The headlines in this week’s Northern Scot were not encouraging.  On Wednesday the Moray Council received a report outlining the delays and the reasons.  However, we are still working hard towards starting on site in May.  There have been more meetings about room data sheets – trying to finalise exactly what will be in each teaching area.  The trees beside the garages were felled last weekend.  The planting barrels and benches were saved so that they can be used again.  The wood is being stored with the aim of using it as some sort of feature in the new build.  At Greenwards there is work taking place on the gas mains.  This involves splitting the supply so that EHS and Greenwards can continue as normal while the new build is being constructed.  We even went ahead with the final staff v. pupils football match in anticipation of losing the pitches.  The score is not to be mentioned, but the event raised a good sum for Red Nose Day and the Anthony Nolan cancer charity.  Well done to the pupils!

Meanwhile, life continues as normal at EHS.  The Northern Scot also had good coverage of the football match along with information about EHS pupils taking part in the Elgin city centre charrette, Career Academies and the foam party.  While the delays are frustrating, the ongoing work with the current pupils is exciting as well as being the main focus.