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King's Park Primary School



Parents

13

Jun

2023


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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


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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


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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

28

Jun

2022


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Final Staffing Update

Final staffing update of the year - June 2022

Parents

17

Jun

2022


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Play for All

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

Parents

07

Apr

2022


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Active Schools Information – Term 3

Information about activities from Active Schools in Term 3.

Parents

07

Apr

2022


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Newsletter April 2022

Please find a link to our April Newsletter.

Parents

07

Apr

2022


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Covid Update – April 2022

Update regarding our return from the Easter break.

Parents

06

Apr

2022


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RSHP Information

Information about our Relationships programme at King's Park.

Parents

01

Apr

2022


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Message Regarding Fostering

Message from Midlothian Council regarding Fostering opportunities.

Parents

25

Mar

2022


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Update from Professor Jason Leitch

Latest update from Professor Jason Leitch regarding Covid guidance in schools.

Parents

25

Oct

2021


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School Term Dates Consultation

Information regarding a consultation about School Term Dates.

Parents

15

Oct

2021


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School Newsletter – October 2021

Please find the link to our most recent newsletter attached.

Parents

15

Oct

2021


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Amendment to Route to School – Buccleuch Street

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

Parents

15

Oct

2021


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Letter from Fiona Robertson

End of Term letter from Fiona Robertson.

Parents

19

Jun

2021


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Newsletter June 2021

Please see attached a link for our June Newsletter.

Parents

21

Feb

2021


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Letter from Jason Leitch – 21.02.21

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

Parents

18

Feb

2021


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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


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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


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Update from Midlothian Council – 02.02.21

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

Parents

19

Jan

2021


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Parent Consultations January 2021

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

Parents

15

Jan

2021


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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


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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


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Midlothian Council Protection Level

Update around Midlothian Council's Protection Level

Parents

16

Oct

2020


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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

14

Oct

2020


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October Newsletter

Please see our October newsletter.

Parents

12

Oct

2020


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School Contingency Plan

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

Parents

07

Oct

2020


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Firework Safety Letter

Please see the attached letter regarding Firework Safety.

Parents

05

Oct

2020


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Message from our Executive Director

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

Parents

29

Sep

2020


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Public Health Scotland Update

Updated letter from Public Heath Scotland

Parents

25

Sep

2020


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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


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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


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Support for Families

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

Parents

18

Aug

2020


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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


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Free school meals update (11 August)

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

Parents

10

Aug

2020


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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

24

Jun

2020


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Staffing Update June 2020

Please find attached our staffing update for 2020-21.

Parents

23

Jun

2020


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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


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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


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Parental Survey Required by Tuesday 23 June

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

Parents

16

Jun

2020


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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


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Midlothian Promise

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

Parents

11

Jun

2020


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Distance Learning Update

Update regarding Distance Learning

Parents

10

Jun

2020


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Parent Council AGM

Information regarding the Parent Council AGM meeting .

Parents

10

Jun

2020


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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


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P7 into S1 Transition – Dalkeith High School

Please see recent update from Dalkeith High School regarding P7 - S1 Transition

Parents

02

Jun

2020


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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


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Virtual School Tour

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

Parents

02

Jun

2020


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Update from Midlothian Council – Change of Term Dates

Update regarding Term dates for next session.

Parents

29

May

2020


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Update from Midlothian Council – Reopening of Schools

Update from Fiona Robertson regarding reopening of schools.

Parents

29

May

2020


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Scotland Learns Parent and Carer Newsletter

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

Parents

29

May

2020


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Newsletter May 2020

Please read our most recent Newsletter.

Parents

25

May

2020


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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


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Message from Police Scotland

Please read this message from Police Scotland regarding Domestic Abuse.

Parents

22

May

2020


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ParentClub Scotland Update

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

Parents

21

May

2020


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Midlothian Council Update 21.05.20

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

Parents

21

May

2020


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Connect Online Sessions

Information regarding upcoming Connect Online Parent sessions.

Parents

20

May

2020


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Newbattle High School – P7 – S1 Transition Information

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

Parents

20

May

2020


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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


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Lasswade High School – P7 – S1 Transition Information

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

Parents

20

May

2020


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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


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Dalkeith High School – P7 into S1 Transition Information

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

Parents

13

May

2020


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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


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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


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Save the Children Support Pack

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

Parents

11

May

2020


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Digital Guidance for Parents and Pupils

Parent and Pupil Digital Guidance documents to support Distance Learning

Parents

11

May

2020


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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


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Connect Online Parent Surgeries

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

Parents

05

May

2020


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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


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Midlothian Council P7 to S1 Transition Statement

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

Parents

29

Apr

2020


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Seesaw Class and Family Apps

Guidance regarding Seesaw Class and Seesaw Family Apps

Parents

29

Apr

2020


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New School App

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

Parents

29

Apr

2020


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Emergency Provisions COVID-19

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

Parents

28

Apr

2020


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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


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Update from Midlothian Council regarding Transitions

Please read an update from Midlothian Council regarding Transitions.

Parents

24

Apr

2020


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April 2020 Newsletter

April 2020 Newsletter attached

Parents

22

Apr

2020


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Supporting Distance Learning

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

Parents

22

Apr

2020


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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


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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


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Educational Psychology Services Helpline

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

Parents

10

Apr

2020


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Free School Meals Update

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

Parents

01

Apr

2020


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Distance Learning Week Two

Distance Learning Update - Week 2

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


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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

21

Mar

2020


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Information regarding Woodburn ‘Hub’

Information about Woodburn 'Hub'

Parents

20

Mar

2020


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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

02

Dec

2019


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PTA Minutes

PTA Minutes 26 November 19

Parents

03

Jun

2019


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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

07

Nov

2018


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November newsletter

Latest newsletter is here - happy reading!

Parents

30

Oct

2018


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Parent Council Minutes

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

Parents

24

Sep

2018


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King’s Park Standard, Quality and Improvement Plan

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

Parents

19

Sep

2018


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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


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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

15

May

2018


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Sports Days 2018

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

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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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Parent Council Meeting

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

Parents

05

Oct

2016


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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

28

Sep

2016


Primary 4 Curriculum Evening

Curriculum Night information for parents to refer to.

Parents

14

Sep

2016


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Parent Council Meeting

The next Parent Council meeting is Wednesday 21st September. All welcome.

Parents

04

Aug

2016


Parent Council & PTA

This term the Parent Council and PTA news will appear here.

Parents

04

Aug

2016


Parent Council

This year the Parent Council will write news updates here.