Well done to our Leith Primary School Girls Football Club who were given the opportunity to do a Q&A session with the Hibernian Woman’s Football team last week at the Easter Road Stadium. The girls were able to find out about how the Hibs Women train and prepare for big games and what their most memorable moments have been as players. You can see the video of our girls’ visit here:
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Open Day
Thank you to our prospective August 26 Primary 1 parents and carers who came along to our school open session last week. Our Pupil Councillors and Primary 7 Prefects did an excellent job of representing their school and showing our visitors around the building. So many visitors commented on how informative, confident and polite our tour guides were. We were very proud of all of them for embodying our school values and being so welcoming. (pic: Jamie & Aarush, P6/7 and P7)
Christmas Shopping Online Soon?
If you are starting to think about doing some Christmas shopping online soon, please try to use our EasyFundraising browser extension. Thousands of well known brands such as Argos, Ebay, Amazon and John Lewis can be accessed through the EasyFundraising browser extension. Make your purchases as you usually would at the normal price and the school parent council account receives a tiny percentage in return at no cost to you. This money can be put towards class trips, learning resources, fun events like Halloween and Christmas and new books for our library. Tell all your friends and family to use it too!
New CHAI Worker
We are delighted to welcome Mark Johnston from Community Help & Advice Initiative (CHAI) to Leith Primary. Mark will be available to meet with parents and carers on Thursday mornings in our Family Room to support anyone with a variety of supports:
- General benefits check – are you claiming all the benefits you are entitled to?
- Making benefits applications
- Applying for emergency funding
- Debt issues
- Housing problems
- Appealing benefits decisions
Mark can also support by making referrals for foodbank vouchers, fuel bank vouchers, home starter kits, uniform packages and to other agencies for more intensive support.
Mark will start taking appointments from November 27th at 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am. Please get in touch with the CHAI if you would like to make an appointment.
Parent Club – School Attendance
School absenteeism is a growing concern across Scotland. Over the past few years, more children and young people have faced challenges that make regular school attendance difficult. The impact of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis has made this even harder for many families.
We know that school is important, but we also understand that it isn’t always easy. Some children struggle with attending, and as a parent or carer, you may feel unsure about what to do. Please know you’re not alone. Many families face similar challenges, and support is available. Every child is unique, which is why working together – your child, you, and their school is key to finding the right support. Small steps can help make school a more positive experience, allowing your child to thrive now and in the future.
At Parent Club, we’re here to help. Whether it’s managing anxiety, easing stress, or working with your child’s school, we have practical advice and support for you. You’re not alone in this journey – Parent Club and your school are here for you and your child. Together, we can make a difference
Clothes Donations
Do you have any old clothes or shoes that your child no longer uses? Would you like to donate new basics like underwear, socks and tights to our stock of spares? We would love to receive donations of clean, good quality school clothes and shoes, especially for ages 4-7. Trousers, skirts, tights, polo shirts along with pants and socks would be really gratefully received. Please hand in to the school office.
Your School Lottery
We would like to invite you to take part in Leith Primary School’s Your School Lottery. This is a weekly lottery draw with a top jackpot prize of £25,000 and is open to any schools who have signed up around the country. Tickets cost only £1 and 74.2% of which will go to good causes. There are special Super Draws to win other prises like a Nintendo Switch bundle and the chance to win £200 of Amazon vouchers if you refer a friend. Every entry helps the school raise money for trips and resources. You can sign up here: https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/leith-primary-school
Sumdog
Some of you will be familiar with Sumdog, an online maths, spelling and grammar tool that children use in school to improve their skills. Pupils have access to this out with school hours to use at home. It has been shown to successfully improve children’s numeracy and literacy skills development. Your child has their own login and password which they can take home to use whenever they like.
Free Netball Taster Classes
P4-7 Netball Club – Mondays – 17:00 – 18:00 @ Leith Academy High School – 10th, 17th, 24th Nov 1st, 8th Dec – FREE
If you’re child is interested please, come along with them to the session on Monday and fill out a paper consent form with the coach or call myself on – 07923 440184 and we can fill one out over the phone.
