{"id":11983,"date":"2026-02-12T11:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atomic-temporary-154364343.wpcomstaging.com\/?page_id=11983"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:33:19","slug":"school-news-12-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/craigentinnyprimary.com\/?page_id=11983","title":{"rendered":"School News &#8211; 12 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>February Break<\/strong><br>The school closes at the normal time tomorrow, Friday 13 February for the mid term break. <br>We re open on Monday 23 February. We hope you all have a lovely break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>February Break Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Family Stay and Play Dates: February Break<\/strong><br>McLaren Halls open for a couple of hours on Tuesday 17<sup>th,<\/sup>&nbsp;and again on&nbsp; Friday 20<sup>th<\/sup>, for any families that are looking for something to do. There will be refreshments and activities &#8211; all free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/craigentinnyprimary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0a906-stay-and-play.jpg?w=723\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12031\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Piershill Library<\/strong><br>See below activities at the library next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday 4pm to 4pm: Chess Club for 8 to 12 year olds<br>Wednesday 2pm to 2.30pm: Bookbug Rhymetime<br>Friday 10.30am to 11am: Storytime<br>Saturday 11am to 12 noon: Lego Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no need to book places, everyone can just come along and join in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ripple &#8211; <strong>Craigentinny Castle Consultation Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/craigentinnyprimary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/b7e95-wellbeing-week-v2-1-722x1024-1.png?w=723\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12026\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7050807287809213;width:430px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>We\u2019re inviting local residents, neighbours, and anyone with a passion for the area to join us for our February community engagement sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your ideas, experiences, and hopes for the castle matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more: <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frippleproject.co.uk%2Fcastle-consultation%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwa0Q0ODJrcHFYOXRjM0lOVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6NDstOHF2cXX-2reUI9GUR3iZIsWeRg3k_CGMx55Wm7sdmQ-npHlbq7Q14RA_aem_XNTf46maKvAarVQDxGrIlg&amp;h=AT3Gqvk86sJEKZLAskpYpu2440WM0hmzpvmnNtm-wrSRIPkpvCy7lyiMTeKmwz5GKUtKiWIhpf5NgplMFjvpV6hlDGJExgb6uUGrPZFcwoip8rDgN_NyRkSn5v_xZNRBDDhnBroJ3LY6rXkA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1w7rVghw-HK8DnV0yd3nFwiOlnycAq_Ze5tKukdh6tgk1lmwt66BiISEiiPON-Gf4fqiDoH-_NtkX7uExX0eWqxpLi4zr8PjeL5iwKvfKADNwY-O_VpBVrSlSIa6Ie1vNXbAL4o_Dz2dRVairaBFK-LQMZ8c8-AWxsAwqzLQlRtFAbGdVlYUAfw7gjHDxOig0BgZ_JFCugO9PQHtGKgm_8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rippleproject.co.uk\/castle-consultation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/craigentinnyprimary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2e21f-wellbeing-week-v1-1-722x1024-1.png?w=723\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12024\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7050786381892572;width:433px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water Bottles<\/strong><br>We have an increasing number of children forgetting their water bottles. Please send your child to school with a full water bottle each day. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Active Schools have club starting after the February break still with some space and we have just added a P4-7 Netball club at Leith Academy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check out the attached flyer for details.&nbsp; To sign up make sure that you register for an account first.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please get in touch if you have any questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also use this link to find out What\u2019s on in Leith Community, including details or some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG_zUbT2uU\/-r7iyUOjBxssSj3wUqVmzg\/view?utm_content=DAG_zUbT2uU&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h264e51f373\">February Sport Camps: <\/a>(click or copy and paste)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-canva wp-block-embed-canva\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leith Learning Community: What&#039;s On....\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG_zUbT2uU\/-r7iyUOjBxssSj3wUqVmzg\/view?embed&amp;meta\" height=\"511\" width=\"723\" style=\"border: none; border-radius: 8px; width: 723px; height: 511px;\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Lunchtime Tennis \u2013 The Ripple Project<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P4-7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12:15 \u2013 13:00<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>13<sup>th<\/sup> Feb \u2013 27<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Craigentinny Primary Games Hall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Search: LEI265 or Copy n Paste Link Below:<\/strong> <strong><br><u><a href=\"https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229124\">https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229124<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P6-7 Football Club<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P6-7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12.30-1.30pm<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>13<sup>th<\/sup> Feb \u2013 27<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Craigentinny<\/strong> <strong>Grass Pitches<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Search: LEI-2611 or copy n paste link below:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=230885\">https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=230885<\/a><\/strong> <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Basketball The Ripple Project<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P5-7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mon<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12:00 \u2013 12:45<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong> <strong>9<sup>th<\/sup> Feb \u2013 23<sup>rd<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Craigentinny Games Hall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Search: LEI24 or copy n paste link below:<\/strong> <strong><br><u><a href=\"https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229116\">https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229116<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ASN Swim Sessions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P4-7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>16:00 \u2013 16:45<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mon 23<sup>rd<\/sup> Feb \u2013 30<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leith Academy Swimming Pool<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Club full from last term wait list. Get in