SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

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SUPPORT FOR PARENTS

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S1 Parents

Please join us on Friday the 20th of May for ‘Castlebrae’s Community Unity’. Open to S1 parents to come into the school between 11:15 and 12o’clock and join us for coffee tea and cake, sustainable pre-loved, clothes, uniform and sports kit will also be available. We look forward to welcoming you into the school!

Outward-bound parents presentation

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New School Arrangements

We are delighted to be at the stage of moving into our outstanding new school building. It has been years of campaigning, planning and building and we are finally here!There have been several tours of the new school happening with staff over the last few months and some groups of pupils have also been lucky …

SQA and Exam Leave

As you are aware, there will be a full SQA diet running this year from Tuesday 26th April to Wednesday 1st June. We are delighted to be in our new school building in time for these exams beginning as the examination rooms, equipment and facilities will all be of a much higher standard than we …

Easter Break Supported Study

Dear Parents/Carers, As you are aware, SQA exams are fast approaching and the key to your child’s success will be to fully prepare for these exams. We previously provided a letter detailing the online and in school resources we are offering. I would encourage you to ensure your child is using these supports to complement …

Ramadan 2022

We would like to wish all our Muslim families well for the important time of Ramadan which will begin around 2nd April.  If you are of the Muslim faith we would like to support your child and family during this special time. Fasting: if your child will be fasting for all or part of the …

New School Parent Letter

March 2022 Dear Parent/Carer Transition to the new school I am now able to inform you of the timeline for our move to the new school in April 2022: Monday 11th April 2022– handover date.Friday 8th April, Monday 25th April and Tuesday 26th April 2022 (extension of Easter break)- exceptional closure for pupils approved by …

Castlebrae Revision Support Sessions

Dear Parent/Carer, We know your children are working hard to achieve their full potential in the upcoming exams. There are a range of resources available to support your child in their preparation. Please see below for a summary of these supports. Detailed below are many of the revision sessions that are currently running. There will …

Student Health and Wellbeing Census 2022

Dear Parent / Carer Health and Wellbeing Census 2021/22  Date                1 March 2022 We aim to improve children’s services in your area. To help with this, we are asking schools to take part in the Health and Wellbeing Census 2021-22 which asks all children in Primary 5 (P5) to Secondary 6 (S6) about their lives and …

School uniform at CCHS

Uniform matters!! Please send your child to school in the correct uniform. Dear parents/ Carers, In preparation for moving to the new school we would like to ensure all pupils are consistently in the correct school uniform.  This week we have spoken to all classes to ensure they have a clear message on what the …

HPV EDUCATION PACK

Please scan the QR code to find out about the upcoming HPV Vaccination Programme. You can use the following link:- http://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/hpv-education-pack/ All consent packs have been issued and should be returned completed by 11 February 2022 to Castlebrae Community High School.

Please see S3 Course Choice form for 2022/23. This will be shared at pupil assemblies throughout this week.

Covid 19 Information

Positive Cases If you test positive for Covid you are advised to isolate for ten days. However, if you have two consecutive negative LFD tests (taken at least 24 hours apart and no earlier than day 6) then you can end isolation early. Close Contacts If you are a close contact and have received three …

Castlebrae Curriculum pathways

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Senior Course Choice 2022/23

Please see Senior Course Choice form for 2022/23. This will be shared at pupil assemblies throughout this week. S3's - This form must be completed by Wednesday the 26th of January at 3pm. Should you have any questions please contact your Pupil Support Leader. S4/5's by Wednesday the 2nd of February at 3pm. Should you …

COVID-19 asymptomatic testing programme for school/ELC staff and pupils

Dear [Parent/Guardian], I am writing to let you know about some updates made to the process for handing out LFD test kits to the children and young peoplein our secondary school. Following updated advice from Test and Protect, we are now able to hand out test kits proactively to all staff and pupils, to enable …

Positive Case at Castlebrae

Dear Parent/Carer In recent days we have been made aware of a member of the Castlebrae school community who has tested positive for COVID-19. This letter is to inform you that your child has been identified as having been in ‘low risk’ contact with this person. This means they may have shared a classroom or …

CCHS Testing

Dear parent/carer, COVID-19 Lateral Flow Device Testing for our school Thank you for all you do to help keep our school safe for everyone. A vitally important part of this is regular testing at home using Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests. For that reason, I am asking you to encourage or support your child this …

