Festive Opening Times
Featured
Reduce the risk of catching or spreading flu and colds
Key advice for parents and carers - How to reduce the risk of catching or spreading flu and colds In the home the risk of catching or spreading flu/cold like illness can be reduced by: Regular hand washing with liquid soap and running waterCovering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezingUsing a disposable paper tissue, disposed of ...
A Rotary Experience
In December the members of the Currie Balerno Rotary Club were able to see for themselves an example of the benefit that their intervention can bring. The Club was contacted by Janet Walker, Deputy Head Teacher at the Wester Hailes Education Centre, seeking funding for a four-day residential course for three students with speech impediments. The funding ...
Art Room Closure
Home Security Advice to Householders
As we approach darker nights and the busy festive period, there tends to be an increase in housebreaking and acquisitive crime, so with this in mind, here is a guide of what you can do to keep your home safe this festive period and beyond. Please see Police Scotland's guide below: Home Security Guide Shed ...
Cluster Christmas Concert 2019
New Shark Air Chute
3rd Year to 6th Year Vaccinations
This week letters will be given to third, fourth, fifth and sixth year students offering teenage booster vaccinations. Please read and sign these letters and return to school before Friday 13th December 19.
Re-Booking for Swimming Lessons
Employment Drop-in On Wednesdays
If you would like support with any of the following areas to do with employment, there is a drop-in every Wednesday at WHEC from 10am - 2pm.
Outward Bound: A Feature
In early September, 14 students from WHEC headed the Outward Bound Centre, at Loch Eil, north of Fort William for a week of outdor activities. The week started with a bang, or, rather a splash with customary jog and dip. This starting activity involves jogging from the centre, right along the pier and into the ...
Paris 2020 Trip Update
Please see the latest update regarding the Paris 2020 trip. (Document attached)
Paris Trip May 2020
Dear Parent/Carer, After listening carefully to the views of our stakeholders, I have been in contact with the travel company this morning and secured a place for every child (who paid a deposit by 30th September 2019) so that they can attend the Paris trip in May 2020. I hope this will alleviate any concerns raised about the Paris ...
Paris 2020 – A Statement from David Young, Headteacher
We have listened to your concerns around the Paris 2020 trip and are deeply sorry for any distress caused. We are working hard with the travel agent to increase capacity to allow all students who have paid a deposit to attend. Please bear with us and we will be back in touch early next week. ...
University of Edinburgh Career Exploration Events
Dear parent/carer Please see the latest opportunities available at University of Edinburgh on offer for you son/daughter.
Equalities Group
The school has recently launched an Equalities Group. The group was set up in order to help promote positive relationships in our school. We want WHEC to be the most inclusive school it can be, and the group will focus on Anti-Bullying and inclusion through whole school campaigns, influencing the way bullying is recorded and ...