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13
Jun
2023
Supporting Numeracy at Home
Please see the attached document which gives you ideas on how you can support your child with numeracy at home.
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30
Jan
2023
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 [...]
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16
Jan
2023
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 [...]
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16
Jan
2023
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
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17
Jun
2022
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07
Apr
2022
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Apr
2022
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25
Oct
2021
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15
Oct
2021
Dalkeith High School Virtual Open Event – P7 – S1 Transiton
Arrangements for the P7 - S1 Virtual Open Event - Dalkeith High School
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15
Oct
2021
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15
Oct
2021
Amendment to Route to School – Buccleuch Street
Please find attached a letter regarding an amendment to our Safer Routes to School.
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01
Apr
2021
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
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21
Feb
2021
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18
Feb
2021
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.
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03
Feb
2021
Update from Midlothian Council – 02.02.21
An update following the First Minister's announcement yesterday (02.02.21)
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19
Jan
2021
Parent Consultations January 2021
Please see the attached letter with information regarding Parent Consultations this term.
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15
Jan
2021
Remote Learning Update
Please see the attached letter, which details the Remote Learning experience for our learners at King's Park.
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10
Jan
2021
Arrangements for Distance Learning
Please see the attached letter from Mrs Renton regarding the arrangements for Distance Learning.
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08
Jan
2021
Letter from Fiona Robertson
Please see the most recent update from Fiona Robertson, regarding arrangements for Remote Learning and In-person learning.
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16
Oct
2020
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.
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12
Oct
2020
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05
Oct
2020
Message from our Executive Director
Please see the most recent update from Fiona Robertson, Executive Director Children, Young People and Partnerships.
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25
Sep
2020
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.
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07
Sep
2020
Internet Safety – Age Restricted Apps
Links to some websites to support parents to know the age restrictions on our most popular apps.
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26
Aug
2020
Support for Families
Please see the attached leaflets which let you know about some supports available to families.
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18
Aug
2020
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.
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12
Aug
2020
Free school meals update (11 August)
Please see the update from Midlothian Council regarding the arrangements for Free School Meals
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11
Aug
2020
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.
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10
Aug
2020
Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours Update
Please see the following update regarding Midlothian Council's Early Learning and Childcare 1140 hours.
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06
Aug
2020
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.
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06
Aug
2020
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.
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29
Jul
2020
Return to School Update Letter 29.07.20
Please see the latest update from Midlothian Council regarding the return to school in August.
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24
Jun
2020
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.
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23
Jun
2020
Response to Depute First Minister’s Statement 23.06.20
Response to Depute First Minister's Statement regarding reopening of schools.
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23
Jun
2020
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.
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19
Jun
2020
Parental Survey Required by Tuesday 23 June
Please see the attached Survey Link for parents to complete by Tuesday.
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16
Jun
2020
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
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12
Jun
2020
Midlothian Promise
please see the attached document, The Midlothian Promise, which shares agreed principles for schools reopening in August.
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10
Jun
2020
Survey Monkey – Social Distancing on School Routes
Please see attached survey link from our School Travel-Coordinator regarding Social Distancing on School Routes.
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02
Jun
2020
Wellbeing Wednesday
Please find attached a grid with some activities for your family to complete as part of our Wellbeing Wednesdays!
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02
Jun
2020
Virtual School Tour
Please see our new Virtual School Tour, which has been created to support the EYC-P1 Transition.
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02
Jun
2020
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May
2020
Update from Midlothian Council – Reopening of Schools
Update from Fiona Robertson regarding reopening of schools.
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29
May
2020
Scotland Learns Parent and Carer Newsletter
Please find attached a link to Education Scotland's Scotland Learns Parent and Carer Newsletter.
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25
May
2020
Message for Parents and Carers from Scottish Government
An update from the Scottish Government following the publication of the route map document.
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22
May
2020
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22
May
2020
ParentClub Scotland Update
Update from ParentCluib Scotland following the Scottish Government's announcement yesterday.
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21
May
2020
Midlothian Council Update 21.05.20
Please see the latest update from Midlothian Council regarding schools reopening.
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20
May
2020
Newbattle High School – P7 – S1 Transition Information
Information from Newbattle High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils
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20
May
2020
Parent Forum Scotland Nutshell Guides
Parent Forum Scotland have published a series of documents as part of their In a Nutshell guides.
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20
May
2020
Lasswade High School – P7 – S1 Transition Information
Information from Lasswade High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils
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20
May
2020
King’s Park Primary School – Transition Information – ELC setting to P1
Information about the Transition for ELC pupils to P1 this year.
