Dear Parents and Carers

I hope you are all well.  There are certainly  various bugs doing the rounds and we are seeing a lot of absence – both amongst our learners and staff.  Hopefully everyone will feel a lot better by the time Christmas comes!

Reverse advent calendar – Project Pants

Our Christmas ‘elves’ have been visiting classes each day and collecting the donations of pants and chocolates.  Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our reverse advent calendar.  Last day for donations will be Tuesday 17^th December.

Fruity Friday becomes Wellbeing Wednesday!

Our Health and Wellbeing P7 leadership group have been researching the success of Fruity Friday and have decided to move to Wellbeing Wednesday.  This allows for more time to survey what is being eaten and to announce the winners at Trinity Together on Friday.   If you are able to ‘sponsor’ Wellbeing Wednesday by donating £10 to the school office, the group will use donations to purchase healthy snacks for the winning class.  

Safe parking

Some of you will have seen our learners reminding people not to park on the zig zag lines.  Please take time to park legally and keep all our children safe.

Fairtrade stall

Following the success of last week’s Fairtrade stall (everything sold out very quickly) the P7 Global Citizens group have prepared some more hot chocolate cones and have purchased some different felt products – all sustainable and ethically produced.

These will be on sale tomorrow at 11.45am in the front playground.    Please note the stall is cash only.

Hot chocolate and mallows cone : £1

Felt Christmas decorations – bees, robins, brooches, gingerbread men and baubles : £5 

Christmas@Trinity

There has been more Christmas fun at Trinity this week.   The silent disco is proving very popular,  Star Time yesterday was a great success as was Christmas lunch today.  Many thanks to all the school staff, catering staff and volunteers who made both these events possible.  

Tomorrow will see us gather as Trinity Together over in Bangholm sports hall.   Parents and carers are very welcome to join us.  We hope to start by 9.30am and finish about 10.30am.  Please be aware that there are limited seats available as most of the seats are being used for exams in other parts of the building.

Mon 16^th : P1 and P2 Christmas Party – wear what you would like

          P7 to Winter Wonderland – wear warm outdoor clothes and remember a bus pass and packed lunch.  No money should be brought.

Tues 17^th : P3 – P6 Christmas activity day

Thurs 19^th : Pyjamas and film day

Fri 20^th :  Trinity Together singalong

                    School closes at 12.00noon for the holidays

Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing those of you who can manage at Bangholm tomorrow.

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott

Dear Parents and Carers

What a bizarre weekend of weather with the snow leaving as quickly as it arrived!  Please do make sure your child comes to school with a suitable jacket (named) as they will spend time outdoors.   Any items of lost property, without a name,  can be found under the shelter in the front playground.  Named items will be returned to children.

Recycled uniform items

As part of their Rainbow School learning about sustainability a group of P5s will run a recycled uniform stall from 11.45am  on Fri 29^th Nov in the front playground.   Cash donations for any items that you can use are much appreciated.  If you have any items of good quality, no longer needed school uniform, please hand into the school office.

Ethical and FairTrade stall

This year all of our P7 learners are part of leadership groups taking forward the seven commitments of Rainbow School – Equalities and Diversity, Outdoor Learning, Sustainability,  Leaders of Learning, Global Citizens, Health & Wellbeing and Trinity Together.   

On Friday 6^th December from 11.40am our Global Citizens group will be running their first Ethical and FairTrade stall selling Christmas decorations to parents and carers.   Please look out for more information.  

Jam Jars

Please support the TPSA by filling a jam jar with items such as sweets, small toys, hair accessories etc and handing into school before Thursday.  All of the jars will be sold at the light switch on event.

Christmas at Trinity

Many thanks to the TPSA who have, once again, provided the money to cover the costs for all in school events.  

Thursday Nov 28^th sees the start of Christmas at Trinity.   Christmas clothing is encouraged!  All donations of no longer needed items are very much appreciated – particularly larger sizes.   

The morning will see all our learners work together in their houses to decorate banners and display boards.   Parents and carers able to pop along to lend a hand are very welcome. 

6.15pm : Join us in the front playground for our Christmas light switch on.

