He has helped and supported when needed, he has done this without being asked to and just noticed who needs help. This also extends to nursery classes attached to a primary school and therefore will included Leith Primary Nursery. Please encourage your child to take part. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides a simple but valuable rule that can help keep your child safe. Leith Primary School Improvement Plan 13-14 Summary. Post Office. on Monday. Many schools do not permit cycling within the school grounds and will ask cyclists to dismount before entering the site. Kim and Maide from the EAL service chatted to parents with the help of translators and ably supported by Mrs Moloney and the pupil Equalities group. We aspire to be an inclusive, inspiring and caring school community where every pupil is valued and challenged. Any child who has vomited or has had diarrhoea within 48 hours should also remain at home. Adelka persevered this week when creating her paper wreath! The Leith Primary School Rights Respecting School Champions (top picture) are working towards achieving the Silver Status Award next spring. Well done, Ameli! On Friday, P1-P3 classes will walk over to Leith Academy to see older pupils in their Christmas Show. Share P6 Bikability sessions on Fridays. 1) during June 2015. Primary 5a: Mrs Laura Clark. Maja has made great progress with her use of subject specific vocabulary and punctuation. He is respectful of staff and his peers and is a fantastic team member, he also perseveres when things dont go to plan and encourages others to do the same. Music instructors visit the school weekly. - , , , , , Moloney, Equalities . You can find out more and download the free resources atwww.nspcc.org.uk/pants. "I went to Leith Academy Primary School. At a special assembly, pupils will share what they have been learning about with their buddy classes. Supporting your young person by coming to events such as these can really have a big impact on their motivation and enthusiasm for learning so many thanks again for showing your support. Please ensure your contact details are up-to-date with us. All classes will have their class party on Wednesday afternoon except for P5 who will have theirs on Thursday late morning as they will be attending a rugby festival at Leith Academy on the Wednesday. However not all children in the world have the access to health care that we enjoy. or. Use https://translate.google.co.uk/ to download any text on this webpage and translate into your home language! Well done and keep it up! 2021 has already started off as a challenging time for many. More than ever, perseverance is a quality that will see our pupils through all sorts of challenges. e-Scooter,in a public place then they are committing an offence and could be charged. and as such is a non-profit organisation run by staff and a Management Committee consisting of parent volunteers. We are based with our main office in Leith, and a satellite location in Craigmillar. Kinjal is kind to others, she looks out for her friends and is consistently polite and respectful to adults and peers. Our School Values are: Perseverance Responsibility Kindness Every child should feel secure; nurtured, valued and supported within our learning community. Zara C had a fantastic spooky story with a beginning, build up, problem, problem-solved and ending. Blake is always a great help in our classroom and has been particularly kind and helpful to our newest member of the class, well done Blake. St Marys Primary, Leith have had similar difficulties. Primary 1a: Mrs Lesley Lawrie (Ms Joyce Roberts on a Wednesday) Primary 1b: Miss Rebecca Jack. She has been supporting her classmates to use their indoor voices in class. Each pair of Buddy Classes have been focussing on Novembers UNCRC Right of the Month Article 24: Every child has the right to the best possible health and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 Good Health and Wellbeing. All profits from the sale of this book will support the NSPCC. Manvir has been trying really hard this week to be a kind friend. Kaeem has been trying extra hard to be a kind member of the class this week. A very warm welcome to our new school administrator, Alex Kennedy, who started with us on Monday. The origins of the school go back to the 15th century. Emma has been a star learning this week well done! He created a video with a partner which had facts about the digestive system. Incredible Years is suitable for parents of children age 3-5years who may benefit from support with their childs behaviour. Clerical Assistant , Pumpherston & Uphall Station Primary School, 465.01 West Lothian Council. Well done! Staff and pupils have earned their Christmas break and are ready for some much needed rest and relaxation. She is a wonderful example to others. These have been recognised by pupils and teachers in a variety of ways in class and in school. She shows respect towards her classmates and is eager to help others. Term starts Wednesday 16 August 2023. We have high expectations of all our learners and work closely with families to help everyone in our setting thrive. Amos