School Holidays (Friday 11th September and Monday 14th September 2026) will be paid to Bank Accounts on Tuesday 8th September 2026. £5.60 per Secondary School pupil and £4.60 for primary pupils.

Appeals Outcomes: The outcomes of appeals will be confirmed to schools on 1st October. We will notify students and parent/ carers of the outcomes of these. New certificates will be issued by Qualifications Scotland in November, where required.

CPAG (Child Poverty Action Group): CPAG are running session , which will be delivered in partnership with Into Film and Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) over the next few weeks. These sessions offer a great opportunity for parents and carers to gain knowledge, information and practical advice on topics that can support families and strengthen their wider school community. The details of theses sessions, and booking links are included below.

Making School Affordable for Every Family with CPAG

22 September 2026
Online
8-9pm (1 hour)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991920105657?aff=oddtdtcreator

In partnership with Child Poverty Action Group Scotland (CPAG), Connect is hosting a virtual event to discuss school-related costs.

Join us to explore the real cost of the school day and share practical ways we can support families, reduce financial pressure, and ensure all children can take part in school life without stigma or barriers.

This session will consist of a short presentation, followed by the opportunity to ask questions.

Discovering Careers in the Screen Industries with Into Film

23 September 2026
Online
8-9pm (1 hour)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992129740681?aff=oddtdtcreator

Into Film (intofilm.org) offers young people, teachers, career advisers and parents information, advice and resources to learn more about the variety of roles within this broad industry. This aligns with their work providing resources, training and opportunities for teachers using film in the classroom and supporting young people in making films.

In this session, the Into Film team will discuss the current screen industry landscape, the roles which are most in demand and how to find further information on working within the screen industries.

Building Futures with Developing the Young Workforce: Supporting Young People’s Future Pathways

6 October 2026
Online
8-9pm (1 hour)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992116193160?aff=oddtdtcreator

Parents and carers come along to our online session with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW).

This session will introduce parents and carers to Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), https://www.dyw.scot/ raising awareness of how DYW supports young people across Scotland to build skills, confidence, explore routes and pathways, and their understanding of the world of work.

 

Feedback to: lasswadehsoffice@midlothian.education

Thank you,

Have a lovely long weekend,

 

Lynsey Struthers

Interim Head Teacher

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