Trinity News: 4th December 2025

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope you are all well. This time of year certainly sees a rise in the number of absences we are experiencing! The festive season got off to a great start at Trinity with our house art morning and Christmas lights switch on last Thursday. Many thanks to the TPSA for organising this event. If you have still to collect your raffle prize please do pop in to the school office.

Reading Schools

We are delighted to have been awarded Reading Schools accreditation and to have won £400 to spend on new books. Particular thanks to Mrs Jackson and Ms McKay for leading on this. Our reading loyalty scheme is now up and running and last week P3M won the book corner competition run by Ms Docherty and P6D.

Out of school visits

We are always looking to provide opportunities and widen our learners’ experiences by both inviting in speakers and taking our learners out of school. Last week P2 had a very memorable time visiting the fire museum in MacDonald Road, P5 were at Dynamic Earth and P7 are heading into Princes Street to experience Winter Wonderland (at a much reduced rate!) Whilst we try to keep costs to a minimum and always operate a pay what you can afford approach, we do ask that everyone makes some payment. Without any payment learners are unable to attend as payment also acts as permission.

Performance opportunities

Across the school year all stages will have the chance to share their learning ‘on stage’. P2 started the year with Germ Busters and this week P3 put on a magical performance of The Tin Forest. February will see P1 take to the stage, March for P4, April for P6 and P7 and May for P5! Further details will follow nearer the time. Last year we made the decision to move away from a traditional P1 Nativity for a variety of reasons. The Christmas story will however be shared at our end of term Trinity Together on Wed Dec 10^th at 1.30pm in Bangholm. All are very welcome to attend.

Birthdays

This year our House Captains have introduced birthday postcards with all Trinity learners receiving one. Whilst it is very kind of some parents and carers to donate sweet treats on their child’s birthday for everyone in the class, we ask that this does not happen. We have several learners with food allergies and intolerances and some who are not to eat sugary snacks. Any items sent in will be returned. Thank you for your understanding with this.

Reverse Advent Calendar

Our December birthday elves visit classes each day to collect any donations of pants (or other underwear items) and Christmas sweets. Thank you to those who have already supported our reverse advent calendar. All donations, both for adults and children, are much appreciated.

Christmas ‘Jumper’ swap

Thanks to P5 for organising the swap on Monday. it is lovely to see those who want to, wearing their Christmas clothing items. We still have items available, particularly in small sizes, if your child is looking for something.

I hope the final two weeks of the term are a happy and fun time for all our Trinity Learners.

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott

Please see below for events ahead.

Date and approx. times	Activity	Extra info	Parents / Carers welcome
Fri 5^th Dec 9.10am – 10.00am	Santa Fun Run in Victoria Park	Outside event – dress warmly.	Yes
Week of Mon 8^th Dec	Silent disco week
Wed 10^th Dec 1.30pm – 2.45pm	Trinity Together service at Bangholm		Yes
Thurs 11^th Dec	Christmas Lunch day	Must have been ordered by Wed 3^rd Dec
Fri 12^th Dec 10.50am – 11.45am	Christmas Star Time (crafts and other activities)	Donations of buttons appreciated	Yes
Mon 15^th Dec 1.30pm – 3.00pm	P1 and P2 Christmas Party	Wear what you want
Tues 16^th Dec	P3 – P6 Christmas Activity Day	Wear what you want
Tues 16^th Dec	P7 to Winter Wonderland	Outside event – dress warmly
Wed 17^th Dec	pm P7 Christmas enterprise market	Info to follow direct from P7	P7 parents and carers
Thurs 18^th Dec	PJs and Film day	Pyjamas!
Fri 19^th Dec	Trinity Together Singalong	Wear what you want