KPSA Information Evening
I would like to thank everyone who came along to the KPSA Information Evening on Wednesday. It was great to see some new faces and the Pupil Council (past and present) were brilliant. A special mention goes to Gordon Paterson and his team for all their work behind the scenes which made the night run smoothly.
Although we are sad that Gordon will be stepping down as Chair, I am pleased to let you know that he will be succeeded by Louise Collingwood. Louise will be joined by Craig Waddell as Vice-Chair and Judy Menzies as Treasurer. All other roles and members will be agreed at the first meeting on Monday 7 October. If you are interested in joining the KPSA please do come along.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to Gordon who has been a fantastic Chair over the last few years. In the time I have been Head Teacher at Kirkliston Primary School he has offered support and humour in equal measures which has been hugely beneficial to the school community.
Assemblies
Today we were joined by Nicola Toner from Kirkliston Library who share some fantastic stat about the Summer Reading Challenge and awarded a number of exciting prizes, Pop Up Moon caught everyone’s attention. Nicola announced that over 200 pupils took part in the challenge which was more than in many libraries across the city. Go KPS!
Find a Book 
Some story books have been hidden around Kirkliston for the children to find and read. If your child finds a book, please help them read it (if they need help) and then follow the instructions in the book bag. Once read, it can be hidden again for another child to find. Don’t make the hiding too difficult for our younger pupils. We look forward to hearing all about the books and where they have been hidden. Good Luck!
House Captain Recruitment
Our House Captain recruitment is now complete following the presentations and vote this morning. Well done to everyone who put themselves forward for the role.
Football
Our school Football teams had a great start to the season where the P6 team beat Corstorphine away 11 v 5.
The P6/7 team got narrowly beaten 4 v 3 by a P7 Corstorphine team & the P7 got beaten 15 v 6.
P5 won their debut match!
Pedal for Scotland
Well done to everyone who took part in Pedal for Scotland, what a great achievement. Our very own Mr Wood completed the Big Belter for the first time.
Holiday
I hope you all have a fantastic Holiday Weekend and we look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday.
Upcoming Events (all dates are subject to change):
- 16th September Holiday
- 7th October Keeping Myself Safe Evening 6pm
- 7th October KPSA Meeting
- 14th – 18th October Holidays
- 21st-22nd October In-Service Days
- 7th & 8th November Parent Consultations
- 4th December (eve) P2 Nativity
- 5th Dec (pm) P2 Nativity
- 12th December Nursery Nativity
- 16th December P6/7 Christmas Parties
- 17th December P4/5 Christmas Parties
- 18th December P2/3 Christmas Parties
- 19th December P1 Christmas Parties
- 23rd December – 6th January Holidays
- 7th & 8th January In-Service Days
- 10th January Benmore Information Session 12:30pm
- 13th January KPSA Meeting
- 20th 24th January P7s to Benmore
- 5th February Benmore Celebration Evening 6pm
- 10th – 14th February Holiday
- 9th March KPSA Meeting
- 12th & 13th March Parent Consultations
- 6th – 20th April Holidays
- 4th May In-Service
- 7th May P1 Transition 1
- 8th May Holiday
- 11th May KPSA Meeting
- 13th May P1 Transition 2
- 14th May Sports Day (back up date 28th May)
- 18th May Holiday
- 27th May P1 Transition 3
- 2nd June P1 Induction Evening
- 4th June P1 Transition 4
- 11th & 12th June Parent Consultations
- 16th, 17th, 18th June P7 Transition
- 26th June Term ends
L Henderson