Supporting Numeracy at Home

Please see the attached document which gives you ideas on how you can support your child with numeracy at home.

Parent Council Meeting – Tuesday 31st January

We welcome all parents & carers to join our upcoming Parent Council meeting on Tuesday 31st January from 7.00 – 8.15pm in the Senior school building. Our focus will be on the Proposed Budget Cuts for Education & Partnership Services, with support from Gail Currie, Parent & Learner Liaison Officer who will be there to [...]

Information for Parents and Carers

Dear Parents and Carers, Please see the information below which might be of some interest to you. Citizens Advice Scotland helpline The festive period is fun but once it’s over financial stress can increase. You may be left with extra bills to pay off or debts. Citizens Advice can help. You can contact their advice [...]

Parent Club Children’s Rights Leaflet

Dear Parents and Carers, Please see the attached leaflet produced by Parent Club which gives a guide to Children’s Rights. Parent_Club_Childrens_Rights_leaflet.pdf Kind regards, KPPS

Final Staffing Update

Final staffing update of the year - June 2022

Play for All

Information around the Play for All Service that is available for some families.

Active Schools Information – Term 3

Information about activities from Active Schools in Term 3.

Newsletter April 2022

Please find a link to our April Newsletter.

Covid Update – April 2022

Update regarding our return from the Easter break.

RSHP Information

Information about our Relationships programme at King's Park.

Message Regarding Fostering

Message from Midlothian Council regarding Fostering opportunities.

School Term Dates Consultation

Information regarding a consultation about School Term Dates.

Dalkeith High School Virtual Open Event – P7 – S1 Transiton

Arrangements for the P7 - S1 Virtual Open Event - Dalkeith High School

School Newsletter – October 2021

Please find the link to our most recent newsletter attached.

Amendment to Route to School – Buccleuch Street

Please find attached a letter regarding an amendment to our Safer Routes to School.

Letter from Fiona Robertson

End of Term letter from Fiona Robertson.

Newsletter June 2021

Please see attached a link for our June Newsletter.

April Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers, Please find attached our most recent Newsletter. Newsletter March 2021 We hope you have a lovely Easter break! Kind regards, KPPS

Letter from Jason Leitch – 21.02.21

Letter from Jason Leitch regarding ELC-P3 return to school.

Return to School ELC – P3 Update 18.02.21

Please see that attached update which gives information for our ELC - P3 families about the return to school on Monday 22nd February 2021.

Update from Midlothian Council – 02.02.21

An update following the First Minister's announcement yesterday (02.02.21)

Parent Consultations January 2021

Please see the attached letter with information regarding Parent Consultations this term.

Remote Learning Update

Please see the attached letter, which details the Remote Learning experience for our learners at King's Park.

Head Teacher’s Update

Please find attached an update from Mrs Renton.

Arrangements for Distance Learning

Please see the attached letter from Mrs Renton regarding the arrangements for Distance Learning.

Letter from Fiona Robertson

Please see the most recent update from Fiona Robertson, regarding arrangements for Remote Learning and In-person learning.

Midlothian Council Protection Level

Update around Midlothian Council's Protection Level

Free School Meals and Clothing Grants update (9 October – 22 December 202)

Please see the following update from Midlothian Council regarding Free School Meals and Clothing Grants.

October Newsletter

Please see our October newsletter.

School Contingency Plan

Please find attached an electronic copy of our Contingency Plan letter. 

Firework Safety Letter

Please see the attached letter regarding Firework Safety.

Message from our Executive Director

Please see the most recent update from Fiona Robertson, Executive Director Children, Young People and Partnerships.

Public Health Scotland Update

Updated letter from Public Heath Scotland

Information from CAMHS

Please see the attached documents which give strategies and ideas to support your child if they are feeling anxious about Covid-19.

Internet Safety – Age Restricted Apps

Links to some websites to support parents to know the age restrictions on our most popular apps.

Support for Families

Please see the attached leaflets which let you know about some supports available to families.

Poster Regarding COVID-19 Symptoms

Please see the attached poster to help you to know what to do if someone in your household displays symptoms of COVID-19.

Free school meals update (11 August)

Please see the update from Midlothian Council regarding the arrangements for Free School Meals

Update regarding Return to School 10.08.20

Please see the attached letter regarding arrangements in place for the return to school on Wednesday 12 August 2020.

Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Update

Please see the following update regarding Midlothian Council's Early Learning and Childcare 1140 hours.

NHS Lothian Asthma School Poster

Please see the attached poster which has been produced by NHS Lothian to help parents manage their child's asthma.

Return to School Update 06.08.20

Please find the most recent letter issued by Fiona Robertson regarding some arrangements for our return to school next Wednesday.

Return to School Update Letter 29.07.20

Please see the latest update from Midlothian Council regarding the return to school in August.

Update from Midlothian Council 24.06.20

Please find an update from Fiona Robertson following the Depute First Minister's announcement regarding the reopening of schools.

Staffing Update June 2020

Please find attached our staffing update for 2020-21.

Response to Depute First Minister’s Statement 23.06.20

Response to Depute First Minister's Statement regarding reopening of schools.

The Lion King Junior: Celebration

Please find attached links to our Lion King Junior performance Dress Rehearsal, which we were able to record shortly before school closed.

Parental Survey Required by Tuesday 23 June

Please see the attached Survey Link for parents to complete by Tuesday.

Update from Midlothian Council – Reopening of schools

Please see the revised update from Fiona Robertson, Executive Director Children, Young People & Partnerships regarding the reopening of school. Parents and Carers 160620 letter Thanks, KPPS

Midlothian Promise

please see the attached document, The Midlothian Promise, which shares agreed principles for schools reopening in August.

Distance Learning Update

Update regarding Distance Learning

Survey Monkey – Social Distancing on School Routes

Please see attached survey link from our School Travel-Coordinator regarding Social Distancing on School Routes.

Wellbeing Wednesday

Please find attached a grid with some activities for your family to complete as part of our Wellbeing Wednesdays!

Virtual School Tour

Please see our new Virtual School Tour, which has been created to support the EYC-P1 Transition.

Update from Midlothian Council – Change of Term Dates

Update regarding Term dates for next session.

Update from Midlothian Council – Reopening of Schools

Update from Fiona Robertson regarding reopening of schools.

Scotland Learns Parent and Carer Newsletter

Please find attached a link to Education Scotland's Scotland Learns Parent and Carer Newsletter.

Newsletter May 2020

Please read our most recent Newsletter.

Message for Parents and Carers from Scottish Government

An update from the Scottish Government following the publication of the route map document.

Message from Police Scotland

Please read this message from Police Scotland regarding Domestic Abuse.

ParentClub Scotland Update

Update from ParentCluib Scotland following the Scottish Government's announcement yesterday.

Midlothian Council Update 21.05.20

Please see the latest update from Midlothian Council regarding schools reopening.

Connect Online Sessions

Information regarding upcoming Connect Online Parent sessions.

Newbattle High School – P7 – S1 Transition Information

Information from Newbattle High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils

Parent Forum Scotland Nutshell Guides

Parent Forum Scotland have published a series of documents as part of their In a Nutshell guides.

Lasswade High School – P7 – S1 Transition Information

Information from Lasswade High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils

King’s Park Primary School – Transition Information – ELC setting to P1

Information about the Transition for ELC pupils to P1 this year.

Dalkeith High School – P7 into S1 Transition Information

Information from Dalkeith High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils

Support for Families of Children with Additional Needs in in Midlothian

A pack has been produced to support families of Children with Additional Needs in Midlothian,

Child Poverty Action Group Surveys

Attached are surveys from the Scottish Government SAC Policy Unit for parents and children to complete.

Save the Children Support Pack

Resource from Save the Children to support families during the Covid-9 period.

Digital Guidance for Parents and Pupils

Parent and Pupil Digital Guidance documents to support Distance Learning

Support during self-isolation

Links to the Midlothian emergency help guide, which will guide you to sources of support during the COVID-19 crisis.

Connect Online Parent Surgeries

Information about two online Parent Surgeries that have been organised by Connect

Midlothian Council Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) to P1 Transition Statement

Please see the updated statement from Midlothian Council regarding ELC - P1 Transition

Midlothian Council P7 to S1 Transition Statement

Please see the updated statement from Midlothian Council regarding P7 to S1 Transition

Seesaw Class and Family Apps

Guidance regarding Seesaw Class and Seesaw Family Apps

New School App

Information about our new school Piota App that is now available for download.

