P7/S1 Family Learning Bulletin: May 2021 Edition

Our seventh and final edition of the P7/S1 Family Learning Bulletin features Fitness and Numeracy. Find out more.

SQA Update

As we enter May, our Senior Phase students are working hard towards their SQA qualifications across a range of courses. Our programme of assessments to support Provisional Results for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications is now underway. In addition, many Senior Phase students are also working towards National 3 & 4 courses and other [...]

P7 Transition 2021: Family Information Session 1

Please see the presentation from our first 'P7 Transition 2021: Family Information Session'.

Summer Term: Key Dates and School Priorities

Following our return to school after Easter we have revised some of our key school calendar dates.

Parent/Carer and Student COVID-19 Advice

Parent/Carer and Student COVID-19 Advice

SQA- Formal Assessments

Monday 26th April marks the start of formal assessments to support Provisional Results for N5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications. Formal Assessments will be undertaken in class time to prioritise time for learning and teaching. We are using an approach where assessments are ‘broken up’ and ‘spaced out’ so that students can better manage their [...]

P7 Transition 2021: Family Information Session

P7 families, join us on Tuesday 27th April at 6.00pm for our first 'Family Information Session'.

Remote E-Learning- Survey

We are delighted to have welcomed all students back to school full time this week. Students have adapted well and we would like to thank all of our students for their co-operation in following our health and safety measures. We would also like to reflect and learn from our recent experience during remote learning. Whilst [...]

S1 & S6 Photographs and S1 Young Scot Cards

S1 and S6 school photos will take place on Monday 26th April. Young Scot Cards for S1 students.

Lateral Flow Device Covid-19 Testing

We are aware of some 'chat' on social media platforms and wish to clarify what happens if a student or member of staff receives a positive result on their at-home Lateral Flow Device.

Return to School: Public Health Mitigations

As you are probably aware the First Minister confirmed on Tuesday 6th April that following the Easter Break all students are expected to return on a full-time basis.

Midlothian Council

Please follow the link below to access a letter from Fiona Robertson,  Executive Director Children, Young People & Partnerships.

SQA Information Evening- Thank you

Many thanks to the parents and carers who joined us for our SQA Information Evening. We hope that you enjoyed the session and that you feel informed and have had your questions answered. Please find the power-point from this evening’s presentation here: SQA Information Evening- 31st March 2021 If you have any other questions about [...]

Lasswade Lockdown Heroes Awards

Nominations for the Lasswade Lockdown Heroes Awards are now open!

Covid-19 Asymptomatic Testing for Broad General Education Students

Please note that the main parent/guardian school contact for all S1/S2/S3 students will have been emailed today with information regarding how their son/daughter can take up the offer of at-home Covid-19 testing.

SQA- Formal Assessments Update

With the cancellation of external exams, all qualifications will be awarded based on ‘demonstrated attainment’. This means evidence that is completed by students under appropriate assessment conditions.

Return to School: Tuesday 20th April

It is the intention of the Scottish Government that all secondary schools will be open full-time, for all students, after the Easter break.

Easter School Sign-Up is now LIVE!

The Lasswade S4-S6 Easter School is now open and students can sign up for courses.

Parent Council Meeting 5

Our fifth Parent Council meeting of the session is on Wednesday 24th March.

SQA Information Evening- Wednesday 31st March

We would like to invite students, parents and carers to our next SQA Information Evening on Wednesday 31st March at 7pm. We are currently checking and finalising the schedule of Formal Assessments to support SQA qualifications.  The aim for the Information Evening will be to share our plan and the calendar for formal assessments post [...]

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

As you may already be aware, NHS Lothian recently announced that the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People will fully open on Tuesday 23 March 2021.

S1 Photographs: Parent/Carer Survey

Parent/carer survey about S1 photographs.

Lateral Flow Testing for S1, S2 & S3 Students

Lateral flow testing to begin for S1, S2 and S3 after the Easter break.

SQA – Formal Assessment Update

With more Senior Phase students returning to school from the 15th March, we are now able to progress our plans to support Alternative Certification of N5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses.

Return to School on Monday 15th March: Update 1

From Monday 15th March we expect all our students back in school on a phased part-time basis.

Return to School on Monday 15th March

From Monday 15th March we expect all our students back on a phased part-time basis.

S3 into S4 Course Choice Process – TOOLS online system

Updated S3 into S4 course choice process.

Asymptomatic Testing of Senior Phase Students

On Tuesday 16th February the main parent/guardian school contact for all Senior Phase students were emailed with information regarding how their son/daughter can take up the offer of at-home Covid-19 testing.

Family E-Learning @ Lasswade: Read & Write

Our fourth Family E-Learning @ Lasswade session was all about the fantastic tool, 'Read & Write'. Access our handy guide for more information.

Free Tutoring – Sign-Up Now!

Free tutoring sessions available for S4, S5 and S6 Lasswade High School students - sign up now!

First Minister’s Statement 02/03/21

Today in Parliament the First Minister gave an update on the return to in-school learning for students.

SQA Tutoring Programme

We are delighted to announce that as of the 8th of March a free online tutoring programme will be available to all Senior Students. These sessions will provide extra support as students prepare for upcoming assessments and will be delivered by teachers from Lasswade High School. There are a broad range of sessions available which [...]

Midlothian Communities & Lifelong Learning: Raising Teens with Confidence

The Midlothian Communities and Lifelong Learning Team is hosting a fantastic free online course to support local students and families.

First Minister’s Statement 23/02/21

Yesterday in Parliament the First Minister outlined some indicative dates for the next phase in the return to in-school learning for students.

Covid-19 Asymptomatic Testing: Student ‘How To’ Video

Please watch the helpful video our S6 School Captains have created to support their peers with Covid-19 self-testing.

E-Learning Update

Thank you again to all of our students, parents and carers for your engagement with remote E-Learning this week. At this point we would like to update you about some changes we need to make to our remote learning from next week. This is to accommodate Senior Phase students returning to school to complete practical [...]