touch directly to enquire about a space<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Basketball<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P1-2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>16:30 \u2013 17:00<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Wed 25<sup>th<\/sup> Feb \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leith Academy Games Hall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Search: LEI266 or copy n paste link below:<\/strong> <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229132\">https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229132<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Basketball<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P3-7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>17:00 \u2013 18:00<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Wed 25<sup>th<\/sup> Feb \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leith Academy Games Hall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Search: LEI267 or copy n paste link below:<\/strong> <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229198\">https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229198<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Baton Twirling<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P1-3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fir 27<sup>th<\/sup> Feb \u2013 27<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leith Academy Games Hall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Search: LEI268 or copy n paste link below:<\/strong> <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229140\">https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229140<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Baton Twirling<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P4-7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fri 27<sup>th<\/sup> Feb \u2013 27<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leith Academy Games Hall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Search: LEI269 or copy n paste link below:<\/strong> <strong><br><u><a href=\"https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229147\">https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=229147<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NNetball<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P4-7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monday<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4.15-5pm<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mon 2nd March \u2013 30<sup>th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leith Academy Games Hall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Search: LEI-2612 or copy &amp; paste link below:<\/strong> <strong><br><u><a href=\"https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=232884\">https:\/\/getedinburghactive.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/WPAC\/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&amp;RNI=232884<\/a><\/u><\/strong> <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Register.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow the link above and click register in the top right-hand corner. When registering please use the main contact email address that is on your child\u2019s school record (e.g. SEEMIS\/School Database) to register. This will be the easiest and quickest way to book.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Book your child\u2019s place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Insert the booking codes shown in the table above into the search box e.g., SHORTCODE. Your place will be reserved for 15 minutes while you complete your booking and a confirmation email will be sent on completion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: View booked activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visit your dashboard to see the activities your child is booked into and the times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pre-Loved Clothes<\/strong><br>We are still looking for donations of trousers, shorts, leggings and skirts of all ages. Please hand in to the school office. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seasons for Growth Programme for Parents and carers in the North East of Edinburgh<\/strong><br>These sessions are suitable for parents and carers looking to support their children of primary or secondary age through family change and loss. Sessions start with an introduction coffee afternoon on Monday 2<sup>nd<\/sup> March 1-3pm at Craigentinny Community Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further information can be found here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/primarycraigentinny.home.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NE-Seasons-for-Growth-Flyer-Updated.pdf\">Seasons for Growth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class Coffee Mornings<\/strong>We are looking forward to welcoming you into school for our class coffee mornings again this session. These relaxed gatherings are a lovely chance for you to hear directly from the children about what they have been learning, see some of their work, and enjoy a chat with your child about their learning with a cup of tea or coffee. Each class will host their own coffee morning, where pupils will share highlights of their learning. You might hear about a favourite topic, see a piece of work they are proud of, or hear about a range of areas of the curriculum. Two adults are welcome to attend for each pupil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the timings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>P1\u2013P2: 9:15am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P3\u2013P7: 9:00am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESB: 11:10am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P6A, P6\/7, P7A: 9.15am to 10.30am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each coffee morning will last around 30 minutes.  The dates for each class are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>31.03.26<\/td><td>P6A, P6\/7, P7A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14.05.26<\/td><td>P3B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>03.06.26<\/td><td>P1B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>04.06.26<\/td><td>P1A<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you will be able to join us \u2014 it means so much to the children to share their learning with you, and we always enjoy having families in school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eat, Meet and Play (EMP) \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Leith and Restalrig Church (LARCH)<\/strong><br><\/strong>The next EMP is 16 January at 12pm here at the school. Pupils must be accompanied by an adult.<br>Friday 27<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;February<br>Friday 27th March<br>Friday 24<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;April<br>Friday 15<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;May<br>Friday 19<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;June \u2013 at McLaren hall<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February BreakThe school closes at the normal time tomorrow, Friday 13 February for the mid term break. We re open on Monday 23 February. We hope you all have a lovely break. 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