Day: June 14, 2018

Vassals of the Muir: Minister opens new Boroughmuir

The new Boroughmuir High School was officially opened at a special ceremony by the Minister for Higher and Further Education and Science Shirley-Anne Somerville yesterday. Ms Somerville was joined by Councillor Adam McVey, Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, Deputy Leader Councillor Cammy Day, Education Vice Convener Councillor Alison Dickie and Head Teacher David Dempster.

New Boroughmuir High School
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Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is calling upon its authors, participants and audiences to consider the importance of freedom as this year’s programme is announced. Continue reading Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced

Extra funding for suicide prevention – but Tories say young people are being let down

Suicide prevention services will benefit from an additional £3 million innovation fund, Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt has announced. Speaking ahead of a debate on mental health yesterday, Ms Watt also confirmed that a new suicide prevention plan would be published before the end of the month. Continue reading Extra funding for suicide prevention – but Tories say young people are being let down

Calling all DAVIDs: You’re automatically eligible to win £100,000 …

Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh is on the hunt for local ‘Davids’ and ‘Davinas’ to take part in Goliath national poker competition. Continue reading Calling all DAVIDs: You’re automatically eligible to win £100,000 …

Air Marshall attends ‘truly inspiring’ Scottish Robotic Games at Leonardo

RAF Air Marshal Julian Young was guest of honour at the Scottish Robotic Games at Leonardo Crewe Toll last weekend. Hundreds of school children and air cadets from across Scotland attended the event. Continue reading Air Marshall attends ‘truly inspiring’ Scottish Robotic Games at Leonardo

Isn’t that just typical? You wait ages for a new school to come along, then three turn up at once!

It’s a High Schools hat trick!

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has led the opening of a hat-trick of new high school buildings as the total number of new or refurbished buildings exceeded 750 since 2007. Continue reading Isn’t that just typical? You wait ages for a new school to come along, then three turn up at once!

Edinburgh Leisure offers a passport to summer fun

With the summer holidays fast approaching, why not set your child up for a summer challenge by taking part in Edinburgh Leisure’s ‘Summer Swim Passport’? Not only will the children be keeping active and trying new challenges, but they could win a month’s free swimming for the family. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure offers a passport to summer fun