Communications
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Support for young people with Autism
Please find information attached and below on two great supports for young people with Autism and their parents and carers. Please find attached information on the Cygnet Parenting Programme which is run for parents and carers if children with ASD (5-18years). These groups are currently running online and applications are welcome. For more information contact simon.robinson@barnardos.org.uk The A Teens is a group for autistic young people (14-18 and attending mainstream education) looking to improve their independent living skills through socialising...
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Sports Day 2021
Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we won’t be able to hold our traditional ‘all school’ Sports Day event this term. However, classes will complete mini Sports Day events during their allotted PE time over the next two weeks. Look out for photos and videos of these Sports Day events on the school Twitter page @BalgreenPrimary.
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Parent Pay Site Maintenance
Please note that we have received the communication below from ParentPay: "We are making some planned changes to ParentPay on Wednesday 12th May. As a result users will not be able to log in to ParentPay for approximately 4 hours after 22:00." Therefore, can you please make your bookings/payments for meals and breakfast club next week by 10:00pm this evening. Any milk orders must also be received by this time. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this issue.
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Balgreen Book Fair
As a school we aim to foster a love of reading and have organised a book fair to promote this. Balgreen Book Fair starts next week, taking place from 19th May to 26th May. This year will run differently from previous years, but your child will still have the opportunity to browse through available books in school. You can also look through the attached leaflet with your child to discuss the books they might like to read. We will send...
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Wear What you Want Day - TOMORROW!
"Wear What you Want Day" TOMORROW suggested donation for P7 fund raising efforts is £1.00. We look forward to seeing some interesting outfits tomorrow!
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Free Judo Club
Please see information below from Active Schools about a FREE 4 weeks Judo club at Craiglockhart Leisure Centre: Destination Judo @ Craiglockhart. Have 4 weeks FREE on us!!!For over a decade Destination Judo has had a presence in Craiglockhart. A fun and exciting club that allows the children in the area to build confidence and have fun. 4 weeks free starts on Wednesday 19th May 2021. Plus all new members receive a FREE Adidas Judo suit upon enrolment. We hold...
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New Outdoor Learning Timetable
Please find attached the new Outdoor Learning timetable for Term 4. This has had to be slightly revised in light of losing the services of the wonderful Mrs Kerr who has led our Outdoor Learning thus far. Every class will have an outdoor learning session every week on the day outlined on the timetable attached.
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Primary 6 - Tree planting
Just a reminder that Primary 6 will be in the woods for the majority of the day tomorrow (05/05/2021). According to the forecast, it is likely to be raining tomorrow so please come prepared in old clothes, waterproofs (if you have them) and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. If you have old gloves or gardening gloves, please bring these as we have a limited supply in school. We will be preparing the ground and planting trees...
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Enabling Eating Parent Information Session
Please find attached an invitation to parents and carers to an upcoming session on ‘Enabling Eating’ for children with ASD who are restricted eaters.
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Term Dates and School Information
Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to remind you that the school is closed on Monday 3rd May for a public holiday and also closed on Tuesday 4th May for in-service day training for school staff. Dates for next session are attached to this email as we have begun to receive requests about dates for next session. This can also be found on: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/22247/calendar-version-term-dates-2021-22 It is with some sadness that I am announcing that Julia Kerr, our Outdoor Learning...
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Primary 7 Fundraising Events
Primary 7 are taking the initiative, in this, their final term at Balgreen primary school, to make as many special memories as possible. They have arranged 3 special fundraising events for the coming term to create some joy around our school community and to raise funds for some special P7 treats. The details are below and we would greatly appreciate any way in which you can contribute to our fundraising efforts. Friday 7th May Wear what you want day Suggested...
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Outdoor Learning Timetable
See the attached Outdoor Learning times.