Fun at Lagganlia!
Our mixed group of P5-P7 pupils have been having a ball up north at the outdoor residential centre at Lagganlia. Whilst it has been too stormy to go skiing on the snowy slopes, there has been no shortage of fun activities to take part in. From night walks, gorge walking and team games to a behind the scenes tour of the Highland Wildlife Park, the group have packed lots in to their two-night stay. The bus should be back at school this afternoon around 4.30pm.
Sad News
Some of you may remember Margaret, our very longstanding crossing patrol guide who retired in 2021, after 40 years of being the school’s lollypop lady. Sadly, Margaret passed away last week with her family around her. Some of our staff who attended Leith Primary School as pupils themselves can remember Margaret being their lollypop lady too. Margaret ensured the safe crossing of thousands of pupils and their families over the 40 years and was always a friendly face to everyone she met. We send her family and friends our heartfelt condolences.
Parents Consultations
Thank you to everyone who responded to our invitation to attend a short meeting to discuss your child’s academic progress next week at Parent-Teacher Consultations. You should now have received a confirmation text of the date and time of your appointment.
If you would like to meet with our Support for Learning teacher, Mrs Ciechanowicz, she will be available for drop-in appointments from 4pm-6pm on Wednesday and 1pm-3pm on Friday in room 14.
Our Family Support Worker, Lisa Dowie, will be about from 4pm-6pm on Wednesday to say hello and to chat to any parents or carers who would like some quick advice on parenting and child behaviour, home learning, online safety for children, housing, benefits, mental health, finances, getting back to work, or would like to make an appointment to meet with her in future weeks for a proper consultation.
Allergies & Asthma
There has been an increase in children coming to school with inhalers for asthma and other over-the-counter medications. It is vitally important that you inform the school if your child has been prescribed any medication, including an inhaler, for asthma or similar respiratory illness as we must follow strict medication procedures to keep your child safe.
Please can you request a medical form from our administrator if you would like your child to take any medication whilst at school. We have a legal responsibility to ensure that any forms of medication are administered correctly whilst your child is under our care.
We aim to be a nut-free school and strongly discourage children from bringing in any type of nut or nut-based product into school as we do have some children with serious nut allergies. However, as a multi-use building, we are unable to ever fully guarantee we are nut-free. Your support with this aim is appreciated.
Having a food allergy can be a serious medical condition and should be diagnosed professionally by your GP or hospital specialist before being entered in your child’s data or enrolment form. Dislikes or suspected intolerances should not be reported as allergies unless you have first spoken to your doctor for advice or diagnosis.
ASN Easter Holiday Clubs
Dear Parent/Carers,
Active Schools Edinburgh are excited to share with you our Easter ASN Holiday programme specifically targeted to pupils with an Additional Support Need across mainstream and special schools. Please find attached the booklet outlining session times and locations.
Please note bookings will open on Friday 20th March at 9am. The link won’t be active until this time.
Please see the attached booklet, which outlines the specific age groups and ability groupings for each activity. For the swimming sessions, we ask that you sign up for one week only due to high demand. Our coaches and support staff aim to create a supportive environment where your child can learn new skills and, most importantly, enjoy taking part in sport and physical activity. When booking, where possible, please select the ability level that best matches your child.
We expect these sessions to fill quickly. A waiting list will be created for anyone who is unable to secure a space. You can book online by clicking the link in the table within the attached booklet, or by visiting https://getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk and searching for the specific activity name or code.
Many thanks,
Edinburgh Active Schools & Community Sports Hubs
LPS Girls Football Team Fixtures
Our wonderful girls football team continues to go from strength to strength. If you would like to come along and cheer them on one Saturday morning, here are the fixtures for the remaining term.
14/03/26 – Sciennes 2 v Leith @ Meadows (Sciennes) 9:00am
21/03/26 – Leith v Sciennes 2 @ Meadowbank 10:00am
28/03/26 – Leith V SMPS 2 @ Meadowbank Astro 10:00am
Seasons for Growth Programme for Parents and carers in the North East
These sessions are suitable for parents and carers looking to support their children of primary or secondary age through family change and loss such as separation, divorce or bereavement.
Interested parents are welcome to come along to an introduction sessions on the 16th and 23rd of March from 12.30-2.30pm. Parents can sign up at https://forms.office.com/e/YNgrifNuAP
For more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch with myself or Claire McGeary claire.mcgeary@ea.edin.sch.uk.
