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 ...
Wester Hailes Local Place Plan 2.0 Consultant Appointment Since the Local Place Plan Community Conference and completion of the Progress Report in May 2020 progress has been made in the background and we are delighted to be able to share three new projects that are currently taking place within Wester Hailes.Signing of Local Place Plan ...
As part of Scottish Careers Week, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has a nationwide online session for parents and carers covering options and support available for school leavers on Wednesday 17 November at 6.30pm. Parents and carers can find out more about the range of options available for their young person as they prepare to leave school ...
Scotland's Rural College is hosting a week long Virtual Experience, providing an insight and information into courses, student experiences and SRUC facilities. If you are interested about what the SRUC have to offer you can access a range of information from the PDF below. Alternatively you can visit their website: https://experience.sruc.ac.uk
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: