HT Update: Week-ending Friday 22nd May 2026

Friday 22nd May 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.  Any feedback received will be responded to and published on Monday on the school website.  

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Key messages from this week  

Calendar:  Significant events week beginning 25/05/26:   the Qualifications Scotland Exam Diet continues Monday through Friday of next week;  on Tuesday we’ll have students out on our Bannockburn Trip; on Wednesday students are away on the Jupiter Artland Trip;  on Thursday we’ll hold our fifth Meaningful May work with P7 pupils we’re expecting as S1 in August and it’s our final Parent Council Meeting,  see below;  on Friday the second S1 Report of the session is available via ParentPortal,  it’s also a Dress Down Day

Staffing:    Congratulations to Katie Gallagher who has secured the acting PT role within Mount Esk.   We have 4 posts live on MyJobScotland;  Teacher of Business, Teacher of Chemistry, ASN Learning Assistant and ASN Teacher.

Change of Timetable 01/06/26:  In June we move to our new timetable, all new S5/6 students will receive their timetables when they return from Study Leave during their welcome back sessions. All new S2-4 students will be given their timetables next Thursday during either English and Maths. 

Reminder: Mainstream School Transport Application – Closing 29th May:  This is a reminder that the Mainstream School Transport Application for the Academic Year 2026/27 is currently open but will close on Friday 29th May.  Parents and carers of mainstream pupils who may require council‑supported transport to and from their catchment school must complete an application every academic year, even if transport has been provided previously.  Important information

• There are no automatic renewals of school transport
• Submitting an application does not guarantee transport
• Applications are assessed in line with the council’s School Transport Policy

Deadline: Friday 29 May 2026.  Applications submitted after this closing date may not be considered.  Please ensure your application is completed on time.

Apply online: School transport for mainstream schools | Midlothian Council

Qualification Scotland Results Day:  This year students can expect to see their results on Tuesday 4 August 2026.  My Qualifications Scotland gives candidates a simple, convenient way to access their exam results and qualifications record. By signing up, they can choose to receive their results by email, text, or both. This means they won’t have to wait at home on results day to find out how they’ve done.  To register, students will need their Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) and a valid email address. The deadline for registration is 5 pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026.  To register,  click here.

Legally Blonde Tickets:   We are pleased to let you know that tickets for this year’s school summer show, Legally Blonde, will be live on ParentPay from Monday afternoon, 25th May.  Tickets are limited to 3 per student per show and once purchased, students can collect from classrooms 006 & 007.  Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at the show.

Parent Council 6: This meeting takes place on Thursday 28th May from 7.00pm.  It’s an in-person event and takes place in the school,  first floor, Room 114/15.   We’ll share the results of the recent parent/carer survey and discuss possible actions, as well as summing up some of the work the Parent Council has been involved in this year.  We’ll do a website post and text reminder at the beginning of next week.  

Kelly Diamond, Reminder and Mr Chisholm,  late entrant!:  Kelly works in our School Office.  She’s brilliant, and is looking for your support.  Kelly is running the Edinburgh Half Marathon on Sunday 24th May for a charity that is very close to her heart.  If you can spare a few minutes please have a little read of her story and give what you can.  Click here to donate.   

Neil Chisholm is one of our DHTs and is running the full thing. He’s running for Maggie’s Centres if you’re willing to support;  click here to donate. 

Good luck to both,  hope the weather is not too hot.  

Feedback here

Take Care

Campbell Hornell,  Head Teacher and IMS Lead.

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