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School Day
School Day
Monday to Thursday
Monday to Thursday
Registration 8.30 – 8.40am
Period 1 8.40 – 9.30am
Period 2 9.30 – 10.20am
Period 3 10.20 – 11.10am
Break 11.10 – 11.25am
Period 4 11.25 – 12.15pm
Period 5 12.15 – 1.05pm
Lunch 1.05 – 1.45pm
Period 6 1.45 – 2.35pm
Period 7 2.35 – 3.25pm
Friday
Friday
Registration 8.30 – 8.40am
Period 1 8.40 – 9.30am
Period 2 9.30 – 10.20am
Break 10.20 – 10.35am
Period 3 10.35 – 11.25am
Period 4 11.25 – 12.15pm
Vision & Values
Vision & Values
We pride ourselves on being a caring community where all young people can RISE to be their best and our core values of Respect, Inclusion, Success and Effort permeate our school community.
School Uniform
School Uniform
School Uniform Guidelines for August 2025
At Dunbar Grammar School, we are committed to fostering a strong, inclusive and aspirational learning environment. As part of this, we are introducing an updated uniform guidance from August 2025, which aligns with our core RISE values – Respect, Inclusion, Success, and Effort – and supports our vision for all young people to Be Their Best.
The refreshed uniform aims to:
• Promote equity and affordability
• Strengthen school identity and pride
• Support our House system through visible representation via coloured house badges
• Reinforce a culture of high expectations and mutual respect
We’ve been consulting extensively with pupils, parents, carers and staff since November 2024 through assemblies, surveys, focus groups, parent evenings, and pupil/parent council meetings. We are grateful for the constructive feedback and have ensured that affordability and flexibility are key priorities in this transition.
New Uniform Guidelines
Transition Period
2025–26 will be a transition year. Pupils may continue wearing previous years’ plain black jumpers that meet dress code expectations if needed. Full implementation will be reviewed with the community in due course.
S1–S4 Dress Code
Top Half:
• White polo shirt or white shirt
• Navy Jumper, hoodie, zippie or ¼ zip
Bottom Half:
• Smart black trousers/black jeans, skirt and tights, thick leggings, or smart black shorts
Footwear:
• Dark shoes or dark trainers
S5–S6 Dress Code
Top Half:
• White shirt
• School tie
• Blazer (recycled/re-used encouraged)
• Optional jumper, hoodie, zippie or ¼ zip
Bottom Half:
• Smart black trousers/black jeans, skirt and tights, thick leggings, or smart black shorts
Footwear:
• Dark shoes or dark trainers
Ordering information
Families are welcome to order jumpers, hoodies and ¼ zips directly through the Dunbar T-Shirt Shop, High Street, Dunbar. Items are made to order and can be purchased via the following link www.dunbartshirt.com . Each pupil will have the option to wear their school house badge – Winterfield (White), Lauderdale, Castle or Victoria. This helps foster a sense of belonging and house spirit while promoting achievement and friendly competition. Additionally, families may also buy any of the uniform from local supermarket which would not include the school badge.
Affordability & Support
We understand that cost can be a concern. We’ve made significant efforts to reduce expense:
• The jumper is the only optional branded item
• The branded polo shirt from previous years have been removed
• Items are available locally through the supermarkets or the T-Shirt Shop, Dunbar High Street, made to order. We’ve contacted the local Asda to ensure they are aware of the switch to navy.
• We encourage reuse and recycling of uniform items wherever possible
In addition, families may be eligible for the school Uniform Grant through the east Lothian Council. You can find full information and apply online at: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/uniform grants
For those who require further assistance, please contact the school directly and confidentially. We are here to support and have additional funding opportunities to provide uniform for families.
We ask for your support in upholding our uniform guidelines, which not only reflect our values but also create a positive and respectful school culture.
Ties can be purchased from the school office for £7.50, all other uniform is available from Dunbar T-Shirt Shop
Need help with the cost of school uniform? Free School Meals & Clothing Grants
Important Dates
Important Dates
Please note the published calendar is indicative only and may be subject to change
Staff List
Staff List
Digital Devices - Chromebooks
Digital Devices - Chromebooks
Letter to Parents/Carers 14th August 2025
Chromebook Information:
Wi-Fi Enabled:
Yes, all student laptops provided by East Lothian Council are Wi-Fi enabled and configured to connect securely to the school network and approved home networks.
