Wester Hailes High School

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Dear Parent/Carer, Yesterday I led pupil assemblies with all year groups to provide clarity on the key things we are looking for to maintain our positive ethos in school. I have attached the powerpoint from the assemblies so you can have a shared understanding of what was presented. As always, thank you for you continued support with ...

Please click on the link below for the 1st edition of the Wester Hailes High School Newsletter session 22/23 Wester Hailes High Newsletter 1 - Session 22'23

ctive Schools, working closely with our PE department, are providing a range of extracurricular activities sport, dance and more from September to December for all Wester Hailes High School pupils. Please get in touch with Lorraine Dickson Active Schools at lorraine.dickson@ea.edin.sch.uk  for any further details on our extracurricular programme. To book your place please see the document below.

Please the see below the latest from the City of Edinburgh’s Acting Head of Schools & Lifelong Learning - Lorna French.

Please click on the link below for the third edition of the Wester Hailes High School Newsletter: Newsletter 4 – 27th May 2022

Please click on the link below for the third edition of the Wester Hailes High School Newsletter: Newsletter 3 - 6th May 2022

City of Edinburgh Council have published their advice for pupils and families in the event of absence in the day of exam. Please read carefully and contact the school as instructed. 

Active Schools, working closely with our PE department, are providing a range of extracurricular activities sport, dance and more from May to June for all Wester Hailes High School pupils. Please get in touch with Lorraine Dickson Active Schools at lorraine.dickson@ea.edin.sch.uk  for any further details on our extracurricular programme. To book your place please see the document below.

Easter school is an excellent opportunity for pupils in S4, S5 and S6 and provides a significant opportunity to catch up on face to face learning. Staff are giving up their time (and holidays) to support pupil achievement therefore pupil conduct and behaviour must be of the highest standard. Although COVID restrictions are changing we recommend pupilsWear ...

Please see the notice from Police Scotland regarding acceptable usage of the Meadows.

Please see the below guide for SQA arrangements for S4, S5 and S6 pupils for the exam period from Tuesday 26th April to Wednesday 1st June 2022. SQA Exam Arrangement for S4, S5 & S6 pupils.

Please click on the link below for our second edition of the Wester Hailes High School Newsletter: Newsletter 2 - 25 March 2022

Welcome to our first online School Newsletter. We want to keep our parents and carers updated regularly with school updates and exciting news of what is happening! Please click on the link below to view our first edition: Newsletter 1 - 4th March 2022

Thursday 3rd March 2022 5.00pm Come and join us online to learn about the plan for our new school building. We will be giving an update on progress and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out how to get involved. This will take place on TEAMs and to join on the night please click ...

Well done to Ilva and Brandon who took part in the SQA Leadership and Mentoring Academy with Active Schools during the February break. As part of the ‘Assisting an Activity’ unit of the course, the pupils learned how to plan lessons, complete risk assessments, assist an activity and review an activity with a chosen sport. Ilva ...

Active Schools, working closely with our PE department, are providing a range of extracurricular activities sport, dance and more from February to March for all Wester Hailes High School pupils. Please get in touch with Lorraine Dickson Active Schools at lorraine.dickson@ea.edin.sch.uk  for any further details on our extracurricular programme. To book your place please see the ...

We are inviting all pupils from S1-S6 to take part in an online Health and Wellbeing survey during PSE classes w/b 8/3/22. All local authorities are required by law to understand the wellbeing and needs of children in each local area and the results gathered from the survey will help improve services for children and families. Details ...

Dear Parent, As always I hope you and your family are well. I want to start by reassuring you that in spite of some of COVID or financial pressure you may face, we will always be there for you and we’re adapting all our resources to make school as enjoyable and equitable for your son/daughter. Over ...

The Scottish Government funds additional payments for families with an income-based eligibility to Free School Meals. They are free school meals payments during school holidays and Scottish Child Bridging Payments. If you have applied for and been awarded free school meals and a clothing grant, payment will be made automatically using the payment details we currently hold for you. You do not ...

Click Here to Take the Schools Survey  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/edinpie/                                  Or use the QR code below to access the survey.          Completion time is around 10 minutes.For many years, schools have been surveying their parents, seeking their views on many aspects of school life and using this information to make improvements. This is a central feature of school improvement planning, providing ...

Please use the online booking system to make appointments to speak to subject teachers in advance of S4. This is your opportunity to ask questions of subject teachers and find out the best course choice options for S4. School reports to accompany these meetings will be sent to you by post and email (if we ...

We have now launched our 2022 S3 into S4 Course Choice booklet. Course Choice forms will be completed in school with 1:1 support for every pupil. Every S3 pupil and parent/carer should carefully review the booklet in advance of the Course Choice form completion in school on 1st March 2022.

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is delivering a nationwide webinar to parents and carers on ‘How to have meaningful career conversations with your young person’.  The webinar is on Thursday the 27th of January at 6.30pm Careers Advisers, Kay Hume and Mhairi Galashan, from Skills Development Scotland will talk about the key things to remember in steering ...

Please see below for information about Holiday Hub Support: For more information please contact Playscheme@edinburgh.gov.uk

Help us Recruit Senior Teachers Members of parent councils can get involved in helping the school to recruit their principal, depute head and head teachers. If you would like to do this you must be trained.  Courses There are courses being run from 6:30pm to 7:30pm via Microsoft Teams, please see links to the MS Teams invite in the ...

From 31 January, 5–21 year olds living in Scotland will be eligible for free bus travel across Scotland with a valid National Entitlement Card. You can apply from 10 January 2022. However, in light of high levels of COVID-19 transmission, the Scottish Government is asking that you only apply for the scheme at this point if ...

At the start of February all S2 pupils will have a Course Choice interview with Miss Walker (DHT) to discuss their subjects for S3 and complete their online course choice form. To prepare them for this the S2 into S3 course choice booklet is now available online for pupils and parents to read about how important ...

