August Re-Coursing Information

AUGUST 2026 RE-COURSING INFORMATION

In August there will be a re-coursing window open from Wednesday 12th August – Friday 21st August to discuss any re-coursing requirements following students receiving their Qualifications Scotland examination results.

Once students have received their examination results and realise they may need to discuss a potential change of subject can you please follow the below steps:

1 – Students or Parents / Carers contact the relevant guidance teacher using the school email address – penicuik_hs@midlothian.gov.uk

2 – Provide the following information:

• Forename, Surname, Registration class (e.g. 5L4) and guidance teacher

• Day / Time requested for appointment on Wednesday 12th between 14.00 – 16.00 or Thursday 13th between 13.45 – 16.00

• Current subject and level (e.g. National 5 or Higher), predicted grade and actual grade achieved

• The reason for the change (e.g. need the qualification for University, College, Employment applications)

The relevant guidance teacher will then be available to meet at the requested time unless contact is made to re-arrange the time. The requested change will then be discussed and shared with parents / carers where appropriate before actioning to ensure everyone is happy with the decision.

Exam Results and Appeals

Exams 2026 – Results and Appeals 

Results Day – Tuesday 4th August

This year students can expect their results on Tuesday 4 August 2026.  By signing up to My Qualifications Scotland students can choose to receive their results by email, text, or both.  To register, students will need their Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) and an email address. The deadline for registration is 5pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026.  To register, click here 

Students should not come into school on results day, as staff will not be available.

Qualifications Scotland have prepared the document linked below (called ‘Your Results’) to provide advice to students on results day.

Your Results Information – click here

Appeals Process 2026

The Appeals 2026 service will be the same as last year – students can request a marking review of their ‘marked assessment components’ (i.e. exam papers and assignments already with QS). Please note that this is a change to the traditional appeals service; alternative assessment evidence, like prelims and school assessments, will not be used in the process. The service will be free and available to all students. Whilst students will be able to appeal directly to QS, we would advise that they appeal following a discussion with their teacher once school returns after the summer break.

Appeals 2026 will include a priority service for students with conditional offers for further education, training or employment. To use this service you must have an existing offer (e.g. via UCAS) that you can share with QS.

Should I appeal?

If you are considering an appeal for one of your grades, then you are advised to discuss it with your teacher. Whilst you can appeal directly, and no ‘evidence’ is sent by the school, you might want to know more about your ‘breakdown’ (marks) in the exam, and you should consider your performance over the last year before you make a decision.

You must also be aware that proceeding with an appeal can result in your grade going up, staying the same or – in a minority of cases – going down.

Dates for Appeals

 

The service will open on results day, Tuesday 4 August at 9 am, and the learner direct submission deadlines are:

• Tuesday 11 August at 11.59 pm for priority appeals
• Tuesday 25 August at 11.59 pm for all other appeals

If you appeal through your school, college or training provider, the deadlines are:

• Thursday 20 August at 5 pm for priority appeals
• Friday 28 August at 5 pm for all other appeals

Appeals information – click here

 

Re-coursing

In some cases your results might mean you need to consider re-coursing.  Information has been shared regarding this.

Student Parliament

Please see link below for Student Parliament Action Log

Please click on link below for March Parliament Minutes

 

Planned Strike Action – Tuesday 28th February & Wednesday 1st March 2023

Please see letter for information

letter to parents and carers 090223

Free school meals

Payment	Paid to Bank Accounts	Notes/Comments
School closures due to Industrial Action 26/01/2023	Thursday 26th January 2023	£2.10 per Primary School pupil £2.30 per Secondary School pupil

 

Proposed Strike Action

Please see attached letter re proposed strike action.

Letter to Parents&Carers 17.01.23.pdf strike 26 Jan

Covid Risk Assessment April 2022

Please click on this link for information on the updated Covid Risk Assessment: Risk Assessment PHS NV1 updated 04 04 22

Thank you.

Wear a Hat Day

On Friday 25th March the school is participating in Wear a Hat Day to raise money for Brain Tumour UK research.  As you may be aware Ms Blake in our Social Subjects Department is currently receiving treatment for a brain tumour and the school wanted to give the staff and pupils the chance to show their support.

Any type of hat is suitable, the crazier the better, home made is even better to be sustainable.  It should be noted that donations to the charity are voluntary, there is no cost to participate and wear a hat.  However, if you do wish to make a donation a collection will take place during registration.

There will be House Points on offer for the best hats.  There will be 3 categories; S1-3, S4-6, and a staff category.  All participants will earn 20 House Points on the day.

More information on the charity can be found at the link below:

https://www.braintumourresearch.org/fundraise/wear-a-hat-day

 

Student Support Review

19 January 2022

Dear Parent Carer

As you will be aware we recently carried out an extensive review of Student Support at Penicuik High School that looked at the services we offer young people including: Guidance based support, Support for Learning, Youth work and Behaviour support in The Learning centre (TLC). I am pleased to attach a formal report to Parent/Carers on the outcomes of the review including strengths and areas for improvement.

We will continue to focus on the areas for development and I will keep you updated on progress and any changes within Student Support over the coming months. If you have any queries about this report please email penicuik hs@midlothian.gov.uk FAO: Craig Biddick.

Yours sincerely

Craig Biddick
Head Teacher

Parent Version -Student Support Review Jan 2022

 

Parent Update Letter 16 December 2021

Please see attached Parent Update Letter.

Parents_Carers _COVID Update_20211215