Category Archives: Parent Council

The Pupil Placement Timeline

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Ralph Averbuch

At last night’s regular Parent Council dad and PC member Colin Henderson shared a document he recently put together which greatly simplifies and explains the inner workings of how East Lothian Council’s education team go about placing kids into schools across the county. Continue reading →

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Parent Council & PTA Update – June 2012

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

Welcome to the final Parent Council newsletter of the school year. Although I’m sure that you are now all focused on the end of term, I thought it would be good to look back over the year and update you on some of the Parent Council’s activities. We are also looking for a new member to join us after the summer break – if you want to find out more or think you may be interested in getting involved then please do get in touch. Continue reading →

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Parent Council Annual General Meeting takes place 11 June

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

All parents and carers are cordially invited to the Parent Council AGM on Monday 11th June at 7:30pm in the School. Continue reading →

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We need your help with Reading Week this Autumn!

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

Parents and teachers at PPS are planning an exciting week-long reading event in the Autumn term but we need your help to make it happen. Read on to find out more… Continue reading →

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PARENTS’ CONFERENCE: Reading – What’s my role?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

The Literacy Team at Education Scotland is hosting a free conference for parents. Continue reading →

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PTA Spring Fayre 26th May

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

This year’s Spring Fayre takes place on Saturday the 26th of May. The PTA is looking for both donations of items as well as people willing to help out for a time on the day. Find out more about how you can help by reading the full story. Continue reading →

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Annual Pencaitland Litter Pick-up next Sunday

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

On the 29th April it’s Pencaitland’s Annual Litter Pick Up. The aim is to start at around 2pm. All kids taking part (and bringing parents with them) will be in with a chance of winning a digital camera. Continue reading →

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PTA Fun Run 5km route updated + Marshals still needed

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

In a minor change the route of the five kilometre Fun Run for Saturday 24th March has been altered. The previous route took in the Boggs Holdings main road which lacks pedestrian footpaths. The revised route now avoids this, making … Continue reading →

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PTA Fun Run route finalised

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

Whether you plan to take part in the PTA’s Fun Run on the 24th March, or you simply want to know which places would be good to catch all the action on the day, the PDF map will tell you … Continue reading →

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Baldy Bane Theatre’s road safety play visits the school

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Ralph Averbuch

The Baldy Bane Theatre Company was in the school yesterday to bring a play about road safety to the P6s and 7s. The Community Council has a story about it on its website, plus some pictures of the performance.

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