Balerno High School Parent Forum

Balerno High School Parent Forum A group for parents and carers of pupils at Balerno High School . We are always happy to hear from you.

The main objective of the Parent Council is to provide the link between all parents/carers and their children and the school’s management, teaching and community staff. The Parent Council represents all parents and carers so if there are any issues you don’t want to take to school staff directly you can channel your comments and/or concerns through us. You can contact any parent member via the Mem

bers page or you can submit more general feedback via our feedback form. There are a number of ways that members of the Parent Council keep up-to-date with what happening in education:
The Balerno High School Head Teacher sits on the Parent Council. Local councillors are invited along to the Parent Council meetings and are a useful conduit between the Parent Council and the Council to ensure that the parent voice of Balerno High School is heard. A Parent Council member attends the Edinburgh Consultative Committee with Parents (CCWP) with the Head Teacher. A wide range of subjects is tabled for discussion at this meeting from proposed changes in teaching methods to funding problems. Being involved in this important forum means that Balerno High School’s needs are firmly on the bigger education agenda. To help maintain links with the local community we have a member of the Balerno Community Council sitting on the Parent Council. The Chair of the Balerno High School Parent Teacher Association is a member of the PC. We keep in close contact with both the Piper organisation and the Balerno Village Trust. Members of the Parent Council also take part in workshops and training provided by the Council where this will be useful to the parent Council and school. Balerno High School Parent Council is part of the Edinburgh Parent Council Network (EPCN). There are some 170 members of the EPCN which is seen as a strong campaigning body working to ensure education funding is high on the council agenda.

10/06/2026

Branded Uniform Pop Up

The school is hosting its annual S1 Open Evening on Thursday 11th June.

Stevensons (who provide us with our branded uniform pieces) will be hosting a pop up event in the concourse during this time to allow new and current pupils a chance to try on and decide a size if they wish to order.

There will be size sets available to try on in:
Sweatshirts
Over the Head Hoodies
Zip up Hoodies
And also some Blazers.

All parents/carers and pupils are welcome.

Thursday 11th June
5-7pm
Concourse

06/06/2026

There will be a public meeting on 9th July at St Joseph’s Hall to discuss the finalisation of our Local Place Plan.
Everyone is encouraged to attend if able.
If you are not able then you are encouraged to email your remarks ahead of the meeting as we are ensured these will be taken into consideration.

The Local Place Plan is a document that each area submits to the CEC. This document is referred to for any future planning and development etc.

This is your time to have your say about the future of your Balerno.

The High School is part of the Local Place Plan. Topics such as the infrastructure, transport links, community facilities etc is discussed.

Mark Galloway, the member of the Balerno Community Council leading the Local Place Plan, will be attending the next BHS Parent and Carer Council meeting.
We encourage you to attend to have your voice heard.

BHS PCC Mtg
LRC
Weds 10th June
6.30pm

Hope to see you there!

27/04/2026

🌳 WE NEED YOUR HELP 🌳

Does your child…..

Like - struggle to attend school regularly and refuse to go some days
Love - attend school regularly but is reluctant/worried/overwhelmed
Care - go to school every day but it’s a battle to get them to go
Laugh - go to school every day with little persuasion needed

Please use your buttons to vote 👍🏻

22/04/2026

🌳 WE NEED YOUR HELP 🌳

Out of the following, what would you like the school to focus on in future?

Like - teaching consistently across all depts
Love - extra curricular opportunities
Care - behaviour/discipline
Laugh - building positive relationships

Please use your buttons to vote 👍🏻

17/04/2026

🌳 WE NEED YOUR HELP 🌳

How would you rate the schools communications?

Like - happy with current communications
Love - Not enough communication
Care - too much communication
Laugh - communication not relevant/understandable/helpful

Please use your buttons to vote 👍🏻

15/04/2026

🌳 WE NEED YOUR HELP 🌳

Does your young person have a tutor?

Like - no
Love - yes, Kip McGrath
Care - yes, 1 subject
Laugh - yes, 2+ subjects

Please use your buttons to vote 👍🏻

Come see us at the Spring Concert tomorrow!
31/03/2026

Come see us at the Spring Concert tomorrow!

✏️ Just wanted to bring your attention to the Edinburgh Council Mobile Phone survey.This has been included in the HT’s F...
30/01/2026

✏️ Just wanted to bring your attention to the Edinburgh Council Mobile Phone survey.
This has been included in the HT’s Friday update email.
If you don’t already, it’s worth scanning the email to see what’s happening and if you can have a say!

Extract from today’s email:

🌳Consultation on Mobile Phone use in Schools

Just a reminder you that the local authority is consulting on mobile phone use in schools. This is not just about restricting phone use but is also about safe phone storage, exemptions and other considerations.

City of Edinburgh Council know that many people want to ensure their voices are heard in this conversation. Here is the link for parents and carers Mobile Phones in Schools - Parent/Carer survey - City of Edinburgh Council - Citizen Space

Note the closing date of Monday 2 March – any responses received after this date cannot be included in the analysis.

No information is sought that is not relevant or that would identify any individual.

UNCRC Article 29 Aims of Education, Sustainable Development Goal 4 Quality Education, Goal 3 Good health & wellbeing🌳

We need voices so please take 5 mins to complete the below survey.

Thank you!

Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council

🎄Tickets available on ParentPay for the Christmas Concert!🎄
05/12/2025

🎄Tickets available on ParentPay for the Christmas Concert!🎄

A little reminder for anyone with an S1, S3 or S5
31/10/2025

A little reminder for anyone with an S1, S3 or S5

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