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Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you for coming to our Parent Consultation Meetings this week, I hope they were helpful to you. There was a lovely atmosphere in school and I was pleased to hear so many positive reports. Thank you! Our new P7 outdoor learning project, with Lagganlia Outdoor Education Centre, was nominated as part of the City Achievement Awards. Whilst, they did not win a prize, I am delighted their work was celebrated. To further develop our outdoor learning experiences, all P1 – P7 classes are extending their skills with trained rangers at Craiglockhart Woods. This experience will be further developed throughout the year by their class teachers. We continue to promote healthy eating in school. Staff are rewarding classes for bringing healthy snacks and eating vegetables, salads and fruit at lunchtime. There is always fruit, salad and / or vegetables as part of their school lunch. Please help us by encouraging your child to always eat some fruit and veg, as part of their lunch, to make up their ‘5 a day’. It has come to my attention scooters, bikes and vehicles are being ‘played with’ whilst in the shed in the front playground. The children have been reminded this is a storage area and the bikes are not for playing with. I have been told preschool children are playing in the sheds whilst waiting for their older brothers and sisters to come out from school. If you are waiting in the playground, please keep all youngsters out of the sheds to prevent injury and damage to property. Your help in this is much appreciated. Thank you to all who came to the Parent Council AGM and for giving your time so generously. Our Parent Council do a terrific job organising events, clubs, repairs and improvements to the school, not to mention book keeping, finances, chairing our Council and taking minutes. I appreciate all the support and help they give Bruntsfield pupils, parents and staff. We are always looking for people to join us, so…if anyone would like to be involved in helping with any events, or joining the meetings please do. Thank you to the parents who came along to the consultation meeting on Tuesday 22 September on the accommodation options for South Edinburgh Primary Schools. If you would like to look at the plans and share your thoughts, please do at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/southedinburghschool. There is a further opportunity for a group of 4- 8 parents to discuss the proposals with Learning and Teaching Scotland on Monday 26 October at 2.30 – 3.00pm. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know. If you have any concerns you would like to discuss with any of our school staff please let us know. We are all here to help. Remember, no concern is too small to share! Kind regards, Carol Kyle Montpelier, Edinburgh, EH10 4NA, 0131 229 1821 www.bruntsfield.edin.sch.uk
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Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for coming to our Parent Consultation Meetings this week, I hope they were helpful
to you. There was a lovely atmosphere in school and I was pleased to hear so many positive
reports. Thank you!
Our new P7 outdoor learning project, with Lagganlia Outdoor Education Centre, was nominated as part of the City
Achievement Awards. Whilst, they did not win a prize, I am delighted their work was celebrated. To further develop our
outdoor learning experiences, all P1 – P7 classes are extending their skills with trained rangers at Craiglockhart Woods.
This experience will be further developed throughout the year by their class teachers.
We continue to promote healthy eating in school. Staff are rewarding classes for bringing healthy snacks and eating
vegetables, salads and fruit at lunchtime. There is always fruit, salad and / or vegetables as part of their school lunch.
Please help us by encouraging your child to always eat some fruit and veg, as part of their lunch, to make up their ‘5 a
day’.
It has come to my attention scooters, bikes and vehicles are being ‘played with’ whilst in the shed in the front
playground. The children have been reminded this is a storage area and the bikes are not for playing with.
I have been told preschool children are playing in the sheds whilst waiting for their older brothers and sisters to come
out from school. If you are waiting in the playground, please keep all youngsters out of the sheds to prevent injury and
damage to property. Your help in this is much appreciated.
Thank you to all who came to the Parent Council AGM and for giving your time so generously.
Our Parent Council do a terrific job organising events, clubs, repairs and improvements to the school, not to mention
book keeping, finances, chairing our Council and taking minutes. I appreciate all the support and help they give
Bruntsfield pupils, parents and staff. We are always looking for people to join us, so…if anyone would like to be involved
in helping with any events, or joining the meetings please do.
Thank you to the parents who came along to the consultation meeting on Tuesday 22 September on the accommodation
options for South Edinburgh Primary Schools. If you would like to look at the plans and share your thoughts, please do
at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/southedinburghschool. There is a further opportunity for a group of 4- 8 parents to discuss
the proposals with Learning and Teaching Scotland on Monday 26 October at 2.30 – 3.00pm. If you are interested in
joining us, please let me know.
If you have any concerns you would like to discuss with any of our school staff please let us know. We are all here to
help. Remember, no concern is too small to share!
Kind regards,
Carol Kyle
Montpelier, Edinburgh, EH10 4NA, 0131 229 1821 www.bruntsfield.edin.sch.uk
Harvest Celebration on Thursday 8th October at Barclay Viewforth Church
Parents and Carers of P5 pupils are welcome to come join our harvest
celebration. Parents are allocated seats on the first floor, once the children
have been seated so please do not arrive too early. If you are able to help
walk the classes to and from school, please speak to your class teacher.
P6 & P7 pupils will also attend the service.
The Halloween Party this year takes place on Wednesday, 28th October.
7:00-8:45PM
Open to P5 and P6 Pupils
ALL TICKET FORMS SHOULD BE HANDED IN BY 08 OCTOBER
RAG BAG COLLECTION
Bruntsfield’s next Rag Bag Collection
date is TUESDAY, 27
OCTOBER. Please ensure that
you have your bags into the
playground shed by 9:00am.
