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Children First Support for parents and carers

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Children First Support for parents and carers

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P7 Transition Lesson 1

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Flyer 1- Parents-Carers -Learning Estates 

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The Solihull Approach Parenting Scotland is an evidence-based, nurturing, and relationship-focused framework used by professionals—such as health visitors and nurses—to help parents understand their child's behaviour through the lenses of containment, reciprocity, and behaviour management. It supports emotional health from pregnancy to age 18, aiming to strengthen the parent-child bond and improve children's wellbeing. This is a free resource if you use the code: TARTAN

Link to website:

Home - Togetherness

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This is an exciting project that aims to give a voice to neurodivergent young people living in Scotland, to bring awareness about their strengths and barriers, and to empower them to make meaningful changes.

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SW Edinburgh Parents and carers  new flyer

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This link takes you to wellbeing support for families. It includes signposting to apps, videos and other supports

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The City of Edinburgh Council. Putting our customers first and looking after Edinburgh.

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The Balerno High School Opportunities Fund (BHSOF) allows young people to access financial support for extra-curricular activities as well as excursions.
This documents outlines the eligibility criteria as well as an application form. If you have any questions please contact your PSL for support.

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Information on vaccinations offered at school

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Information on vaccinations offered at school

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NHS Scotland have produced this short video (6mins) to answers questions you may have about vaccinations. We hope you find it helpful

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Vaccines for Young People – Q&A with NHS Scotland vaccinator and secondary school pupils

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Child Benefit HICBC changes resource pack - January 2025

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Parenting advice from Place2Be child mental health experts

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Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. All of our content is created by Place2Be's parenting experts. It's based on evidence and their experiences working with children, young people and their families.

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Support for young people with a neurodivergent  sibling

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Support for young people with a neurodivergent  sibling

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Once a month Barnardo's have a sibling’s group, this is for children and young people 7 years old -16 years old who have a sibling who is neurodivergent. It a chance to come a long and chat with other siblings and learn some information about neurodivergence.

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Pupils, staff and parent/carers were consulted on the use of mobile phones at Balerno High School. This is the current feedback and next steps

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Keep an eye here for work-related news, opportunities, and information.  Parents/carers and pupils can easily access and apply to relevant opportunities by browsing or using the "Search" function.

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Parent Carer FAQ following the survey March 2025

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Parent Carer FAQ following the survey March 2025

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Following the feedback from the March 2025 parent/carer survey this document was created to answer some of the questions raised. If you require further information please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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In Scotland, it's illegal to sell vapes or e-cigarettes to anyone under 18, or to buy them for someone who's under 18. But this doesn't stop young people from getting hold of them. Here you can find out more about the risks of vaping, how you can talk to your child about it and what to do to support them if they've taken it up.

In this short video, Mark Hunter, project officer at Fast Forward, shares advice to help you talk to your child about vaping.

What is vaping?

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or vapes) are battery-powered devices which heat a liquid that becomes a vapour you inhale. This liquid often contains nicotine and flavourings.

They were originally intended to help people stop smoking, and are only meant to be used for a short time. But they're now being used by young people who have never actually smoked.

Is vaping bad for you?

Vaping is much less harmful than smoking. However, although we don't yet fully understand the long-term effects vaping has on our health, evidence shows that e-cigarettes or vapes are not harm-free.

Vapes contain nicotine, and may quickly become harmfully addictive for young people.

Young people can quickly become addicted to nicotine, and this can affect their concentration and impact their ability to learn and study. Nicotine withdrawal can also disrupt sleep and may cause headaches. It can also affect their mental health and mood.

While the long-term effects of vaping are still being researched, it's thought they can have a negative impact on the health of the heart and lungs. Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Royal College of Physicians all state that vapes should only be used by adults who smoke as an aid to giving up smoking.

You can find out more about the harmful effects of vaping on the NHS Inform website.

It's also worth noting that, although vapes can seem cheap compared to cigarettes, using them regularly can quickly add up to a lot of money.

In this short video, Professor Linda Bauld discusses the impact of vaping on young people.

Why do young people try vaping?

As our page on risk-taking behaviour explains, young people's brains are still developing. This means they can't always think through the consequences of the things they do. As a result, they're more likely to try things like vaping out of curiosity or 'for fun', without considering the harm they could be doing to themselves.

