October 2, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 2nd October 2026

This week at Liberton Primary

On Monday our school hosted training for the Early Years Pedal for Play programme. As part of the training we have been given some brilliant new bikes for our Nursery Class to use.
From Tuesday to Thursday this week the Youth Music Initiative were in P1 and P2 leading singing games and in P4 and P5 providing ukulele lessons.
It was great to see so many people on Tuesday and Thursday for our Parent/Carer Consultation Evenings. We hope you found the sessions useful.
This week our P6 and P7 classes we also finished their Bikeability lessons, helping develop road safety skills for young cyclists.
On Wednesday the NHS vaccination team were in school for flu vaccinations.
Also on Wednesday P7A continued their visits at Liberton High with time in the PE and Modern Languages departments.
On Thursday our Assembly for P4-7 focussed on Dyslexia Awareness Week. This year the theme is the importance of all learners having the right tools for the job, including support for dyslexic learners. See below for more information from Dyslexia Scotland.

Coming up

On Monday we will have our first Libby Leaders sessions of the year. This year our groups are: Inclusion Ambassadors, Promoting Reading, Junior Road Safety Officers, Fitness, Languages Leaders, Community Links, Outdoor Learning, Eco-Schools, Wilding Wee Spaces and Promoting Food Waste. All of these groups will support work towards the Global Sustainability Goals and help our children Make a Difference in our school, local community and the wider world.
On Tuesday our P4 classes will have their first Seasonal Walk along the Hermitage of Braid, looking for signs of Autumn in the local environment.
On Tuesday our P6 classes are very excited to be given their new 1 to 1 iPads.
On Wednesday we will have the Loose Parts Play Day for P1 to P7.
Thursday’s assembly will be for P4-7 and children will have a chance to share their work on our Building Resilience: Respect Yourself project. It will also be a chance to say thank you and farewell to Miss James who will be taking early retirement from the school after 32 years of service.
On Thursday our P7 classes will host a showcase of their Project Based Learning and have invited local experts to see their learning on natural disasters.
On Friday we will break up for the October Week holiday and school will be closed to pupils from Monday 12^th October. Pupils will return on Tuesday 20^th October.

Liberton Primary Open Day

On 4^th November we will be holding an open day for parents with children due to start Primary 1 in August 2027. There will be tours of the school at 9am and 1.30pm.

Missing Bike

Unfortunately we have had a bike go missing from our playground this week. It is a purple Apolo Envy hybrid (Age 10-12). Please contact the school office if you have seen it.

Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland

This Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland (28 September to 4 October) Dyslexia Scotland are championing support, reasonable adjustments and the things that help people with dyslexia to work and learn at their best.

Over the next two weeks at Liberton our pupils will be taking part in lessons where they will learn about asking for help and that everyone can choose what learning tools best suit them. On Thursday our assembly will be about Dyslexia, Self-Advocacy, learning tools and independent learning.

Please see the Main landing page on the Dyslexia Scotland Website for more information: https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/dyslexia-awareness-week

Upcoming Events

12^th to 19^th October – School Closed
19^th October – In-service Day (Staff only)
30^th October – LPSA Halloween Discos 2.30pm to 6pm
5^th November – Primary 6 Learning Showcase Assembly
19^th November – Primary 4 Learning Showcase Assembly
21^st November – LPSA Winter Fair 11am – 1pm
8^th December 12pm – Pupil School Christmas Lunch
9^th December 9.30am – Nativity performance for parents
10^th December 9.30am – Nativity performance for parents
14^th December – P4-5 Cinema Trip
14^th December – P3 Parties
15^th December – P1-3 Cinema Trip
15^th December – P4 Parties
16^th December – P5 Parties
17^th December – P1 and P2 Parties
18^th December – Whole School Christmas Assembly
18^th December – Break for holidays – Pupils dismissed at normal time

LPSA Uniform Recycling Scheme – Uniform Request Form

Our aim is to promote the recycling of uniform and make school life as sustainable as possible and so all uniform donated to the LPSA is available free of charge for anyone who could make use of it.

You’ll find the link to our online ordering form here (https://forms.gle/CzzV9pPQabMNjMiBA).

On submitting a form, the LPSA will check our donations and get in touch with you directly to let you know what we have. It couldn’t be simpler!

We have plenty of uniform at the moment so could you hold off bringing any uniform in to the school.

Uniform will be out during the parent consultation on Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October.

Parenting Smart – Online Courses from NHS Lothian and Place2Be

See attachment for details.

Family Singing at Bridgend Farmhouse

Sunday 10.30am to 12.30pm

See attachment for details.

September 25, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 25th September 2026

This week at Liberton Primary

On Tuesday P6A visited the Fruitmarket Gallery to see the latest exhibition by Eva Rothschild. The class were very excited to find that the artist was also visiting the gallery at that time and enjoyed their chat with her.
Also on Tuesday our P1-3 classes visited the Book Bus.
On Wednesday our Loose Parts Play Day was postponed as the early morning storm had left some enormous, and very tempting, puddles in the outdoor learning area.
On Thursday P7A greatly enjoyed their first visit to the new Liberton High School for lessons on Global Citizenship, Sustainability and Volleyball.
On Thursday our Assembly launched the Building Resilience Unit: Respect Yourself for our P1 to P3 classes.

