LPS Newsletter

Open Classroom Morning

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our open classroom event this morning. It was lovely to be able to welcome familiar faces and our new parents from P1 and elsewhere in the school. Thank you again for your time and support. We look forward to seeing you and others at a future learning event in school.

Important Dates for Your Diary

Here is a list of dates for the rest of the calendar year you may wish to add to your diary.

Event	Date	Stage/Class
Black History Week	Wk beg 2nd-6th October	Whole School
Autumn Celebration Assembly (Tell us about any successes you young person has had in hobbies, clubs or activities at home)	Friday 13th October	Whole school
Autumn Term Ends	Friday 13th October	Whole School
Pupils start back at school	24th October	Whole school
LPPC Halloween Discos	Friday 27th October	P1-P4 P4-P7
Primary 1 Open Day (details tbc)	Thursday 2nd November	Parents of P1s who will start in August 2024
Parent Consultations	Thursday 2nd and 3rd November	Whole school
Anti-Bullying Week	13th – 17th November	Whole school
Outright Campaign Week: Climate Action	20th – 24th November	Buddy Classes
Celebration Assembly	Friday 22nd December	Whole School
End of Term	Friday 22nd December	Whole School

Primary 7s Launch Refurbished Tennis Courts

Our Primary 7s enjoyed being part of the official opening of the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) on Thursday newly refurbished tennis courts on Leith Links. The pupils enjoyed being coached by Ryan Harrower after they posed for photographs with invited dignitaries who cut the ribbon for the grand opening.

Leith Links Activity Hub & Nature Volunteering

Our Leithers of the Week

Martha	Primary 3/4	Martha consistently makes the right choices, focusing on her work and being helpful to her peers.  Even when she finds something challenging she perseveres which is lovely to see.  Well done Martha!
Tas (Tashung)	Primary 7	For consistently producing work to the best of his ability in all areas.  He particularly impressed with his illustration and character analysis in a reading task this week.
Alma	Primary 3	Alma has shown great belief in herself this week and is challenging herself in reading. Well done Alma!
Youcef	Primary 1/2	This week in PE Youcef has shown he can be very responsible and safe. He followed the school rules really well and listened to all of Mrs Scott’s instructions. He was extremely engaged in all of our games. Keep it up Youcef.
George	Primary 1a	George has been a fantastic line leader this week demonstrating silent, safe and sensible walking. He showed kindness and responsibility on our trip as he happily let a friend without a partner join his pair and tried his best to ensure he stayed with the class at all times. Keep up the super work, George!
Archie	Primary 4	Archie has been our star Rugby player this week.  He has participated enthusiastically and been a great team player.
Gloria	Primary 5a	Gloria is an excellent member of our class. She always follows the school rules of Ready, Respectful and Safe. She has been persevering and trying her best to achieve. Keep it up Gloria.
Olive	Primary 5b	Olive has persevered and demonstrated a growth mindset with some tricky number work this week. Well done Olive!
Amos	Primary 6/7	For adapting to our routines and working hard.
Tamara	Primary 1b	Tamara’s confidence and independence have grown hugely since starting P1 only a few weeks ago. She always tries her best.
Megan	Primary 6	Megan demonstrates the school values every day and always keeps the school rules. You are a great role model to others! Well done Megan.

Monday Holiday

A reminder that Monday is a holiday. We look forward to seeing the children on Tuesday. Have a great September Weekend.