Vapes are colourful and come in lots of different flavours, which can seem appealing to young people. They don't seem scary or harmful, as cigarettes do.

Many young people really want to fit in with their friends and are scared of being rejected by them. This means they can sometimes be persuaded to do things they don't particularly want to do or know they shouldn't do, so as not to feel left out.

In some cases, young people try vaping to help them feel less anxious or stressed.

Signs your child may be vaping

It's usually fairly easy to tell if your child's been smoking, as the smell is a real giveaway. But it can be harder to tell if they're vaping. Here are some signs you can look out for:

Many vapes have sweet flavours like vanilla or bubble gum, so be aware of smells like that.

If your child seems more moody, jittery or irritable than usual, it could be a sign of nicotine addiction. This may also disrupt their sleep and cause headaches.

Vaping can dry out your mouth, so if your child seems thirsty all the time, this could be another sign.

Vaping can also make you cough more than usual.

In addition, make sure you know what vaping devices look like. Some can look like pens or flash drives for computers that be easily hidden in plain view.

Tips for starting a conversation about vaping

Tip #1: It's good to talk

The more openly you can discuss vaping, the more likely your child will be able to come to you if, for example, their friends are pressuring them to try it or they've started vaping and want to give up. Our page on talking and listening to your teen has more advice for starting tricky conversations.

Tip #2: Look for 'teachable moments'

If a story about vaping comes up in the news or a programme you watch, or you walk past a vape shop, you could ask them what they think. Then make sure to listen to what they have to say and talk about it calmly and openly. Giving your child a lecture is unlikely to get you anywhere!

Tip #3: Know your facts

It's a good idea to read up about vaping so you can talk to your child about the risks in a balanced, informed way. There's no need to bombard them with info, just make sure you know what you're talking about. You could start by taking a look at NHS Inform's page on vaping at www.nhsinform.scot/vaping.

What to do if you think your child may be vaping

Tip #1: Stay calm

If you suspect or find out that your child has been vaping, you may well feel upset or angry. But try to stay calm when you talk to them about it, as shouting and accusing them never gets us anywhere. If you need to let off steam, try talking to a friend or family member instead.

Tip #5: Try to stay positive

Try not to blame your child or to talk about worst case scenarios. Instead, focus on how you can support them.

Tip #7: Listen to what they have to say

Encourage your child to talk about why they feel the urge to vape. Understanding this could help you support them. For example, if they say it helps them feel less stressed, you could help them find other ways to calm down. If they feel pressured into it, you could help them find ways to say no.

Tip #8: Put yourself in their shoes

Growing up is hard, and what with school, raging hormones and trying to fit in with their friends, young people are under a lot of different pressures. Try to remember what it was like when you were a kid, and show that you're on their side and want to help them, not have a go at them.

Getting help and support

If you're concerned about your child vaping, you don't have to cope with the situation on your own.

Childline offers advice and help for young people to give up vaping.

Quit Your Way Scotland offers support to anyone looking to give up vaping or smoking, no matter how old they are. You or your child can chat to an adviser on the helpline or online.

If you discover that a business has been selling vapes to under 18s, you can report them to Trading Standards. You can find out more about how to do this on the Citizens Advice Scotland website.

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In Scotland, it's illegal to sell vapes or e-cigarettes to anyone under 18, or to buy them for someone who's under 18. But this doesn't stop young people from getting hold of them. Here you can find out more about the risks of vaping, how you can talk to your child about it and what to do to support them if they've taken it up.

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Parent and carer feedback March 2025 (final version)

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Latest Headteacher update -26th June 2026

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Latest Headteacher update -26th June 2026

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RRSA Article of the Month - May 2026

Article 24

For this Article of the Month, we have chosen Article 24 says - Every child has the right to the best possible health.

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There are some fantastic resources here to support your Health and Wellbeing. Check them out!

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Following consultation with all stakeholders here is our mobile phone policy.

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We have updated the list of lunchtime Study Support sessions.

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The weekly Study Support webinars on e-Sgoil are an excellent resource available to all S4, S5 and S6 pupils to support preparation for exams.

Mr Blair has created a short video to explain how to sign up.