We are pleased to announce that all pupils in Wester Hailes High School will be migrated over or receive a brand new Empowered Learning iPad to assist with their learning at home and in school. Parents/Carers In preparation for this please read and action the information below :- Parent/carers of S1-S3 pupils: If you have not done so ...

Dear parent carer, First of all I want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year and best wishes for 2022. As you will know there have been several updates on COVID over the festive period concluding in the First Minister’s briefing today. Many of the same mitigations remain in place in our school ...

A reminder that our SQA prelim diet will commence 17th January 2022. Senior Phase pupils sit prelim exams at levels National 5 and Higher. Assessments for National 4 and National 3 are completed in class time. Prelim Pupil 2022 If you have any queries about the exam timetable please contact Miss Dancer on 0131 442 2201. ...

Dear Parent/Carer As always I hope this finds you and your family well. I am writing to you to highlight the arrangements of the last week of term. As you know school closes on Friday 17th December 2021 at 1200 and reopens on Thursday 6th January 2022. Pupils will be able to gain their school lunch ...

Please the see below the latest from the City of Edinburgh’s new Executive Director – Amanda Hatton and from Acting Head of Schools – Lorna French.

We are pleased to announce that in the spring term (January 22 – March 22) as part of the City of Edinburgh’s ambitious and inclusive Digital Strategy, we will be upgrading and refreshing current S4-S6 iPads and also issuing an iPad to all of our S1-S3 pupils. If your child is in S4-S6 there is no ...

S2 and S3 parent / carers, Skills Development Scotland is holding a webinar all about option choices and where to additional information and support on Wednesday 1st December from 6:30pm - 7:15pm. Find out more and to register your space at the event, visit the Skills Development Scotland event here: S2/3 Option Choices Tickets, Wed ...

Thursday 2nd December 2021 5.00pm - 5.45pm Join us online to review how the S2s have been doing in their classes, we'll also be providing information about Course Choice for S3 and give you an opportunity to speak to us. This will take place on TEAMs and to join on the night please click on the link below: _________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft ...

We are launching our new Breakfast Club from Monday 29th November! Come along and join us for some breakfast and activities in Home Economics from 8:05am – 8:30am. We’ve got toast, cereal, juice and pastries, and will be serving a hot treat every Friday! Pupils must sign-in at the office first. Activities will include a Wester Hailes High ...

From Monday 29th November we are now able to provide a hot food service at lunch times. A meal deal is £2.70 and cashless school money must be put on your ParentPay account. If you require any information about ParentPay or Free School Meal Entitlement please contact your child’s Pupil Support Leader in the first ...

Dear Parent/Carer, I am writing to you with a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ but also a plea. First and foremost ‘Thank You’ for all you are doing to support the school with our uniform, ties and attendance. I know from experience with my two children (who are a bit older than yours) that teenagers have their ups ...

Thursday 25th November 2021 4.30pm - 5.15pm Come and join us online to review how the S1s have been doing in their classes and also to give you an opportunity to speak to us. This will take place on TEAMs and to join on the night please click on the link below: ___________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or ...

This Christmas we are working with Forth One and Cash for Kids on their Mission Christmas Appeal to help families feeling the effects of our current financial climate and the impact of COVID. Applications will be treated with sensitivity and 1:1 support will be given from our Pupil Support team. If you would like to access ...

Please see the advice from Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding Bonfire Night on the 5th November.

We are delighted to announce our Study Support programme for all S4,S5 and S6 pupils. Study is support is time freely offered by our staff to enable pupils to catch up on missed work or to spend time reinforcing classroom concepts. Please discuss directly with your class teacher should you have any concerns. Finally I would ...

Introducing Mrs McBride, our new Pupil Support Officer, who will be supporting our pupils and their families with pupil attendance and punctuality. Mrs McBride will be monitoring punctuality every morning and speaking to latecomers as well as contacting home. She will also be in touch with parent/carers regarding attendance an how the school can support their child ...

As the clocks change, make sure that you don't fall back on your home security as well. Darker nights means that it is easier for thieves to target your property. Here is some advice to keep your home safe after dark: Keep windows and doors lockedSecure sheds and garagesFit/check outside security lighting is workingFit a shed/garage ...

Please read the following leaflet to find out more about Covid-19 vaccinations for 12 17 year olds. Important information for 12–17 year olds: Covid-19 Vaccine

The senior Virtual Parents Evening will take place on Thursday 7th October from 5pm - 7pm for parent/carers of pupils in S4, S5 and S6. Like last session, these meetings will be booked online and then held by video meeting, rather than in person at the school. To make your appointments please login at: https://parents-booking.co.uk/westerhailes To login you only ...

Are you an S3 parent/carer concerned that your child could be achieving more in school? Does your child lack interest sometimes or is maybe a bit anxious about school? Are you looking for your child to have some extra support to help with school and to start thinking about their future? We are very pleased to ...

Please see a letter regarding the Queen's Platinum Jubilee from Lorna French, Acting Chief Education Officer for City of Edinburgh Council.

Thank you to all S1 parents that attended the S1 Meet The Faculty Parents Evening on Thursday 23rd September. Here is he presentation for anyone who wasn’t able to attend or had difficulty viewing it. S1 Parents Eve 23-9-21 If you have any questions please get in contact with Miss Meikle, the S1 Pupil Support Leader. Ellie.1.Meikle@whec.edin.sch.uk

Help stop the spread of COVID-19 and get a test at Wester Hailes Library from Monday 27th September to Saturday 9th October. Find out more below:

Parents/carers of young people with additional support needs are invited to join this supportive, online parent-led support group from Salvesen Mindroom Centre. The sessions start on 23rd September 2021 at 10:30am. If you’re interested or would like to know more, please get in touch via directhelp@mindroom.org or 0131 370 6730.