Coming up

On Monday Nursery Pedal for Play
On Tuesday to Thursday the Youth Music Initiative will be in school to start their weekly sessions in P1, P2, P4 and P5.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday and Thursday for our Parent/Carer Consultation Evenings. If you have not yet made an appointment, please contact the school office so an arrangement can be made.
On Wednesday the NHS vaccination team will be in school for our Flu Vaccinations. See below for further details of the vaccinations and the attachments for social stories that can be used at home to support any children who feel anxious about the process.
Also on Wednesday P7A will continue their visits at Liberton High which will include time in the PE and Modern Languages departments.
On Thursday our Assembly for P4-7 will focus on Dyslexia Awareness Week. See below for more information.

Flu Vaccinations

NHS Lothian will be delivering the nasal flu vaccination in school on Wednesday 30^th September. If your child uses an inhaler, and has had to increase their use in the 72hours before vaccination, has been prescribed oral steroids or has been wheezing more than usual, please inform school before vaccination or contact the School Vaccination Team on 0131 446 4082.

Football Success

Well done to Mylie in P7 who has been selected to represent the City of Edinburgh in the Emerging Talent Programme for girl footballers. We look forward to hearing of her successes in games to come.

Local Hero Award – Mr Billy Gordon

Congratulations to Mr Billy Gordon, grandad of Charlotte in P2, who was awarded a Community Hero Award by Ian Murray MP to recognise his wonderful work supporting the Liberton After School Club and the school. Mr Gordon has been tireless at making improvements to our school grounds, particularly around the garden areas and very much deserves this recognition.

Headlice

Please remember to check your child’s hair regularly for headlice. Free treatment can be obtained from local pharmacies.

School Lunches

There might be a change to some of the fried food on offer for the next couple of weeks as the fryer at St John Vianney is broken. We will let you know when we have more information.

Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland

Please see the Main landing page on the Dyslexia Scotland Website for more information: https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/dyslexia-awareness-week

School Uniform

Thank you to all the parents who support our school with school uniform. The children have looked very smart since their return in the summer. If you require further uniform the LPSA will be providing a free uniform stall at the Parent Consultation Evenings next week. Please note that our uniform is as follows:

Yellow or green sweatshirt
Yellow or green cardigan
Yellow or green polo shirt
Black or charcoal grey trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore
Green skirt or pinafore
Black, charcoal grey or green tights
Green or yellow checked or striped summer dress
Green or black unbranded jogging bottoms (no other colour or styles of sports trousers please)
Black shoes/black unbranded footwear (no luminous/bright trainers please)

Upcoming Events

29^th September – Parent Consultation Evening
1^st October – Parent Consultation Evening
12^th to 19^th October – School Closed
19^th October – In-service Day (Staff only)
30^th October – LPSA Halloween Discos 2.30pm to 6pm
5^th November – Primary 6 Learning Showcase Assembly
19^th November – Primary 4 Learning Showcase Assembly
21^st November – LPSA Winter Fair 11am – 1pm

LPSA Uniform Recycling Scheme – Uniform Request Form

You’ll find the link to our online ordering form here (https://forms.gle/CzzV9pPQabMNjMiBA).

On submitting a form, the LPSA will check our donations and get in touch with you directly to let you know what we have. It couldn’t be simpler!

We have plenty of uniform at the moment so could you hold off bringing any uniform in to the school.

Uniform will be out during the parent consultation on Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October.

Family Games Event at Liberton Kirk Saturday 26^th September 2.30pm to 4pm

See attachment for details.

Bridgend Farmhouse

Doors Open Day 26^th September. Come and press our apples and make your own apple juice, find the free prizes onsite, get your bike fixed, eat delicious food, play, craft and learn about Bridgend Farmhouse.

Community based Seasons for Growth parent and carer programme

Please see attached details of parents and carer Seasons for Growth programmes running across the city from October – December 2026. The programme runs over three, two-hour weekly sessions. Exploring how to support their children and young people through the impact of change and loss. Loss through either divorce or separation or death and bereavement.

The programme supports parents and carers to.

Learn about how children and young people respond to change, loss and grief.
Understand that it is normal to have a range of grief reactions.
Explore new approaches to change, loss, and grief in the lives of their children.
Build communication, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
Participate in a supportive and caring network of adults.
Integrate new learning into family relationships.
Consider the importance of self-care.

The programme offers an informal learning space where parents and carers can reflect on their relationships, share with other parents and carers and learn strategies they can use at home.

Courses will run at.

