Primary 3
17
Aug
2021
Letter from Fiona Robertson, Executive Director Children, Young People & Partnerships and return to school in August 221
Dear Parents and Carers Please see the attached letter from Fiona Robertson, Executive Director Children, Young People & Partnerships regarding the return to school this term. Parent_Carer_August 2021 Please also find attached a copy of the letter we issued in June regarding our return to school after the summer holidays, this includes the staggered start and [...]
Primary 3
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
Primary 3
01
Apr
2021
Letter from Fiona Robertson Executive Director Children, Young People & Partnerships
Dear Parents/Carers Please see the link below that contains a letter from Fiona Robertson, Executive Director Children, Young People & Partnerships. Parent_Carers_20210401 Kind regards KPPS
Primary 3
08
Mar
2021
Return to school P4-7 Update 08.03.21
Dear Parents and Carers Please find in the link below an update regarding the return of P4-P7 learners next Monday (15.03.21). Letter to Parents P4-7 080321 Kind regards KPPS
Primary 3
16
Dec
2020
Support fund
Support fund launched for local people in need Support is now available from Midlothian Council for local people who are in financial difficulty and struggling to buy food, fuel or other essentials. The Midlothian Food and Key Essentials Fund has been launched to help support those facing severe financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 [...]
Primary 3
23
Mar
2020
Distance Learning Daily Schedule
This schedule can be used to help you structure your day. It is just a suggested timetable so you are free to adapt it to suit your own needs. Distance Learning Daily Schedule
Primary 3
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
Primary 3
05
Feb
2020
Parent Calendar January – April 2020
Parent Calendar January – April 2020 Please find attached the Parent Calendar for January – April. Parent calendar 2020 (Jan) Further information will be sent regarding the Open Event, Lion King performances and the Church Service.
Primary 3
01
Oct
2019
Midlothian Police Appeal
Police appeal from Midlothian Police regarding a recent break in at our school.
Primary 3
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.
Primary 3
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.
Primary 3
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.
Primary 3
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!
Primary 3
07
Dec
2018
Christmas Dates
Please find information regarding dates for the festive period. Christmas Dates parents 2018
Primary 3
30
Oct
2018
Parent Council Minutes
Minutes from the 26 September Parent Council meeting 20180926-Parent-Council-meeting-minutes-FINAL
Primary 3
24
Sep
2018
King’s Park Standard, Quality and Improvement Plan
Our SQIP Parent Report is now available for you to read.
Primary 3
15
Jun
2018
Primary 3
08
Jun
2018
P3’s Class Trip!
On Wednesday P3 had their class trip to Craigmillar Castle. We visited lots of places, including the courtyard, the games room, the bakery, the prison, the great hall and the cellars! We also climbed up the steep spiral staircase and stood on the top floor. We could spot Edinburgh Castle, Hollyrood Palace and Arthur’s Seat! [...]
Primary 3
07
Jun
2018
P3C’s Trip to Craigmillar Castle
Primary 3C had a great day at Craigmillar Castle – we found it interesting to explore the different rooms and to see what a real castle looked like. After touring the castle, we played games such as hoopla and skittles and made a crown or did some colouring. It was a beautiful day and we [...]
Primary 3
01
Jun
2018
This week in P3b!
On Monday afternoon, it was sports day! There were lots of different activities like an obstacle course and rugby running. It was fantastic fun but very hot! On Wednesday, we were learning about the difference between facts and opinions and sorted some facts and opinions. On Friday we learned to identify and match OS map [...]
Primary 3
01
Jun
2018
P3c in ICT this morning
This morning we have been becoming more familiar with the keyboard by practising our typing skills in ICT.
Primary 3
25
May
2018
A busy Friday for P3B!
P3b were learning to type letters and sentences using the middle row. We used Dance Mat Typing which was helpful and fun, but challenging. After we took part in a daily mile run with Primary 1 and 2 and 3 to raise money for Macmillan Cancer. We ran around the park while dressed up!
Primary 3
25
May
2018
Thumbs up for MacMillan Cancer Trust!
