Is Holyrood school off on Monday?

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 13 Sep 2007, 21:25

My son has a holiday in his school planner for the 18th ( Tuesday )
All other schools seem to be off Monday. His sister at Leith Academy is off Monday 17th, Jewel and Esk valley are off on the 17th, even Mr Soupy is off
The website is unavailable.
I phoned this afty but no one was answering and they've not replied to my message

Puerto bella · Post by **Puerto bella** » 13 Sep 2007, 22:06

Can't help, I'm afraid but would like to know what's being built at the school - hope they are leaving the trees well alone.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 14 Sep 2007, 08:29

Sounds like a printing error Sd - the 18th was last year's date. All Edinburgh schools follow the same holiday dates.

Pb, what is being built is the new replacement school for the present Holy Rood High. It's due to be completed in 2009 and the plans look fantastic.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 14 Sep 2007, 10:03

Yup its a printing error that the school seemed to unaware of. Clanger 4 was trying for 2 days off next week but I've veto'd that, though his arguement thats its there in black and white as holiday on 18th Sept 2007 does hold some weight.
Yes its the extention they're building up at HolyRood. They've taken down quite a few of the trees already. This is the extention that was supposed to have been started when my elder son was there (and he's now 20 )

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 14 Sep 2007, 10:13

SoupDragon wrote: Yes its the extention they're building up at HolyRood. They've taken down quite a few of the trees already. This is the extention that was supposed to have been started when my elder son was there (and he's now 20 )

More than an extension Sd. It is a brand new, L-shaped four storey school, with a single storey sports wing. There'll be pitches as well. The old building will be going.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 14 Sep 2007, 10:26

yes. Our youngest had the idea that his school would be demolished during the summer. He was so disappointed to find they intend building some of the other bits first.
I remember seeing plans when our eldest lad was there , then it was all put on hold due to suggestions of corruption ,so big delay in the work starting. At least they've got the space to be able to do that onsite.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 14 Sep 2007, 10:32

SoupDragon wrote:yes. Our youngest had the idea that his school would be demolished during the summer. He was so disappointed to find they intend building some of the other bits first..

Must be pretty noisy for the kids. A friend of mine, who lives on Milton Road, a fair distance away from the school, said she was aware of the thump of building work as they started on the foundations.