Dear Parents and Carers

A very Happy New Year to you all and a very warm welcome to Trinity Primary for those who have just joined our school.   We all hope you soon feel a part of the Trinity community.  

INSET

At our INSET on Monday staff began discussions around the topic of progressive masculinity and the impact that elements of social media and expectations can have on how boys, in particular,  view themselves and how they should behave.  It is a very interesting topic and an area that is being developed across our Learning Community with support from progressivemasculinity.co.uk.   One interesting fact was that, as parents and carers, research shows that we stop physical contact with boys earlier than we do with girls – not holding their hands, giving them a cuddle, allowing them to cry and comforting them.   This can manifest itself in boys seeking physical contact in other ways – jostling with each other, play fighting, pushing etc.  It certainly gave us food for thought.

Our INSET day was also spent hearing from our Educational Psychologist about restorative practice in managing some of the behaviours of our learners.  This approach is in line with CEC policy and centres around giving everyone a voice and reaching a resolution for all involved.

Staffing update

We said goodbye to Paige Salter, our Early Years Practitioner, who was ‘on loan’ to us from Granton Primary.  Interviews for a substantive EYP will take place tomorrow.   We are also looking to recruit a Pupil Support Assistant with the advert going live in the next few days. 

Attendance and time keeeping at school

Whilst being on time and in school everyday is a council wide priority we are aware that there are a growing number of learners exhibiting anxiety or who have additional support needs that can result in finding the transition from home to school challenging.    Our aim is to take a very supportive and individualised approach to this whilst also adhering to council expectations and ensuring that all our learners are registered correctly when in school.    We do operate a ‘late book’ and children not in class for registration at 8.45am or 9.00am are asked to write in this so that our office staff avoid contacting  parents and carers to say their child is absent.  As I’m sure you will understand this can cause distress for both parties if the child is in fact in the building.    The ‘late book’ is not in any way a punitive approach but simply a way of keeping learners safe.  If you have any concerns around this please do contact either myself, Ms Berthinussen or Ms McIntosh.  In the meantime we have decided to pilot only sending texts for absence and not for lateness.   Direct contact will be made with parents and carers for persistent latecomers with no apparent reason.   Thank you for your support with this.

Dates ahead

Please see below for dates for this term and for summer.  These maybe subject to change so please do look out for further infromation.  I hope the format is helpful. 