P3a have been running for MacMillian Cancer Trust. We have been raising money to help people who have Cancer. We have put our thumbs up for MacMillan Cancer Trust!
Primary 3
23
May
2018
Tennis in P3C
Over the last few weeks P3C have been learning some tennis skills. Hopefully, the dry weather will last so we can continue to go outside.
Primary 3
18
May
2018
Share-a-text in P3c
This morning we enjoyed listening to pupils “sharing-a-text” about A Pets Annual, The Famous Five, the London Map and favourite posters.
Primary 3
18
May
2018
Numeracy and topic come together in P3b!
This week Primary 3b have been building castles using ones, tens and hundreds. We had to add them together to see how much we used!
Primary 3
10
May
2018
Learning in P3C
P3C have been learning about the features of a castle and how they changed over time. We worked in our home teams to identify the features on pictures of Scottish Castles. After that we tried to guess the order in which they were built.
Primary 3
04
May
2018
This week’s learning in P3b!
This week in numeracy we were learning about sharing and dividing by opening up the ‘Sharing shop’. We exchanged division flashcards with our partner and had to give them the answer in beads! We now have learning partners in our class. Each week we have someone different to sit next [...]
Primary 3
04
May
2018
P3A’s number sequences!
P3a have been putting numbers into order! They have been asking each other questions to try and figure out their secret numbers. Then they put themselves in order! Today we were counting in 2’s and 5’s.
Primary 3
20
Apr
2018
Share-a-text in P3c
Today we started share-a text again for this term and enjoyed seeing and listening to different types of text brought in by pupils.
Primary 3
23
Mar
2018
This weeks learning in p3b!
On Wednesday, Primary 3B were learning to use a Thesaurus. We got some words we use a lot and then we used the Thesaurus to find better words to use instead! Those better words were used in our imaginative writing to make it more exciting and interesting to read. Yesterday we were also testing different [...]
Primary 3
23
Mar
2018
Mixing skin tones of Primary 3a!
During expressive arts this week, Primary 3a have been sketching their learning partners, studying how to draw a face, and painting each other, focusing on skin tones!
Primary 3
22
Mar
2018
P3C Magnetism
P3C have been experimenting with magnets to learn about their properties. We have learned the meaning of new words such as poles, attract and repel.
Primary 3
19
Mar
2018
Magnetism in P3b!
This week we have started our new science topic: Magnetism! We predicted what we thought the magnets would be attracted to, before testing to see if we were right. Lots of things we thought would attract did not! We also played with a few magnetic toys to discover how they worked. We learned words such [...]
Primary 3
16
Mar
2018
Mr Fudge visits P3A
We’ve had a great week of learning as always, but this week we had a special visitor. Mr Fudge came to visit us this week and we’ve been showing him our routines. He appears to have enjoyed daily mile!
Primary 3
16
Mar
2018
Spelling in P3c
During our spelling rotation this morning we were making new words with sounds and story building with sentence cards. We were also making magic ‘e’ words in a game we were playing.
Primary 3
09
Mar
2018
Apostrophe heaven in Primary 3
We have been working on our punctuation in Primary 3a recently. The newest member of our punctuation family is… the apostrophe! We looked around the room to find things that someone owned and tried to figure out where to put the apostrophe.
Primary 3
09
Mar
2018
P3b doing ICT!
On Friday morning P3b were learning and discovering new things in the ICT suite. We were using a programme called Google to search for an image of an apple. We then learned to copy and paste it into a document. We thought it was very interesting and exciting!
Primary 3
08
Mar
2018
P3C Presentations
This week P3c have heard about more famous Scots who were scientists, sports people, explorers, actors, philanthropist and knights. What a lot we have been learning!
Primary 3
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
Primary 3
22
Feb
2018
Famous Scots Presentations in Primary 3C
So far Primary 3C have been presenting information on famous scientists, geologists, nurses and sports people so we have been learning a lot. We look forward to hearing about other famous Scots over the next few weeks.
Primary 3
09
Feb
2018
P3b Learned About John Logie Baird!
John Logie Baird is our famous Scot this week. He invented the first television.