P5 – P7 Girls Basketball
ESOL Play & Chat Group
Teen Triple P
Teen Triple P is a positive parenting programme suitable for parents and carers of pre-teen and teenagers 11-16 years. Teen Triple P can help parents and carers to:
- cope positively with some of the common issues associated with raising a teenager
- build stronger relationships with their teenager
- resolve conflict in the family
- manage problem behaviour
- keep their teen stay safe
We welcome applications directly from parents and carers or someone can apply on their behalf. Applications can be made by completing our online application form found here https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/teentriplepform
Venue: Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh EH6 8JQ
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 27/01 3/02 10/02 24/02 3/03 10/03 no group telephone session 17/03 no group telephone session and 24/03 final group session
Time: 6.00-8.00pm
Leithers of the Week
Brilliantly well done to all our hardworking Leithers!
| Ali | Primary 1/2 | For persevering during writing this week to create a super character description for Winnie the Witch. Ali drew a brilliant detailed picture too. Well done Ali! |
| Eren | Primary 1/2 | Eren is a kind member of our class who tries his best in everything he does. He is a good friend to lots of the children in P1/2 and is making great progress, particularly with his counting. Well done Eren! |
| Sadiqullah | Primary 1a | Sadiqullah has been very responsible this week during tidy-up time! |
| Alexander | Primary 1b | Dennis has been listening and joining in really well in PE recently, demonstrating some excellent gymnastics skills. Well done! |
| Eilidh | Primary 1b | Eilidh has been using her initiative and finding ways to help others without being asked. This has shown responsibility and kindness, too! Well done, Eilidh! |
| Elijah | Primary 2 | Elijah has shown real perseverance in P2 this week- he has been trying his best in all areas of learning which is fantastic! Great job, Elijah. |
| Oisin | Primary 2 | Oisin always shows that he is ready, respectful and safe in school. Oisin has a fantastic attitude and always uses his manners. Great job! |
| Ailsa | Primary 3A | Ailsa has shown great listening skills, making lots of interesting contributions to class discussions. |
| Riham | Primary 3A | Riham is always kind and supportive to her peers. Well done! |
| Aris | Primary 3B | Aris persevered during writing, to use rhyming words and created a fantastic Autumn poem. Well done Aris! |
| Alfred | Primary 3B | Alfred has shown that he can make good decisions, this week. He has tried his best to keep focussed on his numeracy and handwriting activities, which has helped him to produce a better quality of work. Keep up the good choices Alfred, you can do it! |
| Iris | Primary 4 | For always demonstrating our values: Kindness, Responsibility, Perseverance. |
| Clova | Primary 4 | For always being kind and respectful, and also for producing amazing work. Well done Clova! |
| Ahmed | Primary 4/5 | Ahmed shows great perseverance and works hard to achieve his best. Well done. Keep it up! |
| Eva | Primary 4/5 | Eva is off on new adventures. She has worked hard at Leith Primary and learned lots of new skills. Keep learning! |
| Cormac | Primary 5 | Cormac has worked extremely hard during literacy and numeracy tasks this week. He has also contributed well to class discussions when learning about space. |
| Nathan | Primary 5 | Nathan has shown excellent understanding and progress in numeracy. He continues to work hard and help others around him. Well done! |
| Jayden | Primary 6 | For always taking responsibility for his learning and working hard. |
| Alex | Primary 6 | For continuously working hard to improve across all curricular areas and acting as a role model to those around him. |
| Tempy | Primary 6/7 | Tempy has been working so hard this week and is a super, hard-working role model to our class. She consistently gives her best effort in all areas of learning and shows a strong work ethic. Well done, Temps! |
| Diego | Primary 6/7 | Diego has been focussed, hard-working and responsible taking on his role as a gown maker for our Mock Court programme over the last few weeks. Keep up the super work! |
| Fatima | Primary 7 | You are a kind friend to your classmates. You have shown kindness and responsibility by supporting your peers in class this term. |
| Gloria | Primary 7 | Gloria is always ready to learn, stays focused and approaches every task with a brilliant attitude. She sets a fantastic example for others through her hard work and positive mindset. Well done, Gloria! |
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