Parents' Site

Information for parents on Newbattle High School, and how to support your child's study at home

Information about the school

Download our Parents' Year Planner 2010-2011 - an at-a-glance reminder of all important dates such as holidays, reports and parents nights for all year groups (last updated July 2010)

• Prospectus
• Parents' Forum and Parents' Council
• School holiday dates 2010-2011 and 2011-2012
• School uniform and dress code
• Extra-curricular Groups and Clubs
• Opportunities for foreign visits
• School Meals
• What to do if you child is off school

Travelling home from school by Lothian Buses? Check when the bus is due in real-time using our Bustracker screen!

What courses can my child study?

• Prospectus: Which Course? Course options in S3/S4
• Prospectus: What next? Course options in S5/S6
• List of school Departments and S1/S2 courses
• Peak Performance options - for S2, S5 and S6

External Links for Parents

• Midlothian Council - Free School Meals and Clothing Grant
• Newbattle school dress can be bought at www.interkit.co.uk. Click here for the direct link to the Newbattle page.
• Parentzonescotland

How can I help my child study at home?

• Extra-curricular help offered by the school
• Some departments offer online study resources within school. These can be found on the departmental pages.
• External link - yourhomework.co.uk - expert advice to help with homework