Parents
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.
Parents
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 [...]
Parents
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
Parents
17
Jun
2022
Parents
07
Apr
2022
Parents
01
Apr
2022
Parents
25
Mar
2022
Update from Professor Jason Leitch
Latest update from Professor Jason Leitch regarding Covid guidance in schools.
Parents
25
Oct
2021
Parents
15
Oct
2021
Parents
15
Oct
2021
Amendment to Route to School – Buccleuch Street
Please find attached a letter regarding an amendment to our Safer Routes to School.
Parents
21
Feb
2021
Parents
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.
Parents
17
Feb
2021
Return to school arrangements 17.02.21
Please see an update regarding the return to school arrangements for our ELC - P3 pupils.
Parents
03
Feb
2021
Update from Midlothian Council – 02.02.21
An update following the First Minister's announcement yesterday (02.02.21)
Parents
19
Jan
2021
Parent Consultations January 2021
Please see the attached letter with information regarding Parent Consultations this term.
Parents
15
Jan
2021
Remote Learning Update
Please see the attached letter, which details the Remote Learning experience for our learners at King's Park.
Parents
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.
Parents
24
Nov
2020
Parents
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.
Parents
12
Oct
2020
Parents
05
Oct
2020
Message from our Executive Director
Please see the most recent update from Fiona Robertson, Executive Director Children, Young People and Partnerships.
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
26
Aug
2020
Support for Families
Please see the attached leaflets which let you know about some supports available to families.
Parents
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.
Parents
12
Aug
2020
Free school meals update (11 August)
Please see the update from Midlothian Council regarding the arrangements for Free School Meals
Parents
10
Aug
2020
Return of children to Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)
Information for our Early Learning and Childcare families regarding the planned return to our ELC Centre.
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
23
Jun
2020
Response to Depute First Minister’s Statement 23.06.20
Response to Depute First Minister's Statement regarding reopening of schools.
Parents
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.
Parents
19
Jun
2020
Parental Survey Required by Tuesday 23 June
Please see the attached Survey Link for parents to complete by Tuesday.
Parents
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
Parents
12
Jun
2020
Midlothian Promise
please see the attached document, The Midlothian Promise, which shares agreed principles for schools reopening in August.
Parents
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.
Parents
08
Jun
2020
P7 into S1 Transition – Dalkeith High School
Please see recent update from Dalkeith High School regarding P7 - S1 Transition
Parents
02
Jun
2020
Wellbeing Wednesday
Please find attached a grid with some activities for your family to complete as part of our Wellbeing Wednesdays!
Parents
02
Jun
2020
Virtual School Tour
Please see our new Virtual School Tour, which has been created to support the EYC-P1 Transition.
Parents
02
Jun
2020
Parents
29
May
2020
Update from Midlothian Council – Reopening of Schools
Update from Fiona Robertson regarding reopening of schools.
Parents
29
May
2020
Scotland Learns Parent and Carer Newsletter
Please find attached a link to Education Scotland's Scotland Learns Parent and Carer Newsletter.
Parents
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.
Parents
22
May
2020
Parents
22
May
2020
ParentClub Scotland Update
Update from ParentCluib Scotland following the Scottish Government's announcement yesterday.
Parents
21
May
2020
Midlothian Council Update 21.05.20
Please see the latest update from Midlothian Council regarding schools reopening.
Parents
21
May
2020
Parents
20
May
2020
Newbattle High School – P7 – S1 Transition Information
Information from Newbattle High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils
Parents
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.
Parents
20
May
2020
Lasswade High School – P7 – S1 Transition Information
Information from Lasswade High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils
Parents
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.
Parents
20
May
2020
Dalkeith High School – P7 into S1 Transition Information
Information from Dalkeith High School regarding their Transition activities for P7 pupils
Parents
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,
Parents
12
May
2020
Child Poverty Action Group Surveys
Attached are surveys from the Scottish Government SAC Policy Unit for parents and children to complete.
Parents
12
May
2020
Save the Children Support Pack
Resource from Save the Children to support families during the Covid-9 period.
Parents
11
May
2020
Digital Guidance for Parents and Pupils
Parent and Pupil Digital Guidance documents to support Distance Learning
Parents
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.
Parents
10
May
2020
Connect Online Parent Surgeries
Information about two online Parent Surgeries that have been organised by Connect
Parents
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
Parents
05
May
2020
Midlothian Council P7 to S1 Transition Statement
Please see the updated statement from Midlothian Council regarding P7 to S1 Transition
Parents
29
Apr
2020
Parents
29
Apr
2020
Emergency Provisions COVID-19
Attached list of Emergency provisons available during the COVID-19 period.
Parents
28
Apr
2020
Scottish Government Update: Reporting in Term 4
Please see the latest update from the Scottish Government regarding Reporting in Term 4
Parents
28
Apr
2020
Update from Midlothian Council regarding Transitions
Please read an update from Midlothian Council regarding Transitions.
Parents
22
Apr
2020
Supporting Distance Learning
Documents attached with guidance and ideas to support Distance Learning during the Covid-19 period.
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
14
Apr
2020
Educational Psychology Services Helpline
Information about a new Midlothian Educational Psychology Helpline which is being offered to parents and carers.
Parents
10
Apr
2020
Free School Meals Update
Update from Midlothian Council regarding Free School Meals during the COVID-19 period.
Parents
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.
Parents
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
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
26
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
28
Jan
2019
Items need for the Nursery
If you have any items on the list attached and are happy to donate to the nursery please let a member of staff know.
Parents
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 [...]
Parents
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.
Parents
30
Oct
2018
Parent Council Minutes
Minutes from the 26 September Parent Council meeting 20180926-Parent-Council-meeting-minutes-FINAL
Parents
24
Sep
2018
King’s Park Standard, Quality and Improvement Plan
Our SQIP Parent Report is now available for you to read.
Parents
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.
Parents
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.
Parents
06
Sep
2018
Primary 6 Prepare For College!
Primary 6 Pupils are preparing to take part in a six week programme with Edinburgh College. The programme is designed to equip pupils with skills for learning, life and work.
Parents
07
Jun
2018
Parent Council AGM
All parents and carers of children at King’s Park Primary school are warmly welcome to attend the AGM, Wednesday 13th June 2018, 7:00pm.
Parents
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.
Parents
09
Feb
2018
Parent Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the Parent Council meeting on Wednesday 7th February 2018 are now available.
Parents
27
Oct
2017
Parent Council Meeting
All parents and carers of children at King’s Park Primary school are warmly welcomed to attend the Parent Council. Please come just to listen or have your view heard.
Parents
12
Sep
2017
Parent Council Meeting
All parents and carers of children at King’s Park Primary school are warmly welcomed to attend the Parent Council Wednesday 20th September. Please come just to listen or have your view heard.
Parents
08
Jun
2017
Parent Council AGM
Come along to the Parent Council AGM next week, all welcome. Wednesday 14th June at 7pm, Door A.
Parents
06
Feb
2017
Parent Council meeting
Come along to the Parent Council meeting next week, all welcome. Wednesday 8th February at 7pm, Door A.
Parents
05
Feb
2017
Active Kids at King’s Park
The School are collecting Sainsbury's Active Kids vouchers. Please support us if you can!
Parents
14
Nov
2016
Parents
05
Oct
2016
PTA Update
We are now well into the new school year and the PTA has been busy thinking, and planning, social and fund-raising events for the Autumn/Winter term.
Parents
30
Sep
2016
Parent Council
The well attended September Parent Council meeting focused on the sub-group updates and the School Improvement plan.
Parents
14
Sep
2016