Tollcross Community Centre 117 Fountainbridge EH3 9QG 29^th October, 5^th and12^th November 2026 6.15pm-8.15pm

Gate 55 55 Sighthill Road EH11 4PB 6^th/13^th and 20^th November 2026 9.45am-11.45am

Valley Park Community Centre 37 Southhouse Road EH17 8EU 13^th/20^th and 27^th November 2026 9.45am-11.45am

Spartans Community Foundation 94 Pilton Drive EH5 2HF 19^th/26^th November and 3^rd Dec December 2026 6.15pm-8.15pm

Booking can made here Seasons for Growth parent and carer programme – Fill in form

or through the leaflet attached.

Raising Children with Confidence community courses

Recommended for parents and carers of babies, early years and children up to P6.

The course aims to.

Increase understanding about child development and the importance of relationships.
Build strategies for empathy and communication to support resilience.
Prioritise parental wellbeing and recognise the link between this and supporting your child.

Courses are running at.

Royston Wardieburn Community Centre 11 Pilton Drive North, EH5 7NF 26^th October – 30^th November 2026 9.45am – 11.45am

Portobello Library 14 Rosefield Ave, EH15 1AU 20^th October – 24^th November 2026 10.30am-12.30pm

Valley Park Community Centre 37 Southhouse Road, EH17 8EU 9.30am-11.30am

Booking can be made here Raising Children with Confidence Course booking form – Fill in form or by using the QR code on the leaflet.

September 18, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 18th September 2026

This week at Liberton Primary

We hope everyone enjoyed the Bank Holiday on Monday.
On Tuesday our P3s continued their Forest School Sessions.
On Wednesday the children all had their best smiles on as Coldwell photographers were in school to take individual and sibling photos. Thank you to Mrs McLaughlin for making the day go so smoothly.
At Thursday’s assembly we launched our Libby Leaders groups for P4-7. Children will be choosing a group where they can make a difference to our school, local community, or the wider world.
Also on Thursday P5B were excellent as they continued their swimming lessons.

Coming up

On Tuesday P6A will be visiting the Fruitmarket Gallery as part of the ongoing Artists in Residence programme.
Also on Tuesday the Book Bus will be visiting the school for our P1-3 classes.
On Wednesday we will have our first Loose Parts Play Day of the session. Please make sure your child has a waterproof jacket.
Also on Thursday our P7A will have their first visit to the new Liberton High School for a block of lessons.
On Thursday our Assembly will launch the Building Resilience Unit: Respect Yourself for our P1 to P3 classes.

Parent Consultation Appointments

We look forward to seeing you at our Parent Consultations on Tuesday 29^th September and Thursday 1^st October. If you have still to make an appointment, please do so before 5pm today when bookings close.

Green Flag Success

Congratulations to all our pupils, staff and families who have supported us in being awarded our fourth Eco-School Green Flag. The awards panel were very impressed with our school, in particular with our Libby Leaders groups and children’s commitment to sustainability.

Headlice

Please remember to check your child’s hair regularly for headlice. Free treatment can be obtained from local pharmacies.

Safe Parking

Please park responsibly and safely around the school to keep all our children safe. You can report incorrectly parked vehicles at The City of Edinburgh Council https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parking/reporting-vehicles-parked-illegally

Playground Equipment Top-up

Thank you to everyone who has been so generous in donating equipment to boost our playground equipment. Our wish list is still open at https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3AJQ03L45Z01I?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_Ep9vaCF2eSUS7

Learning Showcase Assemblies

Each year our classes present a showcase assembly for parents and carers to talk about all the great learning they have been doing in class. Assemblies start at 9.10am and parents and carers are very welcome to come back to the classroom afterwards to see some more of their child’s learning. The dates for this session are:

5^th November – Primary 6
19^th November – Primary 4
28^th January – Primary 5
25^th February – Primary 3
18^th March – Primary 2
6^th May – Primary 1
10^th June – Primary 7 Show

LPSA Uniform Recycling Scheme – Uniform Request Form

You’ll find the link to our online ordering form here (https://forms.gle/CzzV9pPQabMNjMiBA).

On submitting a form, the LPSA will check our donations and get in touch with you directly to let you know what we have. It couldn’t be simpler!

We have plenty of uniform at the moment so could you hold off bringing any uniform in to the school.

Uniform will be out during the parent consultation on Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October.

Bridgend Farmhouse

Doors Open Day 26^th September

Come and press our apples and make your own apple juice, find the free prizes onsite, get your bike fixed, eat delicious food, play, craft and learn about Bridgend Farmhouse.

Free Course for Parents

We are pleased to offer another free Enriching Play course at Edinburgh College – Granton Campus starting Friday 23 October until 11 December 2026.

This free course runs for 8 weeks and is fun, interactive, and practical, focusing on the importance of play in supporting children’s development.

The programme explores a range of learning opportunities through play and provides ideas for inclusive, low-cost play.

Playbase1: Enriching Play – a course for parents and carers of children aged 2 – 5 years.

