Millburn Academy Inverness

30/08/2026

DRESS CODE - WHY IT IS IMPORTANT AT MILLBURN

We are so impressed with the high standard of dress code this term. What a great start back it’s been with almost all pupils looking very smart indeed in school wear.

Why is it important to us? There are several reasons for our high expectations of dress code - detailed below - and we believe the standard set this term bodes well for the weeks and months ahead.

🌟In a school with more than 1200 pupils, for safety reasons, it is essential that all pupils are instantly recognisable as belonging to the Millburn Academy community.

🌟We regard school as a ‘place of work’ and wearing dress code helps to create the right climate and mindset required for learning.

🌟Wearing dress code helps to instil pride, a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose in class and projects and an image in the local community and to visitors to the school.

🌟Dress code items are significantly less expensive than branded items of clothing and help to reduce the cost of the school day.

🌟Dress code removes the stigma attached to not wearing more expensive branded items and helps reduce peer-pressure.

Thank you to parents/carers for all that you do in support of our daily expectations of dress code.

28/08/2026

WEBINAR FOR PARENTS/CARERS ABOUT ONLINE SAFETY

This webinar - on Wednesday 23 September 2026 - is being delivered in partnership by Parenting Across Scotland, Police Scotland's Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team and Education Scotland.

There are two sessions - one at lunch time and one in the early evening.

There will be a short presentation by Police Scotland exploring how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe whilst online, followed by Education Scotland discussing concerns about the use of technology in schools and digital awareness in the curriculum. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions.

To book the lunchtime session (12-1pm):

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-children-safe-online-webinar-lunchtime-session-tickets-1996626549758?aff=oddtdtcreator

The evening session (5-30-6:30pm):

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-children-safe-online-webinar-evening-session-tickets-1996626517662?aff=oddtdtcreator

A webinar for parents and carers to learn about the risks of the online world and how to help keep your children and young people safe.

27/08/2026

HIGHER AND ADVANCED HIGHER GAELIC PUPILS AT SABHHAL MÒR OSTAIG IN SKYE

Chòrd an latha fosgailte aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig ris na sgoilearan H is AH gu mòr. Seo bhideo beag leis na bàrr-phuingean aca.

H and AH really enjoyed the Sabhal Mòr open day.

26/08/2026

QUIZ WINNERS

Luchd-buannachaidh! Winners! 👏💥🎉👌🥳

One of the Millburn Teams won the quiz.

Team name - Someone called Ruairidh!

Team members - Lizzie, Holly, Theo and Fergus

26/08/2026

GAELIC PUPILS GO WEST!

Tha àrd ìre is sàr àrd ìre Gàidhlig aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig airson an latha fosgailte. Deiseil airson farpais cheist is cèilidh a-nochd!

Higher and Advanced Higher Gaelic are at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig for the open day. All ready for the quiz and ceilidh tonight.

26/08/2026

MOBILE PHONES - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION

The Scottish Government has today opened a consultation to inform future legislation on restricting mobile phones in schools. The consultation is open for responses until 17 November 2026 and is available from https://consult.gov.scot/education/restricting-mobile-phones-in-scotlands-schools/ Consultation on restricting mobile phones in Scotland’s schools. You ae invited to consider the consultation questions and provide a response using the methods contained within the consultation document.

The consultation is open to anyone with an interest in mobile phone policy for schools.

Find and participate in consultations run by The Scottish Government

25/08/2026

WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH

Thanks to all of our pupils who were an absolute delight to work with this morning as we configured ourselves into year groups - by height - for the whole school photograph.

Attendance was excellent and dress code standards were exemplary.

The timelapse piece gives a taste of the organisation involved and we look forward to receiving the final image from Tempest, the school photographers.

Well done, Millburn! 👍👏👌🥳

24/08/2026

HEAD TEACHER DROP IN - THURSDAY 27TH

Miss Sinclair will be available from 0800-0900 and from 1500-1630 on Thursday 27th to meet with parent/carers.

There may be a query about an aspect of school life or it could be to discuss educational matters more generally. You’d be very welcome.

21/08/2026

ASSEMBLIES FOR ALL YEAR GROUPS NEXT WEEK

Next week there will be year group assemblies for all pupils where we will outline our shared expectations for the year ahead and discuss the values, attitudes and habits that contribute to success.

A key focus will be the importance of regular school attendance. Every day in school matters, and even occasional absences can have an impact on learning, progress and wellbeing. We
appreciate your continued support in encouraging excellent attendance, with our
aim being for all young people to achieve
attendance of 90% or above.

If you have any concerns regarding attendance or would benefit from additional support, please contact your child's Guidance Teacher, who will be pleased to assist.

💥S1 assembly in the hall on Monday at 0840.

20/08/2026