Dear Parent/Carer, please find a detailed breakdown of how our school is aiming to improve this session. We hope that our wider school community with contact us with any questions or suggestions associated with the document.
LCHS
Category: News
Pilot Schools Parent Carer Letter
Dear Parent / Carer,
I am writing to let you know that your child’s school has been chosen to participate in the Scottish Government’s year-long Test of Change pilot that will extend free school meals to more secondary pupils and may benefit your family.
The pilot will entitle pupils in S1-S3, whose parent or carer receives the Scottish Child Payment, to a free school lunch each day for the 2025/26 school year.
As this is a trial initiative, only four schools across the city will participate – Castlemilk High School, Drumchapel High School, Lochend Community High School, and Springburn Academy.
If your child is in S1-S3 and you receive the Scottish Child Payment, you must apply via our online application form.
If your child already receives free school meals, you do not have to reapply.
In order to apply for free school meals, families will require a MyAccount first. If they do not have an account set up, they can register at signin.mygovscot.org/home/.
This pilot does not entitle pupils to free breakfasts, the school holiday payment, or the school clothing grant. Only those who are financially eligible – based on their parent/carer’s income or the benefits they receive – are entitled to this.
If you think you may be financially eligible, you can check the criteria here: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/2492/Clothing-Grants-Free-School-Meals
For more information, and to apply, please visit: www.glasgow.gov.uk/Clothing-Grants-Free-School-Meals/information .
Yours sincerely
DOUGLAS HUTCHISON
Executive Director of Education
Parent Letter April 2025
Hi, the following link will provide parents with an update on much of the work happening to improve our school. As always, please contact us with any questions you may have.
June 2025 Newsletter
Please find below a link to all of the great events/news from the school over the last couple of weeks – some amazing news from our amazing students and staff.
Parent Council Invitation
All parents/carers are invited to join our Parent Council. Full details can be found at the links below.
Industrial Action – February/March 2023
Due to industrial action, Lochend Community High School will be closed to all pupils on Tuesday 28th February and Wednesday 1st March. Pupils return as normal on Thursday 2nd March, at 8.50am.
S4-S6 Open Night, Wednesday 8th February
Our S4-S6 Open Night takes place this coming Wednesday, from 3.45-5.45pm.
All S4-6 parents/carers are invited to speak with their child’s teachers, learn more about the opportunities available for school leavers and discuss the supports which are available to ensure our young people achieve success in Senior Phase.
Appointments sheets were issued to pupils earlier this week.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday
Glasgow Schools Young Musicians Competition
Glasgow Schools Young Musicians Competition takes place tomorrow in the City Halls. We have 2 young people competing from LCHS:
Brooke-Angel McGill (vocalist) singing ‘When Winters Gone’ by David Benoit and Jonatan Wiankowski (pianist) playing ‘Fantaisie impromptu’ by Chopin.
Both pupils have put in a tremendous amount of hard work, and they go with our full support. Best of luck! 🤞
#ambition #determination
Supporting Your Child
Parents/Carers play a significant role in ensuring our young people are Ready, Resilient and Safe ✅
There’s lots of support that you can give your child to maximise their potential in school. Attending every day is a huge part of this.
If ever your child can’t attend, please let us know. There are multiple ways to do this. Parents/carers can:
– Call the Absence Line on 0141 287 0039
– Email your child’s Head of House
– WhatsApp our Home School Support Worker, Rachel, on 07500 572 375
– Contact our office directly on 0141 582 0170 Sent from my iPhone
Strike Action – January 2023
Please see the attached letter from the Executive Director of Education regarding potential strike action in January. Full details on how these strikes may impact LCHS will be shared in due course.
