Communications
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P1 Teddy Bear Picnic
We are looking forward to welcoming our new P1 pupils to Balgreen at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic later this month. It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were doing the same for your children! We will be having a pre-loved uniform stall at this event and wonder if you would like to donate any items of uniform that your child has now grown out of. Items should be in good condition and can be handed into the school office...
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Rose Day Celebrations
As the end of term is fast approaching, we would like to let you know about our Rose Day Celebrations. On Tuesday 27th June, pupils and staff of Balgreen Primary School will gather for an end of term celebration at Saughton Park Bandstand (weather dependent). Rose Day is a long-standing Balgreen tradition. The name Rose Day, comes from the school's proximity to the Rose Garden at Saughton Park. During the gathering, we celebrate being part of Balgreen Primary School and...
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Balgreen's Got Talent - Sign up
Balgreen's Got Talent is fast approaching and we would like to thank you for supporting your child to take part in this opportunity to share their wider achievements, which is an important part of the school curriculum. Auditions will take place on Thursday 18th May. If your child would like to enter the competition, please can you complete the link below with details of your child and their act. Please ensure you complete this Form and send in any links...
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Balgreen's Got Talent
After a 4 year hiatus, Balgreen's Got Talent is back for 2023! This is a really exciting opportunity for children to showcase their wider achievements and for us as a school to celebrate their many skills and talents. Children's wider achievements are considered part of the Scottish Curriculum and we would welcome as many pupils to get involved as possible. Talents may include: singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, reciting a poem, cultural performances, magic tricks, card tricks, football tricks,...
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Active Schools Term 3
Please find attached the booking letter for this term’s clubs at Balgreen. We have a new website and booking system. Please follow the instructions below on how to book: We have a new booking system launching from this term. Follow the steps below to book online at: https://getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk/ Step 1: Register. Follow the link above and click register in the top right hand corner. When registering please use the main contact email address that is on your child’s school record...
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Sponsored Walk Balgreen
Just a reminder that on Thursday 27th April, the pupils of Balgreen Primary School will be taking part in a Sponsored Walk. The money raised by the pupils will be used to maintain our Trim Trails! All sponsor sheets should be returned to school on the day of the Sponsored Walk to allow school staff to sign them off. Sponsorship money should be collected in an envelope, clearly labelled with the child’s name, class and the total amount of money...
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Easter Basketball Camp
Please see attached details of an opportunity which may or may not be of interest to you.
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Easter Egg Competition
Our annual Easter Egg Competition will be held on Tuesday 28th March. This year we have opened up the competition to all year groups. Children are asked to decorate a boiled egg and bring it to school on either Monday 27th or Tuesday 28th March. The eggs will be judged, and a prize given to the winner in each class at our Assembly on Friday 31st March. This is purely a fun competition and it’s an opportunity to let the...
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Shelter Box Appeal
In assembly today, the Rights Respecting School Pupil Group shared information about how Shelter Boxes can help people in the aftermath of climate and natural disasters. As part of our progress towards gaining our Silver Award, we are aiming to raise £590 to buy a ShelterBox! It is a lot of money, but we can do it! For more information about Shelter Boxes please click on this link: Young Shelterbox - YouTube Please collect as many 1p, 2p, 5p or...
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Ramadan Assembly 2023
Building on our work in relation to diversity, we are planning a Ramadan Assembly on Wednesday 22nd March. Ramadan and Eid al Fitr form part of our school "Culture Calendar" which was created by pupils. We would like children to learn about this religious period and have the opportunity to ask any questions. We would like to ask for help from our school community. Are you able to help with any of the following: - Share information with children about...
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Toy Swap - Tuesday 7th March
Pupils have had the super idea to reuse old toys by holding a Toy Swap on Tuesday 7th March. This was a lovely idea which came to my attention via the Pupil Council reps who speak to their classmates on a monthly basis about how to improve the school. This idea came via a P4 pupil who wanted children to reduce waste and reuse items, as well as the joy of every child receiving a new toy! In order to...
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Industrial Action (1)
Attached is a letter from the authority regarding two further planned days of industrial action that will affect all schools nationally on Tuesday 28th February and Wednesday 1st March.