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LATEST INFORMATION FROM MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

Schools will remain closed after the Easter Break and we do not know when they will reopen.  Look out for further information coming home regarding Distance Learning.  Here is the latest information from Fiona Robertson our Executive Director of Education.…

Here to help

As you know, we have been delighted to see Mrs Elaine Baur in the role of Home School Practitioner, over the last few weeks.  She has thoroughly enjoyed getting to know many of our parents and carers, either by phone,…

Message from Midlothian Council

Free School Meals Midlothian Council have now set up a BACS payment for all Secondary pupils S1-S6 entitled to FSM, households where there are Secondary age children and younger siblings will receive payments for all children. However families with children…

HAPPY EASTER

I hope that you are all well and managing the daily juggle of life at home which now includes some home-schooling!  You’ll be relieved to know there will be no expectations for distance learning over the Easter Holiday period. I…

Weekly Update (03.04.20)

3rd April 2020   Dear Parents and Carers WEEKLY UPDATE – 3rd April 2020   We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support throughout the challenging times that we are currently experiencing.  We are…

Packed Lunches (Easter Holidays)

Dear parents and carers, Over the last couple of weeks we have been delivering packed lunches to some members of our community.  Hope they have helped.  Just to let you know, this will continue over the Easter Holidays. Hope you…

Social Story to Support Nursery

Here is a social story for you to share with your nursery aged child to support them in their understanding of why they must stay at home.  Click on the link below: Staying Home – Nursery

Chrome Book Loans (01/04/20)

Dear Parent/Carer Before school closures, we asked pupils if anyone might find accessing Home Learning difficult due to a lack of access to suitable devices or the internet.  It has been encouraging to see so many of our pupils and…

Social Story

Please find attached example social stories which can be used to help explain the current situation to children. Staying Home (1) Staying Home (2)

Navigating around Education City

Have a look here if you need some advice on how to work your way around Education City. This explains how to access the assigned work from the class teacher. Education City Instructions