HEAD TEACHER'S NEWSLETTER
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MUSSELBURGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Friday 13 June 2025
Friday 13 June 2025
Not long until the summer break and lots still to do. I hope that all our pupils are enjoying the last few weeks of school and looking forward to dances, concerts and the Sports Day.
Have a lovely weekend.
Have a lovely weekend.
Jodie Hannan
Key Dates
June is looking wonderfully busy with lots of social events in and out of school, as well as three primary transition days.
Friday 13- Tuesday 17 June: P7 transition days
Monday 16 June: Parent Council in school 7-9pm
Wednesday 18 June: Sports Awards 7-9pm
Thursday 19 June: S4-S6 Summer Ball 7-9pm
Tuesday 24 June: Sports Day at Pinkie playfields 9am-1pm. Pupils return to school for period 6 and 7 classes.
Wednesday 25 June: Summer Music Concert 7-9pm
Thursday 26 June: last day of term. School ends at 3.25pm for the summer holidays.
Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August: staff return to school for in-service days
Wednesday 13 August: all pupils return to school
Remember you can find all events on our school calendar, and you can add the calendar to your own too.
Parent Council Meeting
Monday 16 June: MGS PC full meeting – in person, in school 7-8pm
France Trip 2026
Thank you to all pupils and parents who came to the parent-pupil information session about the trip to France in June 2026. It was great to feel that buzz of excitement about this excursion.
If you have not yet returned your sign-up sheet, please do so to either Mrs McElhaney in room C9 or Miss Dudley in room D3 as soon as possible to secure your place.
Youth Philanthropic Initiative
It was a pleasure to be part of the judging panel at today’s YPI (Youth Philanthropic Initiative) competition in which 9 groups of new S5 pupils presented on why their chosen charity should be awarded a £3,000 grant.
The standard of presentations was very high and it was clear to see how much time and effort all pupils had invested in this project.
However….there can only be 1 winner….so congratulations to Thea, Lois and Aneu for being the winning team and securing the cheque for Teens + in Musselburgh!
MGS ATHLETICS TEAM:
Our MGS Athletics team had a great day at the East Lothian Secondary Schools County Games at Meadowmill. We had great conditions and even greater performances! A big thank you to Henderson's- Eat Better Live Better, for kitting the team out. Once again, we’d like to thank our wonderful teachers for supporting the students on the day.
MGS FOOTBALL AND ACTIVE SCHOOL CLUBS:
Our now S2's made the most of the nice weather this afternoon with coach Meldrum. A big thank you to the boys for participating in her coaching assessment for college. They worked on a range of attacking and defensive drills along with a game at the end.
We are coming to the end of our school football training but please keep your eye out on here and our Facebook page for when you can sign your child up. We will be looking to enter U13, U14, U15 and girls teams into school leagues after the summer holidays. If you have any questions please email Maria Lyle: mlyle@elcschool.org.uk
SCHOOL KIT NEEDING RETURNED:
If your child has any of the following kit, please can you make sure they return it to either the Active Schools office or the PE Department by Monday 23rd June:
Blue MGS x Henderson's Athletics T-Shirts
MGS Football kit
MGS hockey top
MGS Basketball kit
The school kit is expensive and used across different year stages so it’s really important we get this back. If there are any issues, please contact mlyle@elcschool.org.uk
Carers week 9-15 June
Summer Programme 2025
Summer Programme 2025
Looking for a summer job? We've got you.
Looking for a summer job? We've got you.
Paid roles, professional training, and support to help you grow.
This summer, don’t just get a job. Get a head start.
FUSE is proud to collaborate with ABM and the Macmillan Skills Hub to offer a summer work and training opportunity for young people aged 16–18 across Edinburgh. We are hiring Seasonal Presentation Operatives for Edinburgh’s busiest locations: St James Quarter, Edinburgh Airport, and Fort Kinnaird.
No CV? No problem. We’re here to support your career growth, no matter where you are in the journey.
You’ll get:
Real Living Wage at age
Free industry training in customer service, COSHH and health & safety
CV and interview prep
A team that actually wants to see you grow
You must be 16–18 years old and available from mid-July to the end of August. That’s it! Apply by 23 June 2025.
How to apply:
Please send us a cover letter explaining why you're interested in the programme and which location you're applying for.
Where to send your cover letter:
St James Quarter: lindsay.gardiner@edinburghfuse.com
Edinburgh Airport: macmillanskills@capitalcitypartnership.org
Fort Kinnaird: enquiries@rscfortkinnaird.co.uk
Not sure if it's for you? That's usually the sign to go for it.
No experience needed. Just potential. Don't miss your chance to get started.
School Toilets
Our pupil toilets are checked on a regular basis to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety. These checks may be done by male or female staff
members, and signage is in toilets to make pupils aware of this.
MGS website and School Handbook for parents
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School Policies
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