came up with some fantastic ideas during our Letter to an MSP writing task. Whatever we can do as a school community to support pupils to achieve this is our primary goal. We thank you for your patience and understanding around matters relating to Parent Pay, school attendance and general school administration which are taking longer than usual. Many thanks again to Minister Rob Mackenzie for letting us use the church to do this. Dear Parents and Carers Firstly, a very Happy New Year to you all! Kseniia is doing amazing work in addition and making great progress with English language. Glasgow, Scotland. You are a star! It is desirable that the successful candidate is familiar with SEEMIS, Word, Outlook . For more information contact Sue CameronSue.Cameron@edinburgh.gov.uk. At our Thursday assembly, Ms Craig chatted to pupils about the meaning behind our shared school vision and about how we arrived at those three special words: Believe. There was shared agreement amongst everyone that class trips should be prioritised. Menu. They are still looking for volunteers to help run some of the activities. Do you have green fingers or access to a wheelbarrow? Elementary School. St Andrews Place. Pupils have been really enjoying Article 29 of the UNCRC, the Right to be supported to develop their personalities, talents and abilities. Anyone observed to be driving in a reckless or dangerous manner could be charged with a motoring offence or fined on the spot. Leland showed kindness when he helped Mr Cochrane tidy up after making our door display! He added lots of expression which made the video engaging and fun for the audience. Holly showed her leadership skills on our trip to the museum! PHONE:01875 610 382 EMAIL:ormiston.ps@ormiston.elcschool.org.uk. Well done! Leith Primary School current news EH6 7EG Edimburgo, Reino Unido At CLASP we offer art or baking activities, alongside games in our main room. Families with female school or nursery age pupils who plan to return to a country where Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is permitted must speak to a member of the school or nursery leadership team before they leave Scotland as per the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act (2005). Erin for being kind and inclusive to other classmates and for working out ways to help them by problem solving, well done Erin. This week, twelve fixed penalty fines were issued by officers in plain clothing around the St Marys Primary area. An Edinburgh and Lothians' perspective on news, sport, what's on, lifestyle and more, from Scotland's capital city paper, the Edinburgh Evening News. Pupils and visitors are advised that E-scooters are not permitted to be used on school sites. Well done Lucy! She is always so kind and caring towards her classmates and we are really going to miss her in P4b. He managed to write a short piece of imaginative writing with no support. A few years ago, some P7 pupils remarked that there was a girls name, Primrose Fairweather, on the memorial amongst all the names of fallen male soldiers. Please note, that at least one child must attend with two adults to be eligible. Rwnoci. The Leith Community Police have begun taking a different approach to the parking issues around the school at drop off and pick up times. Our friends and partners at Hibernian Football Club have very generously offered to donate free family tickets (2 children, 2 adults) for each home game this season to Leith Primary School families who might struggle to attend the games due to the cost of living crisis. , , , , . Pupils will be learning about the UN Sustainable Development Goals with their buddies, starting with Goal 3, Good Health and Wellbeing. Well done Jack! If you would like to know more about how to keep your child safe on their device and online, please go to the NSPCC website. Log In. This pupil attracted intrigue initially because of the name on our war memorial on the first floor corridor. Well done Riyaa, youre becoming a Leither! CSJ . 9.30am 11.30am. Best of luck at your new school Adelka! The reason for this is because they do not conform to various road traffic laws, including construction and use regulations that motor vehicles are required to adhere to. She has been practising more at home and challenging herself to be more confident, when sounding out new words in class. Well done Benji, youre doing a great job! Primary and Post-Primary Schools 2017 and to the relevant agreed disciplinary procedures for school staff which are published on the DES website. Pupils will walk over to St Andrews Parish Church to sing and share Christmas songs together. We apologise in advance for any embarrassment this situation may cause but ask families to understand that schools must comply with safeguarding protocol regarding this matter. CLASP was set up by parents, for parents, as a non-profit making company. He has been sharing his skills with others by reading books to them, helping them sound out words when writing, and he helped another child with their drawing. Alexander has been very kind, helpful and supportive of his friends. Thank you for being such an enthusiastic and