Please find attached a copy of a letter from National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch to all parents/carers.

Skills Development Scotland are holding an online event aimed at parents and carers of S1 pupils on 29th September. For more information and to register for the event please click on the link below: Introduction to Skills Development Scotland for parents/carers of S1 pupils Tickets, Wed 29 Sep 2021 at 18:30 | Eventbrite

Thursday 23rd September 2021 5.00pm - 5.45pm Come and join us online to meet our Faculty Leaders and learn information about the S1 curriculum. This will take place on TEAMs and to join on the night please click on the link below: _________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting _________________________________________________________________________ Any questions please contact Miss ...

The NHS Lothian Vaccination Bus will be at Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart and other Edinburgh areas and beyond in the coming days. No appointment necessary.

Please see latest COVID update from Lorna French, Chief Education Officer in the City of Edinburgh Council:

Hutchison Vale Girls are recruiting new players born 2006, 2007 & 2008. Training sessions will be held twice weekly, with games on Saturday. If you are interested, contact details and more information is available below:

Introducing Miss Chisholm, our new Pupil Support Officer, who will be supporting our pupils and their families with School Uniform. Miss Chisholm will be at the gate each morning to welcome our pupils in and do a uniform check. We will a have a stock of uniform in school that can be provided for any pupil ...

An information session is now planned for parents/carers about ASD and Restricted Eating. Find out more in the below document:

Wester Hailes High School would, for this session, like to email your child’s report to you. Please provide us with your child’s name and year group along with your current, case sensitive, email address. You can do this in writing or by using the admin@whec.edin.sch.uk email address. We will assume consent to email your child’s ...

Active Schools, working closely with our PE department, are providing a range of extracurricular activities sport, dance and more from September until December for all the Wester Hailes High School pupils.   Keep an eye on our Social Media sites along with the School webpage as we hope to include more clubs later on in ...

Dear parent/carer. First and foremost I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your patience and understanding over the course of the last four days. You, and you children have had to adapt to these new extenuating circumstances and I know many will be concerned about the potential impact this may have ...

Dear parent/carer, I am pleased to inform you that the repairs have been completed following the water damage. The final check is to conduct ‘ a water health check’  at 7am tomorrow (Friday 27th August) and if all goes to plan, the school will reopen. As a result of the disruption to service there will be limited ...

Dear Parent/Carer, It is with the deepest regret that I am writing to you once again to inform that the school will remain closed tomorrow (Thursday 26th August). Our contractors are informing us on a real time basis of their progress and doing their utmost to reopen the school however they encountered an unforeseen issue today that ...

Dear Parent / Carer Thank you for your patience and understanding with this emergency situation. Regrettably Wester Hailes High School will remain closed tomorrow (Wednesday 25th August)  due to the water damage sustained over the weekend. Please be assured that City of Edinburgh Council contractors are working around the clock to ensure that the school is safe to ...

Wester Hailes High School will remain closed tomorrow due to the water damage from the weekend. Contractors are working on site and our intention is to open the school as soon as possible once all repairs and checks have been carried out. In the meantime our home learning programme will continue. Parents and carers have been updated ...

Further to the Headteacher's Update 23.08.21 we will be continuing the Home Learning programme into Tuesday 24th August. S1-S3 Home Learning resources can be found via ‘Home Learning Hub’ on the school website. Resources are found by year group and then by subject. Work can be returned to your class teacher. Please ignore the dates. S4-S6 Home Learning resources ...

Dear parent/carer, Please see the latest update from the City of Edinburgh Council regarding COVID guidance in schools. In the update it has all the latest changes to COVID procedures in schools however one I feel I should emphasise is how COVID cases are managed. Instead of isolating large groups of pupils, a new Warn and Inform letter ...

Dear Parent/Carer First of all I  hope this update finds you well and in good health. I realise this update comes to you later than normal and I apologise for that however there have been some extenuating circumstances with some of the construction work over the last four days that has required my undivided attention – ...

Dear Parent/Carer, This is my final update for this session as I go on annual leave for a few weeks. First of all I wanted to let you know how proud I am of ‘our’ children (I know they’re your children but they’re ours during the school day) as they have shown great resilience and patience ...

As we approach the end of this session I would ask that you speak with your son/daughter and ask them to keep a note of who they deem as close contacts in and out of school. This will assist Test and Protect if they have to make contact with you during the school holidays. All pupils ...

Dear Parent/Carer, You will be aware that we will email your child a letter this afternoon which will explain the provisional grades we will submit to SQA at the end of this week. You will receive a copy of this letter by post sent from school today. The letter explains the process of setting these provisional ...

Please see latest from Edinburgh’s Chief Education Officer – Lorna French. End of Term letter to Parents and Carers

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  Persons have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the ...

Dear Parent/Carer, You will be aware that, as part of the SQA’s Alternative Certification Model for courses at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level, our teachers are busy determining provisional grades for your child, which will be submitted to the SQA on Friday 25 June. We are writing to inform you that your child will be ...

We are aware of a person in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.   Persons are currently being contacted because they may have been in ...

Thursday 17th June @ 5pm On Microsoft Teams With Mr Young, Miss Walker & Miss Meikle Click here to join the meeting Following on from S1 tracking reports and with your child moving into S2, this event is aimed at providing information to parents /carers of all S1 pupils.

We are aware of a person in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.   Persons are currently being contacted because they may have been in ...

Dear Parent, In the last two weeks we have seen a change in case numbers and pupils self isolating as COVID cases have risen across the City of Edinburgh. To that end and to ensure we all remain safe, I would ask for your support with the following major event in the school calendar. Monday 21st June ...

