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What makes our School Different?

Monday, 15 October 2007
Children with Flags on Leith LinksLeith Primary is an amazing and historic building right on the edge of Leith Links.  Although the building hosts a number of different users the school has very spacious and flexible accommodation.  There are music rooms, a games room, a library and an art and practical room.

The school truly reflects its catchment area.  We are proud of the diversity of the children and families we serve.  We are proud of the quality of education we provide for all children. We have an excellent record in providing care, support and challenge for all pupils.  We promote positive behaviour, respect for all and encourage a positive attitude to learning.  

If you would like to see more please arrange a visit through the office.
 
Read about the school in the latest inspection report (March 2010)
Last Updated ( Thursday, 06 May 2010 )

P6 have guts

Friday, 27 January 2012
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Wednesday this week many of the classes took part in more Science Workshops. Her are some P6 children holding a model of the human digestion system!

Leith Primary at the Finals

Friday, 27 January 2012
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Last Monday the P6s and P7s took part in the Edinburgh Primary Schools Sportshall Athletics Finals at Meadowbank. They did really well to reach the finals of this competition and put in a great effort on the day. Our best result was second place out of 10 teams in the Girls' Over and Under Relay. Many thanks to Miss Thomson and Mrs Stiven.

NEW NAME FOR FRIENDS OF LEITH PRIMARY PARENT COUNCIL

Friday, 27 January 2012
At the Parent Council meeting on Tuesday we discussed the name of the Parent Council, which at the moment is Friends of Leith Primary. It was felt that the current name didn't reflect what the Parent Council is or does, and so we voted to change it. The name we chose is Leith Primary Parent Council (LPPC), which is simple and straightforward and will be used from now on.

FANCY DRESS DISCO – WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 29TH 6.30pm – 8pm

Friday, 27 January 2012
The P6 Benmore fundraiser FANCY DRESS DISCO is set for Wednesday 29th February and is for ADULTS and PUPILS. There is a prize of a £30 shopping voucher from Ocean Terminal for best-dressed adult and a prize of a £30 cinema voucher for the best dressed child. Mrs Leslie, Mr Friend and one other person will be on the judging panel. Tickets are £2 each and will be available from next week, when permission slips will be issued.

Are you a runner?

Friday, 27 January 2012
Last year, a team of parents ran the Edinburgh Marathon relay and raised £1,900 for Friends of Leith Primary funds.

We want to do even better this year, so if you're a runner - or you're looking for a good reason to start running or jogging - we would love you to join this year's team.

The Edinburgh Marathon is on Sunday May 27th, and the relay is for teams of four, with each runner doing a distance of between 4.5 miles and 8.6 miles.

You don't have to be an accomplished runner, or fast, or super-fit to help raise money. You only need motivation and enthusiasm. The more parents who get involved, the better the training sessions will be - and, of course, the more money we'll raise.

 

If you're interested, or if you're "thinking about it", get in touch with Elspeth Alexandra This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it soon. 
Fancy getting your family training together? There will be junior races on May 26th - 1.5km if you're aged 6-10, or 3km if you're aged 11-14. FoLP will be encouraging Leith Primary pupils to get running too.

 

Get your trainers on and help us raise funds!

“Inside Hana’s Suitcase”

Friday, 27 January 2012
P7a and P7b went to see the film "Inside Hana's Suitcase" at the Filmhouse on Monday.
Some of the children wrote a personal response to the film.

 

Chloe
What I liked about "Inside Hana's Suitcase" was that it's based in World War II and it is a true story. It was a very heartbreaking but interesting movie and what was so upsetting about it was that Hana (one of the main characters) sadly died in a concentration camp called Auschwitz.
I feel sorry for her big brother George Brady because first his mother gets taken away. Second, his father gets taken away. Third, George and Hana got separated. Fourth and final one, (also the saddest), Hana dies at 

 

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"Breakfast Club Rocks!"

Friday, 27 January 2012

We are getting our mornings off to a healthy and happy start at the Leith Primary School Breakfast Club!

Each morning the children have a choice of healthy cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, toast crumpets and muffins.

Last week we celebrated Olivia from P1A turning 6 years old with party games and birthday pancakes! All the children learned how to make pancake mix and each had a turn of adding the ingredients and mixing them all together. All our baking and cooking is sugar free and we used 100% fruit jam (with no added sugar) for a sweet treat on top! We've already had requests for more pancakes soon.

 

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