EMA applications for 2024/2025 are now being accepted. Similar to previous years, it is online applications only. Please see the briefing document here. If any household is struggling with the application or unable to do it online, please refer them to the welfare support team - tel 0800 090 1004 or email welfare.support@highland.gov.uk. Our officers will be happy to help you complete an application over the phone.

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to keep reading during the school summer holidays – and to choose anything they enjoy to read! It’s free to take part and children can sign up at their local library or online. 

The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge starts in Scotland on 22 June.

1. Sign up
2. Read books - Set your reading goal and read anything you like! Each time you finish a book or eBook, add it to your profile and leave a review.
3. Earn rewards - Each time you finish a book, visit the library. You will collect special stickers and rewards for reading books! Unlock rewards for your reading including a new online badge and a certificate when you reach your Challenge goal!

Enjoy!

ICELAND STUDY TOUR 2025!!!

Open to current S3, S4 & S5 students (places are limited and priority will go to those pupils studying Geography next year)

Pupils currently on study leave should collect a letter this week from Mrs Neil’s office or from the school office.

Please contact the school this week if you require a deposit letter to be sent home.  All costings and trip information is available in the letter. 

Quotes from last year’s trip-

“I really loved the Iceland trip last year. It was such an amazing experience being able to explore the incredible landscape while also having opportunity to make and strengthen friendships”

“Iceland was one of the best experiences of my life! From the sights, the interactions, the activities, the new friends I made – it was unforgettable”

“I returned and felt so confident about my favourite subject – I completely understood waterfall formations and glaciation.  I had so much fun learning at the same time”

“My magical experience in Iceland had memorable moments such as going to the Lagoon and making your skin glow, the geyser which took me by surprise, and visiting Reykjavík and spending free time with my friends. The scenery of Iceland is breathtaking and I would love to return one day to explore more of this beautiful country!” 

Please see here for trip highlights.

Great week at Alladale Wilderness Reserve.

To our pupils, a massive WELL DONE to you all, this is wild camping like no other and the most remote location for a weeks school residential in Scotland! On Thursday night everyone slept in their own hammock and the weather all week was totally tropical with only a few million midges not that we noticed! Thanks to Alladale Estate, Chris McCormick and Jean Deakin.

Check out more photos in our Photo Gallery!

And relax! Yesterday saw SQA exams come to a close. A huge well done to all pupils who sat exams and a huge thank you to our invigilation team who ensured a smooth running of the diet.

Results Day

Pupils will receive exam results on Tuesday 6th of August by post unless they have signed up to MySQA to get results by text message or email. For those who have already signed up to the MySQA service, please ensure your mobile number and email address are kept up to date.

If there are any queries relating to results, please contact the school office in the first instance.

Letter from Mr Engstrand, Rector regarding uniform update