Wednesday 16th June @ 5pm On Microsoft Teams With: Mr Young, Headteacher, Miss Walker, Deputy Headteacher, Miss Meikle, S1 Pupil Support LeaderMiss MacLennan, Support for Learning Leader The evening is aimed at giving you all the information you will need, before your child moves to secondary school and will also feature a Question & Answer session. Click here to ...

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  Persons have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the ...

We are aware of a person in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.   Persons are currently being contacted because they may have been in ...

Dear Parent / Carer COVID I am sure, like me, you are following the COVID data and ‘picture’ across Edinburgh and over the last two weeks we have seen a rise  in the number of cases in the Wester Hailes community. This has affected our primaries and our school and I wanted to reassure you that we ...

An ‘Additional Support Needs’ Parent Support Group led by Salvesen Mindroom Centre Is your child finding some aspects of school life challenging? Not sure what to do?If you’re looking for information, advice or support, we can help you find the answers. The Salvesen Mindroom   is a safe space where you can: meet with professionals, other parents, ...

Thursday 10th June @ 5pm On Microsoft Teams With Miss Walker & Miss Meikle Following on from S2 tracking reports and with your child moving into S3, this event is aimed at providing information to parents /carers of all S2 pupils. Click here to join the meeting

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  Persons have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the ...

We are aware of a person in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19 - this is our third case since wb 24th May. We understand this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.   Persons ...

At its March meeting, the Education, Children and Families Committee agreed to change the scheduled Christmas holiday dates from Friday 24 December 2021 - Monday 10 January 2022 to Monday 20 December 2021 - Tuesday 4 January 2022. The change was based on a similar amendment to the previous year’s holiday dates.  The reasons for the ...

Further to my website update this morning. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.  Persons have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the tracking process is now complete. These contacts will need to self-isolate and have been asked to ...

We are aware of another case in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. This takes the total positive cases to 2 in the last week. We understand this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all ...

We are aware of a person in Wester Hailes Education Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. We understand this is a worrying time but would like to reassure you that we are working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.   Persons are currently being contacted because they may have been in ...

Please see the latest information from City of Edinburgh Council's Acting Head of Schools & Lifelong Learning, Lorna French, regarding COVID-19. Parent and Carers Letter 19/05/2021

The course choice forms for S4 and S5 are now available and should be completed by pupils by Wednesday 12th May. Pupils can access the link on their S4 and S5 Teams pages or by using the links below. (Note : If they are asked for an email address to log in they should use their ...

Please find the latest Learning Estate update from City of Edinburgh Council. Learning Estate Update April 2021

The course choice process for pupils planning to stay at school in S5 and S6 starts next week with our senior parents evening on Wednesday 5th May. Please remember to make your bookings for this before noon on the 5th May.    Following the parents evenings, pupils will be invited to make their choices via an online form which will ...

Dear Parent/Carer As always I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. So far, 9 days into our full time return to school, things have gone as well as expected and I wanted to thank you for your support. Almost all pupils are complying with our COVID measures and attending regularly. Uniform is getting back ...

COVID-19 testing in Wester Hailes Library - see the latest from City of Edinburgh Council.

COVID19 TEST KITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUPILS EVERY WEEK ON WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY LUNCHTIMES IN THE COMMUNITY HALL. Covid19 test kits are available for all secondary school pupils.  Testing is voluntary and no one will be required to undergo testing without consent, or be excluded from school if they do not wish to take the test. What you as ...

The senior Virtual Parents Evening will take place on Wednesday 5th May for parent/carers of pupils in S4, S5 and S6. These meetings will be booked online and then held by video meeting, rather than in person at the school. To make your appointments please login at: https://parents-booking.co.uk/westerhailes To login you only need to enter the following information ...

Dear Parent/Carer,  Please find the latest version of our school plan from Tuesday 20th April – Friday 25th June 2021.  I would greatly appreciate it if you could spend a few moments reading the document and ensuring your son/daughter is prepared for their return.  As always, we will update you regularly throughout the term with important updates. Best wishes  D Young  Headteacher

Dear Parent/Carer As we approach the Easter break, I wanted to express my thanks to you for your support and understanding over the last few weeks. I’ll make this update as brief as I can knowing that next term will likely bring a number of new challenges and possibly (hopefully not!) more disruption to what has ...

A survey of young people in Scotland has been launched to track the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives, aspirations and wellbeing of young Scots. It’s been a tough year for many young people in Scotland, and as we ease out of Covid19 restrictions, it is important that the views of young people are ...

As the weather continues to improve, there may be an increase in people accessing the reservoir in the Pentland Hill National Park. In order to ensure that you are well informed and know the dangers involved, please read the following information from the Pentlands Hill Regional Park: Staying safe around reservoirs in the Pentland Hills ...

Covid19 test kits are now available for all secondary school pupils.  Testing is voluntary and no one will be required to undergo testing without consent, or be excluded from school if they do not wish to take the test. What you as a Parent/Carer need to do next : Step 1 – Read attachment 1 and 2 NHS ...

Please find attached the latest update on how SQA and City of Edinburgh Council are working together to award qualifications to young people this year. Parents and Carers of Secondary School Pupils Update

Dear Parent/Carer, Once again, I hope this email and update finds you are your family well. COVID I attach the most recent Scottish Government Guidance that was published this week. It’s a lengthy document but we had a request from a parent to make Guidance more accessible at strategic times rather than it being filed in the website ...

Every S1/ S2 pupil, regardless of gender, is eligible for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for free. We will be offering HPV vaccination to all S1 and S2 pupils, and eligible girls in S3-S6 who have still to complete the course, at Wester Hailes Education Centre on Wednesday 2 June.Information packs have been posted out to ...

Dear Parent/Carer, I hope the recent fair weather and having your son/daughter back in school (albeit on a limited basis at the moment) has brought a smile to your face. This, as well as the prospect of a haircut and the hint of hospitality reopening will have ‘lifted’ spirits following the ‘darker’ times of January and ...