Emergency Provisions COVID-19

Attached list of Emergency provisons available during the COVID-19 period.

Scottish Government Update: Reporting in Term 4

Please see the latest update from the Scottish Government regarding Reporting in Term 4

Update from Midlothian Council regarding Transitions

Please read an update from Midlothian Council regarding Transitions.

April 2020 Newsletter

April 2020 Newsletter attached

Supporting Distance Learning

Documents attached with guidance and ideas to support Distance Learning during the Covid-19 period.

Supporting Learning During Term 4 – A Guide for Parents and Carers

A guide for Parents and Carers to support learners in the Summer Term.

COVID-19 Information for Midlothian Parents and Carers

Information for Parents and Carers about the Summer term during the COVID-19 period.

Educational Psychology Services Helpline

Information about a new Midlothian Educational Psychology Helpline which is being offered to parents and carers.

Free School Meals Update

Update from Midlothian Council regarding Free School Meals during the COVID-19 period.

Seesaw – Nursery Update

Seesaw Information for Nursery families.

Distance Learning Week Two

Distance Learning Update - Week 2

COVID-19 Daily Updates

We will regularly update this post with any communications regarding COVID-19 to help to keep you all as infomed as possible during this developing situation. 

Hub Lunches

Please see the attached information regarding lunches during school closure for those children who are entitled to a Free School Meal. HUB LUNCHES Thanks KPPS

Information regarding Woodburn ‘Hub’

Information about Woodburn 'Hub'

Distance Learning at King’s Park

Please find attached a letter which gives you further information regarding Distance Learning at King’s Park. Distance Learning letter We aim to continue to update you regularly during our school closure.

Christmas Dates 2019

Please find attached an overview of dates and times of Christmas events this year at King’s Park. Christmas Dates parents 2019 We will send out letters regarding tickets for the Nativity, Singalong and Church Service. Thanks

Additional Support for Learning Review Survey

The Scottish Government ASL Review is something we want all our families to get involved in. Please click on the link below to participate. https://www.gov.scot/groups/additional-support-for-learning-review/ Thanks.

Vision, Values and Aims – Information Leaflet

The attached leaflet shares our new Vision, Values and Aims. Please read to find out more!

Midlothian Police Appeal

Police appeal from Midlothian Police regarding a recent break in at our school.

Standards and Quality Report and School Improvement Plan 2019

Attached is our Standards and Quality Report for 2018-2019 and our School Improvement Plan for 2019-2020.

School Age Payment – Best Start Grant

Find out how you could apply for a Best Start Grant if you have a child starting school this year.

Nurture in King’s Park

This year in King’s Park, one of our school improvement priorities has been to improve inclusion, wellbeing and equality amongst our learners.  We aim to ensure that we meet the needs of each individual within our school.  One of the ways in which we are able to do this is through the introduction of Nurture Groups.

Working Together Consultation

Please see the attached poster for information around consultation with Parents, Staff, Partners and Young People on a Medium Term Financial Strategy. working_together_poster – 4 workshop version This is your opportunity to take part in one of three interactive sessions being held during April and May.  

King’s Park Approaches to Reporting

Read our most recent article which gives you an update from school Head Teacher, Laurinda Renton, on our approaches to Reporting to Parents.

Creating a Positive Approach to Improving Ethos and Behaviour

School Improvement Update In order to inform our practice, teaching staff have been engaging in practitioner enquiry based upon the book, When the Adults Change, Everything Changes by Paul Dix.  Staff have had a number of collegiate activity sessions to explore what we need to do.  Mrs Renton and Mrs Orr will also be leading [...]

Annual Survey of Parents

As part of the School’s Self Evaluation work we undertake an annual survey of parents in order to find out how you feel about the work of the school and the opportunities you have to participate and make progress.

December Newsletter

Our latest newsletter is available for you to read. Catch up on some of the events that have taken place in King's Park this month!

Christmas Dates

Please find information regarding dates for the festive period. Christmas Dates parents 2018

Election Fever Hits King’s Park

On Wednesday 1th November there was a real sense of excitement in King’s Park as the much anticipated House Captain Election Day had arrived. The election was the culmination of a huge amount of learning for Primary 7.