A reminder of dates ahead

November 

Thurs 28^th : House art morning and Christmas Light switch on

Fri 29^th : 11.45am Recycled school uniform stall – donations

December

Reverse advent calendar begins – donations of pants and Christmas chocolates much appreciated

Mon 2^nd : 9.00am  – 9.45am approx P3 present Operation Ouch!  Tea and coffee will be available – please bring your own mug

Tues 3^rd : 9.00am – 9.45am approx  P3 present Operation Ouch!   Tea and coffee will be available – please bring your own mug

Fri 6^th Dec : Santa fun run in Victoria Park from 9.15am – all welcome to come along and support

                           11.30 Ethical and Fairtrade stall – Christmas decorations

Week of Mon 9^th Dec : Silent disco time

Wed 11^th Dec : 1.45pm – 2.45pm  Christmas Star Time – all help much appreciated

Thurs 12^th Dec : Christmas ‘Picnic’ school lunch – please book on Parentpay before Wed 4^th Dec

Fri 13^th Dec : 9.30am – 10.30am approx  ‘Festivals of Light’ celebration at Bangholm  – all welcome.    

Mon 16^th Dec :  P7 to Winter Wonderland in Princes Street Gardens

                                 pm P1 and P2 Christmas party : wear what you would like

Tues 17^th Dec : P3 – P6 Christmas activities day : wear what you would like

Thurs 19^th Dec : PJs and Film day – no need to get dressed just come to school in your PJs!

Fri 20^th Dec : Non Uniform day : Trinity Together – Christmas singalong

            School closes at 12.00 as usual

January

Mon 6^th : INSET day – staff only

Tues 7^th : School returns

Fri 17^th :  9.00am – 9.45am Argyll Coffee Morning and Learning chat

Fri 24^th : 9.00am – 9.45am Craighall Coffee Morning and Learning chat

Fri 31st : 9.00am – 9.45am Melville Coffee Morning and Learning chat

February

Fri 7^th : 9.00am – 9.45am Royston Coffee Morning and Learning chat

                 School closes at 12.00 for holiday week

Mon 17^th :  School returns

Thank you for your support

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott

Dear Parents and Carers

It is lovely to see the sun shining this morning after yesterday’s wind and rain.  As we head into colder weather please do send your child to school with a named jacket as they will spend time outdoors.

Building update

I received the following yesterday from CEC.

I can now confirm that a contract has been signed with John G MacIntosh, one of the original main subcontractors, to complete the classroom works at Trinity Primary School.  The initial estimate for completion of works is six weeks. There is a formal pre-start meeting at the school on Monday and the school management will be regularly updated as the more detailed programme and schedule of works becomes available.

It is really encouraging news to have a finish date and we will all be keeping our fingers crossed that early November will see us fully back into our building.   The works to the kitchen remain a separate issue and we continue to thank our catering staff for their efforts as they cook off site and deliver hot lunches to our learners. .

Attendance and Lateness

Please do remember that everyday in school counts and that it is really important that our learners are in school and on time every day.  School starts at 8.45am for P3 – P7 and at 9.00am for P1 and P2.  We have a number of children who are regularly late and this is disruptive to them and also to others.  Latecomers must sign into the folder situated in the front entrance.   If your child is absent due to illness or for another reason we ask that school is phoned on 0131 554 2062 (press 1) and a message left on the answering machine.   

Medical help

Several staff in school have basic first aid training and we deal with bumps,  minor cuts and children feeling unwell on a daily  basis.   In line with everyday counts we are trying to reduce the number of times a child is sent home unless deemed absolutely necessary.   We are also looking at how often ice packs are issued and only using them to reduce possible swelling and not as a comfort tool.   A wet paper towel can work wonders!  

Health & Safety

We have seen an increase in the number of learners wearing hoop and dangly ear rings to school along with necklaces etc and we ask that these are avoided, particularly on PE days.

Mobile phones etc  reminder

It is preferable if phones, smart watches etc are not brought or worn to school.   If parents and carers feel strongly that their child needs to bring a mobile phone to school, or to wear a smart watch,  then these must be switched off and left in school bags during the school day.  School cannot take responsibility for any phones or other devices if lost, damaged or stolen.  They should not be used until children leave the school playground.  Thank you for your support with this.

Please see below for an update on dates for your calendar for the rest of 2024

October

Thurs 3rd : Parents’/Carers’ Evening 5.00pm – 8.00pm (online booking now live).  These will take place in classrooms.

