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The Compass School, Haddington

Independent primary school in East Lothian for children age 4-12

01/09/2026

As we start a new school year, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on what makes The Compass School such a warm and welcoming place, where our children can learn and grow in our unique and supportive environment.

With the new term beginning, we’re excited for a year filled with curiosity, imagination, and the confidence for every child to truly flourish.

31/08/2026

New Term, New Classroom Display!

After their study of Pablo Picasso, here is Form 3's classroom display showcasing their fantastic collage faces, inspired by this incredible artist!

30/08/2026

What's happening next week at ?

Another busy week to come!

28/08/2026

It was a super start to Science for Form 8!

Our young Scientists carried out an experiment with water, bicarbonate of soda, lemon juice, vinegar and red cabbage, observing how different chemical reactions take place.

They were full of curiosity and great questions. What do you think happened in their mixtures?!

26/08/2026

W E L C O M E B A C K! 🧭

First day back and the atmosphere at was joyous!

Smiles and laughter all round as new and old friends caught up and teachers welcomed everyone in.

A very warm welcome to the 26 new children joining The Compass School, we’re so pleased to have you with us - we hope you and your families settle into life at The Compass School quickly.

25/08/2026

We hope Compass families enjoyed their summer holiday! We look forward to welcoming the children back tomorrow as we start the new academic year.

Important information for parents:

🚘 To ease parking congestion on West Road and ensure smooth arrivals, we continue with staggered start times (please see email for more details).

🏉🏑 No Games lessons on the first day, so children should wear Summer uniform.

🐦🐤 Early Bird Care (from 7.45am) and Compass Care (until 6pm) are available from Wednesday; please contact Mrs Thorburn to reserve a spot.

🏌🏻🎶 No clubs during the first three days, but rugby and hockey pre-season training for Forms 6-8 will be held on Saturday.

🗓️ Upcoming dates for your diary:

📝 Parent Information Evening:

Wednesday, 2 September

👔 Quality Used Uniform Sale:

Friday, 4 September (donations welcomed!)

We look forward to a successful start and a year of learning and discovery!

24/08/2026

Autumn Term: Incoming! 🍂

We’re delighted to offer an exceptional range of clubs and extra-curricular activities at The Compass School, Haddington this Autumn Term.

From sports and creative arts to drama, music, pony club, debating and so much more, our programme is designed to build confidence, encourage friendships across the year groups, and help every child discover what they love. These opportunities are only made possible by our dedicated staff and expert visiting instructors!

A reminder to parents: please complete the Autumn Term club choices form, available via the link in your email. Kindly submit your selections no later than 9:00am today, Monday 24th August, so your child doesn’t miss out on their preferred clubs!

21/08/2026

On Wednesday, Mr Becher visited at The Royal Children's Hospital in person to hand deliver a cheque to the charity for the impressive sum of £6703.54, raised during his extraordinary coast-to-coast five-day walk in May and through the generosity and kindness of so many wonderful supporters.

Mr B was accompanied by Form 8 pupil Lawrence (and the Compass bear who travelled with Mr B on his walk!). Lawrence, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in March 2025, has experienced firsthand the difference and value offers for children and families receiving medical care at the Royal Hospital. He was delighted to join Mr B and present the cheque to the charity alongside him.

Mr B's Just Giving page will stay open for anyone who wishes to make further donations (link in bio ⬆️) and he remains extremely grateful to all those who have supported this cause during the last few months ❤️

If you haven't already, follow to keep up to date with their fundraising activities and see how their support helps children and families every day.

16/08/2026

As the Scottish Half Marathon has just started, it reminded us of Mr Becher's remarkable fundraising effort back in May, raising money for the wonderful Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity ❤️

Mr Becher's efforts were so impressive that his walk was commemorated with a motion in the Scottish Parliament by Paul McLennan!

Mr Becher's fundraising page remains open, and he would greatly appreciate any further donations before it closes in the coming weeks (link below and in our bio):

https://www.justgiving.com/page/mrbsbigwalkacrossscotland

To honour Mr Becher's walk, Mrs Thorburn has put together a lovely video documenting his 110-mile journey across Scotland, from Alloway all the way back to The Compass School, Haddington

https://youtu.be/kW3VY39RV8U?si=LXo3YbnyvHLVTUHU

Thank you for supporting this incredible cause, and keep posted later in the week for a special presentation!

14/08/2026

Celebrating Mrs. Lockhart's 20 Years of Musical Excellence: A Friday Tribute 🎶

At our end-of-year assembly on the last day of the Summer Term, we had the pleasure of congratulating a staff member who has completed 20 years at The Compass School: our Teacher of Music, Mrs Renata Lockhart.

During that time, Mrs Lockhart has taught music to hundreds of children; she has given piano lessons to over 200 children; she has been the Musical Director for more than 40 musicals; and has produced some outstanding sounds with our choir of children from Forms 5-8, which have led us to win the Primary Schools Competition at the Edinburgh Competition Festival twice and to take the choir to perform at Murrayfield in front of thousands of fans at Edinburgh Rugby European matches!

She has even had our children perform on the same stage as Phil Cunningham, Ally Bain, Lau and Eddie Reader, with the latter commenting on the beautiful voices of the children, all of whom performed at a special concert at Skateraw to celebrate the Year of the Homecoming.

Therefore, we were delighted to recognise Mrs Lockhart’s service to the school with a special certificate of congratulations at the end of the Summer Term.

Congratulations, Mrs Lockhart!

Address

The Compass School, West Road
Haddington
EH413RD

Telephone

+441620822642

Website

http://www.thecompassschool.co.uk/

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