We have had a number of concerns raised by worried local residents regarding pupils not using the pedestrian footbridge on Greenfaulds Road at the end of Athelstane Drive.

This seems to be exacerbated with cars parked along Greenfaulds Road at the end of the school day and pupils going between the cars to cross the road rather than use the footbridge.

We would really appreciate if your son/daughter use this route that you encourage them to use the footbridge rather than take the unnecessary risk of crossing this busy road.  We would also like to re-iterate, whilst we understand how busy the school pickup and drop off points are at the end of the day, it is important to park both considerately and safely in and around the local community.

Thank you for your continued support.

From the new term in August school will finish at 12.30pm on a Friday but young people have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities on the Friday afternoon as part of the #FutureFridays programme.

Cast your eye over what’s on offer here.
Click Here: Future Friday brochure

Click Here:  FAQs

Please click on the link below for information on Scottish National Standardised Assessments for S3 pupils.

Click Here: SNSA Parental Letter

We are aware that many families may have been affected financially due to unforeseen circumstances caused by the ongoing pandemic.

Attached is a short document outlining some of the information and  support that is available for families whose circumstances may have changed.

Click Here: Financial Support Information

We want to make sure that all children are able to make the most of the school day and that no child misses out on anything. Your answers to this survey will help us check whether school costs are causing any concerns for our families and children and see whether there is anything that we can do to help out.

Your voice is really important and we want to hear from as many parents and carers as possible. We promise to listen to what’s been said and take action where it’s needed.

Click Here for Survey

Click on the link below to access the letter regarding an online SQA Information Evening for the parents of S4,5 & 6 pupils.

Click Here for Letter

NLC Virtual Classroom is available on GLOW and can be accessed by typing virtual into the launchpad search bar.

Currently the Virtual Classrooms for S1-S3 pupils have been updated fortnightly, although there has been two weeks learning content in each room.

Following the First Minister’s announcement that all young people  would go back to school on a limited basis from Monday 15th March, with priority given to the Senior Phase, the Digital School will increase the universal offer in the secondary specific rooms and content will now be updated weekly.

The following curriculum areas will be covered and updated weekly from Monday 15 March, until the end of this term.

Content will focus on the following areas:
• Literacy/English
Active Literacy, reading tasks and Writing Task
• Maths/Numeracy
Number Challenge, Algebra, Fractions Decimal’s and Percentages and Circle Geometry
• Health and Wellbeing
Mental Social & Emotional Health and Planning for Choices and Change
• Social Subjects
History – JFK, History of Medicine, Geography Rain – Forrest, Natural Hazards and Modern Studies – Human Rights & Crime
• Science
Biology Plant Systems, Chemistry Bonds and Physics Heat and Waves
• Technologies
Graphics and Design, Business IT and Coding
• Expressive Arts
Art & Design, Drama

There will also be content in the rooms aimed at the upper stages of the Primary (Second level) which may be appropriate for some learners.  There is also a guide for parents and all young people have access to their guidance in the Virtual Classroom itself.

The classes are split into colours for secondary pupils, these are:

Magenta: S1

Lilac S2

Gold S3 

The Digital School will also share the curricular contents each week on Twitter (@nldigitalschool) which  can be retweeted and we would ask you to share on your own social media platforms.

Please click on the link below to access information on school transport and timings of the school day in the 3 weeks running up to the Easter break.

Click Here: Information

Please click on the link below to access the Headteacher’s letter explaining Phase 2 of pupils return on March 15th.

Click Here: Headteacher Letter