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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter Fri 13th March 2026

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter Fri 20th March 2026

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Firrhill Friday Update February 27th 2026 

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter Fri 27th Feb  2026

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Firrhill Friday Update February 13th 2026 

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Firrhill Friday Parental Update February 6th 2026

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter Fri 6th Feb 2026

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Firrhill Friday Parental Update January 30th 2026

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Firrhill Friday Parental Update January 30th 2026

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter Fri 30th Jan 2026

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Excellent advice for our S4 - S6 pupils on managing exam stress 

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Excellent advice for our S4 - S6 pupils on managing exam stress 

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Firrhill Friday Parental Update January 23rd 2026

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Firrhill Friday Parental Update January 23rd 2026

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter Fri 23rd Jan 2026

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Firrhill Friday Parental Update Jan 9th 2026 

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 9th Jan 2026

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 9th Jan 2026

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Firrhill Friday Parental Updater January 16th 2026 

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter Fri 16th 2026

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 28th Nov 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 5th Dec 2025

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Friday November 7th Firrhill Friday update 

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 7th Nov 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 14th Nov 2025

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Firrhill Counselling Service for Pupils 

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 3rd Oct 2025

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Copy of Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 19th Sept 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 19th Sept 2025

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This week's update - Sept 12th 2025 - Bumper edition! 

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 12th Sept 2025

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What can I do to help my child with their learning? Please click on our How to pass powerpoint from our parental information evening 8th Sept 2025: 

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What can I do to help my child with their learning? Please click on our How to pass powerpoint from our parental information evening 8th Sept 2025: 

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Copy of PE Firrhill HS QA7 Leaflet Template (1)

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Please click on the link below to access a range of useful resources parents can use to support safe online internet use for pupils: Keep Children Safe Online: Information, advice, support - Internet Matters

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 13th June 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 6th June 2025

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ND Well Drop in for parents/carers of neurodivergent young people

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 16th May 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 9th May 2025

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EPIC - Support for parents regarding Neurodivergent teens

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 24th April 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 14th March 2025

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Following our extensive pupil led mental health and wellbeing survey (we have had nearly 800 anonymous pupil responses) and acting on previous feedback from parents please see below 2 ‘Understanding Anxiety’ workshop videos produced by NHS Lothian for parents and carers.

The videos are in two parts. They explore how experiencing anxiety and worry is normal and common in people of all ages. While we all experience anxiety sometimes, there are times when anxiety and worry can feel very difficult to manage and can have a big impact on really important aspects of our lives. For children and young people experiencing these difficulties, learning a little more about anxiety and ways of overcoming it can be helpful. Within these videos, parents are supported in developing skills and confidence to help their children overcome their difficulties with anxiety. The materials are based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques and, as such, will have a focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours have a role in keeping anxiety going and what can be done to change this.

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This video is part one of our two-part Parent Anxiety Workshop. Experiencing anxiety and worry is normal and common in people of all ages. While we all experience anxiety sometimes, there are times when anxiety and worry can feel very difficult to manage and can have a big impact on really important aspects of our lives. For children and young people experiencing these difficulties, learning a little more about anxiety and ways of overcoming it can be helpful. Within these videos, parents are supported in developing skills and confidence to help their children overcome their difficulties with anxiety. The materials are based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques and, as such, will have a focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours have a role in keeping anxiety going and what can be done to change this. This first video focuses on psycho-education, enabling parents and carers to feel they have a greater understanding of anxiety and the factors that maintain anxiety.

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NSPCC resources (parent.carer.schools) - autumn 2024

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 21st Feb 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 7th Feb 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 31st Jan 2025

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter: 27th September 2024

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 27th Sept 2024

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NSPCC resources (parent.carer.schools) - autumn 2024

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Information evening for parents and carers of S6 to share information about options and planning for 'Life after S6'

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Resources for Parents and Carers - Anxiety and Worry v1.0 (2)

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Counselling Information for Parents & Carers

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Firrhill Fridays Newsletter 7th June 2024

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FHS How to Pass - an overview of all subjects taught S1-S6. Subject content, assessments and subject resources. 

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School will resume after Easter on 16th April 2024.

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Dyslexia information for Parents and Carers

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Firrhill has a dedicated Wellbeing Team offering bespoke interventions for pupils in S1 – S3. Our core values are to foster good relationships, offer unconditional positive regard and model good behaviours.

Through a diverse range of supports, working with internal and external partners, we aim to offer genuinely impactful interventions for Firrhill pupils to support pupils access mainstream class.

Please contact Mr Murray, Curriculum Lead for the Team for more information.. or follow us on Instagram @firrhillwellbeing or X @firrhillnurture for updates on our work!

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Builds knowledge and skills to strengthen the emotional wellbeing and resilience of children and young people following experiences of significant change and loss.

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LIAM - Let's Introduce Anxiety Management

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LIAM aims to help children to understand their anxiety in terms of how it affects their thoughts, body and actions and to teach children ways to cope with their anxiety using a range of strategies and tools.

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MindEd is suitable for all adults working with, or caring for, infants, children or teenagers, adults and older people, including people with a learning disability and autistic people; all the information provided is quality assured by experts, useful, and easy to understand. We aim to give adults who care for, or work with people:

the knowledge to support their wellbeing

the understanding to identify a child, young person or adult at risk of a mental health condition

the confidence to act on their concern and, if needed, signpost to services that can help

MindEd is multi-professional, and can be used by teachers, health and mental health professionals, police and judiciary staff, social workers, youth service volunteers, school counsellors among others to support their professional development.

