MUSSELBURGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
MUSSELBURGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
THE GRAMMARIAN
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Friday 21 August 2026
Friday 21 August 2026
We are now back into the full swing and routines of term with summer holidays a distant memory!
The feedback from staff on the impact of phone free learning for teaching and learning in the classroom is nothing but positive, and young people continue to respond well to our expectations.
Our first Parent Council online briefing is next Thursday 7-8pm with the link further down the newsletter, and we look forward to seeing members and visitors old and new. S1 parents are warmly invited to join us too, as high school can be quite different to primary school in many ways and the Parent Council is helpful in understanding how secondary schools work!
With best wishes for the weekend.
Jodie
KEY DATES
Thursday 27 August briefing: 7-8pm https://meet.google.com/tqu-fzrc-cos?authuser=0&hs=122
Wednesday 9 September: Prize giving ceremony 6.30-8.30pm
Friday 11 September & Monday 14 September: school closed for September weekend
Wednesday 16 September: How to succeed in Senior Phase evening for parents of S4-S6 students. 6.30-8.30pm (further information below)
Tuesday 22 September: S1 Parents’ Consultation 5-7pm
Tuesday 29 September: Parent Council AGM in school 6.30-8.30pm
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE SENIOR PHASE
Save the date!
This event is on Wednesday 16 September 6.30-8.30pm for parents of S4-S6 students.
It is the first year we have held this session and our aim is to give parents and carers the opportunity to find out more about the requirements of the exam subjects their child is taking; and to build parents’ and carers’ confidence in supporting their child to achieve to the best of their ability across the year, and in prelims and final exams.
Further information to follow.
SENIOR PHASE REPORTS
The first of four reports for Senior Phase students will be sent home before the October break.
PARENT COUNCIL MEETINGS
The dates for next session’s Parent Council are now set.
Links to the online briefings will be shared next session.
Thursday 27 August briefing 7-8pm https://meet.google.com/tqu-fzrc-cos?authuser=0&hs=122
Tuesday 29 September AGM 6.30-8.30pm
Tuesday 27 October briefing 7-8pm
Thursday 14 January briefing 7-8pm
Tuesday 9 February briefing 7-8pm
Thursday 1 April briefing 7-8pm
Wednesday 9 June 6.30-8.30 in school
GROWING TOGETHER: S1 & S2 GARDEN DONATION APPEAL
Our S1 and S2 leadership teams are currently renovating our central school garden! We are transforming this courtyard into a vibrant space for outdoor learning, teaching, and socialising.
To help bring our vision to life, we would be incredibly grateful for any donations, including:
Plants, flowers
Compost, or pots
Gardening tools or watering cans
If you have any spare items to pass along, please drop them off at the main reception or send them in with your child.
Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping us transform our school space!
SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Nominations are now open for Scottish Youth Parliament election.
The Scottish Youth Parliament is the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people. It raises young people’s voices and campaign to make Scotland the best place to grow up.
Registrations now open for young people interested in becoming a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament. Nominations must be made before 20 September and elections will be held 2 to 15 November. Support will be offered to all candidates.
Scottish Youth Parliament constituencies are the same as the Scottish Parliament’s. Candidates will stand, and pupils will vote, for the constituency based on the schools they attend as follows:
Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent: Ross High School, Musselburgh Grammar School, Rosehill High School
East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs: Preston Lodge High School, Knox Academy, North Berwick, Dunbar Grammar
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament are 14-25-year-olds who are elected to represent young people in every part of Scotland. They:
take part in youth voice and participation activities in their local area or organisation
consult young people to find out about the issues they care about
meet with local decision-makers, like Councillors and MSPs, to share young people’s views
campaign for change and hold decision-makers to account.
Young people interested in standing for election to SYP can find out more and register online at elections.syp.org.uk/elections/75
I am delighted to let you know that Rhea-Leigh Hardie in S4 is standing for the SYP.
My name is Rhea-leigh Hardie and I am S4 in Grange House.
Over the last year I have been working towards applying and running for member of Youth Parliament for East Lothian. This has been a goal of mine for a while and I am so excited to see what this opportunity might bring. This year I had an amazing chance to go to the Youth Parliament’s eighty fourth sitting. Within this I saw first hand what it is like to be an MSYP and experience what the role would be like. Voting does not start until around October but before then I will be helping around school and talking more about Youth Parliament any questions just ask me or email! mg23rhardie@edubuzz.org
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, EMPLOYMENT OR A MODERN APPRENTICESHIP?
The job vacancy links below highlight a range of opportunities. Please follow the links for further information and application details.
If you require assistance to complete the application or would like to chat it over, please see Ms Hoffman B16.
