Dear Parents and Carers

Christmas@Trinity is well underway and I hope that, so far, everyone has had fun.  Christmas Star Time was a great success with all our learners having a choice of what activity they would like to do.  There were stars being made, cards designed, dancing, football and sock Snowmen amongst other choices.   

Thank you to the many parents and carers who were able to support our Santa Fun Run in Victoria Park.  A large number of house pennies were earned!   

This week the premiere of our P1 Twinkly Nativity took place in the main hall.  The feedback was extremely positive and I was so proud of our youngest learners who sang confidently and with great enthusiasm.  

The silent disco is in full flow! 

The not quite so festive flu vaccinations went smoothly yesterday with the NHS staff praising everyone.

Our P7s enjoyed a fabulous time riding the waltzers, dodgem cars etc in Princes Street Gardens as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas.  Their faces and screaming said it all!

Today sees us join together for Christmas Lunch (thank you to the kitchen staff who, despite being ‘rehoused’ are still able to offer this) and P6 running stalls at the Lodge.

What’s still to come?

Fri Dec 15^th : Christmas Music ‘Extravaganza’ at North Leith Parish Church.  Please do come along and hear about ‘What Christmas Means to us’.

Mon Dec 18^th : P1 and P2 party – we’re ever hopeful a special visitor may make an appearance

             P4 to Letham Park Care Home

Tues Dec 19^th : P3 – P6 Christmas Activity Day

Thurs Dec 21^st :  PJs and film day – no need to get dressed just come to school in pyjamas!

Fri Dec 22^nd : Christmas Trinity Together Singalong

                             School closes at 12.00noon 

Staffing update

I am delighted to let you know that following a very successful interview Aimi McIntosh has now been appointed as a permanent  DHT at Trinity.  Very much deserved.

We have welcomed back Claire Campbell from maternity leave.  From January Claire Campbell and Felicity Martin (part time DHT) will teach the current P2W class.

We are saying goodbye to Catherine Wilson, currently P2W teacher and to Susan Grant, one of our PSAs.  Both have been very much a part of our Trinity team and will be sorely missed.   We wish them the very best in the future.   

Christmas Food Boxes and Project Pants

Thank you so much for the donations of food items and of pants and socks.  We are continuing to collect until Tues Dec 19^th so, if you are able, donations are still very welcome.

Sandra Brown, our family support worker and Kelly Tawake, our PSO, are coordinating the food parcels and would really appreciate:

Crisps / Snacks

Christmas items eg selection boxes, biscuits, chocolate Santas etc

Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate

Diluting juice

Breakfast cereals / porridge

Tinned fruit

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing those who can manage at North Leith Church tomorrow morning.

Best wishes

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

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Dear Parents and Carers

December is now upon us and with only three weeks to go until the end of term two there is lots going on at Trinity.  Our school Christmas art day and TPSA light switch on event were both a great success.  Thank you so much for your support and donations.  We are so lucky to have such a dedicated TPSA team who give of their time to make events, such as the light switch on, a lovely opportunity to get together as a school community.   All the money raised comes back into the school to everyone’s benefit so please do get involved if you are able.    Thank you too for the support with the purchasing of Christmas cards etc.  Sales have raised £1079 for school funds.

Leg it to Lapland – all week

Please see the attached letter regarding information about this.  The aim is to earn ‘miles’ through being active so please do encourage your child to walk / cycle/ scoot to and from school.    

Christmas Star Time – Wed Dec 6^th at 2.00pm

The making of a Sock Snowman is again proving very popular.  Donations of buttons, scrap material and bags oif rice will be much appreciated.

If you are planning on joining us on Wed afternoon please do check in with your child as to what activity they have signed up to do. 

Santa Fun Run – Fri Dec 8^th at 9.10am

Our annual Santa Fun Run will take place in Victoria Park on Friday morning.  Please do come along and help us use our Don’t Give Up Dino learning power to earn house pennies.

Reverse Advent Calendar : Project Pants

Our December birthday elves will be collecting donations on a daily basis.  Pants, vests and socks are all much appreciated.

Climate Justice March

The attached flier provides information about a march on Dec 9^th which some families may wish to support.   Our Trinity Takes Action climate march was a great opportunity for our learners to have their voices heard.

SHREK : Jan 24th

As you are aware this year we are not attending the theatre at Christmas time but are very much looking forward to our whole school visit to see SHREK the musical on Wed Jan 24th.  The cost of £20 is a much reduced rate for the seats that we have been allocated.  A ticket has been purchased for all Trinity learners – please do let us know as a matter of priority if you do not wish your child to attend.  As always we ask that parents / carers pay a donation of what they can afford, the full amount or a bit extra if they wish.  The cost of transport will be paid for by the TPSA.

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott

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Dear Parents and Carers

There is no disputing the fact that some families, for various reasons, are facing financial hardship at the moment.  As you know Christmas@Trinity in school activities will be free of charge for all Trinity learners.  We are also aware however that some Trinity families may find it helpful to receive a Christmas food parcel containing basic food items plus some Christmas extras.  Our family support worker, Sandra Brown, has suggested some names for us already but we believe there may be more families who could do with a bit of a help at this time of year.   

Acts of Kindness are being shared by our Trinity Learners at the moment and helping those who belong to our Trinity community is an act of kindness we can extend. 

If you would find a Christmas food parcel helpful please do let us know either by phoning Sandra Brown on 07746 895595 or emailing Sandra or school direct on the email addresses below :

sandra@citadelyouthcentre.org.uk

Kelly.tawake@trinity-pri.edin.sch.uk

(Kelly Tawake is our Pupil Support Officer)

I cannot stress enough that any requests will be treated with dignity and in confidence so please do get in touch if, together,  we can help.  