Primary 3
01
Feb
2018
Note taking in P3C
P3C have been learning about the life of Mary Queen of Scots this week. Using this information, we have been working in our Home Teams to make notes.
Primary 3
26
Jan
2018
P3b’s news sharing and tartan art!
P3b like to share their news with partners on a Monday morning. We first write about what we did at the weekend; trying to use adjectives, connectives and good punctuation. We choose a partner when the music stops. After we have read our news aloud to them, we swap boards to peer assess and give [...]
Primary 3
26
Jan
2018
P3c catching snowflakes
This week P3c have made catching snowflakes pictures. We think they make a great display!
Primary 3
19
Jan
2018
P3b starts their new topic!
This week we began our new topic… Famous Scots! Our first famous Scot was Greyfriars Bobby. We learned all about his life and his loyalty to his owner. We then thought about who we were loyal to and wrote down how we show our loyalty to them. We will display these on the wall along [...]
Primary 3
19
Jan
2018
Primary 3a’s learning this week
We’ve had a very busy week! We have been learning to write our number words to help us with our literacy and numeracy learning. This week we have been using our structured play to help us with our new topic, ‘Famous Scots’! We have learning about Greyfrairs Bobby and all things Scottish! We have also [...]
Primary 3
12
Jan
2018
Primary 3a’s learning this week!
We have had a busy week back to school in Primary 3a! We have been learning how to say colours in French, colouring in our Arc en ciel! We have also been busy create artwork connected to our New Year’s resolutions, we learnt about mixing colours together and making prints. Our ‘Share a text’ speaker [...]
Primary 3
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.
Primary 3
15
Dec
2017
Primary 3
15
Dec
2017
Primary 3a’s ‘Share a Text’
We have a variety of interests in Primary 3a and that is highlighted through our 'Share a text' event every Friday.
Primary 3
13
Dec
2017
P3C’s Christmas Lunch
It was great to see everyone in their Christmas outfits today. We all enjoyed having our Christmas lunch in the private dining room and eating the tasty food!
Primary 3
08
Dec
2017
P3C’s Egyptian Morning
P3C have been celebrating our topic by having an Egyptian morning. First, we went for a parade around the classes to show off our costumes and then tasted a variety of Egyptian food. Finally, we had a chariot race. Well done for all the hard work Primary 3!
Primary 3
08
Dec
2017
P3B’s Egyptian Morning
Primary 3B had a very exciting Friday morning- it was our Egyptian celebration day! First we did a parade around the classrooms to show off the fabulous Egyptian clothing we made at home, then tasted some Egyptian foods and then finished the morning off with a chariot race!
Primary 3
08
Dec
2017
Primary 3a walking like Egyptians!
This Friday was Primary 3’s Egyptian open morning! We have worked so hard at home and in school on our Egyptian topic and today we celebrated! We tested our chariots, tried Egyptian food and more! Take a look at our Egyptian masks, collars and jewellery!
Primary 3
07
Dec
2017
P3c’s Egyptian Chariots
In Primary 3C, we have been learning about chariots that the Ancient Egyptians used. We then worked with a partner to make our own.
Primary 3
04
Dec
2017
P3c Writing
This morning we have been planning our instructions for how to make an Egyptian chariot.
Primary 3
01
Dec
2017
Literacy and Languages Week in P3
It has been a busy week as always in Primary 3a. We have been taking part in Literacy and Languages week. We’ve been dropping everything and reading everyday this week and we wrote a Scottish poem using some of the Scots words we know. It’s about a boy called Johnny who was wearing a kilt [...]
Primary 3
24
Nov
2017
Primary 3a’s learning about the Egyptians!
We have been learning to make Egyptian jewellery by making collars for Pharaohs with pasta, beans and glue. We have also been learning about 3D shapes and 2D shapes. We have been learning their names, making 3D models from 2D shapes and building Egyptian machines with lego!
Primary 3
24
Nov
2017
P3B’s Canopic Jars!
There are 4 canopic jars. They were used to put organs in after they were taken out of someone who was being mummified. They would put in the intestines, the stomach, the liver and lungs. They wouldn’t keep the brain because they believed it wasn’t important. P3B made canopic jars by using cups and attaching [...]
