Dear Parents/Carers,
Assembly
We found out about Global Goals and how this linked with our rights. We had a discussion about world poverty and hunger.
Uniform Update
See attachment
Parent Drop-In
When: Friday 12th September (9:00am-10:00am)
Where: Nurture Nook (enter via door near the bike shed side of the playground)
What: P1 and P2 parent mingle – a chance for parents of P1 and P2 pupils to share experiences and top tips!
Are you entitled to help?
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, you may be entitled to help with school clothes, meals etc. Take time to check!
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/food-clothing/free-school-meals-school-clothing-grants
If you need help completing the forms, get in touch! Family@Bruntsfield.edin.sch.uk
Bruntsfield Parent Council – Get Involved!
As we start the new school year, we’d love for you to get involved with the Bruntsfield Parent Council. There are so many ways you can play a part — whether by stepping into a role, joining one or two of our working groups, or simply lending a hand at events. Every contribution, big or small, helps support our children and school community.
We have sent information out via the Parent Council WhatsApp announcement channel & via email to everyone on our mailing list and we’d love to hear from you!
Whether you’d like to take on a role, join one or two groups, or simply help out now and again, there’s a place for everyone.
If you’re interested or just curious to find out more about any role or group, drop us a line at bruntsfieldchair@gmail.com. We’d be happy to have a chat beforehand, and all new roles will then be confirmed at our AGM on Monday 7th October, 7pm at the school.
(If you are not yet on our mailing list, contact comms@bruntsfield.org )
Tesco Stronger Starts
Tesco Stronger Starts Reference Number: 133461
Organisation Name – Bruntsfield Primary School; Project Title – Breakfast Club
Bruntsfield has been successfully selected for The Tesco Stronger Starts vote. Voting will commence in store from the first week in October 2025 until mid-January 2026. We are looking for funding to continue to provide a good nutritional breakfast for our most vulnerable children in the Bruntsfield community.
The project with the highest number of votes across your region will receive up to £1,500 (or the amount that was requested, up to this value).
What happens next?
Stores which will vote on your project
Please see below a list of stores taking part in the voting on your project. Feel free to share this list of stores amongst your supporters and within your community.
2461 Edinburgh Colinton Mains Superstore Superstore EH13 9AH
5305 Edinburgh Bruntsfield Express Express EH10 5DN
5484 Craiglockhart Express Express EH14 1AT
6423 Edinburgh Gracemt Express Express EH16 6RS
6550 Edinburgh Niddrie Express Express EH16 4DT
To vote, you will need to make a purchase of any value within store. You will receive one token per transaction. It is not necessary to purchase a carrier bag to receive a token.
Once voting has concluded in store and votes will be collated and you will be notified of the outcome of the public vote during Mid-February 2026.
Additional information
Please note the below advice before and during the voting period:
– Cast your vote as soon as you receive your token for a project in the current voting round
– Only submit Stronger Starts tokens to cast your vote
– Maximise promotion of your project during the voting period by making best use of press and social media guidance
– Encourage the local community and your supporters to get involved with Stronger Starts voting
Serving Aces Tennis
Please find attached, ‘Serving Aces’ Edinburgh Tennis Newsletter. The newsletter highlights clubs, coaches and venues that are offering inclusive tennis opportunities across the city including, LTA Free Park Tennis at the park venues. The maps include direct links to your local tennis clubs. If you have any questions regarding tennis in the city, please get in touch.
Free football tickets
See attachment for tickets to the Hearts v Hibernian women’s game through the QR codes. There are no limits to the ticket requests. You just need to set up an account if not previously booked. There may be wording for an admin fee however this is waived at the checkout and tickets will be free.
Kind regards,
Stephen Gilhooley