Schools news
City pupils see their anti-litter messages light up the big screen
Published on Wednesday 8 May 2013
Environmentally aware pupils at four Edinburgh secondary schools today (Wed May 8) watched their films star on the big screen as they sought the top prize in an anti-litter competition.
Portobello Park Private Bill introduced in Scottish Parliament
Friday 26 April 2013
A Private Bill to allow the new Portobello High School to be built in Portobello Park was introduced in the Scottish Parliament yesterday (Thursday 25 April).
Primary school placing requests fall
Wednesday 24 April 2013
The number of requests for out-of-catchment primary school places in Edinburgh has fallen compared to last year.
Putting the fizz back into business
Friday 19 April 2013
Five Edinburgh schools are going head to head tomorrow (Saturday 20 April) in an ‘Apprentice’ style challenge to make and sell their own lemonade and orange juice.
Amey apologises to Council over horsemeat recall communication failings
Friday 5 April 2013
The private contractor responsible for providing school meals to a number of the City's primary schools where mince containing 1%-5% horsemeat may have been served to children has apologised to the City of Edinburgh Council and parents for 'an unfortunate and unacceptable lack of communication'.
Council test results confirm presence of horsemeat in mince supplied to a school kitchen
Friday 29 March 2013
Test results carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council have confirmed that a batch of frozen mince containing between 1% and 5% horsemeat was supplied to one of the city's PPP1 primary schools prior to the product being recalled by distributor 3663 on 8 March.
Head Teacher appointed for new Gaelic School
Thursday 21 February 2013
Anne MacPhail has been appointed as the Head Teacher for the city's first dedicated Gaelic school, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Páirce.
Outcome of consultation recommends closure for Castlebrae Community High School
Thursday 21 February 2013
A report detailing the outcome of a recent consultation on the proposed closure of Castlebrae Community High School will be considered at the Council meeting on 14 March.
Council successfully prosecutes two cases relating to poor school attendance
Thursday 31 January 2013
The City of Edinburgh Council has today been successful in prosecuting two separate cases where a parent neglected to ensure their child attends school.
Edinburgh schools performing above national average
Monday 10 December 2012
A report to the Education, Children and Families Committee sets out how Edinburgh Schools have been performing in the last year.
Views sought on Portobello Park proposals
Monday 3 December 2012
Council begins public consultation on legal option for building new Portobello High School.
Council investing £4.9 million in education technology
Tuesday 13 November 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council has today signed contracts with BT which confirm a £4.9 million overhaul of technology across its education service, which will benefit up to 50,000 learners and teachers over the next two years.
Pupils at the cutting edge
Thursday 1 November 2012
Pilrig Park School today opened a dedicated hairdressing training facility, The Salon, which will act as a base for pupils hoping to gain entry to college or an apprenticeship when they leave school.
A new park and two new schools
Friday 19 October 2012
Education Convener Councillor Paul Godzik reaffirms the Council's commitment to delivering essential schools.
A Family Tradition - Schools Open Day 2012
Monday 24 September 2012
Councillor Paul Godzik today met with Prestonfield Primary pupil Eilidh Thomson (9), whose late Grandfather, Father and siblings have all attended the school.
Statement in response to judgement on new Portobello High School
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Earlier today Councillor Paul Godzik expressed his disappointment with the decision taken by the Court of Session in relation to the building of the new Portobello High School.
Reaction to ruling on new Portbello High School court appeal
Wednesday 12 September 2012
The Court of Session has issued a judgement today, 12 September 2012 in relation to the case brought against the City of Edinburgh Council by Portobello Park Action Group Association.
Future of Castlebrae Community High School to be discussed
Tuesday 11 September 2012
The future of Castlebrae Community High School is to be considered by the Council’s Education, Children and Families Committee at a meeting next month.
Green Pencil Award branches out in search for writers
Wednesday 29 August 2012
A creative writing competition for Edinburgh children has been launched at the Hermitage of Braid with pupils from Pentland Primary School today (Wednesday 29 August).