Job vacancies - East Lothian Works | East Lothian Council
https://rscfortkinnaird.co.uk/
https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/
https://careers.nhslothian.scot/
https://www.edinburghguarantee.org/support-job-seekers/find-a-job
ACTIVE SCHOOLS
Extra-Curricular Clubs are back!
We’re excited to announce that all lunchtime clubs return next week!
Details of clubs and bookings will be live Friday 21st of August at 8am.
Booking link: https://eastlothian.zipporah.co.uk/Events/CourseBookingProcess
Important information:
All students must be signed up through the booking system to take part in extra-curricular clubs. This includes lunchtime opportunities.
After-school sports will return the week beginning 31st August. Further information on clubs, details and bookings will be shared in the coming week.
For more details follow our Facebook page - Musselburgh Active Schools
For further questions/ enquiries:
Active Schools Coordinator Nadia Elbekhti
nelbekhti@elcschool.org.uk
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is vital for our students’ success and wellbeing. Last year, 32.78% of our pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of the year). We are committed to working together with families to improve this; if you are facing challenges in getting your young person to school, please reach out to our Pupil Support team at pupilsupport@musselburghgrammar.elcschool.org.uk so we can help.
NOTES FROM THE OFFICE
NOTES FROM THE OFFICE
Reminder that all absences should be reported before 8am by texting 07860 049075. We have noticed that there are a few parents leaving pupil absence messages on out staff absence line. This line is not always manned after 8am therefore pupil absences will not be pick up in time. Please help us cut down on staff time and costs by notifying us before we have to contact you.
Please also remember to let us know in advance of any healthcare appointments for your young person, to save time at the point they need to leave school. If we haven’t been notified in advance, we will need to call you to verify, which may delay their departure from school.
We would like your help to ensure that all young people arriving in school after 08:30am sign in with the QR Code or office staff to avoid any unnecessary messages home.
BREAKFAST CLUB
MGS welcomes all our young people to our Breakfast Club that runs daily from 8am -8:25am. There is no cost for breakfast and we offer toast, fruit, cereals and juice. This is a good chance for young people to have a positive start to their day as well as getting to know some of the staff and other young people who attend. We look forward to welcoming lots of new faces over the next few weeks. From Monday 24th August we will be at the front of the school at the old nursery/creche instead of the Nurture room on B floor and young people can access from the side door. We hope this makes it more accessible to young people.
THE HONEST THREAD
Our Honest Thread, “free to a good home” initiative is a new way to share gently used school uniforms within our school community. Anyone who is in need of these items are welcome to request them free of charge.
If you would like to receive any uniform items, please complete the short Google Form below. This allows us to organise requests and prepare your order for collection from the School Office.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLWNNtGnzNn3l9
The form will be added to on a regular basis and we hope that we will be able to include items other than schoolwear; this scheme is entirely donation based, so families are always invited to donate clean, good-quality items they no longer need. All donations are much appreciated and can be dropped off at the School Office.
FOOD FABRIC CARE
In an effort to improve our sustainability, we are encouraging all pupils who are cooking to bring in a reusable container to take the food away from the class.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Thank you very much for your support of our dress code: the standard of uniform this week is exceptionally high.
Please note that items such as coloured t-shirts, band t-shirts, crop/ bra tops, tracksuits etc are not part of the dress code, and pupils may be asked to return home to change or wear clothing items from our store.
Please do let us know if we can help with uniforms from our store, and if families have any used uniform items in very good used condition such as blazers, trousers, jumpers and shirts, we would welcome adding these donations to our store.
PE KIT
All pupils/parents/carers are reminded that all pupils must have a change of kit for PE.
This should consist of;
T shirt/long sleeved top
Sweatshirt or similar for outdoor activities
Shorts/leggings/tracksuit trousers
Trainers(no Uggs/Crocs)
LOST PROPERTY
LOST PROPERTY
We already have quite a few items in our lost property. Please go and see Ms Harvey in the Medical Room if you are missing any items of clothing.
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.
MEDICAL
MEDICAL
Flu vaccines - these will take place in school on Thursday 12th November 2026. Forms will be issued to pupils shortly and should be returned as soon as possible.
Flu vaccines - these will take place in school on Thursday 12th November 2026. Forms will be issued to pupils shortly and should be returned as soon as possible.
Asthma - All pupils who have Asthma please make sure you have an inhaler with you at all times.
Our Healthy Respect drop in service runs in school every Wednesday lunchtime. This NHS run wellbeing service is in a discreet area of school, is free and confidential, and offers support and advice to young people on a range of matters including sexual health information for pupils over the age of 13.
MGS WEBSITE AND SCHOOL HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS
Our website has lots of useful information for parents, and includes our School Handbook and School Policies. Have a look! We welcome your feedback..
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