Please use the link in the S3 Team page to access your Course Choice Form or this link: S3 Course Choice If you are asked for an email address to log in you should use your log-in number @ea.edin.sch.uk (01234567@ea.edin.sch.uk)

Due to the phased return to school next week the S1-S3 home learning timetables have been updated: S1 - W/B-15-03-2021S2 - W/B-15-03-2021S3 - W/B-15-03-2021 If you have any queries about the phased return to school or home learning, please contact your child's Pupil Support Leader.

Dear Parent/Carer, You’ll be glad to know that this update is much shorter than last week’s tome. Following the success of Phase 1 of the return to face to face learning (remember that 5%-8% of the school role from 22nd Feb) we are ready to embark on Phase 2 of face to face learning. On Wednesday 10th March, ...

Dear Parent/Carer, First of all let me take this opportunity to thank all the parents and carers who have sent us positive messages of support regarding our current conundrum; I would like to return the gesture to you and thank you for your patience and understanding. When I wrote to you on Friday 2nd March, I highlighted the ...

From Monday 15th March Ms Ramsay will be Pupil Support Leader for S3 and S4. Mrs Heritage will continue with S5 and S6. Miss Meikle will remain with S1 and S2.

All S2 pupils should complete their S2 Course Choice Form using the following link: S2 Course Choice Form Remember this can only be completed once so read over your choices before submitting. All forms are to be submitted by Tuesday 16th of March. Any questions please contact Miss Meikle – ellie.1.meikle@whec.edin.sch.uk

We are a collective of organisations who all campaign for safe and pleasant streets to enable people in Edinburgh to make more of their journeys by walking, wheeling, and cycling. This includes safe routes to school that enable as many children as possible to walk, scoot and cycle.We would like to urge the Parent Council ...

Tuesday 9th March @ 6pm with Miss Walker & Miss Meikle Please click on the link below to join the meeting: S2 Course Choice Online Parent Information Evening Zoom Meeting details if required. ID: 861 2239 5253 Passcode: jHn2e5 Looking forward to seeing you online!

We have now begun the S3 into S4 Course Choice process. Click on the ‘S3 into S4 Course Choice Booklet’ to see the courses available to you in S4 and start to think about your choices. Then, on Wednesday this week S3 pupils will be invited to an online assembly with Miss Dancer to answer ...

lease see latest information from CEC.  Return to school information from Chief Executive Officer.

We will be holding our first S3 into S4 Online Parent/Carer Evening on Tuesday 16th March between 6pm-8pm. Full details on how to book can be found within the attached documents. Support via phone is available by contacting our school office on 0131 442 2201. Appointments are now open and will close on 12pm on Monday ...

Dear Parent/Carer, Once again I hope this update finds you and your family well. As a parent myself (although my children have now left school) I can only imagine the sense of relief you must have felt when the First Minister announced on Tuesday 2nd March that all pupils would return in some format to face to face ...

From Monday 22nd February we are running some Senior Phase sessions to support the development of practical skills needed in specific subjects. Direct contact will be made with parents/carers to inform you if your child will be involved in the sessions. Please see below for further details: WHEC SP Pupils in School - W/B 8th March

At the start of February all S2 pupils will have a Course Choice interview with Miss Walker (DHT) to discuss their subjects for S3 and complete their online course choice form. To prepare them for this the S2 into S3 course choice booklet is now available online for pupils and parents to read about how important ...

Dear Parent/Carer, Whilst I appreciate that this may be little consolation to some of you (as it may not include your son/daughter), it was very heartening to have a very small portion of our Senior Phase pupils back in school this week. The connection our staff have with our pupils is the best I have witnessed ...

From Monday 22nd February we are running some Senior Phase sessions to support the development of practical skills needed in specific subjects. Direct contact will be made with parents/carers to inform you if your child will be involved in the sessions. Please see below for further details: WHEC SP Pupils in School - WB 1st March

Are you an S3 parent/carer concerned that your child could be achieving more in school? Does your child lack interest sometimes or is maybe a bit anxious about school? Are you looking for your child to have some extra support to help with school and to start thinking about their future? We are very pleased to ...

With the seniors returning to some in school provision next week we have had to make a few timetable changes to the S2 & S3 live lesson timetables. The new timetables have been updated in the WHEC Home Learning guide and are referenced at the end. (staff will also advise pupils of the class changes via ...

Dear parent/carer I wrote to you on Wednesday 17th February (only two days ago but in all honesty that seems like a lifetime ago) to inform you that from wk 22nd February we would have a very small portion of our Senior Phase (S4,S5 and S6) pupils returning to complete essential practical tasks for some subjects. We have ...

From Monday 22nd February we will be running some Senior Phase sessions to support the development of practical skills needed in specific subjects. Direct contact will be made with parents/carers to inform you if your child will be involved in the sessions. Please see below for further details: Return of Senior Phase Learners Information

Dear Parent and Carer, Please find 5 attachments that explain the rationale and process for our Testing programme in conjunction with NHS. As I mentioned in my update to all parents and carers on Wednesday 17th February this is voluntary and that no one will be required to undergo testing without consent, or be excluded from school ...

Dear Parent/Carer, As always I hope this update finds you and your family well. First of all I was delighted that on Tuesday 16th February, the First Minister announced the return to schools on wb 22nd February for certain pupil groups in light of the current COVID statistics and numbers. This means we are allowed to have small numbers ...

Thank you for all your support with home/online learning this term and I hope you & your children enjoy a well deserved break during the mid-term holiday. The new term starts on Tuesday the 16th February and the S1-S3 timetables for this week are detailed below. Please note a couple of class changes (marked with an ...

Dear Parent/Carer, First of all thank you to all the parents who attended the online webinars this week. Secondly an apology to all S1 parents/cares who tried but who could not connect on Monday 1st February- we’ll reschedule this after the February Break. The feedback we received was generally very positive with parents asking some really insightful ...

