Aberdeen's Dyce Academy to welcome back staff and pupils
The school has been closed since Wednesday following a deliberate fire
Last updated 21st Feb 2025
Dyce Academy will open to staff and senior pupils on Monday afternoon.
The centre has been closed since Wednesday after a deliberate fire.
Staff and S5/S6 pupils are being welcomed back on Monday afternoon.
There will then be a phased return for remaining year groups over the course of Tuesday.
An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: "An update letter has now been issued to all parents/carers from the Head Teacher.
“A small number of classrooms require extensive repair, but arrangements are being made to allow the school to re-open next week.
"In order to allow pupils and staff time to familiarise themselves with changes to timetabled classes and associated evacuation routes to keep everyone safe, staff will return on the morning of Monday 24th, followed by a return for all Dyce Academy S5/S6 pupils on Monday afternoon.
“We will then have a phased return for remaining year groups over Tuesday 25th so that all year groups can be inducted in the new arrangements.
"Sport Aberdeen will update parents regarding swimming lessons due to take place over the weekend at Dyce Academy’s public swimming pool and it advises individuals to keep an eye on its social media channels for further updates.”
Six fire appliances were sent to the scene just after midnight on Wednesday, and crews left around 5.30am after the flames were put out.
The local authority previously said the blaze has affected a small number of rooms.
Detective Constable Alex Currie said: “Enquiries are ongoing and the fire is being treated as wilful.
“Anyone with information that may assist our investigation should contact 101 quoting incident number 0038 of 19 February 2025.
"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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