Career Ready Launch Event

This event is exclusively for parents of students who are already part of the Career Ready Programme at Lasswade High School. This is an opportunity for parents to receive more information about the programme as well as a chance for them to ask any questions they may have. Details on how to join are below: [...]

HPV Vaccination Letters

S1 to 6 Students who have not received their first dose of the HPV Vaccine will be bringing home consent forms this week, please complete and return to ensure they are included in the next vaccination.

Senior Phase Course Choice for Session 2022-2023

We will be hosting our Senior Phase (S3, S4 and S5) Parents’/Carers’ Course Choice information event on Wednesday 2nd February at 7.00pm-8.30pm via 'Zoom'. The aim of the evening will be to share the course choice information that your child will soon be receiving and supports their course choice process as they move towards S4, S5 or S6.

Return to In-person Learning

We are pleased to report that based on the latest updates from Scottish Water we are open as normal tomorrow, Friday 21st January.

School Closure

Unfortunately, due to a burst water pipe affecting our area our water supply has been interrupted. 

Wider Curricular Clubs January to June 2022

Interest club opportunities for the rest of this session.

Contingency Planning – January 2022 Update

As we prepare for what we suspect may be a challenging term we are posting this message to clarify with our community our Contingency Plan if we need to move to Blended Learning. 

Covid 19 – Visitor Information

It the latest Scottish Government Guidance it is clear that visitors may attend school premises where this is agreed with the school and is considered necessary to support our students.

Covid 19 – Lateral Flow Device Testing

To help keep us all safe we ask that all students carry out a Lateral Flow Device Test every Sunday night and Wednesday morning.

SQA Update – 13/01/22

The SQA communicated with schools this week that exams are expected to go ahead as planned in April – June. Exams will only be cancelled if public health advice restricts physical gatherings at that time. However, the SQA are currently closely monitoring the impact of the pandemic, and looking at contingency measures and plans to [...]

Young Scot Cards update re Free travel

Please see link below regarding information on free bus travel with Young Scot cards.  At the moment schools will not be processing any applications https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200280/travel_passes/112/bus_pass/3 Further information can be found at Transport Scotland https://www.transport.gov.scot/concessionary-travel/young-persons-free-bus-travel-scheme/  

Update Free School meals BACS Payments

Please see link below with up to date information for free school meals BACS payments https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/855/school_meals/117/free_school_meals_and_clothing_grants/3

Parent Council Meeting 4

Our fourth Parent Council Meeting of the session is on Tuesday 18th January. 

Return to School: Tuesday 11th January

As we prepare for our return to school the following information is shared to support a safe a sustained return.   

Midlothian Council Update

Please access the links below to read two letters from Midlothian Council. 

Happy Christmas!

Our Christmas card to you...

Art Mag Issue 3 Autumn/Winter 2021

Celebrating the great work done by our students and staff in the Art and Design Department

Performing Arts Academy – Launch January 2022

Performing Arts Academy Launch January 2022 We are very excited to announce the launch of our new Performing Arts Academy which will commence in January 2022. This opportunity has been in the pipeline for the last few months, with plans and programmes being put together by our Performing Arts team, with Mrs McKenzie (Drama) and Ms McTighe (Music) leading the programme in school.

Covid-19 Update: Revised Guidelines

On Friday 17th December the Scottish Government issued updated Guidance for schools.

Edinburgh College: School/College Partnership Delivery

Please note we are sharing this important message from Edinburgh College concerning School/College Partnership (SCP) delivery. 

Blended Learning Update: Friday 17th December

We are pleased to confirm that school is open to all students for in-school learning on Friday 17th December.

Senior Assessment Calendar – Updates

Please find the assessment calendar for next term ...

Dress Down Day Friday 17 Dec 2021

Dress down day Friday 17 December - wear a Christmas jumper. Our chosen charities for this dress down day are SAMH (a mental health charity) and Dog’s Trust

Blended Leaning Update – Thursday 16th December

We are pleased to report that all students should return to in-school learning on Thursday 16th December. 

Free school meals and clothing grant information

Please see attached info from Midlothian Council regarding free school meals and clothing grant Free school meals and clothing grants update 9 dec for website

Blended Learning: Wednesday 15th December

Further to our recent website posts, I am confirming we have secured agreement with Midlothian Council to move almost all Senior Phase students to 'At-home Learning' on Wednesday 15th December. 

Covid-19 Update: Omicron Variant

This post gives an update in the impact of the Omicron Variant from a school perspective. 

Blended Learning Update: Friday 10th December

We are pleased to report that all students should return to in-school learning on Friday 10th December.

Travel Survey

Scottish Government Transport Analytical Services Division would be grateful for your support in completing the following survey for parents/carers and/or children aged 12+

S5 Parents’ Evening 9.12.21

S5 Parents' Evening booking system reopens until 12pm 9.12.21

Blended Learning: Thursday 9th December 2021

Further to our recent website post I am confirming we have secured agreement with Midlothian Council to move almost all Senior Phase students to 'At-home Learning' on Thursday 9th December. 

Covid-19 Contingency Plan

As we prepare for what we suspect may be a challenging period in the run up to Christmas we are posting this message to clarify with our community our Contingency Position if we need to move to Blended Learning. 

NEXT WEEK! S1-S3 Chromebook Roll Out

S1-3 Chromebook roll out starts on Monday. Key information, including the link to the parent/ carer acknowledgement form, is available here.

Christmas Fair Thursday 2 December 2021 – Cancellation

It is with huge regret and disappointment that we have had to take the difficult decision to cancel our Christmas Fair that was scheduled to take place on Thursday 2nd December 2021.

S2 to S3 Course Choice

Thank you to those able to attend our Information Evening held via Zoom on Monday 29th November. 

S3 Parents’ Evening Tuesday 14th December

This session our S3 Parents’ Evening will take place via telephone, rather than in the school building.