LPS Newsletter

Primary 7 pupils enjoy sports activities at Leith Academy as part of their ongoing transition to secondary school programme.

LPPC Christmas Fayre

Leith Primary Christmas Fayre – Save the Date
Friday 12th December, 12pm – 2pm

Leith Primary Parent Council is delighted to invite you to our annual Christmas Fayre. Come along and join the festive fun – there will be something for everyone.

What’s happening on the day:
• Meet Santa (£2 to cover costs)
• Crafts and games (ranging from free to £1)
• Festive music
• Homemade treats from our delicious bake sale

All proceeds go directly back into supporting school activities, events, and days out for our amazing children.

Bring the family, enjoy the afternoon, and help us make this a wonderful community event. We hope to see you there.

Volunteers & Donations Needed

We are also looking for:
• Volunteers to help us set up and support on the day
• Donations of full bottles (shampoo, juice, water, wine, etc.) for one of our games

Please contact us at LeithPPc@gmail.com if you can support or have any questions. 

Thank you all for your continued support.

Hibs Community Foundation Christmas Lunch

We are thrilled to host our annual Christmas Meal once again, where we aim to provide 500 meals for people in our community on Christmas Day.

This long-running partnership between the Hibernian Community Foundation and Hibernian Football Club continues to bring warmth, kindness, and togetherness to the local community. For many, Christmas can be a difficult time, isolation or financial hardship can make the festive season particularly tough. Without this support, many would go without a warm meal or meaningful social contact at this time of year. The event will take place at the stadium, and we’ll also be delivering meals to around 100 people who are unable to attend in person. Every guest will also receive a gift, helping to spread some extra festive cheer.

Date: Thursday 25th December
Location: Level 2, Famous Five Stand, Easter Road Stadium, 12 Albion Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5QG

Time: 12-2pm

Registrations for the Christmas Lunch are now open, so if you know anyone who would benefit from this, you can nominate them to be part of the day by completing their details in the form linked here:  

HIBERNIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: CHRISTMAS MEAL NOMINATION FORM – Fill in form

This can be completed by the individual, or by someone on their behalf, and each form can be used for up to five people. Please share with anyone you think may benefit. Please use a new form for home deliveries if they are at different addresses.

Come and share a delicious meal, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy the spirit of Christmas together. All members of our community are welcome.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

LPS Christmas Fundraiser

We are always very grateful to our pupils and parents/carers who often wish to show their appreciation to staff at this time of year. As a Gold Rights Respecting school, we would like to encourage people to support UNICEF’s vital work for children all over the world, in place of cards or gifts.

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. In 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

As a school that recognises and celebrates diversity, we know that many of our children may have benefitted themselves from UNICEF’s support, whether locally or internationally.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help to build a better word for every child.

You can donate by following this link: Leith Primary School’s Just Giving Page

https://www.justgiving.com/page/leith-primary-school?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Gardening in the Parks

First Steps into Learning

Parenting Courses

TRIPLE P

Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) is an 8-week evidence-based programme for parents and carers of children aged 6-10 years. The course explores simple, effective tools to build confidence to manage common behaviours and strengthen parent and child relationships.

We welcome applications directly from parents and carers or school can apply on your behalf.   Triple P Application

TEEN TRIPLE P

What is Teen Triple P? Teen Triple P is an 8 week evidence-based programme for parents and carers of pre-teen/teenagers aged 11-16 years. The course helps parent and carers build stronger, more positive relationships and develop effective strategies for managing common teenage behaviour challenges. It provides practical tools, support and confidence to navigate the teenage years with calm, consistency and connection.

How can I get involved? 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

We ask that anyone who uses St Andrew Place, the street in front of the school, whether pedestrian, cyclist or Blue Badge holder, to keep in mind our school values of kindness and responsibility during these busy times of the day.

Times of restriction: 8:20am to 9:00am and 2:50pm to 3:35pm Monday to Thursday and; 8:20am to 9:00am and 11:50am to 12:40pm Friday

Open Classrooms

A reminder to all parents and carers that our classrooms will be open again for you to visit on Thursday 11th December at 2.30pm. This time, there will be a festive theme.

Meta Skill & Right of the Month

Leithers of the Week

Here is a round-up of our fantastic Leithers of the last few weeks. We are very proud of all of them!

Amelia W	Primary 1/2	For consistently demonstrating our school values of perseverance and responsibility and for being such a kind and considerate member of our class.
Amiyah	Primary 1a	Amiyah has been showing lots of kindness by helping others to tidy-up!
Rinas	Primary 1b	This week Rinas has believed in herself and achieved in Maths! She has worked very hard to improve her number skills and learn new numbers. Well done!
Fionn	Primary 1b	Fionn is a respectful and responsible member of the class who always chooses kindness and is an excellent role model to others. Well done!
Mohamed B	Primary 2	Mohamed has been working super hard in literacy recently, he has been trying his best and shows fantastic perseverance!
Bonnie	Primary 2	Bonnie always tries her best in everything she does, even if she finds something tricky. Bonnie always uses her manners and she is considerate of others.
Ibrahim	Primary 3A	Ibrahim has been consistently ready, respectful and safe this week.  Well done!
Louis	Primary 3A	Louis has been helpful and responsible this week.  Well done!
Charlie	Primary 3B	Charlie has made fantastic progress with reading, over the past two terms.  He is fully focused during reading group activities and enthusiastically shares his thoughts about the text.  Good work Charlie!
Aryan	Primary 3B	Aryan has been working very hard to improve his independent sentence writing skills!  He used some of his spelling words and common words and checked to make sure his sentences made sense.  Well done Aryan!
Juniper	Primary 4	For showing fantastic responsibility and kindness toward new classmates.
Iris	Primary 4	For fantastic perseverance and achievement in spelling. Well done!
Matthew	Primary 4/5	Matthew has been challenging himself during lessons. Making sure he completes his work to the best of his ability. Well done.
Napiu	Primary 4/5	Napiu consistently works hard and perseveres with all his work. This week he has challenged himself by using our grammar learning about similes in his writing.
Louise	Primary 5	Louise has consistently demonstrated our school values this week by being kind to others, responsible around the school and persevering with challenging tasks.
Jess	Primary 5	For her kindness and helpfulness towards others, as well as her outstanding effort and determination in every task she has completed this week.
Ruth	Primary 6	For always challenging yourself in numeracy and reading and growing in confidence.
Lily	Primary 6	Lily has been working hard to be more independent during writing lessons and has been supporting those around her.
Alfie	Primary 6/7	Alfie persevered and took his time moulding and painting his Ming Vase this week. He created a beautiful piece of artwork and also helped with creating our larger class version! Well done Alfie!
Abdiladif	Primary 7	For settling in to Leith Primary and showing responsibility in class and trying very hard in numeracy.
Juliet	Primary 7	Juliet has been amazing in our Mock Court project, especially with her brilliant Ming vase art work this week! She believes in herself and always strives to do her best. Well done, Juliet!
Lucia	Primary 7	For always trying her best in PE and being an excellent team mate.