Parent/Carer Calendar
Please follow this link to our calendar of school diary dates. School Diary Dates
Soft Play Opening
We are very excited about our newly refurbished soft play room. Our Parent Council secretary, Leanne Rusbridge made a successful application to the charity, Wooden Spoon to fund this. They donated £20,000 to the project. Alongside this, we had a donation of £5,000 from KPEG and donation of paint and labour to paint the room from M R Electrical Ltd. We are so grateful for this support. Wooden Spoon will officially open our newly named “Wooden Spoon Soft Play” on Friday 10th October. This is a wonderful resource, and we really appreciate everyone’s work to make this happen. Particularly to Leanne for all her hard work in applying for the grant.
Playground Equipment
Please note that outwith your child’s school day, use of playground equipment or spaces is the responsibility of the parent / carer and should be supervised at all times.
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 |
Eat, Meet and Play (EMP)
The next EMP is Friday 19 September at 12pm here at the school. Pupils must be accompanied by an adult.
Ripple Project Evaluation
The Ripple Project have supported us in school for a number of years with their primary focus being on mental health and wellbeing. The report attached details an evaluation of the impact of their work. Ripple Work in School Evaluation
Ripple Mural
The Ripple Project applied for funding to complete a mural in our courtyard area. This application was successful and over the last two weeks, Spectrum Arts have painted the mural. This has completely transformed the space which is used by classes and as a quiet space during lunch times. It has been lovely for the children to see Antione at work and the mural progressing. Thank you so much to Antione at Spectrum Arts and The Ripple Project.
Buddy Garden Event
The event planned for Friday has been cancelled, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will send out a new date soon.
** 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
Craigentiny Community Centre
There is lots going on at the Centre this Autumn, see details below.
Lochend Football Academy:
The Academy are offering free taster sessions for kids born in 2019. The sessions are on Friday afternoons starting at 1pm and will last for 45 minutes. The first session is on Friday 29th August. If you’re interested in this or have any questions, please get in touch touch with Jimmy on 07802 883641 or by emailing the club at lochendfa@outlook.com
Reminders:
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 |
16 – 19 September – P7 Residential
27 October – Flu Vaccine
24 to 26 November – Fluoride Varnish
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.