All registered learners can access a learning path tailored to their needs.

Throughout the MindEd site we make use of images and videos. In all cases, except where specifically noted, these images and videos use actors and are not intended to represent any specific person.

Disclaimer

Please note that the advice provided on MindEd is written and quality assured by experts in mental health and is accurate and comprehensive as possible. It is however only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for any individual advice you might receive from consulting your own doctor/mental health professional. Please use your own judgement when deciding how best to apply our information to any specific situation or proposed treatment. This applies to any clinical professionals, who should use their own clinical judgement when interpreting the information on MindEd and deciding how to best apply it in the treatment of patients.

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About mental health - We all have mental health in the same way that we have physical health. Mental health is about all our emotions, both positive and negative. Our mental health affects everything we do, and how we think and feel about our everyday lives.

Anger - Feeling angry at times is as natural as feeling happy or sad, but it's important for children and young people to learn how to express their anger effectively.

Anxiety - Children and young people feel anxious when they are frightened, worried or stressed, and we can help them to recognise and deal with these feelings.

Bereavement - All children and young people will grieve following the death of someone close. Bereavement is a natural process and with the right support, they will be able to cope and adapt to the changes.

Bullying - Bullying is one of the most common problems that children and young people face. It can be very difficult for them to talk about, and they may not know what to do about it.

Character strengths - Encouraging children and young people to find and use their strengths can help improve their wellbeing, happiness and sense of self-worth.

Confidence - Having confidence helps us deal with challenges, feel comfortable with ourselves and form relationships with others.

Creativity - Being involved in creative activities is fun and can help children and young people have positive experiences.

Depression and low mood - It is normal for children and young people to have ups and downs in their mood. If their mood remains low for a prolonged period of time or they feel down most of the time, they may need support.

Eating problems - eating too much - A change in a child or young person's eating pattern is likely to be a passing phase. However, if you are concerned that a child or young person may have Binge Eating Disorder or Bulimia, it is important to get help as early as possible.

Eating problems - not eating enough - A change in a child or young person's eating pattern is likely to be a passing phase. However, if you are concerned that a child or young person may have Anorexia, it is important to get help as early as possible.

Eating well - As well as having a healthy balanced diet, eating well is also about having healthy attitudes and behaviours around food and eating.

Emotional balance - Getting the right balance of positive and negative emotions, at least most of the time, can lead to good mental health.

Encouraging positive behaviour - Children and young people should always be praised for positive behaviour. You may want to use rewards to help with encouraging positive behaviour so the child or young person can see how well they are doing.

Five ways to wellbeing - Are we all getting our 5-a-day? Research has shown that there are five ways we can all improve our mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Good relationships - Children and young people get a sense of connection and belonging from having good relationships with the people around them.

Gratitude - Gratitude is the feeling and expression of being thankful. Being grateful can help increase children and young people's happiness and wellbeing.

Hyperactivity and inattention - Children and young people are naturally energetic, restless and excitable. They may be fidgety or noisy, or have difficulty concentrating. It is only more extreme hyperactivity and inattention that may be a sign of ADHD or ADD.

Mindfulness - Mindfulness is about being fully aware of living in the present moment, and has been shown to have long term benefits for health and happiness.

Obsessions and compulsions - Many children and young people have habits that they follow every day, and these can be comforting. However, if they are experiencing habits which have become compulsive and obsessive, they may need support to deal with this.

Optimism - Optimism is about expecting things to go well, and seeing the glass as 'half full'. There are many ways to help children and young people develop optimism.

Panic attacks - Having a panic attack can be very distressing, so it's important to know what to do to help a child or young person in this situation.

Parent and carer workshops - These workshops were developed by Fife CAMHS Primary Mental Health Workers to help support parents and carers with some common difficulties.

Parent or family member in prison - Many children and young people have the experience of a parent or family member in prison. With the right support from the people around them, they will be able to cope and learn to deal with all the changes.

Parental separation - Children and young people's reactions to parental separation will vary depending on their age and stage, and on the circumstances around the separation.

Phobias - A child or young person's phobia is very personal and real to them, but with support can be managed or resolved.

Relaxation - Relaxation is important for our mental health, and there are many relaxation exercises that children and young people can try.

School refusal / reluctance to attend school - There are many reasons why a child or young person may not want to go to school. Identifing these reasons as soon as possible will help make it easier to find solutions.

Self-harm - A lot of young people self-harm, and many adults find it difficult to deal with. However negative and self-destructive it may seem to hurt your own body, for some young people self-harm can serve many important functions.

Separation anxiety - Separation anxiety is a normal stage of development, but it can be quite difficult for parents and carers to cope with.

Temper tantrums - Tantrums are a normal part of childhood. Children do not have tantrums to intentionally annoy you - they often happen because a child is frustrated, over-tired or when they feel they are not getting enough attention.

Tics - Many children and young people have tics, and they are often related to stress and anxiety. There are things you can do to support children and young people with tics.

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Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

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Well-being support covering:
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- Drugs & alcohol
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Essential support for under 25s

The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

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The Mix: 0808 808 4994 - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.

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Information for parents and carers of pupils with ASN for the transition to post school

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Open evening for P7's and their parents to get an insight into Firrhill and the subjects on offer!

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Firrhill offers a huge range of extra curricular sport opportunities which welcome pupils of all abilities - come along, get active and make new friends!