August Re-Coursing Information

Thursday 25th June 2026

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.

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