Good morning,
Please find below the link to this week’s newsletter:
Good morning,
Please find below the link to this week’s newsletter:
We would like to invite all S1 pupils to join us this Thursday 17 September 2026 at 1.20pm in the library to try out our schools Debate club.
If you love a good argument and want to improve your confidence at speaking then Debate club is perfect for you. Come along and try it out!

Good morning
Please find this week’s job vacancies at the following link:
The Scottish Horse Racing Academy will be holding a Community Day at Musselburgh Racecourse on Monday 12 October 2026.
The day will begin at 11am and finish at around 1.30pm before the first race, complimentary tickets to stay and enjoy the racing will be offered to attendees.
This day will be focussed on career opportunities and pathways in the racing industry. Sign up a group or individual for this event,
A video which may inspire some young people to come along for the day.
Please direct any enquiries about the day directly to Alex, alex@scottishracingacademy.scot
#### Please note this is not a school trip ######
Rachael Cosh
Racing Tutor & Delivery Support
Scottish Racing Academy
07939396497
RAF Aircrew Webinar - Wednesday 9 September 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Lock on to your future! Join our RAF Aircrew Webinar and discover what it takes to operate cutting-edge weapons systems.
Are you ready to discover life as Aircrew in the Royal Air Force? We're excited to launch our RAF Aircrew Webinar and you're invited!
Aircrew sits at the heart of every RAF mission. Whether you're behind the controls as a Pilot, managing complex systems as a Weapon Systems Officer, or operating cutting-edge technology as a Weapon Systems Operator, it's a career built on skill, teamwork and split-second decision making.
Join us on Wednesday, 09 September for our free webinar to learn more about the following roles:
Hear directly from those who live and breathe the role and get your burning questions answered in our live Q&A.
This is your chance to get an insider's look at life as RAF Aircrew, completely free.
Reserve your spot today, we can't wait to see you there.
Sewing Club is starting THIS THURSDAY (26 August 2026) AFTER SCHOOL from 3.30pm - 4.30pm in the library.
Pop in to learn new techniques, practice your skills or share your knowledge of sewing.
Beginners Welcome!
Torness Power Station has started its search for apprentices to join the company’s renowned Maintenance and Operations
Engineering Technician training programme.
During your apprenticeship you’ll be looking to make an impact – using your skills, knowledge and passion to achieve great things.
We’re offering a four-year programme that focuses on the hands-on skills required to maintain our power stations. During the programme,
you’ll develop specialist skills to work in our Maintenance department.
Come along to our open day on 2 October 2026 to find out more about our Apprentice Programme. team from the station will be
able to tell you more about life at Torness and to answer your questions. The open day will be held at Torness power station.
There are two sessions: 13:30 and 15:30. Book your place via the QR code.
Applications open from 1-31 October 2026.
You will not start until September 2027 so plenty of time to get your exams in
Why Choose an EDF Apprenticeship?
At EDF, success is personal. Our apprenticeships offer:
We wanted to welcome everyone back from the summer break and we hope everyone has settled into the start of the new term.
A few updates from the Schools & Young People team at Edinburgh College:
Start dates for SCP courses
The majority of classes for SCP Courses started this week. There were a few exceptions and we have included a reminder of the start dates for those below.
Interested in exploring this as a future career option ??
Thursday 10 September 2026 9.30- 11.10.
P1/2/3. In the CDT Dept T3/4.
Maximum 20 girls
We have a range of women from the construction industry who are running a session for girls showcasing what careers are available in the Construction Industry. A whole range of interesting and exciting jobs and careers. Some after studying for degrees, others straight from school.
Focusing on the non-trades-based roles that some people probably don’t realize exist.
Please speak to Mr Tait in CDT to book a space.
Thanks

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