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How to donate to the Edinburgh School Uniform Bank

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How to donate to the Edinburgh School Uniform Bank

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CEC Balerno Supported Self Evaluation Summary Letter

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CEC Balerno Supported Self Evaluation Summary Letter

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In November 2024 colleagues for CEC undertook a whole school supported self-evaluation. This identified key strengths and next steps for the school.

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Here is Balerno High School's Care Experienced Policy for your reference.

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This report includes information on attainment and positive destinations following the release of Insight data in September.

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If you have any questions please contact Miss Vaila Wright, DHT who is our designated member of staff for Child Protection at Balerno High School.

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Education Resource Group  (ERC) information

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Education Resource Group  (ERC) information

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Here is a link to information about the CEC Education Resource Group. This provides information for any young person who may require specialist provision for their education.

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Sway: Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more.

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Sway is an easy-to-use digital storytelling app for creating interactive reports, presentations, personal stories and more. Its built-in design engine helps you create professional designs in minutes. With Sway, your images, text, videos, and other multimedia all flow together in a way that enhances your story. Sway makes sure your creations look great on any screen.

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Balerno HS Vape and Smoke Free School Policy

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Balerno HS Vape and Smoke Free School Policy

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This policy has been shared at the Parent Council and our Pupil HWB committee launched it with our young people at the Assembly on 13.9.24.

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Back to school tips and advice for parents/carers

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Back to school tips and advice for parents/carers

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Starting school and moving on to high school are big steps for children & young people - and for parents and carers too!

Which is why Parent Club has tips and advice to help calm any nerves or worries about going back to, or starting, primary school and secondary school, as well as advice on supporting children and teen's mental health - helping the school year to go more smoothly.

You can find out more on the Parent Club website - http://www.parentclub.scot/topics/school-education
How you can support
The following resources are available to download and share with your audiences:

We would very much appreciate if you could share one or more of these resources across your channels to reach your audiences.

If you have any questions or need help sharing these assets, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you very much for your support.

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Parent Club - Back to school 2024 tips and advice | Scottish Government Marketing News

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Tips and advice for parents & carers to help the back to school transition.

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The attached provides information in relation to home study, including the rationale, expectations and what this might look like.

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Financial Support and Advice for Families 

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Financial Support and Advice for Families 

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The Advice Shop is City of Edinburgh Council’s welfare rights and debt advice service. It is accessible to all Edinburgh residents and aims to improve people’s financial situation by ensuring they have access to any welfare benefits that they may be entitled to and addressing any personal debt that is causing difficulties. Advisors can assist with filling in forms, advocacy with the DWP, Social Security Scotland, creditors, representation at benefit appeals etc.

They are able to provide all information and advice remotely or in person, including home visits when this is essential. They operate a telephone Advice Line on 0131 200 2360 which is open 5 days a week from 9am to 1pm, except Tuesdays start at 10am. These hours may increase toward the end of 2024. They are also accessible by email at advice.shop@edinburgh.gov.uk for non-urgent enquiries. People with urgent enquiries can attend their drop in at 249 High Street on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

More information on their webpage www.edinburgh.gov.uk/adviceshop where you can also submit an enquiry form to seek information and advice.

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As a school we believe that we should be caring for the planet as well as looking after our school community. We are therefore starting an initiative called ‘Balerno Boutique’ where members of our school community can hand in preloved uniform items with some life left in them to be passed on to other students. Parents and students can hand in items that are no longer being used to the front office. They will then be sorted and ready to be re-loved. Article 26, Article 27

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Following parent and carer feedback in March 2024 we have created a paper sharing how we communicate with you. We hope you find this helpdul.

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Balerno Pathways Document 2023-24 to support with Course Choice, Curriculum Support and Wider Support.

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Digital Health Information Evening Recording

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Digital Health Information Evening Recording

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Key messages from the evening included:

·          Talk and keep engaging with your children.

·          Avoid judgement and recognize children’s knowledge and expertise.

·          Co-develop any future policies - parents, children, teachers.

·          Consider: risks, positives, values and outcomes.

·          Think about the process: vulnerable groups, confidentiality, anonymity, reviews over time.

·          Focus on your and their aspirations - and adopt approaches that meet them.

