Dates

Please check here to make sure you have the dates for December: Calendar 2025-26 | Balmerino Primary School

There is one change – the party/cinema day is moving to 18th December

There is also a change in February. The P5-7 display of learning will be on 10th February as the class are going to the Wee Big Sing on 17th. More details will follow about both!

 

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

 

Parental Engagement

Did you come to the P1-4 Literacy and Numeracy event on Tuesday? We would love to have some feedback to help us plan future events – what did you like, could anything have been better. Please click here to give us your views: P1-4 Numeracy and Literacy Event – Fill in form

 

Transforming Learning

Do you have any questions about the iPad roll out to P6 and P7 – please click here to submit it: Transforming Learning at Balmerino and Wormit Primary Schools – Fill in form

If you are going to come to the information evening on Monday – please click here to let us know: Balmerino and Wormit PS Transforming Learning Parental Information Session – In Person  – Fill in form

 

Message from Botanic Gardens:

I am delighted to let you know about a new outdoor learning group – Wild Oaks – running at St Andrews Botanic Garden, and to invite families to join us.

 Wild Oaks is aimed at pre-schoolers and primary school flexi-Friday families who would like to spend regular, meaningful time outdoors together. Sessions take place every Friday from 10:30am – 12:00pm and are designed to be inclusive, child-led and nature-focused, with a strong emphasis on building confidence and community.

Through Wild Oaks, children will have the opportunity to:

• Develop leadership and mentoring skills, with older children gently supporting younger ones
• Learn about nature and biodiversity, exploring the Garden’s woodland, ponds and meadows
• Build teamwork and communication skills through group collaboration, play and shared tasks
• Spend unhurried time outside with local families, helping foster friendship, resilience and wellbeing

During sessions we:

• Explore different areas of the Garden in all weathers
• Take part in seasonal nature and conservation activities
• Enjoy creative play, storytelling and nature-based crafts
• Practice mindful moments outdoors, helping children connect calmly with nature

Families who are interested can book via Eventbrite:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-oaks-outdoor-learning-group-tickets-1801948369079

More Wild Oaks sessions will be available to book in the New Year, so families are welcome to check back at the link or get in touch for future dates.

If any families would like further information, please contact:
Hollie Sutherland, Education Leader
📧 hsutherland@standrewsbotanic.org