Primary 3
23
Nov
2017
This week in P3c
P3c have been learning about the pyramids and mummification as part of our Ancient Egypt topic. Using a ruler, we drew on the bricks to a net of a pyramid. We then carefully cut out the shape, folded and stuck it together. It was a bit tricky but we managed! After that we wrote instructions on how to make a [...]
Primary 3
17
Nov
2017
Primary 3A’s Children in Need Day!
Today was Children in Need day at King’s Park, and Primary 3a did a great job raising money to support this charity. We were dressed very oddly for the day, and even took a photo with our oddest faces on!
Primary 3
17
Nov
2017
P3B’s P.E. Party!
P3B have been continuing to develop their skills in focus, concentration and control, and this week were challenged with the task of controlling a balloon! They had to keep control while balancing and using different parts of their bodies. Just look at those focused faces!
Primary 3
17
Nov
2017
P3c Spots, Stripes and Odd
P3c dressed in stripes, spots and in some very “odd” outfits for Children in Need today!
Primary 3
09
Nov
2017
P3c Dictionary Work
P3c have been learning how to use a dictionary. We have been practising our alphabet and using this knowledge to help us find words and their meanings.
Primary 3
03
Nov
2017
Focus, Concentration and Control in P3B!
This week in P.E. we have been learning about what focus and concentration looks like, and how it can help us to control different objects.
Primary 3
03
Nov
2017
Primary 3
02
Nov
2017
Primary 3A’s Learning
We work very hard in Primary 3a, so we took some time to have a look at the importance of our self- esteem and how it can effect our learning. We took some time to take care for our bodies and brains, making sure we are doing our best, being in charge of our own [...]
Primary 3
27
Oct
2017
The P3b artists!
Through our 'Living Things' topic, we have been learning about colour, shade and tone in art.
Primary 3
27
Oct
2017
P3c Home Teams
P3c have been working together in our new home teams to create a poster for our table. We made up names relating to our new topic – Ancient Egypt.
Primary 3
26
Oct
2017
Primary 3a’s learning
Primary 3a have been leading their own learning this week. We have been teaching each other spelling words through 'Spelling Hangman'.
Primary 3
12
Oct
2017
Literacy Learning in P3B
Primary 3B have been using their literacy skills in a variety of ways. We have been listening to each other use expression when reading, creating sentences with adjectives and interesting punctuation, and practising our spelling with plasticine!
Primary 3
10
Oct
2017
P3a’s Human Body Topic
Primary 3a have been exploring their learning topic ‘The Human Body’. We have been talking with our learning partners to try and figure out where our internal organs are, then using non- fiction books to double check! We have also been learning about and modelling different lobes of the brain! We separated different areas [...]
Primary 3
05
Oct
2017
Numeracy madness of Primary 3a
Primary 3a have been working really hard on multiplication and division (grouping and sharing) this week. We have been using ICT to support our learning and been figuring out word problems. We all solved the mystery in different ways!
Primary 3
05
Oct
2017
Primary 3
04
Oct
2017
Primary 3b’s Organ Assembly!
P3b have been learning all about the human body. First, we learned about our bones. We have now moved onto learning about our organs and their functions. Here we are figuring out where they all go before and after watching and discussing videos on the digestive and respiratory system!
Primary 3
27
Sep
2017
P3c daily mile
Primary 3c have been taking part in the daily mile so we are feeling very fit and healthy!
Primary 3
27
Sep
2017
Primary 3a’s Confetti Launchers!
Primary 3a have been working hard on their STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) projects… the confetti launchers. Here are pictures of our Confetti teams!
Primary 3
27
Sep
2017
P3 Curriculum Evening 2017
P3 curriculum eve 2017 The following link contains the slides from Primary 3’s curriculum evening.
Primary 3
01
Jun
2017
Health Week
P3b have been taking part in a variety of activities including yoga, football, table tennis, healthy eating and disability sports to name a few. We are all feeling fit and healthy.
