LPS Newsletter

What a great first month back. Our classes are settling back into the flow of the day and showing us how determined and creative they are. We are looking forward to sharing our learning with you in a range of opportunities this session, including online. Many of you would like to hear more about how and what your child is learning in school so you can support their progress at home. Our first in-school event will be Meet the Teacher on or around Friday 16th September. Details to come. It will be great to finally have our parents and carers back in the building.

Individual Photos

LPPC have again kindly arranged our individual pupil photos to be taken on Monday 26th September. Sibling groups will happen on the morning of Tuesday 27th September. All pupils will be expected to wear school colours on this day or will be provided with a school sweatshirt for the photo.

Form Returns

If you have not yet returned your child’s flu vaccination permission form, please do so ASAP. We also require the photo permission and yellow KIC Forms to be returned with the annual data check. If you still need to complete these, we thank you for giving them your immediate attention. Please ask us if you would like support with any part of completing these forms.

Pre-Loved School Clothes

Many thanks to those of you who have handed in new and pre-loved items of clothing to the school. Some of these can be used for children who have accidents during the day. The rest will be taken down to the Pantry to be taken or used as you need. The rail of jackets at the main entrance will be sorted through and the majority taken to a local charity shop.

As ever, please can you ensure all your child’s clothes are labelled with their name so we can take them back when found. A huge number of clothing items are left strewn around the school each term and without names on them, it becomes very difficult to return them to their owners. We do not want families in incur additional costs at this time so would really appreciate your support with labelling garments.

Leith Primary Food Pantry

A reminder that our weekly food Pantry continues on Wednesdays from 2.30-3.30pm from the entrance at the right-hand side of the main building. Danni, our Family Support Worker will be there to help and advise anyone who needs further support.

Ukrainian Language – Club Клуб української мови

Pupils are invited to Join Mr Stewart and Ms Craig on Mondays in Room 7 at 1.45pm (lunchtime) to chat in Ukrainian or to find out a bit more about the country and customs of Ukraine. Ukrainian speakers can come along to chat to friends and non-speakers can come along to learn a few words and ask questions about life and school in Ukraine. We look forward to seeing you there!

Учням пропонується приєднатися до пана Стюарта по понеділках у кімнаті 7 о 13.45, щоб поспілкуватися українською мовою або дізнатися трохи більше про країну та звичаї України. Українські спікери можуть прийти в чат до друзів, а не спікери можуть прийти, щоб вивчити кілька слів і задати питання про життя та школу в Україні. Ми з нетерпінням чекаємо вас там!

Singing Club

P5-P7 pupils are invited along to The Loft on Wednesday lunchtimes from 1pm to join our singing club. Come along to sing your favourite chart or Disney hits. The group are also running a competition to design a logo for the club. Anyone can take part in this. The winning logo will feature on Singing Club Posters. Submit your designs to class teachers on a sheet of A4. Good luck!

Seasons for Growth

Mrs Richards from The Loft will be starting up a new Seasons for Growth group this term. Seasons for Growth looks at loss and grief and coping with difficult emotions connected to losing someone very important in your life. Children who would be suitable for this may have lost a parent through estrangement, separation, divorce or death. They may have lost an important caregiver in their life such as a grandparent or close aunty or uncle. There may be another kind of loss they are experiencing and find it difficult to accept or understand. Seasons for Growth is a self-nominated group so any pupils who are interested, should tell their class teacher who will pass names on to Mrs Richards.

What You Said

Thank you to everyone who took a few minutes to complete the end of session survey last term. Steph Mason, mum of Grace (P6) wins the Tesco voucher. Congratulations!

The survey response was a tiny snapshot of views from parents (14%). From those who did respond, 91% told us that their child enjoys learning at Leith Primary School. 77% feel that their child is making good progress in their learning. 75% of you believe that your child has opportunities to be a part of clubs and groups. 77% of you feel that the school informs you about parenting support groups. However, 52% feel that the school does not inform you enough about your child’s learning progress and 25% feel that the school does not have the resources it needs to deliver a high quality education for its pupils.

We are keen to look at other ways of gathering views from our families this year and welcome suggestions from parents on how best to do this.

What They Said

Congratulations to Steven Martin (P7) who won the logo competition for our new school vision, Believe, Persevere, Achieve. Steven’s logo, which was created on a school iPad, will be added to letterheads, staff email signatures and school display materials.

Well done Steven!

Before the summer, our pupils also had the opportunity to tell us their views about the school. Some of the results were shared at our Thursday assembly this week. 83% of pupils feel that they are aware of their rights and that they show respect for others’ rights. 77% believe that Leith Primary is a welcoming school and everyone has the chance to make friends. 89% of pupils feel that they are being well supported to develop their digital skills in learning. However 14% tell us that they do not feel safe in the playground. 15% feel that adults do not tell them when they have done something well in class. 25% shared that they do not have a say in what or how they learn.

We will continue to take on board all views from parents, pupils and staff and reflect that in our plans to make things better for all.

Welcome Picnic

Thank you to LPPC for organising a wonderful Welcome Picnic for our families. It was lovely to see so many families on the Links enjoying the sunshine.