The course is accredited by Edinburgh College at SCQF level 4 and all participants will be registered as students at Edinburgh College.

Delivery will take place at Edinburgh College Granton Campus, commencing on Friday 23 October, from 10am – 12pm

To apply, parents and carers are required to complete the Enriching Play application

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 16 October 2026.

September 11, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 11th September 2026

This week at Liberton Primary

This week our P6 pupils have had a great time taking part in their Activities Week. On Tuesday they tried volleyball, orienteering and art. On Wednesday they took part in the City of Edinburgh Outdoor Learning Challenge in Holyrood Park. On Thursday they visited the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena for climbing and judo sessions and finished their week on Friday with a morning of outdoor learning.
It was great to see all the parents who attended the LPSA meeting on Monday night. Look out for a whole host of exciting activities for children and families coming up over this school year.
At our whole school assembly on Thursday children shared their work from the Storytelling and Emotions Works projects that each class has taken part in.

Coming up

On Monday the school will be closed for the September Bank Holiday.
On Tuesday school resumes and our P3s will continue their Forest School Sessions.
On Wednesday Coldwell photographers will be in school to take individual and sibling photos. Mrs Osborne has created a social story that explains the process, particularly for any child who might be anxious about having their photo taken. See attachment for more information.
At Thursday’s assembly we will launch our Libby Leaders groups for P4-7. Children will be able to choose a group to make a difference to our school, local community, or the wider world.
Also on Thursday P5B will continue their swimming lessons.

Learning Showcase Assemblies

5^th November – Primary 6
19^th November – Primary 4
28^th January – Primary 5
25^th February – Primary 3
18^th March – Primary 2
6^th May – Primary 1
10^th June – Primary 7 Show

Staffing update

Ms James has decided to take early retirement to enjoy new adventures. She will be leaving us at the October Break. After the October Break Mrs Charman will be teaching P5A with Ms Venters and Mrs Hutchison will be teaching P2B from Monday to Friday.

Safe Parking

Please park responsibly and safely around the school to keep all of our children safe. You can report incorrectly parked vehicles at The City of Edinburgh Council https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parking/reporting-vehicles-parked-illegally

Playground Equipment Top-up

Dear Liberton Families and Community,

A few years ago, you were kind and generous and bought us some amazing playground toys and equipment. We loved playing with all of them, but we are now in need of a fairly big top up. We have created a Wishlist of toys and equipment for P1-P7, if you would like to help us to make our playground more fun you can purchase toys from here.

Many thanks from Liberton Primary School
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3AJQ03L45Z01I?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_Ep9vaCF2eSUS7

LPSA Uniform Recycling Scheme – Uniform Request Form

You’ll find the link to our online ordering form here (https://forms.gle/CzzV9pPQabMNjMiBA).

On submitting a form, the LPSA will check our donations and get in touch with you directly to let you know what we have. It couldn’t be simpler!

We have plenty of uniform at the moment so could you hold off bringing any uniform in to the school.

Uniform will be out during the parent consultation on Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October.

Autism & Neurodivergent Football

Please find attached the flyer for our new Autism & Neurodivergent Football sessions starting this term. These sessions are currently fully funded, so there is no cost to take part.

Two football coaches will lead each session using a visual timetable, with small group numbers (maximum of 10 participants). While coaches will support the whole group, they are not able to provide dedicated 1:1 support. Parents and carers are welcome to stay during the session or make use of the community room within the school.

Our coaches will provide an opportunity for your child to learn new skills but most importantly we aim for them to have fun while taking part in sport and physical activity.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch: Aidan.Haughey@ea.edin.sch.uk

Polish School Information

See attachment for information on the Polish School being held in Gilmerton.

Outdoor Festival at Gracemount Community Garden

See attachment for details.

September 4, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 4th September 2026

This week at Liberton Primary

It was lovely to see so many parents and carers at our Curriculum Evening/Meet the Teacher event on Tuesday. We hope you found it an interesting and enjoyable evening. Thank you also to everyone who contributed to our Curriculum Survey. If you would still like to contribute to this, the survey can still be accessed at Curriculum Consultation – Parents and Carers – Fill in form
On Tuesday our first group of P3 pupils were brilliant in their first Forest School session with Mrs Govan.
On Tuesday and Wednesday Bikeability road safety sessions started for P6s and P7s.
Also on Wednesday our P7s learned more about possible career and study options for their future in a workshop from the Edinburgh University Widening Participation project.
On Thursday we had a special assembly to celebrate Mr Ian McGee as he retired from Liberton Primary after 35 years.

