Category: Muirhouse

Roost Exhibition opens tomorrow

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Roost is part of an artists residency, Arcadeum, linked to the North West Edinburgh Partnership Centre. This £12 million Centre, being built in Muirhouse, is a joint development between NHS Lothian and the City of Edinburgh Council, bringing increased health and social care services for the local community, including new GP accommodation and additional physiotherapy, podiatry, dentistry and child health services.

Arcadeum is based in the ‘satellite’ space in the shopping mall next to NEA. Artists Lindsay Perth and Hans Clausen have been leading the Arcadeum programme over the last 12 months.

Craigroyston’s adult learners in last ditch appeal

Fight to keep the ‘community’ in Community High School

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Craigroyston Community Centre, the adult education wing of Craigroyston Community High School, has appealed to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for her support in retaining a full adult education service at the school. Continue reading Craigroyston’s adult learners in last ditch appeal

Power of Food Festival this weekend

Saturday & Sunday 18 – 19 June

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LOTS OF GREAT FREE LOCAL EVENTS

SEE PROGRAMME (below) FOR DETAILS

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Craigroyston summit: ‘a common focus to drive up standards’

‘everyone around the table shared my desire to ensure Scottish education is the best it can be’ – Education Secretary John Swinney

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Headteachers across Scotland will be provided with extra support to deliver excellence in schools and work to close the attainment gap, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday as she hosted a summit on raising attainment in Scotland’s schools. Continue reading Craigroyston summit: ‘a common focus to drive up standards’

Back to skool!

Pirniehall and St David’s pupils return ‘home’ on Monday – Rowanfield back on 27 June

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One thousand pupils are returning to school earlier than planned after the latest programme of remedial works was submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council by the Edinburgh Schools Partnership.
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Closing the Gap: Key education summit at Craigroyston today

Delivering for children: Scottish Government’s top team head education summit at Craigroyston Community High School

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Deputy First Minister John Swinney will meet teachers’ representatives, young people, education experts, political leaders, representatives of local authorities, unions and other third party stakeholders at Craigroyston Community High School today to consider the immediate actions required to close the educational attainment gap and raise standards for all children in Scotland. Continue reading Closing the Gap: Key education summit at Craigroyston today