Message from Hazel Kinnear, Head Teacher and NHS Lothian.

COVID-19 Second Update

As you may already know, we are aware of a person in the school who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working closely with NHS Lothian Health Protection Team and following all national guidance.

A number of people have now been contacted because they have been in close and sustained contact with the case and the tracking process is now complete. These contacts will need to self isolate and appropriate guidance and advice has been given.

If you have not been contacted, your child should attend school as normal.

If you have any concerns in the meantime, or if you need to book a COVID-19 test because your child has developed symptoms (high temperature, a new continuous cough and/or a loss or change in sense of smell or taste) please visit the NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot  or for non-clinical advice call 0800 028 2816.

Remember to stay at home if anyone in the household has symptoms of COVID-19.

For further information you may find this Frequently Asked Questions document useful:

Tynecastle on the TES School Awards 2020 Shortlist

We are very excited to share with you that Tynecastle High School has been shortlisted for the TES School Awards 2020: Community and Collaboration Award. This is part of the Daydream Believers in collaboration with Edinburgh College,  Balerno High School and Drummond Community High School.

This has entailed students working alongside Edinburgh creative agencies such as Edinburgh College, White Space, Skyscanner, LEGO and AmazeRealise (to name only a few) which has enhanced our S2 Design course, Creative Thinking pilot for S5 and S6 and Technologies course.

The TES School Awards 2020 will be held on Friday 13 November.