Coming up

Next week our P6 pupils will take part in their Activities Week.
On Tuesday P3 will continue their Forest Schols sessions and P6 will have a chance to try volleyball, orienteering and art.
On Wednesday P6 will take part in the City of Edinburgh Outdoor Learning Challenge in Holyrood Park.
On Thursday P6 will be at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena for climbing and judo sessions.
We will have a whole school assembly on Thursday
On Friday the P6s will finish their Activities Week with a morning of outdoor learning

Safe Parking

Playground Equipment Top-up

Dear Liberton Families and Community,

Many thanks from Liberton Primary School
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3AJQ03L45Z01I?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_Ep9vaCF2eSUS7

Liberton Primary School Association

The LPSA is a group of parents, carers and staff who meet on a regular basis to talk about the curriculum, school and council policies, local issues which affect the school/nursery community and ideas to enrich your child’s school/nursery experience. We meet usually on TEAMS. Our next meeting will be on Monday 8^th September at 7.30pm. See the attachment for more information or contact us lpsa.communications@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Facebook.

August 28, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 28th August 2026

This week at Liberton Primary

On Monday our Treetops Library started for our P4 to P7 pupils. Thank you again to the volunteers from the LPSA who support this brilliant resource for our children.
On Tuesday our P4 classes loved their Light Lab Workshops including learning about rainbows and luminescence.
At our Assembly on Thursday P4-7 talked about what makes us all unique as part of our first Building Resilience unit of the year: Respect Yourself.
On Friday musicians from Tinderbox were in school promoting free violin lessons at Craigmillar Library and the free music club and instrument loan at Moredun Library for P5 to P7 pupils (see attached leaflets). The children had a fabulous time and even wrote their own songs. There is a drop-in session for the Music Club today at Moredun Library between 12.30pm and 2pm.

Coming up

On Monday a photographer from the Edinburgh Evening News will be in school for P1 class photos.
We look forward to welcoming you all to the Curriculum Evening on Tuesday at 6.30pm.
On Tuesday our first group of P3 pupils will start their Forest School adventure with Mrs Govan.
Also on Tuesday Dr Neil Speirs from the Edinburgh University Widening Participation project will be visiting Primary 7 and Bikeability sessions will start for P7A and on Wednesday for P6s and P7B.
On Thursday we will have a special assembly to celebrate Mr Ian McGee as he retires from the school.
Also on Thursday P5B will continue their swimming lessons.

Curriculum Evening/Meet the Teacher Evening Tuesday 1^st September 6.30pm to 8pm

Please see the email with information on our Curriculum Evening/Meet the Teacher event on the 1^st September. We look forward to welcoming all our families then.

Reminders

Flu Vaccination Forms: Vaccination forms were sent home with children last week. If you would like your child to have the vaccination in school, completed forms should be returned by Friday 28^th August. The NHS team will be collecting the forms on Monday 31^st August.

Toys: Children should not bring toys into school as it can cause upset when they are lost or used by others. This includes resin animal toys.

Make-up: Children should not wear make-up in school.

Liberton Primary School Association

Updated Incredible Years 2.0 programme

This latest version incorporates refreshed materials, activities, and resources designed to better support today’s families. The session includes updated videos, handouts, and practical tools. The programme runs over 14 weeks and is evidence based, supporting parents and carers of children 3-5 years to build positive relationships and develop strategies to support emotional regulation.

Applications can be submitted online via the Incredible Years Application . These can be completed directly by parents and carers.

Where and when

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre

5 Moredunvale Place, EH17 7LB

Day: Thursdays

Time: 10am – 12pm

Dates: 22 October 2026 – 11 February 2027 (term-time)

Cameron House Community Centre

34 Prestonfield Avenue, EH16 5EU

Day: Mondays

Time: 12.30 – 2.30pm

Dates: 21 September 2026 – 8 February 2027 (term-time)

August 21, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 21st August 2026

This week at Liberton Primary

This week our P7s have been at Benmore Residential Outdoor Centre. Despite it being a very rainy week, they have had a wonderful time gorge walking, climbing, abseiling, kayaking and more.
Another group of P7s stayed in Edinburgh and had a great time in school and around the city, including a trip to the National Museum of Scotland and even a sneaky visit to Costa.
On Thursday our P1s had their first assembly experience and learned two new songs.
Also on Thursday P5b began their block of swimming lessons at Gracemount Leisure Centre.

Coming up

On Monday our Treetops Library will start for our P4 to P7 pupils. Thank you to the volunteers from the LPSA who support this brilliant resource for our children.
On Tuesday our P4 classes will be taking part in Light Lab Workshops in school.
On Thursday our Assembly for P4-7 will introduce our first Building Resilience unit of the year: Respect Yourself.
Also on Thursday P5B will continue their swimming lessons.
On Friday musicians from Tinderbox will be in school promoting free violin lessons at Craigmillar Library and the free music club and instrument loan at Moredun Library.

Curriculum Evening/Meet the Teacher Evening Tuesday 1^st September 6.30pm to 8pm

Please see the email with information on our Curriculum Evening/Meet the Teacher event on the 1^st September. We look forward to welcoming all our families then.

Mr McGee

On Tuesday Mr McGee spent his last day working at Liberton Primary School after 35 years. He is returning to the school on September 3^rd for a special assembly where we will be able to say thank you for his service to our school community and wish him the very best for his retirement.

