Communications
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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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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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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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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.
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Summer Term Arrangements - Authority Information
Attached is a letter from the authority regarding the term ahead.
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School Lunch / Breakfast Club Reminder
All School Lunch and Breakfast Club bookings for the first week back after the Easter holidays must be received by midnight on Wednesday 31st March.
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Normal Finishing time on Thursday 1st April
Just a little reminder that it is normal finishing time on Thursday.
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P1-3 Easter Egg Competition
Our annual Easter Egg Competition for P1 – 3 will be held on Wednesday 31st March. Children are asked to decorate a boiled egg and bring it to school on either Monday 29th March or Tuesday 30st March. The eggs will be judged, and a prize given to the winner in each class at our Easter Assembly on Thursday 1st April. This is purely a fun competition and it’s an opportunity to let the children’s own imaginations run riot and...
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Parent-Teacher Meetings
Please see attachment with regards to the upcoming Parent-Teacher consultations.
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Balgreen End of Term Arrangments
We are due to finish school at lunchtime on Tuesday the 22nd December. Primary 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a and 7a will finish at 12noon. Primary 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b and 7b will finish at 12.15pm. This is to support social distancing and to help maintain pupil bubbles.