Restrictions & Protections:
Devices are managed centrally using secure systems. Internet access is filtered through East Lothian’s network to block inappropriate content. Multi-factor authentication and password policies are enforced to protect user accounts. Monitoring and logging are in place to ensure safe and appropriate use of council-provided equipment. https://sites.google.com/edubuzz.org/eastlothianeduhub/leading-leadership/tracking-and-monitoring
App Downloads (e.g., Instagram):
Students cannot freely download apps. Access to platforms like Instagram is restricted. The devices are configured to prevent installation of unauthorized applications, ensuring they are used strictly for educational purposes.
Homework Format:
While digital learning is increasingly integrated into East Lothian’s strategy, not all homework is exclusively digital. Schools retain flexibility to assign manual tasks where appropriate. The Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy supports a blended approach, combining traditional and digital methods to meet individual learning needs. https://sites.google.com/edubuzz.org/eastlothianeduhub/enabling-learning/digital-learning/digital-lt-strategy
Edubuzz Account:
Restrictions & Protections:
Edubuzz accounts are part of a secure Google Workspace for Education environment. They are managed by East Lothian Council and include safeguards such as restricted sharing settings, content filtering, and controlled access to tools. These accounts are designed to support safe communication and collaboration among students and staff. https://sites.google.com/edubuzz.org/eastlothianeduhub/caring-relationships/policy-process-and-guidance
Monitoring & Supervision:
Schools have access to monitoring tools that track usage and flag inappropriate activity. Staff are trained in data literacy and responsible digital practices. The council’s tracking and monitoring framework supports ongoing supervision of both device and account usage to ensure student safety and wellbeing.
Google Classroom Guardian Summary:
Students can consent to their parents or carers receiving a weekly summary of the google classrooms your young person has been added to. This allows you to receive summaries of your young person's activity and assignments, supporting your engagement in their learning journey. East Lothian’s Parental Engagement Strategy (2024–2028) emphasizes the importance of involving parents and guardians in digital learning environments. https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/downloads/file/34771/parental_engagement_strategy_-_full_document
Policies
Policies
Our key school policy documents are listed below, please note these are updated regularly but please do not hesitate to contact us if you cannot find what you are looking for.
Our Improvement Priorities
Our Improvement Priorities
Full 2023/2024 School Improvement Plan
Overview of 2023/2024 Improvement Priorities
Overview of 2023/2024 Improvement Priorities
At Dunbar Grammar School we are committed to on-going improvement and frequently seek the views of pupils, parents and carers and our staff to ensure we can continue to provide high quality learning opportunities for all.
At Dunbar Grammar School we are committed to on-going improvement and frequently seek the views of pupils, parents and carers and our staff to ensure we can continue to provide high quality learning opportunities for all.
A summary of our current improvement priorities is below and you can view our detailed improvement plan for the current session by clicking the link at the bottom of this section.
Priority 1 – Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion – Ensuring commitment to wellbeing, equality and inclusion across our school community.
Priority 2 - Curriculum – Reviewing and developing our curriculum to meet the needs of all learners
Priority 3 - Leadership for Learning –Developing our collaborative culture to drive forward high quality learning for all
Catering Facilities
Catering Facilities
Students are able to use The Bistro and The Hub for Break and Lunch. There is a queuing system in place and students should have their National Entitlement Card ready.
If your child has a special dietary requirement either medical or cultural, please contact your child's school for more information.
For allergen information on desserts, home baking and snack items please email admin@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk if you have a specific concern.
Applying for Free School Meals
Transport
Transport
Eves Coaches & AC Coaches will be the contractors providing the East Linton service.
Pick up time is 8am – there will be 3 buses
From The East Linton Surgery and The Linton Hotel
Smartcards do not need to be chipped this session (they have been prior to Covid)
East Linton students do not need a separate bus pass (some contractors for outlying areas do require a separate pass)
School Handbook
School Handbook
Severe Weather
Severe Weather
Up to date information will be announced on Radio Forth, East Lothian Council and DGS websites. If early closure is required, we will send out a group call by text. Parents and carers are asked to make arrangements for children to go home or to a friend’s house if an emergency closure is required.
In the event of buses and taxis not running due to weather conditions, parents/carers should be informed directly by the transport services. If parents/carers wish to bring students into school themselves, please note that they will have to make arrangements for them at the end of the school day as taxis and buses will not be available (one exception could be First Bus, please check with them).