Football Coaches wanted

Following last week’s newsletter thank you to parents who have put themselves forward to coach our P5 and P7 teams. We are still looking for parents interested in coaching our P4s and P6s. Opportunities are available to school teams to take part in Saturday morning friendly fixtures throughout the year and to do this we need parent coaches to work with the team and to make arrangements for the matches. If you are interested, please get in touch to discuss details.

Reminders

Flu Vaccination Forms: Vaccination forms were sent home with children this week (P7 pupils will bring theirs home next week). If you would like your child to have the vaccination in school, completed forms should be returned by Friday 28^th August. The NHS team will be collecting the forms on Monday 31^st August.

Toys: Children should not bring toys into school as it can cause upset when they are lost or used by others. This includes resin animal toys.

Make-up: Children should not wear make-up in school.

Car Park: A reminder that disabled spaces in the car park should only be used by blue badge holders. Please do not park on the double yellow lines or block access to Inch View Care Home. All other families should access the school through the gates on Gilmerton Road, Glenallan Drive and Inch Park.

KIC Forms/Annual Data Checks/Photo Permission Forms: Forms have been sent home with your child this week. Please complete and return the forms to school as soon as possible to ensure we have up to date information on file.

Would you like to work in a school?

The City of Edinburgh Council currently has vacancies for Supply Pupil Support Assistants and Pupil Support Workers. See the links below. The adverts close on 26^th August

PSA: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-edinburgh-council/jobs/supply-pupil-support-assistant-primary-secondary-city-wide-483832

PSW: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-edinburgh-council/jobs/supply-pupil-support-worker-special-schools-city-wide-483836

Scripture Union Club

The Rock is a Scripture Union club run by parents for children in P6&7. It meets at school on Thursday lunchtimes 12.20-13.05 in the huts and involves fun, activities, games, drama, craft, stories, and a chance to explore the Bible. It’s very informal, and children can come along every week, or whenever it suits them. Children require parental permission to attend – forms will be available for the children in class next week. For more information, e-mail Graeme Shanks at graeme@bruntsfield.org.uk

On Saturday 22nd August, 11am–2pm, Gracemount Mansion Gardens will be hosting a FREE Summer Garden Party – a relaxed, joyful event for the whole community, with no booking required.

This is a wonderful opportunity for local families to come together at the end of the summer, enjoy the outdoors, try something new and feel connected to their community.

There is something for everyone – from toddlers to grandparents, from the sporty to the creative, from the sociable to those who simply want a peaceful couple of hours in a beautiful garden.

We believe in the power of community – in neighbours knowing neighbours, children playing together, and everyone feeling they have a place where they belong. This event is a celebration of exactly that, and we’d love your families to be part of it.

We would be very grateful if you could share this with your families through your newsletters, social media channels or notice boards. A digital flyer is attached here.

Practical details:

📅 Saturday 22nd August 🕔 11am – 2pm 📍 Gracemount Mansion Gardens, Top of Gracemount House Drive, EH16 6FD ✨ Completely free | All ages | All welcome | No booking required

Mindroom – Support Group for Parents

We are happy to share that Mindroom will be restarting the monthly online Parent and Carer Peer Support group for Edinburgh parents and carers of neurodivergent children.

Our sessions are to help parents and carers share their knowledge and lived experience of supporting neurodivergent children. Each session will have a theme where parents and carers will have the opportunity to chat, to share strategies, anecdotes and what they have found useful.

The group will be facilitated by Ellen Cowan (Parent and Carer Support Specialist) and Pauline Hamilton (Parent and Carer Support Specialist).

Please find attached our flyer for you to share with any parents and carers you feel may be interested, and this includes details of how they can sign up to the group. The first group is on Thursday 10th September at 10.30-11.30am.

Updated Incredible Years 2.0 programme

Applications can be submitted online via the Incredible Years Application . These can be completed directly by parents and carers.

Where and when

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre

5 Moredunvale Place, EH17 7LB

Day: Thursdays

Time: 10am – 12pm

Dates: 22 October 2026 – 11 February 2027 (term-time)

Cameron House Community Centre

34 Prestonfield Avenue, EH16 5EU

Day: Mondays

Time: 12.30 – 2.30pm

Dates: 21 September 2026 – 8 February 2027 (term-time)

August 14, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 14th August 2026

Welcome back to a new school year. It has been wonderful to see everyone after the summer holidays. The children are all looking fabulous in their school uniform and have come back ready and enthusiastic for learning. We are particularly delighted to welcome our wonderful new P1 pupils who have made a brilliant start to their time in school.

This week at Liberton Primary

Thank you to our staff team who spent Monday and Tuesday (as well as time during the holidays) preparing for the new term. As well as making sure our school building was ready to welcome everyone, our staff also spent time on further developing our plans for this year to support pupils across the school.
On Wednesday we welcomed our pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7 back to school.
On Thursday we had our first assembly of the year for P2 to P7 and shared some of our plans for the year with the children
Also on Thursday our P4 and P5 pupils had a workshop with our cello and violin teachers to see if they would be interested in learning an instrument.

