A number of our Higher and Advanced Higher English pupils entered the Scottish Schools’ Young Writer of the Year Award again this year. We were delighted to find out that Amina Akhtar S5 was Highly Commended, meaning that her work is published on their website and she receives a book token prize. The competition is run…

The SCQF is the qualifications framework for Scotland. It is used to compare and understand our country’s wide range of qualifications. The SCQF has 12 levels, ranging from basic introductory skills (level 1) to doctoral degrees (level 12). Each level signifies the complexity of the learning outcomes. It is important for our young people to…

Dear all families, In the absence of our use of X and still confirming our communications platform, please see as agreed with parent council some highlights from the staff bulletin, this will be distributed fortnightly for parents and carers. Bulletin Board – 23.3.26

There are 5 skills and leadership bundles. Higher Leadership, Subject Ambassador together with either: • Level 6 Creative Thinking • Level 6 Powering Futures and Level 7 STEM • Level 5 Effective Now and Level 6 Sports Leaders • Level 6 Global Challenge Diploma in Sustainability • Level 7 Refereeing and Level 6 NPA Sports…

Dear Parents/Carers, This morning, Qualifications Scotland have published this year’s ‘Your Exams’ document. This contains important rules and guidance for learners preparing for and sitting their exams. It is therefore essential that all learners who are due to sit Qualifications Scotland exams this year read and understand the rules before sitting their exams. Please ensure…

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to the S5 to S6 Options Information Event last night on Teams. You can find attached the presentation used which discusses the upcoming process if you missed it or wish to have a look through it again. Please get in touch if you have any…

Dear all Parents/Carers, As you may be aware, Hyndland Secondary was inspected by Education Scotland in November 2024 as part of the national inspection programme. As a result of the excellent performance, the outstanding levels of attainment across the school and the strong strategic leadership of the establishment, Education Scotland advised that they did not…

For the attention of all S5 families. It’s almost that time again! Your young person will soon have the opportunity to choose their subjects for the next school year. Please have a read through the attached booklet which goes into detail about the S5 to S6 Options process. Many thanks Mrs Forrester DHT S6 Full…

The Maths Department are keen to share details of the supported study that is running in the school for pupils in S4, S5 and S6 as we prepare for the final SQA exam diet which commences in April 2026. Details are below:  

Dear Parents and Carers, Please find attached the letter prepared by HM Inspectors following the inspection of our school in November. We are so delighted and very proud of the young people and staff in our school contributing to something so special. This has been a real whole team effort. Two ratings of excellence is…