Category Archives: Updates from the Headteacher

Download: DHS plans 22 Feb

Download: Sn Phase Return 22 February

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please find below our weekly newsletter to keep you up to date with all that is happening in our school community.  I hope that you find this helpful.

Download: Friday, 5th February

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support throughout this half-term.  The pandemic continues to test us in so many ways but I believe that we face every challenge with a positive approach.

I do hope that our pupils take time to rest over the February break and that everyone in the family stays safe.

With very best wishes,

Allyson Dobson

Dear Parent/Carer,

I do hope that the week has gone well for our pupils who are currently working at home.  It has been a busy week in school with numbers attending the Hub remaining high.

I have attached our usual weekly newsletter to keep you up to date with all that is happening in our school community.  I hope that you will be able to find the time to read it to allow everyone to keep connected.

Download: Friday, 22nd January 

With very best wishes,

Allyson Dobson

Dear Parent/Carer,

You will be aware that Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister, made the announcement in the Scottish Parliament today that lockdown measures will be in place until at least the middle of February with most pupils to continue to learn from home. The First Minister hopes schools will at least begin a phased return to the classroom from the middle of next month. This will be reviewed on Tuesday, 2nd February when she hopes to provide a firmer timetable for a return.

I know that many of you will have anticipated this news but it is still disappointing that we will not be able to return to in-school learning for all pupils for an extended period of time.  For now, we will continue to offer high quality online learning with the Hub being available for the children of key workers and those pupils who we need to have in school for wellbeing reasons.

I would like to record my thanks to all of our families who continue to work with us as we chart a course through this challenging time.  A full newsletter will be issued on Friday as usual.

Kind regards,

Allyson Dobson

Dear Parent/Carer,

As we reach the end of the first week of working at home, I am pleased to report that our pupils have engaged very well with their online learning.  I am also able to share with you that our Hub is up and running, providing critical care for the children of key workers and some pupils who need this supportive environment at this time.

You will find our normal weekly newsletter below and a number of additional documents providing information about the following topics:

• Online learning at Dalkeith High School
• Digital communication guide for Dalkeith High School
• Ongoing support for young people at Dalkeith High School
• College email communication for senior phase pupils

Download: Newsletter Friday, 15th January

Download: Online Learning at DHS | College email w.b. 11 Jan | Ongoing support for young people at DHS | Digital communication guide for DHS

As ever, please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have concerns or require support in any way.

Enjoy the weekend.

Kind regards,

Allyson Dobson