As our young people are spending much more time online, it’s important for us all to be aware of how things can affect them.

Dear Parents and Carers

It has been so encouraging to see the sun shining over the past few days.   After the torrential rain of last week where we had water running down a corridor, very large puddles and very wet learners and staff we are ever hopeful the sun is here to stay.

May Fair

What a glorious day in so many ways – the entertainment, the stalls, the weather, the burgers, the crowds!   Thank you so much to those of you who helped on the day, including the large number of staff, and to those of you who came along and joined in the fun.   We are looking forward to the TPSA sharing with us the total raised. 

Building update

I completely understand the frustration surrounding the current closure of the kitchen and other areas of our school.    As previously intimated these spaces are under investigation as part of an ongoing process of assessment across the City of Edinburgh Council’s property estate.  An update on progress including more detail on the reason for the inspections will be provided by the project team before the end of the week and I will forward it on as soon as its available.

In the meantime I do apologise for any lack of communication and can only ask, yet again, for your understanding and support.   

Sports day : Friday May 19th

We are looking forward to our Amazing Asia themed Sports Day on Friday in Victoria Park.  This year will see the following events – Build a Panda, Race across Asia, Chopsticks Challenge, Build the Burj, Find the Flag and Give the lion a drink – as well as entertainment from P7 and their P2 buddies and the ‘traditional’ P7 house relay!   The wearing of house colours is encouraged.

P1 – P6 Aberdour beach trip

A separate email has been issued today with a form for helpers.Best wishesJacqueline Scott

Jacqueline Scott  | Head Teacher | Trinity Primary School

Tel 0131 554 2062 (direct dial 85631) | Email :  jacqueline.scott@trinity-pri.edin.sch.uk 

Website : www.trinity-pri.com

Perseverance          Respect          Creativity          Kindness

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week!

Transitioning from one year group to the next or from Primary School to Secondary School can be tough.

Place2be are a great resource for supporting young peoples’ mental health. Here are their 6 Top Tips:

www.place2be.org.uk: #WakeUpWednesday

Dear Parents and Carers

It is hard to believe that Sports Day is nearly upon us.  Our theme this year is Amazing Asia with all children having the chance to try out six different events.   It is very much a morning to have fun and to work together in mixed teams.   A competitive athletics festival is organised for second level learners (P5 – P7) later in the month.

Please see below for Sports day information.

When and where is sports day?

Friday May 19^th 2023 in Victoria Park

What time will it begin and end?

The aim is to start by 9.30am.   It is likely to finish about 11.20am.

Will my children be in the same team?

Yes, the house teams are made up with siblings in the same team

What should my child wear?

Outdoor wear – wearing something in their own house colour is helpful.

Will they need a snack?

Only a labelled, filled water bottle should be brought.  No other snack is needed as all the children will be given a piece of fruit.

Are parents and carers welcome to watch?

Absolutely, definitely a case of the more the merrier

Can I take my child home at the end?

Ensuring the safety of all our children is extremely important.  At the end of sports day all children will return to their class teacher to be registered.  

P1 – P4 children may be collected by parents and carers but MUST be signed out by their class teacher.  We really do ask that no one takes their child without letting the teacher know.   

Those in P5 – P7 who have signed permission will be able to be dismissed direct from the park.  Please look out for a permission slip in school bags.

What happens if I am not able to collect my child from sports day?

There is no expectation that children go home direct from sports day.   Children will return to their classrooms and be dismissed at the usual time of 12.00pm

Having experienced some very heavy rain today let’s keep our fingers crossed for a dry May 19th!

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott

Jacqueline Scott  | Head Teacher | Trinity Primary School

Tel 0131 554 2062 (direct dial 85631) | Email :  jacqueline.scott@trinity-pri.edin.sch.uk 

Website : www.trinity-pri.com

Perseverance          Respect          Creativity          Kindness