School staff should continue to follow the Policy on Employee Absence due to Adverse Weather conditions.
Access to learning resources at home
Access to learning resources at home
Where possible, teachers will post work for students to complete in Google classrooms for each subject.
Also, parents, carers and children are able to access a wide range of learning materials though our innovative eduBuzz.org web site. You can find a wide range of learning resources, suggested research activities and homework tasks – either on your own school’s Edubuzz pages or on any of the other school sites.
Our teaching staff are adding to and updating this information on a regular basis and many of them are available to contact by email. Edubuzz also gives you access to over 1,000 other sites and the opportunity to network with more than 2,000 contributors across East Lothian.
Please also make sure that your contact details held by the school are up to date as we may have to contact you at short notice should buses need to leave early or the school make an emergency closure.
Other Useful Websites
Other Useful Websites
The following websites provide weather, travel and/or school closure information in the event of severe weather.
Dunbar Grammar School Council - DGSC and DGSA
Dunbar Grammar School Council - DGSC and DGSA
Dunbar Grammar School Council (DGSC) and Parent Council
The School Council meets regularly to share information and discuss school issues. The Council includes: the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and teacher representatives, student representatives, community representatives and Parent Council members. Parent Council members are there to represent all members of the Parent Forum. This is a term used in Scotland meaning all parents and carers with young people attending the school.
The Parent Council is an independent group with statutory responsibilities and rights laid out in the 2016 Parental Involvement Act.
We aim to connect all parents and carers with the school. We are here to support the school improve all young people’s educational experience. The more parents and carers involved with the Parent Council the better we can help support the school.
We encourage parents and carers to ask questions and suggest discussion topics. Examples include: behaviour, Google Classroom, mobile phones in school, and homework.
We are always keen to hear from new parents and carers. We cannot be involved with anything specific to individuals, please contact the school directly. However, we can support and engage with wider concerns and issues. The Parent Council is supported by Connect, the organisation that represents parent groups at a national level https://connect.scot/
We aim to alternate in person and online meetings. All meetings are 7-8.30pm and take place on different days of the week. In person meetings are in school, you will be welcomed at the main entrance, tea and coffee is provided. Online meetings take place on Google Meet, a link is sent to your email address. If you need support with attending meetings please contact us below.
You can also get involved and HAVE YOUR SAY by emailing or joining our Facebook page:
dgsparentcouncil@gmail.com
Facebook Group:
Dunbar Grammar School Council GROUP DGSC
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284486748915450
Please see the DGSC Chair’s Report from 2023/2024 session REPORT
The DGSC meetings will be on
10th June 2025 - June 10 Agenda
Previous Minutes
Draft Minutes 5 September 2024
DGSC Final Minutes February 2024
DGSC Final Minutes January 2024
DGSC Final Minutes December 2023
DGSC Final Minutes October 2023
DGSC Final Minutes AGM September 2023
DGSA Minutes
Devolved School Management Scheme
Devolved School Management Scheme
Examinations
Examinations
Contact Us
Contact Us
Our Address:
Dunbar Grammar School
Summerfield Road
Dunbar
East Lothian
EH42 1NJ
Tel: 01368 863339
admin@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk
If you have a query or concern please email admin@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk
If you are reporting an absence please email attendance@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk
Contacting Staff
The school’s policy on contacting staff is to encourage parents and carers to use the school’s central telephone number or email address in the first instance. Parents should state which member of staff they would like to contact and if possible give a brief reason for the call eg if a parent wishes to speak to a student’s guidance teacher they should simply state the name of the guidance teacher and give a brief reason for the call if this is appropriate. The office staff will then re-direct calls and emails to the appropriate member of staff, in the first instance to guidance and senior management team. If possible, please give a contact number or email address to enable a speedy response.
Edubuzz.org
Please see a Technologies Teacher for:
Any abuse of the student email system (www.edubuzz.org),
Lost www.edubuzz.org Username/Password issues
Complaints
Most complaints can and should be resolved at school level. If you have cause for concern, the first person to approach will normally be the Headteacher. If parents/carers remain dissatisfied then the procedures in the leaflet Feedback should be followed.
Child Protection
For any concern about a student's wellbeing, please email:
admin@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk
If you have a Child Protection concern out-with school hours or during holidays, please contact Police Scotland Child Protection on 0131 561 6126
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