We would like to welcome the following
children who have joined our school recently;
Eve Pacitti 7B
Jac-Lev Hu 3A
Head Lice
Please remember to check your children and
family members’ hair regularly.
If you find lice either –
seek advice and treatment from your
local pharmacist,
or
speak to your health visitor or
doctor
or
Contact your visiting school nurse.
Remember regular checking stops the spread.
Play your part to keep us louse free.
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR CHILD’S HAIR
THIS WEEK?
Primary 1 Open Day & Enrolment Day
This year’s Open Day for catchment pupils is on Wednesday 4 November
2015 between 9:15-10:15am and 1:45-2:45pm.
Primary 1 Enrolment Day at Bruntsfield is on Wednesday,11 November from
9:30-11:30am and 1:45-2:45pm.
IN ORDER TO ENROL YOUR CHILD PLEASE BRING:
1. YOUR CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE
2. CURRENT COUNCIL TAX LETTER
3. A RECENT GAS / ELECTRICITY BILL
School Meals The Autumn/Winter lunch menu will be distributed next week. The new menu starts after the October break and will also be available on our school website. School meals cost £1.95. Please pay in advance by placing a cheque/correct cash in an envelope with your child’s name and class on it. This should be handed to the class teacher.
Norovirus
Keep yourself safe from the Winter
Vomiting Bug:
Keep your hands clean.
Avoid raw, unwashed food.
Don’t share towels, flannels or
toothbrushes.
Keep household surfaces clean.
If you catch Norovirus:
Stay at home for 48 hours after symptoms go.
Drink plenty of liquid and stay
hydrated.
Eat food that’s easy to digest like soup, rice, pasta or
bread.
If symptoms last longer than 3 days, or you are worried about
dehydration, get advice from NHS 24.
PUPIL COUNCIL REPS 2015/2016
Class Pupil Council Member Depute
2/3 Abigail Orla
3A Daniel Maia
3B Lily Finlay
P4A Evie Muhammad
P4B Amber Alex
P4C Logan Athena
P5A Lilly Noor
P5B Katharine Liam
P5C Emma Charlie
P6A Olly Henry
P6B Kieran Felix
P7A Karaar Ollie
P7B Alex Safiyah
P7C Jak Jacob
ECO SCHOOLS 2015/2016 ECO WARRIORS
P1A Oscar
P1B Alec
P1C Elly
P2A Niamh
P2B Maddy
P2C Mauritz
P3A Savannah
P3B Mischa
P2/3 Lachlan
P4A Tilly
P4B Teema
P4C Hugh
P5A Fia
P5B Emlyn
P5C Jemma
P6A Laurel
P6B Holly
P7
Aidan
Anders
Thora
7A’S ALFIE COMPETED IN THE ERRIGAL
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH TOUR IN AUGUST 2015
ALFIE PLACED 5TH OUT OF YOUNG RIDERS FOR THE
WHITE JERSEY.
HE WAS THE YOUNGEST IN THE UNDER 12S GROUP AND
CAME 27TH OVERALL OUT OF 100 RIDERS!!!
WELL DONE ALFIE!
7A’s Torrance was recently selected for the Scottish FA 2020
Programme.
Over 200 boys trialled for only 14 P7 places from the East
of Scotland and Torrance was successful!
Congratulations Torrance!!
Throughout October and November, Gathered Together
are holding free workshops for parents who are new to
Scotland and people working with these parents. The
workshops will help you to understand what happens in
schools and how you can get more involved with your
child’s learning.
Gathered Together work with experts, such as Skills
Development Scotland, to explain different stages of
education and choices after school. You will have a chance
to ask any questions you may have.
Each workshop will be held from 10:30am – 12:30pm at
the Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL.
The sessions are:
Primary school information on 1 October
Secondary school information on 8 October
Post-16 education and choices on 22 October
Parental involvement and engagement on 29 October
Mother tongue at home and school on 5 November
Children’s rights in Scotland on 12 November
To book a place contact [email protected] or 0141
548 8047.
October
01/10 Thurs Parent/Teacher Consultation Meetings 16.00-19.00
01/10 Thurs School Individual & Sibling Photographs (only for those not completed on 30 September)
02/10 Fri Newsletter
06/10 Tues P6A Local Study Tour (During School)
06/10 Tues Eco Schools Green Flag Assessment
07/10 Weds P6B Local Study Tour (During School)
08/10 Thurs Harvest Celebration, Barclay Viewforth Church, 1:45pm
09/10 Fri End of Mid Term
12/10 Mon - 19/10 Mon Mid Term Holiday
20/10 Tues In Service Day (Staff Only)
21/10 Weds Pupils resume
23/10 Fri Open Afternoon for P7 Pupils and Parents at Boroughmuir High School
28/10 Weds Parent Council Halloween Party, Stage Hall, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
28/10 Weds Parent Council Meeting, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
29/10 Thurs P4A Holyrood House visit
November
02/11 Mon Sportshall Athletics at Meadowbank Sports Stadium
02/11 Mon P4B Holyrood House visit
03/11 Tues P4C Holyrood House visit
04/11 Weds P1 Open Day
11/11 Weds P1 Enrolment Day
16/11—20/11 Mon-Fri Anti-Bullying Week
23/11 Mon Sportshall Athletics at Meadowbank Sports Stadium
23/11 Mon 5A & 5B National Museum of Scotland
30/11 Mon 5C National Museum of Scotland
Please note that dates are
provisional and may occasionally be subject to
change.
