Dear Parents/Carers,
Assembly
We have decided, as a staff, to move Assembly as a trial to a Monday morning. A good way to start the week with the children. T with the HT will follow this.
An Assembly update will be included in the Friday update, as usual.
Achievements
Harris in 6A got a Silver Award in the Junior Kangaroo Maths Competition last academic year. Harris was invited to take part in the Junior Kangaroo after excelling in the Junior Maths Challenge, which acts as the qualifying round. It’s a national event run by UKMT(United Kingdom Mathematics Trust), and silver puts him in the top 20% of entrants, which is pretty impressive, especially since he only joined us after Christmas. Well done Harris!
Uniform
We have negotiated a cheaper price for our uniform with Bruntsfield Sports. I include the link for your reference.
Should you wish additional help with uniforms, we have lots of good quality seconds. Please get in touch with us at our discreet email address: Family@Bruntsfield.edin.sch.uk
Please note, sweaters with a logo on it are not mandatory across Edinburgh. However, I know a lot of our parents like to have their child in our uniform. If we can help, please get in touch.
- P7 – navy hoody, white polo (plain or badged) and dark trousers/skirt.
- P1-P6 – Light blue sweater, white polo (plain or badged) and dark trousers/skirt. A cardigan, pinafore or blue summer dress may also be appropriate.
Gardening
Many thanks to all our parent volunteers who watered and cared for the plants in the playground over the summer break. It has helped the plants to survive many warm days, as well as some stormy weather, and they are looking great!
We are looking for more parents to join our group. If anyone would like to join the project, email bruntsfieldplayground@gmail.com
VIP Visitor for our 130th Year!
I am excited to share that Jason Connery has agreed to unveil a small plaque to his Dad at Bruntsfield. Sean had attributed his success to learning to read at Bruntsfield School. We will have a small ceremony at 2pm in the front playground. All welcome.
Swimming
City of Edinburgh Council have chosen to teach P5 swimming this session and not P4 as has been the case in previous years. P4 will get their lessons next year.
NDwell Drop-in at Craigmillar Library
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Significant dates for the diary – 2025/26
**Year shows changed to a Friday due to feedback from parents.
- 9/9 – Meet the Teacher (4pm-5pm)
- 15/9 – Edinburgh September holiday
- 22&23/9 – P5 EPIC Outdoor days at Bonaly.
- 1&2/10 – P6 EPIC overnight at Bonaly
- 3/10 – P5 Showcase
- 10/10 – P3 Show; Mid term holiday
- 20/10 Inservice
- w/b 27/10 – Parent Consultations
- 12/12 – P1 Show
- 19/12 – End of term
- 16/1 – P4 Showcase
- 13/2 – February Mid Term holiday
- 30/3 – Reports issued
- 2/4 – End of term
- 4/5 – May Day Holiday
- 5/5 – Inservice
- w/b 11/5 – Parent Consultations
- 18/5 – Victoria Day holiday
- 27/5 – Sports Day
- 28/5 – Sports Day fallback (in case of inclement weather on 27th)
- w/b 1/6 – Lagganlia P7 Group 1
- w/b 8/6 – Lagganlia P7 Group 2
- 16-18/6 – P7 at High School
- 19/6 – Bruntsfield Prize Giving
- 22/6 – Children meet new class teacher
- 26/6 – Leavers Assembly; End of term
*P6 and P7 Shows – Date To be Confirmed
Kind regards,
Stephen Gilhooley