·          Don’t panic – every technological development has generated fears.

·          Talk and keep engaging (again!)

The Rights Respecting School Parent and Carer Forum will be looking for ways to continue discussions on this topic. If you are interested in being more involved on this topic or future events, please do get in touch.

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For N5 and Higher courses you can access learn, assess and self evaluate modules

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The Balerno Way...dressing for excellence

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The Balerno Way...dressing for excellence

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The updated school uniform is now available on the school website Uniform | Balerno High School (wordpress.com)

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Cyber Byte - New School Year = New Chat Groups (support for families)

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Cyber Byte - New School Year = New Chat Groups (support for families)

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https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolgrants

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Families on low income can get school grants to help with the cost of lunches and school clothing.

We carried out an annual exercise in early July 2022 to identify families who will be entitled to school grants, using information we hold about their benefits. We wrote to these families on 14 July 2022 to advise they qualify for school grants.

Families who did not receive an automatic award can apply for school grants.

If you match the conditions for free school meals on the Scottish Government website you will be eligible for

free school meals

payment for lunches during school holidays

free milk

a school clothing grant to help buy school clothes

a scottish child bridging payment

for your children attending primary and secondary schools.

They are not available to children in early years settings.

Only one application form is required to apply for all of these grants.

We will award Free School Meals from the date we receive your application.

Applications are for the current school year. We will open applications for the 2023 to 2024 school year in June 2023, so please do not apply yet.
Apply for school grants Download our privacy notice (PDF)
Award

Each award is valid for one school year. The award provides

each child with one school meal and milk each day they attend school

payments to help with meals during school holidays

a clothing grant payment of £120 for each primary child and £150 for each secondary child, paid once a year into your bank account.

We pay clothing grants between July until 31 March the following year. Only one Clothing Grant is paid per child.

Most clothing grants are paid throughout July and August before the new school year begins.

If your child is above the age for compulsory education (over 16 years of age on 30 September), the clothing grant will not be paid until the school confirm they have returned after the summer holiday.

Children in P1 to P5

The Scottish Government funds universal free school meals for all children in primary 1 to 5. However, this does not automatically entitle you to receive the meal payments during holidays, free milk, clothing grant or child bridging payment. You must meet the income-based eligibility criteria.

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Free school meals, milk and school clothing grants

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Families on low income can get school grants to help with the cost of lunches and school clothing. We carried out an annual exercise in early July 2022 to identify families who will be entitled to school grants, using information we hold about their benefits.

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Balerno High School and keen to utilise the support from within our local community in relation to career opportunities.

We were very fortunate to have had a comprehensive amount of support from parents and families this session, and we are looking to strengthen this partnership further.

Please click on the form below for more information on the ways in which you can support us with next academic session.

https://forms.office.com/e/xtaiC563sL

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Support Group for Parent and Carers of Neurodivergent YP.

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Support Group for Parent and Carers of Neurodivergent YP.

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Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award (April 2026)

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Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award (April 2026)

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We are delighted to announce we have been re-accredited our Gold Award. Thank you to all our young people, staff and parents/carers who have driven this forward.

Welcome to our Rights Respecting School | Balerno High School (wordpress.com)

Here is a link to a UNICEF promotional video we have been involved in to promote RRSA across the UK. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RuG0ItHTRUM&cbrd=1

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​Here is the Summer edition of the Balerno Times, the team hope you will enjoy it.

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Congratulations to Joshua Carnochan 2C2 who won his 2nd round British Novice class on his young pony that's hes been training for the last 10 months. The pony is a complete novice so a massive achievement for him & as a result has qualified for another national final this summer with her so 3 national finals with her now.

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On 7th June Euan and Andrew Sligo played with their U17 Warrender team in the Scottish Cup Final U17 against Stirling, winning 13:4. We are very proud, the school really has got a talented team of Water polo players.

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Congratulations to the S1-S3 pupils involved in the Scottish Schools Water Polo Junior Championships. The silver plate they received is in the display cabinets outside SLT

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This sway showcases the work completed by S1 pupils as part of our focus on Holocaust Memorial Day.

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Sway: Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more.