Fri 4th : Parents’/Carers’ Afternoon 1.00pm – 4.00pm (online booking now live).  These will take place in classrooms.

Tues 8th : Halloween costume swap.  

Fri 11th : Non uniform day

          School closes for October week at 12.00noon

Mon 21st : INSET day – school closed for pupils

Tues 22nd : School returns

Fri 25th : TPSA sponsored Halloween disco (in school hours)

Mon 28^th : P7 to Risk Factory

Tues 29th : Flu vaccination day

                         Evening : Mtg at Trinity Academy for P7 parents and carers

November

Wed 6^th : Open Day for P1 Aug 2025

Mon 11^th : Class photos

Tues 12^th : Class photos

Thurs 21st : Book Bug and Reading event for parents and carers –  more info to follow

Mon 25^th : P6 and P7 group to Sportshall Athletics event at Meadowbank

Thurs 28th : House Christmas Art morning

                          6.15pm – 7.15pm TPSA Christmas Light switch on

December

Mon 2nd : 9.15am – 10.00am P3 show

Tues 3rd : 9.15am – 10.00am P3 show

Fri 6th : Santa Fun Run in Victoria Park

Thurs 12^th : Christmas Lunch tbc

Fri 13th : 9.20am – 10.30am approx Festivals of light celebration in sportshall at Bangholm.  ALL very welcome.  

Mon 16th : P7 to Winter Wonderland tbc

                        pm P1 and P2 party

Tues 17th : P3 – P6 Christmas activities

Thurs 18th : PJs and film day

Fri 19th : Non uniform day

                    Trinity Together singalong

                   School closes at 12.00noon for holidays

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott

Dear Parents and Carers

It was lovely to see those of you who could manage at our Open Evening last night.  The month of June sees us reflecting on the past school year and we are always pleased to get feedback to help us on our journey of continuous improvement.  If you have a spare moment please complete the form below 

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Classes for August

We are still awaiting confirmation of staffing but are hopeful that all will be in place and ready to be shared with all learners on Tues June 18th.

Building works

As the building works are nearing completion we are so looking forward to having our school back on one site and access restored to main toilets, classrooms, staffroom, office areas, resource storage and our janitor / cleaner base.  It has been quite a year.  Please bear with us as we pack up classrooms, relocate furniture, clear areas and  move items.  Our aim is to minimise disruption to learning and teaching.   Whilst it is unlikely that full access will be gained from the start of term (the weather really has been against the contractors) they are getting there.   Work on the kitchen roof is due to commence in September.   Whilst this is going on school lunches will continue to be prepared off site and delivered.   The completion date for all areas is expected to be Jan 2025.

7 hills challenge

Good luck to P7 who will be embarking on their 7 hills challenge next week.

P7 climb the 7 hills of Edinburgh in under 7 days!

Trinity’s Got Talent

The finalists were announced by our House Captains this week   – very well done to them.   We look forward to the final on Thursday June 27th.

It is so busy at this time of year and very easy to miss something.  Please see below for an update of dates for your diary.

June

Mon 10th : New P1 packs ready for collection

               P7 begin 7 hills challenge : Calton & Castle Hill

                       P5J to Heart of Newhaven

Tues 11th : P5 skiing and outdoor learning

                P7 Blackford Hill & the Braids

                7.00 Parent Council mtg in school

Wed 12th : P7 Arthur’s Seat

               P6 skiing and outdoor learning

               Evening : meeting at Trinity Academy for P7 parents and carers

Thurs 13th : P6 skiing and outdoor learning

                          P7 Craiglockhart Hill

                 Grp to Equalities event at City Chambers

                 Poppy Scotland to P7 (presentation to Katla Longworth for winning design)

          2.15 P5 Scottish Opera – parents and carers welcome (doors open from 2.00pm)

Fri 14th : P7 complete 7 hills challenge : Corstorphine Hill

          Trinity Together : House Elections

Mon 17^th : Grp to netball event

Tues 18th : 11.00 P5 Celebration event at Sculpture Workshop – parents and carers welcome

                P7 to secondary school visits

          New P1 Aug visit

                        P 1 – P6 Meet Your Teacher for August 

               7.00 TPSA mtg in school

Wed 19th : P7 to secondary school visits

          P1 – P6 Picnic to Aberdour (ALL very welcome and much needed!)