Primary 3
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
Primary 3
26
Apr
2017
King’s Park Primary Telephone Line
26 April 2017 We have a problem with our school telephone line this morning. The engineers are working on the fault. Please e-mail Kingspark_ps@midlothian.gov.uk if you need to contact the school. Thankyou Mandi Pache School Admin
Primary 3
20
Apr
2017
P3b design a game using magnets
P3b used their knowledge of magnetism to design and create a game. We had great fun trying out each of the games.
Primary 3
17
Mar
2017
P3b Egyptian Morning
A great effort was made by P3b to create Egyptian costumes which we showed off on an Egyptian parade around the infant building. We tried a variety of Egyptian food – off which some were appreciated more than others! We finished off with a competitive chariot race.
Primary 3
03
Mar
2017
P3b having fun on World Book Day
P3b had a scavenger hunt in the classroom to find a variety of characters and books.
Primary 3
24
Feb
2017
P3b Museum Visit
On Tuesday, P3b enjoyed a trip to the Museum of Scotland and took part in an Ancient Egypt workshop. Everyone enjoyed the trip and learnt new facts too!
Primary 3
09
Feb
2017
P3b library time
Primary 3b enjoy our library times as we take part in a variety of activities including reading groups, reading a book of our choice and playing on Sumdog.
Primary 3
02
Feb
2017
P3A Egyptian Collars
In line with our Ancient Egyptian topic P3A learned about pattern by creating Egyptian collars. We think they look fantastic! What do you think?
Primary 3
27
Jan
2017
Constructing the Great Pyramids
As part Ancient Egypt topic, Primary three have been working cooperatively together in teams to recreate the Great Pyramids of Egypt. They used a variety of different construction materials to find out which ones worked the best.
Primary 3
16
Dec
2016
P3b get into the Christmas spirit
P3b enjoyed showing off their Christmas jumpers on Wednesday. They thought the lunch was delicious!
Primary 3
05
Dec
2016
Children In Need
Thank you to all those who brought in their spare coins to make a class sized Pudsey. Take a look at our creations! We have been busy counting up all of the coins and we raised a whopping £685.12! We also had fun spotting the odd coin from around the World! Your Pupil Council
Primary 3
25
Nov
2016
P3- Flying Fergus
During Literacy Week, P3 have been reading Flying Fergus by Chris Hoy. For our open afternoon, we were designing 3-D models of Fergus’ dream bike. We hope you enjoy our efforts..
Primary 3
18
Nov
2016
Learning in P3b
P3b have been learning about Mary Queen of Scots. We took notes on her early life – did you know she became queen at 6 days old?
Primary 3
14
Oct
2016
P3b heart experiments
Primary 3b have been predicting and testing to see what happens to our heartbeat during a variety of activities.
Primary 3
13
Oct
2016
Primary 3
30
Sep
2016
P3b working together
P3b have been working collaboratively with a partner on a variety of activities. Here are a few for you to look at:
Primary 3
29
Sep
2016
Primary 3 Curriculum Evening Presentation
Please find attached the notes from the primary 3 curriculum evening presentation. P3 curriculum eve 2016 Updated
Primary 3
28
Sep
2016
P3A
Our hypotheses were right! We have learned that in order for a plant to grow to the best of it's ability it needs water, sun and soil.
Primary 3
27
Sep
2016
The Skeleton in P3c
As we continue our Living Things topic we are learning all about our bodies. This week we learned about the skeleton.
Primary 3
21
Sep
2016
P3A
Our whole school learner quality focus has been on collaboration and team work. P3A really demonstrated this quality by working as a group to create a shape tower which met all the requirements asked for!
Primary 3
09
Sep
2016
Lucas The Learning Bear
Lucas has joined us to cooperate and learn together with us all, and he has enjoyed learning with different people everyday.
Primary 3
01
Sep
2016
The Daily Mile
P3c have almost completed their first week of the Daily Mile. We have been jogging and walking our way around 10 laps of our playground.
Primary 3
25
Aug
2016
Meet Primary 3c
This week we have all be getting to know each other in P3c. We have created self portraits so that anyone arriving in P3c knows who is in our class!