Edinburgh still on the up - exam results out today
Tuesday 7 August 2012
Thousands of pupils across Edinburgh will today receive the exam results they have been working and waiting for.
Consultation on school's future shows support for Fountainbridge site
Thursday 7 June 2012
The results of a consultation on the future of Boroughmuir High School show there is majority support for a new build in the Fountainbridge area of the city.
Employment programme helps give young people the right start
Monday 23 April 2012
More than 200 young people from across Edinburgh were awarded for successfully completing their Job, Education and Training Programme (JET) at an awards ceremony on Thursday (19 April).
Pupils put the fizz, sparkle and pop back into business
Friday 20 April 2012
Drummond High School and Gracemount High School are going head to head in a lemonade sell-off to test their business skills.
Council Reinforces Commitment to New Portobello High School
Friday 20 April 2012
A report has been issued to Councillors today (20 April) calling for the construction of the new Portobello High School to begin as soon as the current appeal by PPAG (Portobello Park Action Group) is either withdrawn or concluded in the Council’s favour.
Edinburgh pupils showcase creative talents
Friday 23 March 2012
Creative youngsters from primary and secondary schools throughout Edinburgh performed at a unique celebration of drama, dance and music last night (22 March 2012).
Statement in response to Portobello judgement
Wednesday 7 March 2012
The Court of Session today, Tuesday 7 March, upheld the Council’s appropriation of part of Portobello Park for the construction of a new Portobello High School.
Little Chefs Open Learning Kitchen
Thursday 9 February 2012
Lorne Primary School children were joined by top chef and ex-pupil, Tony Singh to unveil their new Learning Kitchen, donated by John Lewis, as part of an initiative to encourage healthy eating.
Pupils design school tie in memory of teacher
Friday 13 January 2012
Pupils at James Gillespie’s High School have come together to design their new school tie to celebrate the life of History Teacher, Mr Caddell, who died last year.
Craigmount pupils play a soulful tribute to teacher
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Tickets are on sale for Hit the Stage, Craigmount High School's tribute concert in memory of their deputy Head Teacher, Beth McDonald, and to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
Council works hard to ensure pupils are back in school after severe weather destroys roof
Friday 6 January 2012
The Council has rapidly put in place temporary measures to ensure that pupils of Kaimes School are able to return near to the start of term, after the high winds caused significant roof damage.
Broughton Primary School is dreaming of literary success
Friday 2 December 2011
Primary six and seven pupils from Broughton Primary School unveiled their very own book at Edinburgh’s City Chambers today.
Twenty young scribes to be honoured at Green Pencil Awards
Thursday 24 November 2011
Twenty children will be presented with Green Pencil Awards at a special ceremony hosted by Councillors Deidre Brock and Ron Cairns at the Central Library tomorrow night (Friday 25 November 2011).
Top Edinburgh Children and Families Projects Awarded
Thursday 24 November 2011
A ghost story with serious messages about bullying, a scheme that sets dads on a mission, and a project supporting children’s mental wellbeing, have all been awarded for their work.
New Edinburgh Gaelic school given the go-ahead
Thursday 27 October 2011
Plans for a new Gaelic school in Leith, Edinburgh, have been given the go-ahead by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Edinburgh pupils Get Set for the Games
Friday 16 September 2011
Edinburgh schools will join the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a series of cultural and sporting events across the city.
Artist David Mach meets pupils from his former Fife school at City Art Centre
Thursday 15 September 2011
A group of budding Scottish artists were treated to an audience with their school's best known alumnus, David Mach RA RSA, at Edinburgh's City Art Centre today.
Libraries project lands top design award
Tuesday 31 May 2011
An innovative software project led by The City of Edinburgh Council's Libraries and Information Service has scooped a prestigious design award.
Education Leader discusses delaying entry to primary school
Thursday 19 May 2011
Educational practice can be a victim of fashion as much as anything else and recent trends have seen an increase in the number of parents requesting to defer their child’s entry to primary school
Clovenstone Primary School re-opens tomorrow (Wednesday 4 May)
Tuesday 3 May 2011
The school will re-open to pupils following the burst water main incident this morning.