Please see below for information about a webinar with the Headteacher: S4,S5 and S6 Parent and Carer Webinar with the Headteacher

Please see below for information about a webinar with the Headteacher: S3 Parent and Carer Webinar with the Headteacher

Please see below for information about a webinar with the Headteacher: S2 Parent and Carer Webinar with the Headteacher

Please see below for information about a webinar with the Headteacher: S1 Parent and Carer Webinar with the Headteacher

Please see below for the latest correspondence from Andy Gray, Chief Education Officer, regarding the February break: Letter to Headteachers - February Break 2021

Please see below for information about a webinar with the Headteacher: Parents and Carer Webinar with Headteacher

To assist with home and online learning we have now produced a learning guide for pupils, parents and carers. Please refer to this guide for the home learning arrangements for all year groups, along with other useful tips and support. Included in the guide is the timetable for live lessons for S1-S3 next week. You can access ...

Dear Parent/Carer, As always I hope this email finds you and your family safe and well. I am writing my weekly update cognizant that as lockdown goes into week 4, many of you will be facing a number of pressures. Please rest assured that whilst we may not be able to resolve every matter, we can listen, ...

Senior Phase Assessment, including National Qualifications and other SCQF Awards The CEC National Qualifications 2021 Working Group have produced this guide for parents, carers and learners to provide answers to the most common questions they have been asked.  It is dynamic and will be revised to reflect ongoing updates from SQA.  This information will be posted on ...

Pupils should e-mail any completed work (this can be via an attachment or simply sending a picture of their work) directly to their subject teachers for assessment and marking. If your child does not know their school e-mail address please inform Miss Meikle (S1/S2) or Miss Dancer (S3) S1/S2 pupils – Ellie.1.meikle@whec.edin.sch.uk S3 pupils  – Claire.Dancer@whec.edin.sch.uk If your child is unable ...

Well done to all pupils (and parents) for completing the 1st week of online learning. Please remember you are not on your own and the school are here to support you during this time. If you have any question or concerns, please contact the following staff:- For S1/S2 pupils please contact – Ellie.1.Meikle@whec.edin.sch.uk For S3/S4 pupils please ...

Dear Parent/Carer, Remote (online learning) As the first week of formal remote learning ends, I wanted to reach out and let you know that we are working hard here to ensure that you have the resources available to enable your child to continue in their learning. We are confident that all S4,S5 and S6 pupils can access work ...

As part of the WHEC digital strategy to develop digital skills, enhance our pupils learning experiences and to support with remote learning, we are issuing all our S3 pupils with iPads that they can use in school and at home. Please complete the necessary paperwork below by Friday 15th January. You will then be contacted by ...

Dear Parent/Carers, We do acknowledge that the move to home learning again may be stressful and challenging for you and your children. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with the school if you have any questions regarding their education or welfare. For S1/S2 pupils please contact - Ellie.1.Meikle@whec.edin.sch.uk For S3/S4 pupils please contact - Claire.Dancer@whec.edin.sch.uk ...

Dear Parent/Carer, First and foremost I hope this update finds you and your family safe and well. I have no doubt you will be aware of the government ‘numbers’ at the moment and the potential risk/impact to all communities and services if these are not suppressed effectively. That being said, I realise that for many parents ...

Step 1 – Look at the flow chart Step 2- Complete the survey as accurately as possible https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=af6sSGo3tUKfacnke7-5xDvSTjv5zlRKp7FBY3WQ-VBURjRNUklLMkhEMUs0OVcwTEk5VlVVODJLTC4u Step 3 – If you have concerns about the keyworker or vulnerable status, or child’s place, contact Ms Walker from Tuesday 5th January. Please look at the most recent Scotgov guidance https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-school-re-opening-arrangements-for-january-2021/pages/children-of-keyworkers/

Dear Parent/Carer I wanted to update you this morning based on the national announcement on Saturday 19th December. The ‘landscape’ has changed somewhat and you should expect updates from City of Edinburgh Council and ScotGov imminently. Please look out for them. The status of the school Our attendance in 34% We have several staff and pupils self-isolating as a ...

Please find the most recent letter from NHS Lothian informing you of the school’s status. Letter to All Parents for Multiple Confirmed Cases of COVID Updated

Dear parent/carer, In what has been an ‘eventful’ day, I wanted to update you on the current position of the school. Today we have had cases of staff and pupils who have tested positive or who have been deemed as ‘close contacts’ and are being told to self-isolate. The overall pupil attendance in school is 80%. All ...

Please see below the latest update from the Headtecher regarding Covid-19. COVID letter to parents - Festive Period

Please the latest letter from NHS Lothian informing us of our most recent positive case. Letter to All Parents for Single Case - Reassurance not at school whilst infectious

Please see the latest guidance from the Scottish Government. Self-isolation guidance 14-12-20

Please see latest update from City of Edinburgh Council: Covid-19 Arrangements over Christmas and New Year

Consent packs for vaccinations from NHS Lothian are out now for pupils in S3 (and in S4 – S6 who have not yet received their vaccinations).  Every year, pupils in S3 are offered the Teenage Booster to complete their lifelong protection, through Routine immunisations against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Any pupils in S4 – S6 who have ...

Please find a copy of our study programme for Wednesday 6th and 13th January 2021. There is a wide selection of courses and programmes for your son/daughter to choose and I would ask that they complete this Form and send it back as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday 16th December. *PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM ONCE ...

Every year pupils across the city of Edinburgh, schools are asked to ‘Have their say’ about their own schools.By completing the survey, you will be helping schools to make improvements. Your views will help your own school and other schools across Edinburgh. The link to this years’ questionnaire is below:- https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ays20-21 Thank you for completing the survey.

