May 2026

Published: 20 May 2026

FREE workshops the following weekend at Haddstock.:

 Sunday 31 May, Bridge Centre Haddington:

  • Intro to DJ skills. 10am or 2.30pm (90 mins each) ages 12+
  • Electronic Music Making 12.30pm (90 Mins) ages 12+
  • Trad Music for Orchestral Instruments. 2pm (90 mins) ALL ages from SQA Nat 5 level upwards. 
  •  Click here https://www.haddstock.co.uk/2026-workshops/ for more info and to book. They are FREE but limited.
Published: 18 May 2026

St Mary's RC Primary School are looking for additional volunteers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3.30pm - 4pm to help support their reading club. 

This is a great opportunity to get some work experience for future job applications and a fantastic way to give back and create connections with our primary school pupils. 

You will be expected to help pupils with very simple reading tasks such as correcting pupils spelling and pronunciation of words while they read to you. Training and support will be provided.

Please speak to Miss Robertson at the library if you would like to find out more. 

If  you already volunteer for this please also see Miss Robertson to confirm your wish to continue. 

 

Published: 15 May 2026

Good morning,

 

Please find the link below to this week’s job vacancies.

 

Job vacancies - East Lothian Works | East Lothian Council

Published: 15 May 2026

Healthfest at Queen Margaret University - For S3/4/5 pupils

This year's Healthfest is being held on Wednesday 17th June 2026! and it is time to request a place !

Healthfest is an exploratory Health Science Festival where you are invited, if you are interested in discovering Careers and the courses within the School of Health Science.

You will attend a mix of workshops related to careers and a tour of all the facilities. 

Some of the current QMU students will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and to give tours of the specialised facilities on the day. At QMU, they offer a broad range of Allied Health courses which includes:

  • Dietetics
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Paramedic Science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Diagnostic Radiography
  • Radiotherapy & Oncology
  • Speech & Language Therapy
  • Sports Rehabilitation

Further info here

Check your emails for a link to request a place.

Read the email - when completing the form choose the subjects you are doing on your new Timetable. Preference will be given to pupils studying/have chosen - HFT, Biology, Chemistry and PE.

We only have 25 places and 5 reserves, so first 25 will get a space.

This is a free event/trip but you must bring your free bus pass for the X7 Bus. 

Thanks

Mr Tait

Developing Young Workforce Coordinator.

Published: 13 May 2026

Please check the linked file for college course information inductions/introductions.

COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION FOR JUNE 2026

Thanks

Mr Tait

(School College Link Supporter) 

Published: 13 May 2026

Important College Information

Please check your email if you have applied for college next year (June new Timetable).

Lots of courses have an induction coming up, check the attached info. to see if your course has one.

 

 

Published: 11 May 2026

fPlease find attached details of the Childhood Practice Pathway.

These courses offer a route to a recognised qualification and the SVQ2

and SVQ3 support SSSC registration, making it a valuable progression opportunity.

Please note the closing date of 7.6.26.

East Lothian Works

childhood_practice_pathway_flyer.pd

Published: 11 May 2026

Please see the below link for this week’s job vacancies.

LOCAL VACANCIES

Published: 05 May 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for Families/Parents/Carers to pop into one of the Neurodiversity Drop Ins with Salveson Mindroom and Families Together East Lothian.

 

The Drop Ins offer friendly supportive advice and information for diagnosed or suspected Neurodiversity; including Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's Syndrome and ADHD.

 

Please click on the following links for more information:

Dunbar Drop In

Tranent Drop In 

Published: 01 May 2026

Good morning,

 

Please see the below link for this week’s job vacancies:

 

Job vacancies - East Lothian Works | East Lothian Council