Date and Times	Event	Extra info	Parents and Carers  action
Tues Jan 13th	P1 and P7 dental inspections		Email if not wishing child to participate
	7.00pm Parent Council mtg – online		All welcome to join online
Fri 16th Jan	9.00 Craighall Coffee Morning and Learning Chat 11.00 Argyll Coffee Morning and Learning Chat	Opportunity to chat with your child and what and how they are learning. £1 donation for a hot drink and a biscuit much appreciated	Craighall and Argyll parents and carers very welcome to attend
Thurs 22nd Jan	6.30pm – 8.00pm P7 Family Ceilidh	Join us for a bite to eat and some Ceilidh dancing. Donations towards costs much appreciated.	All P7 families very welcome. Look out for a form to ‘book a space’
Fri 23rd Jan	Wear a bit of Tartan Day!
Fri 30th Jan	9.00 Melville Coffee Morning and Learning Chat 11.00 Royston Coffee Morning and Learning Chat	Opportunity to chat with your child and what and how they are learning. £1 donation for a hot drink and a biscuit much appreciated	Melville and Royston parents and carers very welcome to attend
Mon 2nd Feb	P6 and P7 group Cross Country event at Wardie	Outdoor wear for those involved
Tues 3rd Feb	P6 and P7 Hockey Taster sessions	Outdoor sportswear
Wed 4th Feb	7.00pm TPSA mtg – online		All welcome to join online
Mon 9th Feb	P7 begin Seven Hills Challenge : Calton Hill and Castle Hill	P7 – outdoor wear Separate letter issued	P7 parents and carers help much appreciated
	2.00pm – 2.45pm P1 Show	Further info to follow	P1 parents and carers very welcome
Tues 10th Feb	7 Hills day 2 :  Blackford Hill and The Braids	P7 – outdoor wear Separate letter issued	P7 parents and carers help much appreciated
	9.15am – 10.00am P1 show	Further info to follow	P1 parents and carers very welcome
Wed 11th Feb	7 Hills day 3 : Arthur’s Seat	P7 – outdoor wear Separate letter issued	P7 parents and carers help much appreciated
Thurs 12th Feb	7 Hills day 4 : Craiglockhart	P7 – outdoor wear Separate letter issued	P7 parents and carers help much appreciated
Fri 13th Feb	7 Hills day 5 : Corstorphine	P7 – outdoor wear Separate letter issued	P7 parents and carers help much appreciated
Mon 16th Feb – Fri 20th Feb	School closed for February holiday
Mon 23rd Feb	School returns
Fri 27th Feb	6.15pm TPSA Cinema Night	Separate info to be issued
Mon 2nd March	2.00pm – 2.45pm P4 show	Further info to follow	P4 parents and carers very welcome
Tues 3rd March	9.10am – 9.55am P4 show	Further info to follow	P4 parents and carers very welcome
Fri 6th March	Trinity – World Book Day	Further info to follow
Mon 9th March	P7 bikeability grp begins	Further info to follow
Wed 11th March	7.00pm TPSA mtg – online		All welcome to join online
Thurs 12th March	4.30pm – 7.30pm Parents’/Carers’ evening		Look out for online booking
Fri 13th March	1.00pm – 4.0ppm Parents’/Carers’ afternoon		Look out for online booking
Tues 17th March	7.00pm Parent Council mtg – in school		All very welcome to attend
Fri 20th March	Red Nose Day	Let the fun begin!
Thurs 26th March	6.00pm – 7.00pm TPSA P1 and P2 Easter Egg hunt	Further info to follow
Thurs 2nd April	Trinity Together – House event	Wear house colours
	School closes for holidays
Fri 3rd April – Mon 20th April	School closed for holidays
Main summer term dates
Tues 21st April	School returns
Mon 27th April	School Photos
Tues 28th April	School Photos
Thurs 30th April	7.00pm P7 (with P6 choir) show at The Pitt Further info to follow
Mon 4th May	School closed for holiday
Tues 5th May	School closed for INSET
Sat 9th May	11.00am – 1.00pm TPSA May Fair
Fri 15th May	9.15am Sports Day in Victoria Park
Mon 18th May	School closed for holiday
Thurs 28th May	New P1 Aug transition event
Thurs 4th June	5.45pm – 7.00pm Open Evening
Thurs 11th June	P5 – P7 Athletics Festival
Tues 16th June	New P1 group to visit P7 to secondary schools Meet the Teacher for Aug 2026
Wed 17th June	P1 – P6 picnic to Aberdour : ALL parents and carers very welcome and much needed! P7 to secondary school
Thurs 18th June	New P1 group to visit P7 to secondary schools 6.30pm – 8.00pm P7 Leavers’ Party in the secret garden
Tues 23rd June	P7 picnic
Wed 24th June	End of year Trinity Together and P7 yearbook presentations.   All very welcome
Thurs 25th June	Trinity’s Got Talent final
Fri 26th June	11.50am P7 clap out School closes at 12.00

 I look forward to welcoming those who are able to attend, to our first House Coffee Mornings and Learning Chats.

Here’s to a very healthy, successful and happy 2026 for everyone!

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott

Dear Parents and Carers

Please  see below for dates in January

Monday 5^th : INSET – staff return

Tuesday 6^th : Learners return

Tuesday 13^th : P1 and P7 Dental Inspections

                              7.00 Parent Council mtg – online

Friday 16^th : 9.00am – 9.45am Craighall Coffee Morning and Learning Chat

                           11.00am – 11.45am Argyll Coffee Morning and Learning Chat

Thursday 22^nd : 6.30pm – 8.00pm P7 Family Ceilidh

Friday 23^rd : Wear some tartan day

Friday 30th : 9.00am – 9.45am Melville Coffee Morning and Learning Chat

                           11.00am – 11.45am : Royston Coffee Morning and Learning Chat

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott MBE | Head Teacher | Trinity Primary School

Dear Parents and Carers

As we reach the end of another term I would like to say a heartfelt thanks to parents, carers, staff and our fabulous Trinity learners for the creativity, perseverance, respect and kindness that we see in our school community on a daily basis.  Whilst things are not always perfect and we continue to face challenges, the general ethos of our school embraces our values and I hope our learners are thriving in an inclusive and welcoming environment.   To those families leaving Trinity we wish you all the best for the future.

Christmas at Trinity

December has been full of fun activities enjoyed by all.  Thank you again to the TPSA who paid for events meaning a cost free Trinity Christmas. The only activity with any cost to families was the P7 visit to Winter Wonderland where their £6.50 wristband gave them unlimited access to all the fair rides at the west end.   With an average cost of £6 per ride this was great value.   Our P7s were an absolute credit to our school and families and  I so enjoyed watching the smiles on their faces and hearing the laughter as they enjoyed the fun with all their friends.

The silent disco was another big hit as was Star Time, Christmas lunch and the Santa Fun Run.  Today seeing a plethora of pyjamas, onesies, and squishmallow pillows means we have just one more sleep to the holidays.   We end the term with a Trinity Together singalong for all learners tomorrow morning.

Christmas fundraising

Thank you to everyone who purchased items.  School received the fabulous total of £1326 for school funds.