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20
May
2020
Dalkeith High School – P7 into S1 Transition Information
Information from Dalkeith High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils
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13
May
2020
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,
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12
May
2020
Child Poverty Action Group Surveys
Attached are surveys from the Scottish Government SAC Policy Unit for parents and children to complete.
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12
May
2020
Save the Children Support Pack
Resource from Save the Children to support families during the Covid-9 period.
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11
May
2020
Digital Guidance for Parents and Pupils
Parent and Pupil Digital Guidance documents to support Distance Learning
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11
May
2020
Support during self-isolation
Links to the Midlothian emergency help guide, which will guide you to sources of support during the COVID-19 crisis.
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10
May
2020
Connect Online Parent Surgeries
Information about two online Parent Surgeries that have been organised by Connect
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05
May
2020
Midlothian Council Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) to P1 Transition Statement
Please see the updated statement from Midlothian Council regarding ELC - P1 Transition
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05
May
2020
Midlothian Council P7 to S1 Transition Statement
Please see the updated statement from Midlothian Council regarding P7 to S1 Transition
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Apr
2020
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Apr
2020
Emergency Provisions COVID-19
Attached list of Emergency provisons available during the COVID-19 period.
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28
Apr
2020
Scottish Government Update: Reporting in Term 4
Please see the latest update from the Scottish Government regarding Reporting in Term 4
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28
Apr
2020
Update from Midlothian Council regarding Transitions
Please read an update from Midlothian Council regarding Transitions.
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22
Apr
2020
Supporting Distance Learning
Documents attached with guidance and ideas to support Distance Learning during the Covid-19 period.
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22
Apr
2020
Supporting Learning During Term 4 – A Guide for Parents and Carers
A guide for Parents and Carers to support learners in the Summer Term.
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17
Apr
2020
COVID-19 Information for Midlothian Parents and Carers
Information for Parents and Carers about the Summer term during the COVID-19 period.
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14
Apr
2020
Educational Psychology Services Helpline
Information about a new Midlothian Educational Psychology Helpline which is being offered to parents and carers.
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10
Apr
2020
Free School Meals Update
Update from Midlothian Council regarding Free School Meals during the COVID-19 period.
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25
Mar
2020
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.
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23
Mar
2020
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
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20
Mar
2020
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.
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20
Nov
2019
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
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09
Oct
2019
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.
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08
Oct
2019
Vision, Values and Aims – Information Leaflet
The attached leaflet shares our new Vision, Values and Aims. Please read to find out more!
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01
Oct
2019
Midlothian Police Appeal
Police appeal from Midlothian Police regarding a recent break in at our school.
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30
Sep
2019
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.
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03
Jun
2019
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.
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14
May
2019
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.
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Apr
2019
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.
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28
Jan
2019
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.
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23
Jan
2019
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 [...]
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17
Jan
2019
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.
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20
Dec
2018
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!
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07
Dec
2018
Christmas Dates
Please find information regarding dates for the festive period. Christmas Dates parents 2018
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30
Nov
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.
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30
Oct
2018
Parent Council Minutes
Minutes from the 26 September Parent Council meeting 20180926-Parent-Council-meeting-minutes-FINAL
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10
Oct
2018
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 [...]
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24
Sep
2018
King’s Park Standard, Quality and Improvement Plan
Our SQIP Parent Report is now available for you to read.
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19
Sep
2018
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.
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12
Sep
2018
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.
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14
May
2018
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?
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14
Mar
2018
** 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 [...]
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14
Mar
2018
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 [...]
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12
Mar
2018
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.
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02
Mar
2018
School Closed Friday
Due to the snow all Midlothan schools are closed today (Friday). We hope to open as normal on Monday.
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28
Feb
2018
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
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27
Feb
2018
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!
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19
Dec
2017
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.
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08
Dec
2017
School Streets Scheme update
Please see attached letter and map re parking. school streets letter Map
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01
Dec
2017
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
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28
Sep
2017
First Night of Gardening Club.
Some photographs of our hard work planting vegetables in our new planters and harvesting potatoes.
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01
Jun
2017
Early years Sports
P6 did a great job helping our younger pupils during their sports day. They really enjoyed the experience.
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16
May
2017
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
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05
Feb
2017
Active Kids at King’s Park
The School are collecting Sainsbury's Active Kids vouchers. Please support us if you can!
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Nov
2016
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09
Sep
2016
PALs – Playground Activity Leaders
The Health and Well Being Committee have begun recruiting PALs for our playground.
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04
Aug
2016
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04
Aug
2016
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.