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 – emotional behaviour, conflict in the home, and keeping their teen safe. 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
Where and when
St Augustine’s High School, 208 Broomhouse Road EH12 9AD
Thursdays 6.00-8.00pm
30 May-18 June
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North, EH5 1NF
Fridays 9.45am-11.45am
1 May – 19 June
Virtual – on TEAMS
Wednesdays 6.00-8.00pm
29 April – 17 June
If you require more information or you wish to discuss particular support needs please contact jill.coleman@edinburgh.gov.uk
Pilmeny Development Project
Our Right & Metaskill of the Month
Leithers of the Week
We have a few weeks to catch up on. Well done to everyone who has been nominated as a Leither of the Week. We are very proud of all of you!
| Ember | Primary 1/2 | For always being a kind and considerate classmate and following our school rules 🙂 |
| Osman | Primary 1/2 | For relentless positivity and enthusiasm across all aspects of learning this week! Well done Osman |
| Kritya | Primary 1a | Kritya has been helping others to be ready showing them how to be a good listener and kind to others! |
| Mohamad | Primary 1a | Mohamad has been showing everyone that he can play safely and sensibly! |
| Eyad | Primary 1a | Eyad has shown perseverance when he blends and reads words. He always has a go and never gives up. |
| Dennis | Primary 1b | Dennis is friend to everyone in our class and is an excellent role model for kindness and responsibility. Well done Dennis! |
| Finnley | Primary 1b | Finnley has been kind and enthusiastic with new friends during group time. Well done, Finnley! |
| Adriya | Primary 2 | Adriya has written a fantastic story this week in literacy. She has believed, persevered and achieved. Great job, Adriya! |
| Ravnoor | Primary 2 | Ravnoor has been trying really hard in all areas of learning recently, he is making lots of progress and should be really proud of himself. Superstar! |
| Arthur | Primary 2 | Arthur has been following our school rules, Arthur has had a super first week in P2! Arthur has been following the school rules, using his manners and trying his best. Great job! |
| Dominic | Primary 3A | Dominic has worked so hard in Writing and made a lot of progress. Well done! |
| Dayan | Primary 3A | Dayan has shown perseverance in Maths this week and made great progress. Well done! |
| Eyad | Primary 3A | Eyad has been following school rules well this week. |
| Adja | Primary 3B | Adja collaborated well with her classmates during P.E this week. She used her knowledge of different passes and netball rules to play very effectively with her team mates. Well done Adja! |
| Fatima | Primary 3B | Fatima has done a great job settling into class routines and school life, and is starting to make friends too! Well done Fatima, you’re on your way to becoming a Leither! |
| Quinn | Primary 3B | Quinn has shown resilience this week. He has persevered when tasks have been challenging, especially during Art and Science, when he draw and labelled a plant. Well done Quinn, you are a good example to others that perseverance is well worth it! |
| Heidi | Primary 4 | For working hard and always having a positive attitude. |
| Eva | Primary 4 | Writing detailed, well-structured paragraphs. |
| Korra | Primary 4/5 | Korra has been sharing her thoughts and answers respectfully in class. She listens well to others and answers questions about the learning with confidence. Well done! |
| Emily | Primary 4/5 | Emily has been concentrating well in class this week and has shown good progress in her work and during tasks. Keep up the good work Emily! |
| Youcef | Primary 4/5 | This week in P4/5, we have been focusing on having a positive mindset towards our work and ourselves. Youcef has been trying to adapt his thinking and stay focused in class. He has also said motivating comments to peers during activities to help them feel confident with their work. Great job Youcef! |
| Momen | Primary 5 | Momen has made excellent progress in his writing and after self-assessing, produced some brilliant work in class this week. |
| Ada | Primary 5 | For consistently working hard, producing excellent written work in literacy and being respectful to others. |
| Macy | Primary 5 | For showing resilience and determination, trying her best and making good progress with fractions. |
| Ella | Primary 6 | For working hard to improve her mental maths abilities and using these skills to be more independent when facing problem solving questions. |
| Omer | Primary 6 | Trying hard to be independent and use different resources to support with writing a biography. |
| Tamer | Primary 6 | For sharing thoughtful and interesting ideas and opinions during our whole class discussions. |
| Jamie | Primary 6/7 | Jamie has been extremely polite this week! He has treated both classmates and staff with respect by using his lovely manners and being patient. Well done! |
| Aarush | Primary 6/7 | Aarush challenged himself to create interesting sentences during spelling practice by using his spelling words as fronted adverbials. Well done! |
| Waris | Primary 6/7 | Waris did a great job during our class debate, respectfully building upon and challenging other’s opinions while showing great listening and turn taking. Well done! |
| Stefan | Primary 7 | Stefan has made fantastic progress in his writing — he listens carefully to feedback, is always keen to improve and takes pride in presenting his work neatly. His continued narrative about the ‘Dream Giver’ demonstrated his creativity and growing confidence as a writer — well done, Stefan! |
| Omar | Primary 7 | For his efforts in creating a persuasive piece of writing. |
| Polly | Primary 7 | For contributing respectfully during class discussions. |
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