LPS Newsletter

Happy New Year! سنة جديدة سعيدة শুভ নববর্ষ नववर्ष की शुभकामनाएँ Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku An Nou Fericit З Новим роком نيا سال مبارک

Positive Parenting Courses Coming Up

Here are the citywide Teen Triple P Parenting group opportunities that will be running January – March 2025. Group sessions run during term time therefore no group during February break. Teen Triple P is a positive parenting programme suitable for parents, carers and grandparents of pre-teen and teenage children. Teen Triple P can help parents and carers to:

• cope positively with some of the common issues associated with raising a teenager
• build stronger relationship with their teenager
• resolve conflict in the family
• manage problem behaviour
• help keep their teen stay safe

 We welcome applications directly from parents and carers or someone can apply on your behalf. Applications can be made by completing our online application form found here https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/teentriplepform

Day Face to Face NW Venue: Royston Wardieburn Community Centre 11 Pilton Dr N, Edinburgh EH5 1NFDates: Thursday’s 30/01, 6/02,  20/02, 27/02, 6/03, 13/03 telephone session no group, 20/03 telephone session no group, 27/03Times: 9.45am -11.45am

Evening Teen Triple P Virtual Group  – access to laptop,  pc or tablet required, we will be using TEAMS for delivery. Dates Tuesdays 28/01, 4/02, 18/02, 25/02, 4/03, 11/03 telephone session no group, 18/03 telephone session no group and 25/03Time: 6.00-8.00pm

Active Schools Changes to Sessions this Term

There’s been some changes to the extra-curricular program, please see attached the most up to date booklet for school clubs.

Biggest changes are the Hibs Mcdonalds Thursday football is no longer running due to funding constraints and The Ripple community basketball age has increased to P6-S4. My sincere apologies for any inconvenience this has caused. Aidan

Team United!

Neurodiverse or possibly neurodiverse (eg; Autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic)? Love football? Join Team United!

Information for Families in Temporary Accommodation or Facing Financial Difficulty

Many of our families are housed in temporary accommodation across our school catchment area. Although ‘temporary’ sounds like a short-term situation, many families can be housed in this type of accommodation for multiple years until more suitable accommodation can be located for their family. This can be a stressful time for parents and children who may have a constant feeling of uncertainty about the future. There are a number of ways we try to support families who are living in this situation. Our Family Support Worker, Walma is a good first port of call. You can call her on: 07518495141 or email: Walma@citadelyouthcentre.org.uk (Tuesdays Wednesdays)

Kerry Anderson is a money advice worker from CHAI. You can call her on: 07837 214 689 or email her at: kerry.anderson@chaiedinburgh.org.uk or take a look at the CHAI website: https://chaiedinburgh.org.uk/ (Thursdays)

Support with Finances

There is lots of financial advice in the leaflets below about how to access food, clothing financial advice. There is also a new link on CEC website too Cost of living – The City of Edinburgh Council and you need urgent help the Advice Shop run a drop in service Benefits and debt advice – The City of Edinburgh Council

Support With Travel

Families can now apply for free bus travel for Children and young people. Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme | How to apply | Transport Scotland If you need help, drop into your local library who always have staff there trained to support this process.

Support with Period Poverty

Period products are available for free in school.  They are also available to pick up, no questions asked, in Libraries and Community Centres across the city. Re usable pants, pads and cups are also available in Libraries. The City of Edinburgh Council website information Free period products – The City of Edinburgh Council  and also the app: PickupMyPeriod app ( maps all pick-up points).

Support with School Holidays

The Discover Programme which helps low-income families with food and activities and other supports during the school holidays. Please let us know if you feel you would benefit from this as we can make a referral.  Please find below the latest 1 in 5 newsletter which details some FREE activities for families to enjoy.

Support with Food At Home

In addition to referrals to foodbanks, if a family needs urgent help you may want to draw attention to the Shrub Coop where people can drop in anytime 11-6pm from Tuesday to Saturday – Food Sharing Edinburgh | SHRUB Coop

Crisis offers support and advocacy to families and individuals who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh and the surrounding area.  We can help with finding housing that is appropriate to your needs, keeping your current home and preventing eviction.  We also offer support to sustain your housing and resolve homelessness permanently.  If you think we can help you we can be contacted either by email; edinburgh@crisis.org.uk,  Phone 0131 209 7700, or by completing the form on our website at https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-help/edinburgh/

Well Done to Our Recent Leithers of the Week

Aria	Primary 1a	Aria has been working hard with her writing this week both during phonic sessions and in her play to share her thoughts and ideas. She tries her best to sound out words and write them independently. Well done, Aria!
Otis	Primary 1a	Otis has been keen to share his learning from home and in school with the class. He is proud of his achievements and speaks in a clear, loud voice. Well done, Otis!
Oisin	Primary 1b	Oisin for his super writing and persevering with his letter formation this week. Oisin wrote about his new years resolution and drew a lovely detailed picture. Well done Oisin!
Nathan	Primary 1b	Nathan has been trying really hard in phonics this week. He has been listening and concentrating during our group work and persevering to write his initial sounds. Well done Nathan – we are really proud of your hard work!
Eyad	Primary 2a	Eyad has started this term with a great attitude and has made super choices to line up quickly, move about the school sensibly, safely and silently and listen to instructions. Well done Eyad, we’re so proud of you!
Miles	Primary 2b	Miles has been working really hard on developing his ability to write independently. He has been writing stories on his own, persevering to spell unknown words and coming up with creative ideas.
Austin	Primary 2b	Austin has shown great dedication to uplevelling his work in his writing jotter. He has been revisiting pages and making sure his work is of the highest possible standard. Well done Austin, your jotter looks amazing!
Heidi	Primary 3	You have been showing great kindness when working with others. You are working so hard in your reading too and challenging yourself every day. You should be very proud of all that you have achieved!
Ameli	Primary 3	You have been persevering in your reading and it is paying off. It’s brilliant to hear you reading with such confidence and I’m so proud of you. Keep it up!
Emily	Primary 3/4	Emily, you have had a great start to the new term! You have been so enthusiastic, kind and helpful Thank you for bringing lots of positive and happy vibes into the new year!
Marya	Primary 3/4	Marya has been working very hard to become more confident with writing her sentences. She always has a positive mindset and never gives up!
Elijah	Primary 4	Elijah has shown perseverance and determination in Maths this week.  Well done!
Bella	Primary 4	Bella has worked well in Maths this week, showing confidence and skill when working with arrays.  Well done!
Mamadou	Primary 5	Miss Wilson noticed Mamadou persevering and trying really hard in writing this week, using lots of great adjectives. Well done!
Layla	Primary 5	Layla has been making an extra effort to show that she is ready to learn and ready to listen. Keep it up, Layla!
Kieran and Jamie	Primary 5/6	Kieran for last week as I forgot to send it – Working really hard on his fractions of an amount work and using short division to achieve this. Jamie for this week – for persevering with his writing when he found it difficult and working independently.
Cooper	Primary 6	For being a role model for the school values, responsible and kind.
Erin	Primary 6	For persevering and working really hard on his reading and writing.
Alfie	Primary 7a	For being recognised for his hard work in violin. Alfie is working really hard. Well done!
Marley	Primary 7b	For being kind, welcoming and supportive to new people joining the school. Well done
Struan	Primary 7b	For showing great focus and challenging himself during writing.