Please find below information regarding Covid-19 update to all families in the lead up to the festive period. COVID letter to parents - Festive Period

In order to deliver the school's Digital Strategy effectively, we need to gather some information about our pupil's digital access. Can all pupils, or parents or carers of pupils please complete the following survey by Friday 18th December. Digital Access Survey Thank you.

We are trialling our 1st Virtual Parents Evening on Wednesday 16th December with all parent/carers of pupils studying Highers and Advanced Highers in S5 and S6. These meetings will be booked online and then held by video meeting, rather than in person at the school. Please note, we will be arranging further virtual parents evenings for ...

Please find a copy of our study programme for Wednesday 9th December 2020. There is a wide selection of courses and programmes for your son/daughter to choose and I would ask that they complete this Form and send it back as soon as possible and no later than Monday 7th December. *PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM ONCE ONLY* You ...

Our school will soon be going through a new rebrand which will involve exciting new changes, including a new school tie, which will be in keeping with our new brand vision (please see image above). As part of this process we are giving stakeholders the option to choose which design they would like to make ...

All pupils should return to school Wednesday afternoon P6+P7 from Wednesday 23rdNovember. Please find a copy of our study programme for Wednesday 25th November 2020. There is a wide selection of courses and programmes for your son/daughter to choose and I would ask that they complete this Form and send it back as soon as possible and ...

Enabling all pupils to achieve successful outcomes regardless of ability or background Many families with children in our school are entitled to some extra financial support. If you are struggling on a low income, you may be entitled to this extra help, even if you haven’t claimed anything before. The below guide is designed to give you ...

The City of Edinburgh Council is undertaking works to improve the facilities at Wester Hailes Education Centre.  The first phase of these works starts on 23 November 2020 with the construction of a new 3G sports pitch.  Read the below document for more information. Information 3G Pitch

See latest message from Andy Gray – Chief Education Officer for the City of Edinburgh Council AG Face Coverings Letter to Parent / Carers

Dear Parent/Carer, Please see attached a letter from NHS Lothian regarding the situation in the school. As always, if you have any concerns please contact your son/daughter’s Pupil Support Leader or email COVID-19 Update Admin@whec.edin.sch.uk S1 and S2             Ms Meikle S3 and S4             Mr Ellis S5 and S6             Ms Ramsay

Message from Mr Young (headteacher)and NHS Lothian Today-Monday 2nd November - we were made aware of another person who has tested positive for COVID-19. The last time the person was in school was Friday 30th October and once again, we have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance. A small ...

Dear parent/carer This morning we were informed of a new positive case in our school. The total number of people testing positive since 10th October is now 4. Once again we have contacted the Lothian Health Protection and the City of Edinburgh Council and they are confident that the school remains safe. We will begin to contact ...

Dear Parent/Carer This is an update on the situation in school at the moment. We now have 3 individuals who have tested positive for Covid 19 and the details of our actions were posted on our website on Sunday 11th and Monday 12th October.  There have been no additional new cases since Monday.   As you know we have been working closely ...

Please read the latest COVID update from NHS Lothian about the school. COVID-19 Update If you have any concerns please contact 0131 442 2201 and ask for Ms Meikle           S1 and S2 Mr Ellis                 S3 and S4 Ms Ramsay         S5 and S6

Please read the latest COVID-19 update from NHS Lothian about the school. COVID-19 Update - Advice to All Parents - Single case If you have any concerns please contact 0131 442 2201 and ask for Ms Meikle           S1 and S2 Mr Ellis                 S3 and S4 Ms Ramsay         S5 and S6

Please find the latest update from Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director on the common cold and Covid-19 symptoms below: Covid-19 testing and the common cold

As part of the WHEC digital strategy to develop digital skills and enhance our pupils learning experiences we are issuing all our S4, S5 and S6 pupils with iPads that they can use in school and at home. In order for your child to receive their iPad can you please read the Responsible Use of IT ...

Cash payments cannot be accepted in school from Monday 31st August. All pupils, including those entitled to Free School Meals, MUST use a Parent Pay account if they want lunch or snacks at school.  If you have a Parent Pay Account with another school, please make sure you are registered for WHEC using the user name ...

Please see latest COVID update to all schools from Lorna French, Senior Manager (Schools and Lifelong Learning), City of Edinburgh Council Letter to Secondary Schools 27-08-2020

Dear parent/carer, I know you are receiving a lot of information about your child at the moment and for the best part, I am trying to make this as succinct and clear as possible to avoid confusion. This update is about Face Coverings. You may be aware that the Deputy First Minister announced yesterday that face coverings ...

Dear Parent and Carer I have attached our updated plan for the next two weeks. There are several new updates that you should read and I’ve signposted you to them throughout the document. If you have specific concerns please email the Key Contacts and they will endeavour to address your concerns as soon as possible. WHEC Adapatation ...

From 31 August cash will no longer be accepted in school. This means that payments for lunches must be made using Parent Pay. Information on how to register with Parent Pay along with details of your unique username and password was sent to you in July. If you haven’t already registered and need a copy of this information please ...

On behalf of the WHEC Parent Council, we are so delighted to welcome your young people to the school - whether for the first time or as much missed returnees. The Parent Council exists to represent your views, interests and concerns to the school in order to enhance the already great partnership between staff and families that exists here. In ...

Dear Parent/Carer, First of all I’m delighted that, in principle, we have been given the go ahead to plan your child’s return to school w/b 10th August following the Scottish Government’s announcement on Thursday 30th July. The exact details will follow as soon as possible and will be published on the school website. A ...

Our partners at Skills Development Scotland will be available throughout the school holiday. Our Work Coach Jo has written to all parents in the attached letter to outline the supports available. Skills Development Scotland Career Support

Dear parent/carer and pupil of our school, First and foremost I hope this correspondence finds you well. You should know that whether you are a parent/carer or pupil, my thoughts and prayers have been with you through these unprecedented times that we have all been experiencing. On Monday 15th, I updated you on the City of Edinburgh’s ...

