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  • Primary 1 BookBug Bags

    28th October 2022 | P1a, P1b

    Primary 1 Bookbug Bag During Book Week Scotland, your child will receive a free bag of books and activities from the Scottish Government’s Read, Write, Count Campaign. The bag is designed to help you and your child to have fun with reading, writing and counting at home. You and your family can take part in many events happening in libraries and other venues all over the country during Book Week Scotland. Find out more at www.bookweekscotland.com We would like to...

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  • Karate Club

    27th October 2022

    Please see attachment for details of an opportunity which may or may not be of interest to you.

    Karate
  • Primary 1 information (1)

    26th October 2022 | P1a, P1b

    We welcome you back to school and hope you all enjoyed a nice break. There is no outdoor learning / PE this Friday as we have Tricky Ricky so no need to provide suitable clothing. Instead the children can wear Hallowe’en costumes if they want, but we ask that they do not wear masks. Here is a list of the Friday sessions for Term 2. P1A Outdoor learning sessions – 4th Nov, 18th Nov, 2nd Dec, 16th Dec PE sessions...

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  • Periodical Mid Morning Milk 07/11/2022 - 16/12/2022

    26th October 2022

    Please be aware that milk bookings for the period 07/11/2022 until 16/12/2022 are now live. Bookings will close on Wednesday 2nd November at 22:00 Hrs. If you have paid annually, please ignore this message. If you wish your child to have milk in this period, please pay £6.00 via ParentPay. Please note if your child is entitled to free milk this will be provided. • Periodical Milk Payment 07/11/2022 – 16/12/2022-£6.00

  • Balgreen Open Day

    12th October 2022

    Please see the attached information about the open day on Wednesday 2nd Novemeber.

    Parentseveninginviteletteroctober2022
  • Tricky Ricky

    11th October 2022 | P1a, P1b, P2a, P2b, P3a, P3b

    We are delighted to announce that Tricky Ricky will be performing his Hallowe’en Magic Show to Primary 1-3 in school on Friday 28th October. On this day, the children can come dressed in Hallowe’en costumes, but we ask that they do not wear masks. The cost of this is £2.30 per child and should be paid on Parent Pay by Friday 14th October.

  • Christmas Jumper Upcycle

    10th October 2022

    Balgreen's BIG Christmas Jumper Upcycle With 1 in 4 Christmas Jumpers ending up thrown away or never worn again, our school Eco-Committee want to help reduce waste this Christmas by having a BIG Christmas Jumper Upcycle! We're sure lots of you have a Christmas Jumper at the back of the cupboard from last year that probably doesn't fit anymore. During Parent Consultations on 11th & 12th October, there will be a box at reception where you can donate last year's...

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  • Diwali Celebration

    6th October 2022

    On Wednesday 12th October pupils will be learning about Diwali - the Hindu celebration of light. Children can come to school wearing traditional Diwali celebratory clothing, or party/smart clothes. If they have Outdoor Learning / PE, can we suggest that they bring a change of clothes. Children in P1 - P3 will take part in an art activity which has been kindly organised by volunteer members of our parent community. During school assembly pupils will learn about the celebration, see...

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  • Tea Towels Deadline

    4th October 2022

    The deadline to order Tea Towels has been extended to tonight whilst we work on the artwork and get them finalised https://balgreen.sumup.link/. You will not be able to buy these after the order is placed with the supplier as we will not order extras. So if you haven’t yet bought one, please get your pre-order in now, as it really is your last chance. You can order the Tea Towel for your child's year by visiting https://balgreen.sumup.link/. When you order...

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  • Personalised Christmas Card Designs

    30th September 2022

    Your child will be bringing their Christmas Card design home this week. You can order these online using the school code and your child’s unique code. These are on the top left-hand corner of the Artwork Form. Please tick on the form if you have placed your order online and return the artwork form to school. These Artwork Forms are then collected by cauliflower cards so must be returned to school no later than Friday 9th of October. We are...

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  • Parent-Teacher Consultations October 2022

    28th September 2022

    Please see attachment with regards to the upcoming Parent-Teacher consultations. Please note the bookings are available from Thursday 29th September at 8pm and close on Wednesday 5th October at 12 Noon. We are unable to process requests after this time.

    Parentseveninginviteletteroctober2022
  • Spooky Doo P4-7 October 2022

    28th September 2022 | P4a, P4b, P5a, P5b, P6a, P6b, P7a, P7b

    Come if you dare to this year's Spooky Do! Dress up for a Halloween disco, with games, prizes, and tons of Halloween fun at the school. For primary 4-7, Thursday 27th October at 18:30 (doors open at 18:20). Tickets are £3.50 and include free drinks all evening. There will be a small tuck shop (items 20p-60p) and hot dogs (£1) available on the night.Tickets are available online via www.buytickets.at/balgreen. There are only 100 tickets available so get them fast, as...

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Edinburgh
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