HT Update: Week-ending Friday 13th February 2026

Friday 13th February 2026

This concise weekly HT Update is generally published every Friday afternoon. It’s a simple opportunity for you to also feedback/ask questions via the link at the bottom of each Update. Given the holiday next week any feedback received will be responded to and published on Monday 23rd February on the school website.

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Key messages from this week

Calendar: School is closed next week for students and they should return on Monday 23rd February; significant events week beginning 23/02/26; on Monday we have Teenage Booster Vaccinations and the S3 into S4 Course Choice process begins; on Tuesday we complete Teenage Booster Vaccinations and will hold a LEAPS Assembly for S5 students; on Wednesday our Global Infrastructure students will visit Heriot Watt University, we’ll also be represented at the Scottish Schools Cheerleading Competition and Young Musician Competition; on Thursday we’ll facilitate a Scottish Parliament Election Voter Registration initiative with S5/6 students; Friday is our February Dress Down Day

Staffing: Today was Liz Duncan’s last day. Liz has worked as as a classroom teacher in our Mathematics Team with a level of commitment and dedication to young people that has been evident from day one. She is relocating to Perthshire. We thank her and wish her well. We have a PCWO vacancy currently live on myjobscotland

S1: Please note that I spoke with S1 students this week to praise their general behaviour and let them know they will ‘officially’ be allowed off campus at lunchtime from Monday 23rd February. I’ve confirmed this with the Parent Council last night and let all staff know this morning.

Dance Show: Our Dance Show takes place on the evening of Thursday 5th March. It is now ‘live’ on ParentPay for parents/carers to purchase tickets. These can be bought for £4 a ticket and limited to 4 per family.

Free School Meals: Given the holiday next week Midlothian have asked us to share this link with families Help with school meals during school holidays | Free school meals and clothing grants | Midlothian Council

S6 Year Group Photos: We are pleased to let you know that the S6 year group photographs are now live and available to view and order online. You can access the gallery by visiting UrPix.co.uk and entering your unique access ID: LASSGKF6HU. Once registered & logged in, you will be able to preview the images and place orders directly through the site. A range of print and product options are available. All orders are processed securely online & delivered to the school. If you experience any difficulty accessing the gallery, please contact UrPix from their FAQ & Contact section and they will be happy to help. UrPix.co.uk

Parent Council 4: Thanks to those attending our online Parent Council Meeting last night. I’ll alert you when the minute of the meeting is live on the website

Request for Work Experience Placements: Reminder. As we begin our planning for S4 Work Experience in November I’m keen to hear from any parents/carers who through their workplace might be able to offer student placements. We have a year group of around 300 so need to secure a lot of placements. Please use the link at the bottom of this post, giving your contact details, and I’ll ask Mrs Sharp, our lead on Work Experience, to reach out to you.

Spring Formal S3 & S4: Reminder. A group of S3 students are organising a Spring Formal party for all S3 & S4 students. It’s the first time we’ve attempted this event and I’m hoping you’ll encourage your child, assuming they are in S3/4 to attend. The event will take place on Thursday 12th March from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. As the name suggests, this is a formal event. Students are encouraged to wear spring-coloured dresses, shirts, and ties. The evening will include a DJ, drinks, snacks, and plenty of fun. Tickets are on sale at £5.00 and available via ParentPay.

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Take Care

Campbell Hornell, Head Teacher

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