Weekly Information – 7th November 2025

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Calendar 2025-26 | Balmerino Primary School

Apologies that I have not included the time for the P1-4 Literacy/Numeracy event. It is 2pm

Parent Council News

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Message for P7 Parents from Madras

Second P7 transition welcome evening
A reminder that the second of our P7 transition welcome evenings is on this Thursday 6th November from 17:45-19:00. This will the same evening as last Tuesday so if you attended last week there is no need to attend this time.
Transition Coffee Mornings
There will be a series of coffee mornings for parents/carers of P7 pupils coming to Madras College in August 2026. These will be an opportunity to visit Madras and meet with some of our staff and pupils in an informal setting. Please note that these are for parents/carers and that P7 pupils should not attend.
The coffee mornings will run in the school canteen from 9.30am to 10.30am on the following dates:
Wednesday 3rd December
Tuesday 9th December
Thursday 18th December.
Parents/carers are welcome to choose which date(s) they would like to come along to.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Jenni Alexander
Principal Teacher Transition and Equity
Madras College

Panto Payment

Please remember to pay for your child(ren)’s tickets following the information sent in an email on 27th October. Or contact Mrs Jess directly if you can’t meet the cost. No child will miss out. Many thanks

Planetarium Visit – 19th December

The Community Council have organised and funded a visit from a planetarium for a Christmas Show on the last day of term. All children will  attend with school staff in the Morison Duncan Hall.

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Football

A parent has asked me to share this:

⚽ Join the St Andrews Colts! ⚽
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic boys born in 2013 and 2014 to join our growing Colts 11’s team. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love football and want to learn, we offer a fun, supportive environment to develop skills, make friends and be part of a fantastic local team. Training takes place in St Andrews with qualified SFA coaches who focus on teamwork, confidence and enjoyment of the game. Contact Neil on 07926 016110 to find out more and arrange a free trial session.