Message from ParentPay
We have been alerted to a fraudulent app in the Apple App Store that mimics ParentPay branding.
Security and safeguarding are top priorities at ParentPay Group, and we took swift action to report the app and are working closely with Apple to have it removed.
To date, we have recorded only 2 cases of affected parents.
Please be aware:
- ParentPay does not have an app available for download from any app stores
- To use ParentPay, parents should visit https://www.parentpay.com/ from a mobile phone or computer
- After logging in, parents can save a shortcut onto their phone’s home screen
This message is for awareness only, so you can confidently and quickly respond to any parent queries.
Yours sincerely,ParentPay Group Customer Service Team
Parental Consultations
These will take place on the following dates:
- 30 September – in person here at the school
- 1 October – telephone call from class teacher
- 2 October – telephone call from Mrs Hart P1A only
- 7 October – in person appointments for parents/carers who require an interpreter. Appointments will be sent home, when we have booked the interpreters.
Bookings close on Tuesday 23 September, please book your appointment here – Parental Consultations (enter your email address).
How we communicate with you
The parent council reported that there was some confusion on how we communicate with parents and carers. We use a system called Groupcall Messenger to send school information to you. The system allows us to communicate with you by the following methods.
- School App – EduSpot
- Text
The default for all messages is EduSpot. We use this as the main way as it allows you the parent or carer to contact us free of charge via wifi. If you have not done so please download EduSpot from your App Store.
If you have not downloaded and registered for the app, they system will automatically send you a text message. If the app is down for any reason a text will be sent.
Any larger messages are sent by email, however we do worry that not all parents and carers receive our emails as they may go into the junk/spam folder. Please add the following email address to your safe sender list – admin@craigentinny.edin.sch.uk
The Parent Council also alerted us that parents/carers often do not always understand the content of our messages or who they are aimed, for example which child. We will include the class reg in all future messages and try to be as concise as possible. We hope this helps. If you receive a message you do not fully understand, please contact us for clarification.
School Lunches
We have a large number of children bringing in a lunch from home and also having a school lunch booked. This is creating a large amount of food waste. Please do not book a meal on Parent Pay if you are sending a lunch from home. We appreciate your support in reducing our food waste.
P1 Health Questionnaires
If you have not already done so, can you return these forms to the school as soon as possible.
Flu Vaccine
Don’t forget to return these forms, please return even if your child is not to receive the vaccine.
Eat, Meet and Play (EMP)
The next EMP is tomorrow, 19 September at 12pm here at the school. Pupils must be accompanied by an adult.
Headlice
We have had a number of reports of Headlice in the school. Please follow this NHS Guidance
P7 Hoodies
Thank you to everyone who has already paid for their contribution to the leavers Hoody. If you still need to pay the £10.00, please can you do so. If you need more information or more time to pay, you can contact the Parent Council at craigiecouncil@gmail.com
Hoodie Payment Information
Parent Council Meeting
Thank you to all who attended last weeks meeting, please follow the link below to the minutes.
** Class Representatives 2025/26 **
Primary 1 – Thomas Grant & Andrew Millington
Primary 2 – Emily March & Michelle Smith
Primary 3 – Helen Yeats & Danielle McNair
Primary 4 – Louise Lee & Susan McIntee
Primary 5 – (Position Available)
Primary 6 – Leanne Rusbridge & Michelle Martins
Primary 7 – Louise Bowman & Joy Harvey
Enhanced Support Base (ESB) – (Position Available)
External Agencies Activities
Adult Education Opportunities
Raising Children with Confidence
Managing your Budget
Introduction to the Digital Office
Reminders:
Open Day – Tuesday 23rd September
This will be an opportunity for pupils to show parents / carers their classroom. We will send more details home soon.
Class Coffee Mornings
We look forward to welcoming you to our Coffee Mornings, we hope you can make them!
| Coffee Morning Date | Class | Time |
| 05.11.25 | P4A | 9.00am |
| 06.11.25 | P2A | 9.15am |
| 03.12.25 | P5A | 9.00am |
| 04.12.25 | P3A | 9.00am |
| 14.01.26 | P4/5 | 9.00am |
| 15.01.26 | P1/2 | 9.15am |
| 06.02.26 | Sparrows and Robins | 11.10am |
| 04.03.26 | P6/7 | 9.00am |
| 05.03.26 | P6A | 9.00am |
| 13.05.26 | P7A | 9.00am |
| 14.05.26 | P3B | 9.00am |
| 03.06.26 | P1B | 9.15am |
| 04.06.26 | P1A | 9.15am |
PE Days
| Class | Day |
| P1A | Monday & Friday |
| P1B | Wednesday & Thursday |
| P1/2 | Tuesday & Friday |
| P2A | Monday & Tuesday |
| P3A | Wednesday & Thursday |
| P3B | Wednesday (2 Sessions) |
| P4A | Tuesday & Wednesday |
| P4/5 | Monday & Wednesday |
| P5A | Wednesday & Thursday |
| P6A | Monday |
| P6/7 | Wednesday & Friday |
| P7A | Wednesday & Thursday |
Dates for your diary – School Diary Dates
School Term Dates – 25/26
Autumn Term starts Wednesday 13 August 2025.
2025 Mid-term holidays
- Monday 15 September 2025, autumn holiday
- Monday 13 to Monday 20 October 2025, mid term break. Term ends Friday 19 December 2025.
2025 Christmas holidays
- Monday 22 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026. Spring Term starts Tuesday 6 January 2026.
2026 Mid term holidays
- Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026, mid term break. Term ends Thursday 2 April 2026.
2026 Easter holidays
- Friday 3 April to Monday 20 April 2026. Summer Term starts Tuesday 21 April 2026.
2026 Mid term holidays
- Monday 4 May 2026, May Day
- Tuesday 5 May 2026, staff only day
- Monday 18 May 2026, Victoria Day.
Term ends Friday 26 June 2026.