Dear EAL parents and carers Please read the attached correspondence from Andy Gray, Chief Education Officer, City of Edinburgh Council regarding school closures. The letter is available in the following languages. Please click on the corresponding link to download: Letter to Parents English Letter to Parents ArabicLetter to Parents Chinese (Simplified) Letter to Parents Chinese (Traditional)Letter ...

Dear parent/carer, If you were unable to collect your cheque last week the school office will be open for a short time this week to process your refund. What you should do next Arrive at the school on Thursday 4 June between 9.30am and 10.30am. Richard Brown, our Recreation Manager, will in the community hall area and he will ...

In order to respond to your concerns, we’re asking you to email us using the following methods:- Any concern about learning – email your teacher directly. All information is contained in the Home Learning Hub tab on the main page of the website. Any concern about school in general – email  Admin@whec.edin.sch.uk Any concern about Leisure activities ...

Dear parent/carer, We are pleased to inform you that we can process your refund on Friday 29th May 2020. What you should do next Arrive at the school on Friday 29th anytime between 10am and 12pm. Richard Brown- our Recreation Manager- will in the car park area will inform you of the social distancing procedures that are in place prior to ...

Letter for S4-S6 Parents Carers 25-05-20 Further useful information is available in the below document: Senior Transition Information for Young People

Dear parent/carers and pupils I’m sure, like me, you will be reflecting on how good it would have been to be travelling to Paris with your friends and teachers. I hope over time, we’ll be able to organise something else in the future on a similar scale and make it a special school trip. As the date ...

We would like to extend a warm welcome to WHEC to all our new S1 parents/carers. Our website will be regularly updated with all things Transition over the coming days and weeks. You can find Transition related information on our Transition 20-21 page of the website. For queries about whether your child has a place at ...

Can all pupils, or parents or carers of pupils in S1-S3 please complete the following City of Edinburgh Council survey on Learner Digital Access by clicking on the link below by 5pm on Monday 27th April. Thank you. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=af6sSGo3tUKfacnke7-5xIwOq4wFaMZMtvudcyA1f4hUODBXQ0NKNE9YNkhPMkw2QkVHVjlOQ1BMQi4u

LEAPS S5 Conference LEAPS will be running a shortened live online version of this event on Wednesday 6th May from 5.30 - 6.30pm.  Places are limited and will be offered on first come, first served basis.  This is initially being promoted to students who'd already signed up for March conference.  A recording of the event will ...

Can all pupils, or parents or carers of pupils in S1-S3 please complete the following City of Edinburgh Council survey on Learner Digital Access by clicking on the link below by Monday 27th April. Thank you. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=af6sSGo3tUKfacnke7-5xIwOq4wFaMZMtvudcyA1f4hUODBXQ0NKNE9YNkhPMkw2QkVHVjlOQ1BMQi4u

Dear Parent Carer. First of all, I hope you are all well and managing under the current conditions, I realise it is an unsettling time for you and your family. Secondly thank you for your patience and understanding with this debacle and whilst it is no consolation, please be assured that we are not the only ...

Dear Parent/Carer Paris 2020 I have been in contact with our Tour Operator Equity Travel. As you can imagine their response time has been slowed somewhat by changes to staffing compounded by having to cancel imminent trips abroad in the months of March and April. There are two options We postpone the trip to late September, early October 2020. ...

Dear parent/carer Please see the recent update and documents from City of Edinburgh Council on the Covid-19 crisis. Edinburgh Learns Guidance for Parents April 2020 Best wishes David Young Headteacher

Dear parent/carer, We recently updated our website with information about FSM. I have the same documentation but also some frequently asked questions that might help. FSM school closure - no bank details FSM school closure payment FSM FAQs Other Languages 20-6101 - FSM school closure - no bank details.POLSKA 20-6103 - FSM school closure payment.POLSKA 20-6100 - FSM school closure - no ...

Dear parent/carer You may be aware that the City of Edinburgh Council has set up locality hubs for children of Key Workers. If you have been allocated a place in school follow the chart to see if your child should attend. It is vital for the safety of the staff supervising the hubs that only those children ...

Please see the most recent message from Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS. Dear colleague I am writing to provide you with an update on the activities that UCAS is undertaking in response COVID-19, and assure you that UCAS has the flexibility and expertise to support all audiences during this time. UCAS set up a cross-business coronavirus working ...

Please see attached information for all parents and carers. If you have not done so please complete the necessary paperwork and return it to:- FSM School Closure - No Bank Details FSM School Closure Payment Please e-mail this information to: school.grants@edinburgh.gov.uk Or send by post to: The City of Edinburgh Council, School Grants, Transactions - Assessment & Finance, PO Box ...

Dear parent/carer, I’m sure you will be receiving a great deal of information about the Coronavirus and will have many decisions to make over the next few weeks as schools close. All our teaching staff have instructions (see the website post on our Home Learning Hub) about how to contact your son/daughter and how to maintain ...

Please see the most recent letter from Andy Gray, Chief Education Officer- City of Edinburgh Council. I will be in contact later today with a further update about provision for week beginning 23rd March. See full response here: Covid-19 Letter to Parents / Carers 19.03.20 Stay safe and best wishes.David Young Headteacher

I realise this is a unsettling and uncertain time for us all. You will be aware of the recent update from Nicola Sturgeon (17.03.20) that a blanket approach to school closures is highly likely and as Headteacher of the school and Centre, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight where we are as of today and what we ...

On Friday 12th March the UK Government advised us that no there should be no school trips until further notice. As you know, the health and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance and we must follow their guidance therefore, regrettably , the Paris trip in May 2020 will not go ahead as planned. We will write out ...

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