Communications
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Tricky Ricky Magic Show 1st November 2023
I am delighted to announce that P1-3 will have a visit from Tricky Ricky the Magician on Wednesday 1st November. The cost of this event is £2.50 per child. This should be paid via Parent Pay by Wednesday 25th October 2023. This event has always been extremely popular in the past and I am sure the children (and staff!) will have a wonderful time.
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Jingo Bingo Information
Please find attached details of our ever popular Jingo Bingo event. Get your tickets quickly!
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P7 – ‘Sharing Our Learning Day’ - Friday 13th October 2023
Dear P7 parents and carers, We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming ‘Sharing Our Learning Day’! Date: 13th October 2023 Time: 11-11.45am Location: P7A and P7B classrooms Come witness our talented P7s as they share their learning and creative journey, exploring artistry from around the world! During your visit, you will get an opportunity to witness some of the artwork created by our students, inspired by renowned artists from different cultures. You are also welcome to engage in...
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Balgreen P1 and P2 Families Connect
Families Connect This is a reminder that there are still some places available for our parenting programme Families Connect beginning Friday 6th October from 9.00am to 11am. Families Connect is a programme that helps parents and carers to support their children’s learning at home. Eight sessions will focus on play, literacy, numeracy as well as understanding feelings, praise and listening. Parents and carers attend the sessions and then carry out the tasks with their children at a time that suits...
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Primary School Open Day - Balgreen 23rd September
Please see attached the information about Balgreen Primary's open day.
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Industrial Action September 2023
You may be aware of the planned industrial action planned to take place on Tues 26th-Thursday 28th September. If this action goes ahead this will lead to all schools being closed to pupils on those dates. Please see the attached letter from the authority. We will issue further communication later on this week about what learning for pupils will look like on those days.
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Balgreen P2 Assembly - 20th September
To P2 parents and carers, We would like to remind you that our ‘Flying Scotsman Celebration Assembly’ is tomorrow Wednesday 20th September at 2:10pm. This event will be held in our school gym hall, and we ask that parents and carers enter the school through the infant playground and gym hall doors.
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P5 Sharing Learning - Friday 6th October
Dear P5 parents and Carers, Primary 5 are working towards their John Muir Bronze award. One aspect of the certification is 'sharing' our knowledge and wild spaces. We'd like you to join your child for an 'adventure' in the woods. Children will show you our wild space, share with you their knowledge of the man - John Muir and you can take part in an art activity with your child. If you'd like to join us, please meet us at...
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P1 Balgreen Primary Curriculum Evening - 19th September
P1 Curriculum evening This is a reminder that there will be a Curriculum Information Evening for all parents and carers of Primary 1 children on Tuesday 19th September in the school hall from 6pm to 7pm. This is an opportunity to find out more about the children’s learning. There will be a creche available and we ask that you email the school admin account if you wish to reserve a place for your child. We will be unable to accommodate...
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Pupil Council Class Reps (1)
Dear Parents and Carers, Pupil Council Elections: Every year at this time each class votes in their new Pupil Council Class Representative. These are pupils who are keen to make a difference and make our school a better place. I spoke to the whole school about this at assembly last week and attach the slides for your information. We discussed what a good class rep does - listens carefully to their classmates, is reliable and works as a team. Children...
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P1 Curriculum Evening September 2023
P1 Curriculum evening There will be a Curriculum Information Evening for all parents and carers of Primary 1 children on Tuesday 19th September in the school hall from 6pm to 7pm. This is an opportunity to find out more about the children’s learning. There will be a creche available and we ask that you email the school admin account if you wish to reserve a place for your child. admin@balgreen.edin.sch.uk All parents and carers are invited to the AGM of...
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Balgreen PS- Primary 1
Dear Parent and Carers, Currently, parts of the UK and Europe are seeing an increase in the number of people getting measles. In response to this, Public Health Scotland has prepared the attached letter for parents and carers of P1 pupils. This letter raises awareness of the importance of the MMR vaccine in protecting against measles and provides information on what parents/carers can do to make sure their child is up-to-date with vaccinations. It contains a QR code for accessing...
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