Breaking Down Barriers to School Non-Attendance

TEENAGE BOOSTER & MEN ACWY VACCINATIONS

Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People 2021/22

Castlebrae Community High School is committed to equalities and ensuring the voice of young people are heard. LGBT Youth Scotland is undertaking research to find out what life in Scotland is like for LGBT young people. If you are aged 13-25, identify as LGBT, and live in Scotland, we are interested in hearing about your …

LATENESS



EDUCATION IS NOT AN OPTION – IT’S COMPULSORY Consider your legal responsibility. Under Section 30 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 ‘It shall be the duty of the parent of every child of school age to provide efficient education for him suitable of his age, ability and aptitude either by causing him to attend public …

Final reminder to come hear about getting involved with the Friends of Castlebrae and making our school the best it can be!

Tomorrow our Friends of Castlebrae (Parent Council) are holding an open day at the school. This is a chance to find out what the group does and how you can get involved. We're looking for anyone who wants to help make Castlebrae the best it can possibly be, especially as we look forward to moving …

Empowered Learning

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LGBT Youth Charter

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Raising Teens with Confidence

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Black History Month 2021

Castlebrae Community High School is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2021. This years theme is 'Proud to Be'. For more information, follow these links https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/ and https://www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/

Family Learning Calendar

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Change to School Calendar

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Letter to Parents from Jason Leitch

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Letter from Lorna French

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Extra Curricular Activities

Return to School for Session 21/22

16 August 2021 Dear Parents and Carers, NEW SESSION AUGUST 2021I trust you and your families are well, and that young people have been enjoying the last few days of the summer holidays. We are looking forward to the new term and to welcoming the young people back to school on Wednesday. I write with …

Niddrie & Craigmillar Community Festival

We'd like to let you know about the Craigmillar and Niddrie Community Festival this weekend (14th and 15th August). There's a fantastic programme with a whole range of activities, events, and performances on both days for people of all ages, and it is all free. Check out the programme online here: https://www.craigmillarfestival.org/assets/Festival%20Programme-2021.pdfThere are also physical copies available …

P7 Parent Information

Dear Parents, Carers and new S1s,We hope that this letter finds you and your families safe and well during these difficult times. As we approach the summer holidays and the end of P7, we are aware that you must be feeling excited about your move to Castlebrae Community High School, but also a little nervous …

SQA Results Information

Dear parent/carer You will be aware that we will email your child with a letter tomorrow 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, either by email or a printed copy. The letter explains the process of …

Letter to parents 19/5/21

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Eid 2021

Castlebrae Community High School would like to wish our pupils, parents and wider community a very joyful Eid!

Positive Case Alert

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Return to School

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Castlebrae Community High School

         Targeted Support Study 2021 Please see attached Targeted Support Study 2021 this information has been posted on the senior Teams page.  Office staff will send individual reminder texts to pupils' parents or carers the day before their support session(s). Pupils must wear a face covering and sanitise when entering the school building.Pupils will be …

HPV vaccinations – consent forms to be returned to school by 31 March

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 Castlebrae Community High School.Information packs have been posted/handed out to parents.  Please ensure that …

Public Health Parent Letter

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Alternate Certification Parent Letter

Dear Parents and Carers,Alternative Certification Model for the Senior PhaseAs you may already know, the Scottish Government confirmed that National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams will not go ahead in the 2020-2021 school session. Instead of exams, teachers will assess in schools in line with the Scottish Qualification Agency’s (SQA) guidance. This is called …

Castlebrae Community High School S3-5 Learner Pathways – Senior Course Choice

S3-5 PARENTS/ CARERS PLEASE READ: Please take time to discuss the attached Course Choice form with your Child. Pupil Support Leaders will be posting appointments for pupils on the S3 and Senior Registration TEAMS tomorrow am. These appointments will take place between the 29th of March to the 2nd of April . Master-Pathways-form-2021-22-5Download Instructions: Please …

COVID Home Testing Information and Consent

24/03/2021 COVID-19 asymptomatic testing programme for school/ELC staff and pupils Dear Parent/Guardian, I am writing to let you know about the new Schools/ELC Asymptomatic Testing Programme, which is being put in place as part of the package of COVID-19 risk reduction mitigations in schools across Scotland, and to give you more information about how the …

Ramadan

Dear Parent/Carer, RAMADAN 2021 We would like to wish all our Muslim families well for the important time of Ramadan which will begin around 13th /14th April.  As a school, we would like to support your child and family during this special time. Fasting: if your child will be fasting for all or part of …