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This is the place to view all letters and other documents sent home via 'pupil post'.

Letters in the Last Month

S4-S6: PRELIM EXAMINATION TIMETABLE NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2026

Published: Fri 2 Oct 2026

We would like to inform parents, carers and students that the S4-S6 Prelim Examination Diet will take place from Friday 20 November to Thursday 10 December 2026.

The prelim examinations provide students with valuable experience of formal examination conditions and help prepare them for their final assessments later in the academic session.

Students should:

  • Check the attached timetable carefully.
  • Note the date, time and location of each examination.
  • Arrive in good time for all examinations.
  • Bring the required equipment for each subject.
  • Speak to their Guidance Teacher or Class Teacher if they have any questions regarding their examinations.

Please see the attached:

S4-S6 Prelim Examination Timetable

S4-S6 Supported Study Timetable

We wish all our students every success in their preparations and examinations.

Archive Letters

LETTER - HEAD OF EDUCATION SERVICES - 7 JANUARY 2022
Published: Fri 7 Jan 2022

Nicola McDowell, Head of Education Services has written to all parents/carers to provide an update on the mitigations that remain in place in our schools to keep our staff, children and young people safe from COVID-19.

This letter supersedes the letter published earlier today. 

ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING UPDATE - 13 DECEMBER 2021
Published: Mon 13 Dec 2021

The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland have provided further information about asymptomatic testing, and what to expect.  Please see the issued poster for more details.  

LETTER - HEAD OF EDUCATION SERVICES - INAPPROPRIATE USE OF ONLINE MEDIA - 30 NOVEMBER 2021
Published: Wed 1 Dec 2021

I am writing to let you know about a recent situation whereby some schools’ staff have been targeted by online abuse from anonymous social media accounts, which are often set up using the school’s name. This is something that we know other local authority areas are experiencing. I am writing to let you know what we are doing about it here in East Lothian, and how you may be able to help.  

Full details available in letter issued 30 November 2021, from Nicola McDowell, Head of Education.

LETTER - HEAD OF EDUCATION SERVICES - 30 NOVEMBER 2021
Published: Wed 1 Dec 2021

As Christmas approaches I wanted to provide you with an update on the mitigations that remain in place in our schools to keep our staff, children and young people safe from COVID19. As you will be aware, case numbers in East Lothian continue to rise. The impacts of self- isolation are being felt across our schools including staff and support staff, cleaners and home to school transport. Against this backdrop it is essential that we all continue to do all that we can to limit the spread of COVID-19 and the potential disruption to learning. The Scottish Government published updated guidance on 21 November. https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-reducing-the-risks-in-schools/ .  The guidance continues to emphasise the need for a range of measures to keep schools safe

Full details available in letter issued 30 November 2021, from Nicola McDowell, Head of Education.