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott 

Dear Parents and Carers

Please see below for Christmas@Trinity information.    A copy is also attached as I know some families find it helpful to print and put ‘up on the fridge’.

With the festive season fast approaching I am very aware that financial circumstances can make this a stressful time for families.   We are very grateful to the Trinity PSA who have agreed to fund all in school Christmas activities to make it a ‘free Christmas@Trinity’ for everyone.   

Whilst we hope that everything will be lots of fun some of our learners can find the change from routine to be unsettling.  Staff are preparing for this and will adapt and support as required. 

Christmas jumpers etc are welcome to be worn from the 30^th.   

Please do not feel under pressure for your child to wear one every day, to have more than one, to wear one at all!    P6 will be holding a Christmas jumper swap / donation table on Fri Dec 1^st.   Donations are very welcome.  

Reverse advent calendar – this year we are supporting Project Pants and asking for donations of new pants (or socks – adult or children) to support a clothing bank run by Edinburgh City Mission.    Cash donations are also very welcome – P7 will use any money donated to purchase pants.

Nov Thurs 30^th                                                                                                                                                                                       9.10am House Christmas Art morning – All welcome.                                                                                                    6.15pm Christmas Light switch on

Dec

Fri 1^st Christmas jumper swap / donation table                                                                                                                       The following begin : Reverse advent calendar     HO HO HO! – classes sharing festive jokes 

Wed 6^th 2.00 Christmas Star Time – help welcome!                                                                                                             Fri 8^th : 9.15am Santa Fun Run in Victoria Park – All welcome

Week of Mon 11^th : Silent Disco time

Mon 11^th : 9.15am P1 The Twinkly Nativity – dress for a premiere!

Tues 12^th : 9.15m P1 Nativity – dress for a premiere!

Wed 13^th : Flu Vaccination                                                                                                                                                                                        P7 to Winter Wonderland

Thurs 14^th : Christmas Picnic Lunch

Fri 15^th : 9.20am End of term celebration in North Leith Parish Church – All welcome

Mon 18^th : P1 and P2 Party

Tues 19^th : P3 – P6 Christmas Activities

Wed 20^th : Playground Chalk Art                                                                                                                                                  Thurs 21^st : PJs and Film – no need to get dressed!

Fri 22^nd : Non uniform day.   Singalong.

School closes at 12.00noon for the holidays

I really do hope that we are able to make December in school an enjoyable, memorable and fun time for all our learners.  

Thank you for your support

Jacqueline Scott

Dear Parents and Carers

Please see below links to employment opportunities currently being advertised by the City of Edinburgh.  The posts are for Pupil Support Assistants in primary, secondary and special schools across the city.  This is an absolutely essential post in all schools and, I hope, a rewarding one.  We have a fabulous PSA team at Trinity who work tirelessly to support our learners in a range of ways.  We could not manage without them!

If you are interested in such a post then please do consider applying.  Further information can be found once the link is opened but please note the closing date for applications is 28^th Nov 2023:

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-edinburgh-council/jobs/pupil-support-assistants-primary-schools-city-wide-346040

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-edinburgh-council/jobs/pupil-support-assistants-secondary-schools-346043

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-edinburgh-council/jobs/pupil-support-assistants-special-schools-city-wide-344245

Jobs supporting young people in schools – The City of Edinburgh Council

Kind regards

Jacqueline Scott

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope you had a good, if somewhat wet, weekend.  Whilst we went ahead with our playground tidy yesterday I did get the feeling that many, who might normally have helped, thought it had been cancelled.  We had a select group of 5 staff, one parent and two P7 learners!  As the rain poured perseverance certainly prevailed.  We are hoping to have our Outdoor Library space ready to ‘open’ during Book Week (week of Nov 13th)

Digital Safety

I am aware that our Parent Council are currently carrying out a survey with parents and carers regarding the use of smart phones.  It is definitely a case of varying points of view and ultimately parent / carer choice.  However we have had requests for guidance on ensuring safe use and hope that, in the meantime,  the following links from our Digital team at CEC will be useful.

WhatsApp privacy settings & parental controls | Internet Matters

Free Online Safety Guide | WhatsApp | National Online Safety

Digital Safety – Edinburgh Learns Digital

We are looking to add a digital tab to our school website where further info can be posted. 

Halloween Disco

Everyone appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves on Friday morning dancing to some great song requests.  The assortment of costumes was fabulous.  If you have not yet had a chance to do so the TPSA would be delighted for sponsorship to raise funds for school. 

https://gofund.me/9fbc1597

The week ahead

This week will see us focussing on the Learning Power : Have a Go Hamster.  Please take a minute to ask your child what this means to them.  Our learning powers are a fun way of teaching our learners ways to tackle their learning.

Thurs Nov 2^nd : Open Day for P1 due to start in August 2024

Fri Nov 3^rd : Trinity Together will see P6 sharing with us information about Action for Climate Change 

Profiles

This term all our learners will have another opportunity to talk to their class teacher about their learning.  This conversation forms part of the profile which will be issued at some point over the term.  We have made a few alterations to the format of the profile in response to comments from parents, carers and staff.  A feedback sheet will accompany your child’s profile so please do take time to let us know your views.   

National Gallery opportunity

Practical art for ages 4+ 

Family Fridays

New at the National! Every Friday afternoon during Edinburgh term time we’ve got trails, play activities and, of course, hands-on art making with artists. All free, all welcome. Just drop in.

For more information please check out the National Galleries website

The weather for the next few days looks like it will continue to be wet.  Getting outdoors is so important for our learners so please do make sure they come dressed for the weather.

Thank you for your continued support,

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