November newsletter

Latest newsletter is here - happy reading!

Parent Council Minutes

Minutes from the 26 September Parent Council meeting 20180926-Parent-Council-meeting-minutes-FINAL

Big KP Litter Pick

Great work at the ‘Big KP Litter Pick’ The wooded area used by the nursery children for Forest School is a lot cleaner and safer thanks to the hard work of all the parents, carers, pupils and teachers who came along to the ‘Big KP Litter Pick’ on Saturday. We pulled out a huge amount [...]

King’s Park Standard, Quality and Improvement Plan

Our SQIP Parent Report is now available for you to read.

Parent Council Meeting – POSTPONED

Due to the weather tonight's Parent Council meeting has been postponed. The meeting will be re-arranged for another date.

September Newsletter

Our September newsletter is ready for you to read!

Parent Council Meeting

All parents and carers of children at King’s Park Primary school are warmly welcomed to attend the Parent Council meeting on Wednesday 19 September, 7pm in the Senior Building (Door A). Please come just to listen or have your view heard.

Sports Days 2018

Sports Day 2018 finalised dates and times confirmed for all stages.

Opportunities available with your School PTA

Would you like to get more involved with the School Community? Meet other parents and carers? Organise fun events to raise money for the School?

** MAyDAY** Your Summer Fair needs YoU!!

** MAyDAY** Your Summer Fair needs YoU!! For the Kings Park Summer Fair to take place this year, the PTA urgently needs four or five key organisers to begin the planning process. Our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Summer Fair is usually an extremely successful family event and raises vital funds for the school [...]

PTA Committee Posts

PTA Committee Posts Your school PTA needs your skills!  At the end of the current school year, Kings Park PTA will have vacancies for the Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary. Involvement with these roles requires attendance at monthly PTA meetings and a couple of hours of associated admin per month. Job specs and guidelines/tips for each [...]

PTA Support Sporting Activty at KP

  Thanks again to our PTA who have kindly donated funds in order that we can update our football kits.  Pupils are delighted with the kits and are looking forward to using them in forthcoming SFA festivals and matches with neighbouring Schools.

School Closed Friday

Due to the snow all Midlothan schools are closed today (Friday). We hope to open as normal on Monday.

Snow Day Learning Activities and Ideas

Please find a variety of ideas that you can choose to work on during Snow Days. Please share your learning on our Twitter feed @KingParkPS

Polar Explorer Visit

Today we were fortunate to have Craig Mathieson talk to us about his job as a Polar Explorer. We quickly discovered that this is as exciting as it sounds!

PlayTalkRead Bus

Benji the PlayTalkRead Bus is coming to Midlothian. The Bus will be hosting free storytelling and rhythm sessions and a range of play and activity sessions for children and their parents.

School Streets Scheme update

Please see attached letter and map re parking. school streets letter Map

Parking News

We have been advised that, as from next week,  the gate that currently allows access from Parkside Place onto Croft Street (adjacent to small car park) will be closed.  This is in preparation for the forthcoming School Streets launch

First Night of Gardening Club.

Some photographs of our hard work planting vegetables in our new planters and harvesting  potatoes.

Early years Sports

P6 did a great job helping our younger pupils during their sports day. They really enjoyed the experience.

Litter Picking

The ECO Committee organised a litter rota so each class has a turn to keep our playground tidy. This week it is P3b’s turn. Isla , Zoe, Oliver  

Active Kids at King’s Park

The School are collecting Sainsbury's Active Kids vouchers. Please support us if you can!

King’s Park are Gold!

King's Park celebrate their Gold Award for commitment to Sport.

Parent Council Meeting

The next Parent Council meeting is Wednesday 16th November. All welcome.

P4 Inspired by Goldsworthy

Primary 4 use nature to create artwork.

Primary 4 Curriculum Evening

Curriculum Night information for parents to refer to.

PALs – Playground Activity Leaders

The Health and Well Being Committee have begun recruiting PALs for our playground.

School Return

School starts 22nd August 2016. In the meantime have a great summer holiday.

Website refresh

Pigeon Penguin, the company that looks after our website, are doing some changes to the website over the summer so if you notice anything different or odd don't worry it will be sorted soon.