Liberton High School is a medium sized comprehensive school situated in the South of Edinburgh. We cater for students from age 12 through to age 18. Our students come to us from around the city but mainly from our associated Primary Schools which are:

• Prestonfield,
• Liberton,
• Gilmerton and
• Craigour.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming school, which caters for all students.

In the coming months and years it is our ambition, that through working closely with parents, staff and students, Liberton High School will continue to build on the excellent progress made in recent years and become a renowned centre for learning. We will do this by listening to, and working closely with, parents, students and staff and by ensuring that traditional values such as wisdom, honesty, integrity and respect underpin all that we do as a school.

Additionally, it is my firm view, that we should emphasise the standards of discipline and dress that we all associate with a great school.

Our main aim is to provide the highest quality of learning and teaching that promotes achievement and attainment. To do this, we provide a very wide range of opportunities for young people.

What makes us unique?

The top ten:

• Commitment and dedication of staff
• High levels of expectation for staff and students
• Information Communication Technology provision
• Extensive range of extra-curricular clubs and activities
• Free provision of comprehensive study support programme and Easter revision school
• Tradition of excellence in Music
• Tradition of excellence in Sport
• Development of an extensive sports and inter-house programme
• Range of activities to promote language and literacy (e.g. annual themed Book Week)
• Quality of vocational guidance and career opportunities

I hope that you will enjoy reading our web pages.

If you would like to find out more about our school, please do not hesitate to contact me either to arrange a visit or to receive a school prospectus.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Donald John Macdonald

Headteacher

1.                  Vision  

In partnership with parents and carers, our goal at Liberton High School is to help and encourage each student to become a confident, articulate, vibrant young person with a true sense of self worth, modesty and integrity who will feel and be fit for a full, active and personally satisfying life in the world beyond school.

2.         Aims               

Liberton High’s aims will be to develop students and staff who are:

·        Confident Individuals

·        Successful learners

·        Responsible Citizens and

·        Effective contributors to society.

3.                  Values            

The values that underpin all that we strive to achieve as a school are:  

·        Wisdom

·        Justice

·        Compassion and

·        Respect.

The dress code for Liberton High School from August 2006 will be as outlined below.

Years 1 to 6 inclusive

• White collared shirt. (Long or short sleeves)
• School tie. (Each pupil will be provided with a complimentary tie; we plan to send these out by post in August).
• Plain black ‘V’ neck sweater.
• Plain black fleece with LHS logo. (This is the only fleece that will be permitted to be worn in classrooms).
• Plain black trousers or skirt. (No jeans).
• Plain black shoes. (No trainers).
• Shorts may not be worn in classes other than in PE classes.
• Headwear may only be worn in school for religious or health reasons.

Prefects

All prefects are expected to wear the dress code as described above and a black blazer with or without the school crest. (Blazers must be worn from 1 September 2006).

Socks and Outdoor Garments

In response to the feedback received there will be no prescribed colour or style for these items. Outdoor garments may not be worn in classes.

Extremes of fashion

In general terms, we would expect all our young people to maintain a sense of decorum. By way of example, we would not expect to see bare midriffs or shoulders. As in previous years, we will continue to tackle areas of concern with sensitivity and on an individual basis.

Purchase of Dress Code items

Parents/Guardians may choose to purchase clothing from the retailer of their choice or by order form through the school. Details are available by contacting our school office.

Those who have already ordered clothing through the school have been informed of the collection arrangements in August 2006.

Note:All students must carry to school a bag containing their personal planner, subject jotters and/or textbooks and a well stocked pencil case.