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Sway is an easy-to-use digital storytelling app for creating interactive reports, presentations, personal stories and more. Its built-in design engine helps you create professional designs in minutes. With Sway, your images, text, videos, and other multimedia all flow together in a way that enhances your story. Sway makes sure your creations look great on any screen.

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The 27th of January is Holocaust Memorial Day. It is a day to remember those murdered in the Holocaust, and all genocides since. Here is what we have been doing as a school to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

S1 Social Subjects - All S1s have been completing Kindertransport projects in Social Subjects.

Lessons from Auschwitz - Eva and Jess in S6 have taken part in the Lessons from Auschwitz Programme this year. As part of their next steps project, they delivered our whole school assembly for Holocaust Memorial Day. They have also set up displays in Currie and Balerno libraries - it would be great if you could pop in to have a look if you are in the local area.

Vision Schools Award - We are delighted to have been awarded our Level 1 Vision Schools Award for the school’s commitment to Holocaust Education and will receive this at the Scottish Parliament next month.

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Resources for Parents and Carers - Anxiety and Worry

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Resources for Parents and Carers - Anxiety and Worry

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Congratulations to Peter Kellock and Keir McMeekin who have been selected to be part of the Scotland U15s squad. They will soon be travelling to Serbia to play in a national tournament against Greece, Slovakia and Serbia.

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Our boy's hockey team were up in Aberdeen this weekend and played some of their best hockey. Well done everyone!

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The below links can be used by staff, pupils, families and the wider community to access LGBTQ+ specific services.

https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/

https://www.tie.scot/

https://www.stonewallscotland.org.uk/#

https://www.fflag.org.uk/

https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/the-lgbt-charter/the-lgbt-charter-for-organisations/lgbt-charter-rights/

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New this week

1. Activity Days launched this week.

The programme and sign-up process was explained during Assembly.

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1. The Balerno Way, dressing for excellence
Our updated school uniform is now available on the school website Uniform | Balerno High School (wordpress.com)

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New this week

1. Activity Days launched this week.

The programme and sign-up process was explained during Assembly.

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1. The Balerno Way, dressing for excellence
Our updated school uniform is now available on the school website Uniform | Balerno High School (wordpress.com)

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Let us know what you think of our padlet

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Tweets by BalernoCHSHT

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At present we are unable to signpost you to where you can purchase branded school uniform due to a CEC tendering process which is underway.

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We are noticing a rise in social media misuse (particularly across younger year groups who are, in turn, becoming vulnerable to exploitation and harm). Please see the following guides for parents and carers for support. The overall safety guide is in this post. The social media specific posts will be below.

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New this week

1. Activity Days launched this week.

The programme and sign-up process was explained during Assembly.

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1. S3 Reports and Pathway Planning | ClickView

2. The Balerno Way, dressing for excellence
Our updated school uniform is now available on the school website Uniform | Balerno High School (wordpress.com)

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Parent Council | Balerno High School (wordpress.com)

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About the PTA | Balerno High School (wordpress.com)

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The Parent Council would appreciate your feedback

https://forms.office.com/r/9t3jpRqkKP

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New this week

1. Silver Duke of Edinburgh

Here are the slides from the presentation on 10.11.25. please note interest using MS Form sent to parent/carers on 9.12.25. Form closes 13:00 on 15.12.25

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1. Supported Study

All young people have been issued with their ACHIEVE, e-Sgoil and SCHOLAR login details. In addition we have launched our lunchtime and 'by arrangement' Study Support programme.

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Apply for free school transport – The City of Edinburgh Council

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School Transport - West Lothian Council

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Every day over 24,000 children attend schools in West Lothian. Of these, the council transports nearly 6,000 children to secondary and primary schools in a variety of vehicles ranging from double deck buses, to coaches, minibuses and taxis.

School transport services are contracted out to approved bus, coach, taxi and private hire car operators. These pages set out to answer some of the most common questions parents and pupils ask and provide route and timetable information for all bus services. West Lothian Council makes safety on school transport a top priority.

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Every day over 24,000 children attend schools in West Lothian. Of these, the council transports nearly 6,000 children to secondary and primary schools in a variety of vehicles ranging from double deck buses, to coaches, minibuses and taxis. School transport services are contracted out to approved bus, coach, taxi and private hire car operators.