Coming up

All next week many of our P7s will be attending Benmore Residential Outdoor Centre. I’m sure they will have a brilliant time, and we are looking forward to hearing their stories when they get back. Thank you to the staff who volunteer their time to provide this additional opportunity for our pupils.
There will also be a group of P7s doing lots of great activities in school and around Edinburgh.
On Thursday P5b will begin their block of swimming lessons at Gracemount Leisure Centre.

Curriculum Evening/Meet the Teacher Evening Tuesday 1^st September 6.30pm to 8pm

Please see the email with information on our Curriculum Evening/Meet the Teacher event on the 1^st September. We look forward to welcoming all our families then.

Football Coaches wanted

Opportunities are available to school teams to take part in Saturday morning friendly fixtures throughout the year. To do this we need parent coaches to work with the team and to make arrangements for the matches. At the moment we require coaches for P4, P5 and P6. If you are interested please get in touch to discuss details. Thank you to the parents who already support our P7 team as well as our Libby Lightning girls teams.

Reminders

Labelling Clothes: Please clearly label your child’s school uniform, coats, shoes, bags, water bottles etc. If items are labelled it is very easy to get these lost or forgotten items back to your child. We do have a lost property section in the reception area where non-labelled items are displayed.

Make-up: Children should not wear make-up in school.

Medication: If your child requires medication in school, please come to reception at drop off or pick up time to complete the relevant forms and hand in any medication.

Scripture Union Club

Starting this Thursday!!! The Rock is a Scripture Union club run by parents for children in P6&7. It meets at school on Thursday lunchtimes 12.20-13.05 in the huts and involves fun, activities, games, drama, craft, stories, and a chance to explore the Bible. It’s very informal, and children can come along every week, or whenever it suits them. Children require parental permission to attend – forms will be available for the children in class next week. For more information, e-mail Graeme Shanks at graeme@bruntsfield.org.uk

June 25, 2026 by paulewinglps

Transition information photobooks

To help pupils and families prepare for a new class next year, Mrs Osborne our Pupil Wellbeing Teacher, has made a photobook for each of the new classes in our school, with photos of their classroom, key areas of the school and key staff. These can be downloaded from the links below.

1A transition photobook Download

1B transition photobook Download

2-3 transition photobook Download

2A transition photobook Download

2B transition photobook Download

3A transition photobook Download

3B transition photobook Download

4A transition photobook Download

4B transition photobook Download

5A transition photobook Download

5B transition photobook Download

6A transition photobook Download

6B transition photobook Download

7A transition photobook Download

7B transition photobook Download

June 19, 2026 by paulewinglps

Weekly Newsletter 19th June 2026

This week at Liberton Primary

Our P6s have had a brilliant Activity Week including a fabulous trip rock-climbing at the EICA in Ratho, they also got involved in lots of activities in school including crafting, volleyball and judo.
On Tuesday P4 had their final Seasonal Walk of the year, looking for signs of summer, thank you to all the parents who have helped on these trips over the year.
Also on Tuesday, our P3A children had their final session at Forest Schools and our Young Carers group loved their visit to Costa Coffee for their end of term celebration.
On Wednesday we had our Meet the Teacher sessions for pupils getting ready for next year, which this time also included video calls from the USA and Australia.
On Thursday World Cup Fever overtook our assembly for P4 to P7 as we played out the tournament using rock/paper/scissors. In the end Sweden ran out victors of the Liberton World Cup after a very close final with Cape Verde. (Unfortunately Scotland did not make it to the play off stage. Fingers crossed our real team will do better!)
Also on Thursday our School Choir were at the Usher Hall to take part in the Big Sing. It was a fabulous event and the children sang beautifully.
Today we welcomed back our P7s from their High School Transition Days and celebrated our Nursery Class graduation where the children sang beautifully for their families.

Coming up

On Monday we will have our last Headteacher Forum meeting of the year and will be discussing our plans to add new playground equipment for our children next session.
On Monday night our P7s will have their end of year celebration with a Bowling and Pizza night at the Corn Exchange.
On Tuesday we will have our final Loose Parts Play day of the year.
On Wednesday we will have our P7 Leaver’s Assembly at 1.45pm. We look forward to welcoming the families of our P7s to share in the celebration.
Our community choir will be performing their Summer Concert on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. All members of our school community are very welcome to attend.
Friday will be the last day of our school year, and we will celebrate with a final assembly in the morning before piping our P7 children out of the school at 12pm. After school many of P7s will take part in their traditional foam fight. Please note that children from other year groups should not take part in this as it is part of the P7s celebration.
All children will be dismissed at 12pm on Friday as we begin our summer holidays.

Mrs Mills

Next week we say a very fond farewell to Mrs Trish Mills, our Early Years Officer who is retiring after working for the last 28 years in our Nursery Class. Trish has been a wonderful support to our school over these years and has supported literally hundreds of children through their first steps in education. I’m sure you will join me with wishing her the very best for the future.

