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HEAD TEACHER'S NEWSLETTER
Friday 29 August 2025
Friday 29 August 2025
Jodie Hannan
Key Dates
S5 Dalguise Trip - Friday - Sunday 5th- 7th September
Prize Giving - Wednesday 10th September 6.30pm
S1 Parents Evening Tuesday 16th September 5pm - 7pm
P7 Parents Visit Wednesday 1st October
Remember you can find all events on our school calendar, and you can add the calendar to your own too.
Monthly Attendance Updates
From September, a monthly update will now go out to all families with the aim of improving the effectiveness of our communication regarding school attendance.
We currently report on attendance twice a year, within pupil’s tracking report.
We recognise that regular communication may be more helpful to pupils, parents and carers.
This update will include:
Your child's overall and monthly attendance percentages
As well as overall and monthly unexplained absences
We understand that there are times when young people do require time off school and please remember that the school is always here to help.
Parent Council Meeting Dates
These are the dates for this session’s Parent Council meetings:
Tuesday 4 November AGM 6.30-8.30pm in school.
Thursday 11 December 7-8pm online https://meet.google.com/idi-dhis-hjo?authuser=0&hs=122
Tuesday 3 February 7-8pm online https://meet.google.com/csy-mvmg-mtu?authuser=0&hs=122
Wednesday 1 April 7-8pm online https://meet.google.com/csy-mvmg-mtu?authuser=0&hs=122
Thursday 4 June 6.30-8.30pm in school
NEW ACTIVE SCHOOLS CLUBS
We are pleased to announce the following new activities starting next week:
Senior Girls Netball
(S4-S6)
Mondays 3.30-4.30pm
MGS Gym 2
Girls Fitness
(S1-S6)
Tuesday 3.35-4.15pm
MGS Gym 2
S1 Social Football
Wednesday 4-5pm
Pinkie 3G
Tennis in partnership with Musselburgh Tennis Club (S1-S6)
Thursday 6-7pm
Musselburgh Tennis Club, Lewisvale Park
For more information or to sign up- please email Maria Lyle: mlyle@elcschool.org.uk
SENIOR STUDENTS: FOOTBALL REFEREES
We're looking for senior students to volunteer as referees for S1 and S2 EMSFA League home football games. It's a great way to give back to the school community, develop leadership skills, and earn volunteer hours. Plus, it's a fun way to stay involved in football and set a positive example for the younger players.
To register your interest, please contact Maria Lyle by one of the following:
Email: mlyle@elcschool.org.uk
Visit: A45 Active Schools Office
MGS Football Teams enter the 2025/26 season!
We’re excited to kick off the 2025/26 football season with three MGS teams competing in the EMSFA league next week. Our U13s will face Knox Academy, while the U14s take on Ross High. The U18 team will also begin their campaign, with their opening fixture against (waiting for EM to confirm)
You can follow the progress of all three teams using the links below:
U13 League Table
U14 League Table
U18 League Table
MGS Girls Football- Players needed!
We are in the process of entering an U15 (S1-S3) girls team to compete in the EMSFA Girls League. Due to coach sickness, Miss Lyle asks that all keen students should come to her office on Wednesday 3rd September at lunchtime to register your interest.
Last year our girls team were very successful in the East Lothian Secondary Schools 7’s league, so we hope to continue on from the progress made.
ENTRIES OPEN: Scottish Schools Mountain Bike Championships
Morrison’s Academy , Comrie Croft and Scottish Cycling will be hosting the third edition of the Scottish Schools' Mountain Bike Championships. Students are invited to the fully affiliated Scottish Cycling Event.
This event will be held on the 23rd September at Cromrie Croft, Perthshire, PH7, 4JZ.
The entire fee of £18 is not covered by the school. Transport is the responsibility of parents and carers. Registration closes on the 5th September.
Please contact Maria Lyle, Active Schools Coordinator to register.
Head Team
Libby, Holly, Grace
Medical
The flu vaccines will take place in school on Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th December 2025.
Thank you to all who have returned the flu vaccine forms. There are still some forms
outstanding, so if you have not yet returned yours, please do so a.s.a.p. Please contact Ms Harvey if you have any questions.
Lost Property
A pair of blue trainers, a black pencil case and two Pandora charms have been handed in lost property. If you think any of these items belong to you or your young person, please contact Ms. Harvey in the medical room.t
wo black water bottles and one red bottle see Ms Harvey if these items belong to you.Also one black jumper left in playing field at lunch time yesterday.
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
Our website can be accessed here MGS (google.com), and it also contains our School Handbook.
School Policies
All of our policies can be viewed on our website
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