Please view the Youth Opportunities Bulletin 17.10.18 (PDF, 618KB)

To all HE(University/College) applicants – LEAPS SUPPORT

LEAPS have a number of opportunities/events supporting the transition from school to post school destinations. Please see check this weblink for further information. http://www.leapsonline.org/node/1294

Parent and Carer Support and information sessions on Young People’s emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.

See information leaflet

Girls only open day with the Engineering training provider Opito/ OGTAP in November. Please view Girls in OGTAP poster (PDF, 141KB)

Please view the Firework Letter Schools 2018. This has been issued by Police Scotland, The City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

RUTS are delivering programmes during the October holidays – RUTS October Break Programme.

All of our programmes are free to any young person aged 15-21 and is living in Edinburgh or Midlothian.

Anyone interested must see their PSL to initiate a referral.

The University of Edinburgh holds a series of career exploration events during October and November for S5 and S6 pupils in local state schools. These events are aimed at providing pupils with an insight into specific career areas. Sign up ASAP as these events are very popular. See the poster

Your S5/S6 Tutor has information in a poster, or see the careers notice board outside the library or the 16+ Opportunities board beside Ms Sharp’s room.

So you want to be.. poster (PDF, 278KB)

For after school and lunch clubs, please view Activities for pupils – Autumn 2018 (PDF, 252KB)

Please view the Study Session – Autumn 2018 (PDF, 88KB)

The University of Edinburgh is  running a workshop giving advice and guidance regarding UCAS personal statements for pupils studying at LEAPS “Group 1” or “Group 1 +” schools who are applying through UCAS this year. Note that the content of this workshop will be relevant regardless of which universities pupils are applying to.

This will take place in the University of Edinburgh’s central campus, on Friday 5^th October (2.30pm to 4.30pm)

To sign up to attend, pupils can register on our EventBrite page here: ucaspsworkshop2018.eventbrite.co.uk

Full details re directions to the venue etc are also on that page.