responsible member of our class Ryan! Contents 1 Admissions 2 History 3 Rugby 4 Rectors[4] 5 Notable alumni 6 References 7 External links If you order lunches Thursday Sunday, which Parent Pay permits you to do, your order will not be counted or prepared for. Whether as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens or effective contributors, we aim to support everyone to reach their own goals and fulfil their full potential. New postcards for home and stickers arriving soon! Gloria is a pupil who is a good role model for kindness in our class. Well done! It is a pleasure having her in our class. Tabitha has done an amazing job in her new reading group! Always a positive role model for her classmates Ariana is a great team mate! Ryan made a fantastic contribution to our RME lessons this week and was able to talk to the class about how he celebrates Diwali. During the course we will explore strategies to manage behaviours such as aggressiveness, tantrums, shouting, answering back and refusing to follow rules. I wanted to let you know that we offer a Pantry to all those who have child(ren) who attend Leith Primary every Wednesday 2.30pm -3.30pm in the downstairs infant cloakroom access to this is via the side door at the alley. If you have not ordered by Wednesday, food will not be ordered for your child for the following week. She is working hard on varying her sentence openers, using creative vocab and a variety of punctuation. Iris has been trying hard to do her best and to give things a go this week. End of term thank you to Leith Primary staff June 11, 2020 amyoleary Leave a comment It is almost the end of term and school year so to say thank you to the wonderful staff of Leith Primary and Nursery, the parent council are organising a thank you video message. On Friday at 11am, our Primary 7 pupils laid a wreath to remember those who attended our school and who gave their lives for their country. After centuries of control by Edinburgh, Leith was made a separate burgh . The leadership team consists of the Head Teacher, 2 Depute Head Teachers, 2 Principal Teachers and a Business Manager. Autumn. Elhibr worked particularly hard in his reading group this week and could confidently sound out unknown words, as well as being able to spot lots of tricky words. Ariana has been super supportive of her classmates this week, as always. We look forward to seeing welcoming you on Friday at 11am. We also believe that achievements should be shared and celebrated! Sharan has helped create a new class job for his class and is always willing to help others. Mr Whitelaw joined us to appeal for Beaver and Cub leaders. He has been making some super contributions this week during reading. Well done . Olive was extremely kind to a friend in class who was poorly this week. Korra created a fantastic menu for our bakery and cafe this week. We still have much to do and hope that as many of our families and partners will take part in our journey moving forward. Primary 2/3: Mrs Aileen Fraser (Mrs Susan Moncrieff on a Thursday) Primary 3: Miss Sophie Baird. It is located on the border between Trinity and Leith, next to Victoria Park, and a short distance from the banks of the Firth of Forth at Newhaven . She is always ready to learn and respectful to everyone. The re-working of the Charles Dickins famous story A Christmas Carol was wonderfully interwoven into the tale of Greyfriars Bobby and set in Victorian Edinburgh rather than London. Log In. P4 learned about the properties of materials in Fizz, Boom, Bang whilst P5/6, P6 and P7 learning a spot of Creative Coding. Ivy has pulled out all the stops with her reading and is making really good progress! Pupils should stay at home and undertake home learning. Bronze Wings for Gemma! The company was set up as a private Limited company by guarantee. Kieran was very helpful in the playground, volunteering to clear up sand which he did very responsibly. Aaron has followed our class recognition board focus of helping each other. School Staff. Well done Lori for always showing kindness, trying hard and in particular this week trying a new activity. He has been doing an excellent job as digital leader making sure laptops and iPads are put away carefully and on charge. Victoria Primary School Our mission is to place children, young people and families at the heart of our service and provide support when it is needed throughout childhood and the transition to adulthood. Jana tries hard to be a kind friend to others, sharing resources and looking out for friends in the playground. The Little Sports Company. Well done Yat Yat, youre an inspiration to your classmates! This week she has been writing a non-chronological report which is well structured, with a use of rhetorical questions and alliteration. Please consider supporting this fun festive event if you can by getting in touch with them by email at leithppc@gmail.com. International Mother Language Day lets celebrate our 25 different first languages at Leith PS! Join us at Victoria! Esmee is also always ready to learn and share her ideas. The Wardie Primary Parent Staff Association (PSA) brings together parents/carers