Growing Success

Well done to P3B who have won the prestigious Mary Howie Shield from the Royal Horticultural Education Trust Lothian for their excellent work in learning about growing and farming, including growing their own potatoes, strawberries and tomatoes.

Uniform for Next Term

Over the summer lots of families will be buying new uniform for their children. Please remember that branded items with the school badge are not required and to use our LPSA uniform recycling stalls which are available at events throughout the year. Also please note that black jumpers and hoodies are for our P7 pupils only and that for children in P1-P6 all tops/jumpers/dresses/cardigans should be yellow or green. On PE days children should still wear school uniform t-shirts and tops, however they can wear black joggers on those days.

School Lunches

Pleased remember to book your child’s school dinners for August on ParentPay, by Wednesday 24^th June.

Milk

Any parents who have asked for milk for their child, please remember to pay via ParentPay by the end of term.

Medication

It is school policy to return all medication to the pupil’s home at the end of the summer term. We are able to send inhalers and creams home with children and will do this on the last day of term (Friday 26^th June). If your child has an EpiPen or medication in the form of tablets or liquids, these need to be collected from school on the last day of term.

Please be aware that any unused medication left in school will be taken to a chemist for safe disposal and new medication should be provided at the start of term in August.

If your child still requires to have medication in school next term, please bring the medication on the first day back. We will set up a table outside the front office for you to hand medication in and complete the relevant paperwork which gives us consent to administer the medication to your child.

If your child has an ongoing Health Care Plan, please keep this and bring it in at the beginning of term to be reviewed and updated.

School Crossing Patrol Vacancy

The City of Edinburgh Council are recruiting crossing patrol guides in the local area. More information can be found at School Crossing Patrol Guide – Citywide – 14939_1781020053 | City of Edinburgh Council | myjobscotland. The closing date for the vacancies is the 23^{rd of} June 2026.

Term Dates from 2027 to 2029

Please find attached the Term Dates from 2027 to 2029.

LPSA Uniform Recycling Scheme – Uniform Request Form

You’ll find the link to our online ordering form here (https://forms.gle/CzzV9pPQabMNjMiBA).

On submitting a form, the LPSA will check our donations and get in touch with you directly to let you know what we have. It couldn’t be simpler!

Bridgend Farmhouse

See the attachment for the range of activities for families at Bridgend Farmhouse this summer.

Something special is coming to Gracemount this June…

On the longest day of the year – Saturday 20th June – Gracemount Mansion Gardens will be hosting a free midsummer celebration, and we’d love you to be there.

From 5pm to 8pm, come and enjoy an evening of world-class dance, live music, free hot food, crafts and community. No tickets. No booking. Just turn up and enjoy.

Here’s what we have waiting for you:

The gardens will be alive with international dance performances – including a spectacular end-of-term showcase by the Cosmic Dance School with children and adult South Asian dancers, ECCS chinese children’s dancers, and Scottish street dancers from RMB. Watching these communities share their culture in one beautiful space on a midsummer evening is something you won’t forget.

And if that wasn’t enough, Aisling O’Dea, First Violinist, will be performing Little Black Cat Stories. A world-class musician, right here in our neighbourhood!

There will also be live music and a DJ, parkour, storytelling, science projects, nature play and workshops, seed-sharing, gardening skills, shiatsu massage, a Polaroid photo booth, flower headband making and other arts and crafts. Oh, and free hot food and drinks for everyone.

Whether you come for five minutes or stay all evening, whether you’re 5 or 85, whether you live in Gracemount or further afield, this evening is for you.

Come and be part of this beautiful community.

Saturday 20th June 5pm – 8pm Gracemount Mansion Gardens, Top of Gracemount House Drive, EH16 6FD Free | All ages | All welcome | No need to book

Support for Families from the City of Edinburgh Council

Support for families – Find a range of supports from Mental health, finance, activities, parenting supports and more. If you are unable to find something in particular, you can receive advice and signposting from the CEC Parent and Carer Support team by emailing supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk

Family holiday activities – A list of free and low cost activities is brought together for the Spring, Summer and Winter holidays by the Whole Family Wellbeing Team.

Wellbeing webpages – Find a range of services and activities that support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Support includes Mental health and wellbeing, youth groups and opportunities, young carers support, Training and employment support and more.

Cost of living – Find a range of support including housing and homelessness, money, bills and energy, food support, debt advice and support and benefits calculator.

Discover! – A holiday programme for low-income families that provides meals and activities for primary school-aged children and their families. to access, school make a recommendation for the family. Details are in the attached leaflet.

Dates for your diary

Monday 22^nd June – P7 Bowling Night

Wednesday 24^th June – P7 Leavers’ Assembly

Thursday 25^th June – Choir Concert 3:30 p.m.

Friday 26^th June – Term ends 12pm