Reverse advent calendar

We have received many donations of underwear and chocolates for Project Pants.  Thank you for your generosity.  Ms McLeister will deliver all of the items to the charity in time for Christmas.

P7 enterprise project

Yesterday saw the dining hall abuzz with excitement as our P7 ‘businesses’ sold their handmade goods.  Each business applied for a loan, presented a business plan, made their product and sold it.   All of the businesses were in the financial position of being able to repay their loans and all have made a profit.   Definitely some very astute entrepreneurs amongst our learners!

Music opportunities

The following music opportunities have been brought to my attention

Young Musician’s pass – free tickets to Edinburgh International Festival Concerts.   Sign up at eif.co.uk/ympass

Brass Blast – provides exciting, accessible experiences of learning an instrument and playing in a band.  Search OiMusica 

I often reflect on how lucky I am to have the privilege of being HeadTeacher at Trinity and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy festive season with family and friends.  Here’s to a 2026 filled with fun, laughter and love. 

Merry Christmas

Jacqueline Scott

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

Jacqueline Scott MBE

Head Teacher

Trinity Primary School

Website : www.trinity-pri.com

Perseverance          Respect          Creativity          Kindness

I aim to respond to your email ASAP,  but certainly within 5 working days (complaints) and 10 working days (enquiries) in line with CEC policy.

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope your week is going well.  It was great to see those of you who were able to attend, at our reading events yesterday.  To celebrate Scottish Book Week Trinity Together tomorrow will see all learners reading with each other and making bookmarks. We have also launched a reading loyalty card with six books being read earning house pennies.  Please do encourage your child to read whether it be comics, factual books, picture books, recipes, stories etc.   All forms of reading are equally important.

Sportshall Athletics

Well done to a group of our P7 athletes who took second place in the Sportshall Athletics event on Monday. They are now waiting to find out if their scores have earned them a place in the final.  (A great week for Scottish sport overall!)    

Winter Windows

We are delighted that two of our Trinity learners, Frances and Esme from P7, are winners in the Winter Windows competition run by the City of Edinburgh.  Their winning designs will be displayed along the top path of Princes Street gardens so please do look out for them.

Flu vaccination

This week saw flu vaccinations happening in school with over 500 of our learners receiving a ‘scoosh’ to protect them against flu in the coming months.  

Christmas clothing donations

We operate a Christmas clothing donations table so please do send in any Christmas items that your child no longer wears to allow them to be recycled.

House Christmas Art and Christmas Lights switch on : Thursday Nov 27th

The festive season begins at Trinity next week with Christmas jumpers etc welcome to be worn from the 27^th onwards.  

AM : all learners come together in their houses to decorate banners for the hall and corridor display boards.  Our themes this year are Elves for the banners and birds for the boards.

If you would like to join us for all or part of the morning you are very welcome.  

6.15pm : TPSA Christmas Light switch on – front playground.   Please do scan the QR code on the posters to purchase raffle tickets.

Reminders with additions

Date and approx. times	Activity	Extra info	Parents / Carers welcome
Thurs 27th Nov 9.00am – 11.45pm	House Christmas Art	Christmas jumpers etc welcome	Yes – for all or part of the time
Thurs 27th Nov 6.15pm – 7.00pm	TPSA Christmas Light switch on	Outside event – dress warmly,  bring cash to purchase refreshments	Everyone very welcome
From Mon 1st Dec	Reverse advent calendar for Project Pants	All donations of pants (adult or children) or Christmas chocolates / sweets much appreciated
Tues 2nd Dec 2.15pm – 3.00pm	P3 show		P3 – yes
Wed 3rd Dec 9.10am – 9.55am	P3 show		P3 – yes
Wed 3rd Dec	Last day for Christmas lunch orders
Fri 5th Dec 9.10am – 10.00am	Santa Fun Run in Victoria Park	Outside event – dress warmly.	Yes
Week of Mon 8th Dec	Silent disco week
Wed 10th Dec 1.30pm – 2.45pm	Festivals of Light service at Bangholm		Yes
Thurs 11th Dec	Christmas Lunch day	Must be ordered by Wed 3rd Dec
Fri 12th Dec 10.50am – 11.45am	Christmas Star Time (crafts and other activities)	Donations of clean adult socks appreciated	Yes
Mon 15th Dec 1.30pm – 3.00pm	P1 and P2 Christmas Party	Wear what you want
Tues 16th Dec	P3 – P6 Christmas Activity Day	Wear what you want
Tues 16th Dec	P7 to Winter Wonderland	Outside event – dress warmly
Wed 17th Dec	pm P7 Christmas enterprise market	Info to follow direct from P7	P7 parents and carers
Thurs 18th Dec	PJs and Film day	Pyjamas!
Fri 19th Dec	Trinity Together Singalong	Wear what you want

Jacqueline Scott MBE | Head Teacher | Trinity Primary School