Thurs 20th : P7 to secondary school visits

                         6.30 – 8.00 P7 Leavers’ Do in the Secret Garden

Mon 24th : P7 picnic to North Berwick

Wed 26th : 9.15 Trinity Together – End of year celebration + P7 yearbook presentation : ALL very welcome.  This event will be outdoors in the back playground

Thurs 27th : Trinity’s Got Talent final

Fri 28th : Non uniform

                   School closes at 12.00 (P7 will be clapped out at 11.50am)

Thank you for your ongoing support

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

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

The final month of the school year already.  Not sure if it is a sign of age but time really does seem to fly.  The next four weeks at Trinity will see us both bringing this school year to a close and preparing for the new one.  It certainly isn’t time to unwind!

Please see below for dates of what is going on.

Athletics festival – well done to all our P5 – P7 Trinity learners who took part in our competitive athletics event.    Whilst not everyone can be a winner,  perseverance and kindness were both evident and the morning was enjoyed by all who took part.  Medal winners will be announced at our end of term celebration.  A huge thanks to all the staff for all of the organising, particularly to Mandy Griffin our PE teacher and to Rebecca Mackenzie who organised the alternative event – competitive athletics is not for everyone!

Trinity’s Got Talent 2024

What a response our house captains had to Trinity’s Got Talent 2024.  They have held all the auditions and will be sharing with those who took part if they have been successful, or not, in reaching the final.  This will take place on Thursday June 27^th and parents and carers of finalists are very welcome to come along.

Aberdour – Wed 19th June

As you know our annual picnic to Aberdour will take place on Wednesday June 19th, whatever the weather, unless advice from the outdoor team at CEC  says otherwise.   Thank you so much for signing up to come along as without your support this event would not be possible.   

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Payment must be made on Parentpay (a donation, the full amount, or a bit extra) or in person to the school office. 

Payment acts as permission and without this we are unable to take a child out of school. Thank you.

Dates ahead

Tues 4th : P5 skiing and outdoor learning

            P7 out of school for lunch

Thurs 6th : P6 skiing and outdoor learning

              P7 out of school for lunch

          5.45 – 7.00 Open Evening – everyone very welcome.  

Mon 10th : P7 begin 7 hills challenge : Calton & Castle Hill

Tues 11th : P5 skiing and outdoor learning

                P7 Blackford Hill & the Braids

                7.00 Parent Council mtg in school

Wed 12th : P7 Arthur’s Seat

               P6 skiing and outdoor learning

Thurs 13th : P6 skiing and outdoor learning

                          P7 Craiglockhart Hill

          2.15 P5 Scottish Opera – parents and carers welcome

Fri 14th : P7 complete 7 hills challenge : Corstorphine Hill

Tues 18th : P7 to secondary school visits

          New P1 Aug visit

                        P 1 – P6 Meet Your Teacher for August 

Wed 19th : P7 to secondary school visits

          P1 – P6 Picnic to Aberdour (ALL very welcome and much needed!)

Thurs 20th : P7 to secondary school visits

                         6.30 – 8.00 P7 Leavers’ Do in the Secret Garden

Fri 21st : 11.00 Trinity Together – Star Time

Mon 24th : P7 picnic

Wed 26th : 9.15 Trinity Together – End of year celebration + P7 yearbook presentation

Thurs 27th : Trinity’s Got Talent final

Fri 28th : Non uniform

                   School closes at 12.00 (P7 will be clapped out at 11.50am)

I look forward to seeing those of you who can manage at our Open Evening on Thursday.

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

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

As shared in Trinity News we are in the process or reorganising classes for August.  Please be assured that staff take considerable time as they aim to get it right for all our children.  We consider friendships (the children are asked who they would like to be with), learning (who learns well together), class dynamics and additional support needs.   Experience has shown us that whilst it can seem a little bit unsettling (often more so for parents and carers) our learners quickly adapt, extend friendships and continue to progress.

Our current P2, P3, P4 and P6 classes will be reorganised into three classes each at P3, P4, P5 and P7.

Best wishes

Jacqueline Scott