We are aware of hoax emails that are circulating across Scotland, including in East Lothian.

Police Scotland has clearly advised that there is no credible threat. This is being treated as a hoax communication and schools should remain open.

We continue to follow Police Scotland advice at all times and prioritise the safety of all our children, young people and staff teams.

The police statement issued on social media states:

On Wednesday, 11 November 2026, threatening messages were sent to a number of schools in Scotland and across the UK.

These messages were immediately assessed and are being treated as hoaxes. Our enquiries have established that there is nothing to suggest that they represent a credible threat or that there is any wider threat to the public.

We understand how distressing messages of this nature can be for pupils, parents, carers and school staff, and the concern they can understandably cause.

Our advice is that there is no requirement to evacuate schools or keep children away from education based solely on the content of the emails. They have been sent widely to distribution lists across the UK and Northern Ireland and our assessment remains that they do not represent a credible threat.

Police Scotland’s Cyber and Fraud Unit is carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the source of the messages, and officers continue to liaise with law enforcement partners across the UK and internationally.

If you like cool science experiments, engineering  challenges and technology come along to STEM club on a Tuesday lunchtime in Ms Goodsman's room (T1.11) in the Science Department.

Every week will be a different demo, hands on experiment or an engineering challenge. Next week we will be making mini sparklers.

Bring your lunch! The club is run by Ms Goodsman and two S4 pupils. Looking forward to seeing you then!

Ms Goodsman, Erin and Zil.

Photograph proofs have been delivered to registration classes. 

All S1, S3 and S6 students who were present on Monday 2 November 2026 should be bringing proofs home over the next couple of days (everybody has at least 2 proofs - one closeup and one further away).

S6 who signed up for family photos, or have still to collect their proofs should visit Mr Dempster at an appropriate time.

From NEXT MONDAY (16 November 2026) the library will be used for full periods for S1 and S2 classes. Please find attached the timetable for class visit times. There will also be additional S3 classes using the space once a term. 

This means that study spaces in the library will be limited and we will be asking for SILENT study only during these periods. The timetable will be posted on the library door and around the library for you to see. Apologies for any issues this might cause. 

Library Weekly Schedule

Next Friday the S6 will be dressing up for Children in Need.

Please bring in CASH (no card reader is available) to support this worthy cause.

There will also be a Bake Sale at break and a Sponge your teacher event.

Thanks 

The Charities Committee

On behalf of Poppyscotland, S6 pupils will be round classes on Tuesday 3 and Wednesdsay 4 November 2026 with poppies. Pupils and staff can make a donation using cash or card.

Thanks for your support. Mr Flood