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Firrhill 50th Anniversary October 2010

If you are a former pupil, why don't you share with us your memories of your time here at Firrhill?

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Download a programme of events and dates for your diary here

TESS Article

 Read about Firrhill's P7 Induction programme in The Times Educational Supplement

Firrhill Focus and News

The latest Firrhill Focus and Firrhill News are now available as downloads here

Please note that pupils will now resume school on Thursday 19 August after the summer break. 8.30am for an 8.35am start

Head Teacher

The Headteacher, Karen Prophet has announced her intention to relinquish the post of Headteacher from August 2010.   She will continue to provide strategic leadership in education within the City of Edinburgh.   l

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Welcome |Message From the Head Teacher

Message | Staff | Contact | Term Dates |

I would like to welcome you to the Firrhill High School
web-site where you will find information on our school aims
and values, our educational provision in its widest sense and our many achievements.
 
Firrhill High School is a six year comprehensive school situated in the south west of Edinburgh.  The school occupies an attractive site overlooking the Pentland Hills and has a roll of 1160 pupils and over 120 staff.  Our newly refurbished and extended accommodation provides an excellent learning environment for our pupils.

At Firrhill, we are focused on developing the whole child and provide many opportunities for young people to achieve success.  Through high quality learning and teaching from our committed and caring staff we provide a supportive and challenging educational experience.  We have a strong record of academic achievement and provide a wide curriculum to meet the range of pupils’ needs while our programme of extra-curricular activities, trips and other events enhance learning and develop a range of skills including team-work, self-confidence and leadership. 

Our shared values of mutual respect between staff and pupils, high expectations of success within a caring and supportive environment form the basis of our positive school ethos.  Within our wider school community, we promote tolerance and understanding of one another and value diversity.

In ensuring your child is happy and successful at  Firrhill, we recognise the importance of strong partnerships with parents.  All parents are welcome to contact the school at any time to discuss your child and I invite you to further strengthen our partnership through your involvement in our Parent Forum meetings.

We are proud of the many achievements of our pupils and I assure you of our commitment to make the school careers of our pupils challenging, successful and happy.

I hope you enjoy our website


Karen Prophet
Headteacher

Please note that Karen Prophet is currently seconded to lead on Curriculum for Excellence developments within the City of Edinburgh Council, Children and Families for session 09-10.

John Wood is acting Headteacher for session 09-10. See SMT


 


Vision Statement
Our school will deliver an inspiring and challenging education within a caring and supportive environment.  We will provide opportunities for all individuals to achieve success and contribute in an ever-changing society.
 
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