and school staff to enhance the school environment and experience, and raise funds for the school. Its Lewiss last week this week and we will miss him! The staff teams for 2022/3 are : P1Helen McLeister, Tracey Sneddon, Vikki Kidd, Laura Johnson, Amber Ashraf, Amor Boleka, Alice McKinstrie, Erin Smith, Claire ChamberlainP2Charlotte Marshall, Aisling Griffiths, Emma Henderson, Caroline Kulcu, Kathleen Murray, Rachael LiveseyP3Catherine Wilson, Fiona Johnston, Hazel McKinnon, Sysan Grant, Ewa BrylaP4Katie Lamb/Helen Woodruff, Graeme Blaikie . . Persevere. Thank youKieran! Leith (/ l i /; Scottish Gaelic: Lte) is a port area in the north of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, founded at the mouth of the Water of Leith.. He can recognise his numbers confidently. She is taking her time to sound out unfamiliar words slowly and is growing in confidence every day. We still have space on the below Primary Triple P courses. For the great start she has made at Leith Primary. We are so lucky to have you Olive! It was so lovely to see so many of you in school, joining in with your young people and finding out a bit about the learning in class. Jack always has an excellent attitude towards his learning and is not afraid to challenge himself. Leith Post Office. The school day will end at 1pm. The NSPCC has developed an adapted version of theirassemblyfor parents/carers to use at home with their children. There is a further strike day planned for Wednesday 25th January however this has yet to be confirmed. He makes thoughtful contributions during teaching time and shows respect to others by listening carefully to their ideas. David was very sensible on our school trip today. Well done Jana! After twenty-seven years of committed service to Leith Primary School, our wonderful Pupil Support Assistant, Mrs Isabel Leslie will retire this week on Wednesday lunchtime. Additionally, as e-Scooters are classified as motor vehicles they are required to have a policy of insurance. This is in compliance with the City of Edinburgh Council policy and is not specific just to Leith Primary School. Jayden has written a fantastic, imaginative piece of writing. This year, our buddy classes are focussing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals as part of the schools work towards being accredited as a Silver Level Rights Respecting School. Primary 2: Mrs Katherine Walford. We are already looking forward to welcoming the teams back to work with younger classes in a few weeks time. We are looking for some volunteers to help Mrs Young and the Eco Committee, clean out the raised planters in the playground and move the new soil from the big bags in the playground to the new beds in readiness for next years planting. We enjoyed opening our doors to our prospective August 2023 P1 pupils on November 2nd whilst on the 3rd and 4th, we finally welcomed parents and carers back in to the school for our first in-person Parent Consultations in a long while. in 1952 **, I planted a tree in Leith Links with a classmate called Alan Naylor, to commemorate the accession of the Queen. Elementary School. Leith Walk Nursery is a city centre provision which is inclusive and diverse. . . Primary 4b: Miss Alex Mainnie. Keep up the good work Meera. Welcome everyone to Leith Primary School! Statutory information: No member of staff at Leigh Primary School is paid a salary greater than 100,000. She has made me feel very welcome on my first week back to work. Please take a moment to look over a few reminders and dates for your diary. Please find information attached and below on the next Incredible Years course which will run at Northfield Community Centre, 101 Northfield Road, EH8 7PP starting on Tuesday the 21st of February 2023. Rubi wrote her letter along with the Brownies from her Brownie Pack, who each received a letter and card of thanks. Alfie has worked well as part of a team/group in class and with Miss Richards this week. . If you are interested in how best to support your child with learning English and making the best progress they can at school then this is the session for you. The P1-P3 classes will enjoy a Christmas performance at Leith Academy next week. Alex is being recognised for two things this week! We are located in a busy city centre location and our building is listed. Look out for invitations to book a slot in your email inbox (or Junk mail!) Alyn created a super piece of writing last week. Parents will have an opportunity to learn about some of the supports and resources the service can offer and gain valuable information on helping children cope with bereavement. Arthur is a kind and hard working member of our class. Rohaan has been showing excellent perseverance this week with his learning, especially with a tricky jigsaw. Charity Organization. or. I wanted to clarify some supports that are in place at local and national levels. Recollections. Find your next Temporary Forest Nursery Manager job in Europe and apply today. Waste Management have also been contacted by the police to advise of the Safer Street times for refuse collections. 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