Please find this week’s job vacancies at the following link:
Job vacancies - East Lothian Works | East Lothian Council
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General News
Published: 06 March 2026
S4 learners learning various Life Science skills as a taster for a future career or interest in this area.
A mixture of - first aid, moving and handling, health testing and screening, infection control and an NHS practical session.
Based at Milton Rd campus at Edinburgh College. This visit helps learners decide and choose courses at school or college to support final positive destinations.
Published: 06 March 2026
Thank you all for taking part in World Book Day this year. Lots of fun was had by all!
We raised a fantastic £126.15 for our new School Newspaper.
The costume contest was amazing. Well done to everyone who entered and a bg thank you to our judges Mousa, Merryn and Miss Colquhoun!
The winners were:
- 1st Place - Fia Paterson
- 2nd Place - Kat Francois
- 3rd Place - Neil Guy
Winners please collect your prizes from the library!
Traitors:
Congratulations also to everyone who took part in the traitors challenge all of this week!
The Traitors were:
- Miss Trunchbull
- Gandalf
- Nick Nelson
- Liesel Meminger
Our winning classes were 1T2 and 1G2!! Well done. You will receive a prize next week for your detective skills!
Published: 05 March 2026
HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY!!!
We will be celebrating World Book Day today with a bake sale at break raising money to support our school Newspaper. At lunchtime there will be a costume competition in the library. The costume contest will start at 1.20pm.
Please do share your love of reading today throughout the school and have fun showing off all of your fantastic costumes!
Published: 24 February 2026
Our S4, S5 and S6 are soon to embark on the 2025 diet of the National SQA examinations. Please click on the following links for more information and to assist you in preparing for this.
Published: 24 February 2026
Thursday 5 March 2026 is World Book Day!
Everyone is invited to join in the fun and dress up as their favourite book character. There will be a bake sale at break time as well as a costume competition in the library at lunchtime.
There is also a Traitors registration challenge happening all week so everyone can get involved!
Published: 23 February 2026
Please find this week’s job vacancies at the following link:
Published: 13 February 2026
Dundee Universitty EVENT - Join this with your Parent's/Guardians. This is not a school event.
Medic Insight Dundee is a student‑led society that runs free events for school pupils interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or medicine. Our aim is to widen access, demystify the medical profession, and support young people as they explore their future pathways.
Medic Insight Dundee is delighted to announce the launch of our brand‑new virtual lecture series, Meet the Doctor! We would be thrilled to have your pupils join us for the first event.
Our events are usually for pupils within the Tayside area however for this virtual series we are opening up to all S3-6 pupils across Scotland!
This series is designed for S3–S6 pupils who are considering a future in medicine and would like to gain a realistic insight into the day‑to‑day life of a doctor.
To kick things off, we are hosting a talk from an Orthopaedic Surgeon, who will share their career journey, clinical experiences, and advice for aspiring medical students.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
- Time: 5:00pm
- Location: Microsoft Teams
- How to join: Pupils can sign up using the link provided in this email.
- Before the event: A Teams link will be sent out the evening before or the morning of the event, along with a Padlet link where pupils can submit questions for the speaker.
Please note: Pupils’ cameras and microphones will remain switched off throughout the session. To make sure everyone can still take part, we will provide a Padlet link where pupils can submit any questions they would like the speaker to answer.
We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with your pupils.
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/mini-lecture-series-1-sign-up-sheet
Published: 05 February 2026
Please check out info. from the Rural College for upcomng courses, if your looking at a career in this area or are leaving school.
We are delighted to let you know that applications for our senior phase school courses for 2026/27 are open. Our Senior Phase prospectus, which gives you information and entry requirements for each subject (Agriculture, Animal Care, Equine, Environmental Awareness & Vet Terminology), can be accessed here SRUC Senior Phase Schools Prospectus 2026 by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) - Issuu
Further information on each of our courses can be found here and pupils/schools can apply directly from the chosen course page. Our courses are predominantly delivered flexibly, online and are an excellent way to compliment pupil’s curriculum choices from S4 to S6.
We are also holding an online open event on 25 February 2026 from 4pm till 4.30pm, which will give pupils, teachers, and parents the opportunity to learn more about each course and meet the programme leaders. We would love for you to join us, please book your place here open day booking. A recording will be sent to those who book, even if you cannot attend on the day.
You can also use the following link to join the open event on the day.
If you have any questions or would like a member of our team to speak with staff or pupils about any of our courses then please do get in touch.
We look forward to seeing you at our event.
Published: 03 February 2026
Search begins for new Torness apprentices
Torness power station has started the search for apprentices to join EDF next September.
Do you know someone who is ready to kick-start their career in engineering or health physics and make a real impact on Britain’s energy future? At EDF, you’ll learn from experts, gain hands-on experience, and shape your unique journey while helping Britain achieve net zero. We have LIVE opportunities within maintenance and health physics.
The Opportunity
The chance to achieve an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Certificate, alongside a BTEC Level 3 qualification which offers a starting salary of £16,912. This four-year programme combines practical learning with academic study. You’ll develop specialist skills to maintain and operate our nuclear power stations, working alongside experienced professionals and building a strong foundation for your future career.
Find out more here
The Opportunity
The chance to become a Health Physics Monitor Apprentice. During the course of this 2-year Apprenticeship, you’ll learn from our industry-leading experts and gain valuable experience, whilst studying for Level 2 qualifications in Radiation Protection. You can expect on-the-job training and the kind of practical experience you simply can’t get in a classroom. Our Health Physics Monitor Apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £25,139.
You will provide safety-related advice to operators by taking radiation and contamination measurements using specialist equipment, interpreting the results and applying them to real life scenarios.