Pupils go that eggstra mile for care home party
Wednesday 6 April 2011
A special Easter eggstravaganza party is being held for an Edinburgh care home by big-hearted pupils from Drummond Community High School.
High praise for Stenhouse Primary
Friday 18 March 2011
School inspectors have given Stenhouse Primary School and its nursery class a glowing report on the back of a recent inspection.
Lorne Primary School serves up new AEGON breakfast club
Tuesday 1 March 2011
Lorne Primary School in Leith has just become the latest school to open its very own AEGON breakfast club as part of an award-winning city-wide initiative.
Confident launch for childrens art show
Tuesday 22 February 2011
An exhibition of work from a group of ‘young artists’ will be officially open to the public tomorrow as part of a City of Edinburgh Council well-being project.
Top marks for Greengables Nursery School
Wednesday 16 February 2011
It was top marks for pupils and staff at Greengables Nursery School, after they received a positive report from school inspectors.
Pirniehall & St David's primaries and Craigroyston CHS all open
Friday 4 February 2011
Info below now out of date - schools open
Schools to get one-off winter energy payment
Thursday 3 February 2011
Schools struggling with big energy bills are to get additional council support to make payments.
Edinburgh schools vie for Film Festival showing
Monday 31 January 2011
The Edinburgh International Film Festival and Pilton Video today launched the Edinburgh Schools short film competition.
Pupils from Currie Community High win John Byrne Award
Monday 31 January 2011
A team of pupils from Currie Community High School have fought off stiff competition to win a first prize of £7000 in the inaugural John Byrne Award.
Edinburgh teachers to 'change one thing' for the curriculum
Friday 28 January 2011
Teachers in Edinburgh are to take part in a campaign to encourage the sharing of new ideas and approaches to the new curriculum.
Schoolkids are top of the bogs in Council Eco Schools Competition
Thursday 20 January 2011
A wetland bog, wildlife pond and butterfly-friendly orchard are just three winning school plans set to scoop eco awards at a ceremony at the Royal Botanic Gardens this Friday.
Exam results are in - Edinburgh maintains good progress
Wednesday 4 August 2010
The wait for exam results is over and the early indications are that candidates have performed well in 2010 and that Edinburgh’s overall good performance has been maintained.
Edinburgh re-writes the rulebook on new school design
Friday 23 July 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council is to take an innovative new curriculum-led approach to designing two schools in the city.
What is Curriculum for Excellence? Learning Festival to explain
Friday 21 May 2010
Edinburgh's inaugural Learning Festival will give parents the opportunity to see Curriculum for Excellence in action next Saturday.
New Portobello High School consultation
Friday 7 May 2010
A four month consultation with Portobello residents on the new high school kicks of this week, with a meeting for key stakeholders on Monday 10 May in the local primary school.
Top entrepreneur Sir Tom Farmer opens Craigroyston High School
Thursday 6 May 2010
Edinburgh’s latest new school is to be opened by Scottish entrepreneur Sir Tom Farmer and city Education Leader Cllr. Marilyne MacLaren.
Cardinal O'Brian opens Edinburgh's latest school
Friday 23 April 2010
The latest new school in Edinburgh is due to be officially opened by Cardinal Keith O’ Brian and Cllr. Marilyne MacLaren. St. Augustine’s R.C High School will be opened as part of a £180m Council rebuilding programme.
We’ll give stranded staff a helping hand when they return - MacLaren
Friday 23 April 2010
All 730 City of Edinburgh Council staff affected by flight cancellations will have the option to make up hours to avoid loss of pay.
Edinburgh reacts to Government Gaelic investment
Thursday 15 April 2010
Edinburgh's Education Leader has welcomed the Scottish Government's plan to invest in Edinburgh's Gaelic school and in early years provision in the city.
Out of catchment sibling places will be harder to come by - MacLaren
Friday 26 March 2010
Parents are being advised to be cautious when applying for out of catchment school places if they want younger brothers and sisters to go to the same school in the future.
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