Dear Parents and Carers 

This week in school sees us celebrating Amazing Asia!   Please see below for what’s going on.

Across the week : P5 – P7 will be doing some Asian cooking in STEAM

Across the week : P1 – P7 will each be making kites

Today : P5 had the opportunity to try some Origami 

Tues 6^th :  We are looking forward to watching a Lion dance performance

Wed 7th, Thurs 8^th and Fri 9^th : an opportunity to try some pakora.   Many thanks to one of our families for donating over 600 pieces.  Please do get in touch if you are concerned about allergies.

Thurs 8^th : 5.45pm – 7.00pm Open Evening.  Come along and share our learning

Fri 9^th : Trinity Kite Festival in Victoria Park and our playground.  Hopefully there will be enough of a wind to get the kites flying!   If you are free from 11.00am please do join us outside and help.  I think we may need it!  

I have spoken with all our learners today and reminded them that this week really needs to see us all sticking with our values – showing respect when trying new foods, being creative when doing origami and sharing learning,  persevering with kite making and flying and being kind to each other when things possibly don’t go quite to plan!

I am hoping that the week will be a great chance to bring learning to life.

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

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Dear Parents and Carers

Please see below for an update relating to our current building situation.

Following the detailed inspections we have taken the decision to replace the roofs in the sections where RAAC has been discovered.  This decision has been made as it is the most efficient way to deal with the issue and the most effective way to ensure the ongoing health and safety of pupils and staff.

We are working on the details of the accommodation implications of this decision and will provide you with further information later in the week.  Our priorities are to make sure the school is fully supported throughout this process and that learning and teaching and all the other aspects of school life are fully operational for the beginning of the new term.  The current interim accommodation arrangements will remain until the end of this term.   

As before, I appreciate this ongoing situation creates difficulties for the school and we are very grateful to pupils, parents, carers and staff for their understanding while this process is ongoing.

If anyone requires further information then they can email schoolsreview@edinburgh.gov.uk with any questions.

Regards

Crawford McGhie

Head of Strategic Asset Planning

Sustainable Development – Place Directorate

The City of Edinburgh Council

0131 469 3149

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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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