Drop in to our free parenting sessions in our libraries. Supporting Young People’s Mental HealthUnderstanding and Supporting Anxiety in Children delivered by the School Counselling Service(For parents and carers of primary age children) If you are worried that your child is often feeling anxious this session will support you to think about practical strategies to help your child through worries, fears and everyday challenges. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the wide range of supports that are available to support you and your child. Portobello Library 14 Rosefield Avenue EH15 1AU Tuesday 29th September 6.30pm – 7.30pm Other sessions are taking place at:Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre 5 Moredunvale Place EH177LB Tuesday 10th November 6pm – 7pm Wester Hailes Library 1 Westside Plaza EH14 2ST Monday 18th January 5.30pm – 6.30pm To find out moreWe’re adding more sessions all the time. Find out what other sessions we’re running at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bitesize-familysupport
Eimear Potter McCourt (P3b) completed the Edinburgh Kiltwalk Wee Wander for the second year in a row, walking from Victoria Park to Murrayfield Stadium to earn her medal! She also completed the Portobello Bookshop Summer Reading challenge over the holidays, reading 9 books of different themes to get all of her stamps! Well done Eimear!
Blake Inglis (ESB2)has been doing really well at his boxing classes, and is looking forward to taking part in a Boxing Scotland event! Well done Blake!
Arianna Tuveri (P6a) was selected for a Picket FM production called Saving Nora, playing twins. The episode has been released. Arianna really enjoyed taking part in the productions and got on well with the production team. Well done Arianna!
Dimitrios Oikonomakos (P2a) took part in a mini World Cup event at his football summer camp. He won a mini World Cup trophy for taking part! Well done Dimitrious!
Anouk Noor Motte Dit Falisse Yous (P2/3) earned a special wristband for running more than 10 Junior Parkruns- she’s run 13! Well done Anouk!
Willow Fitzpatrick (P2/3) took part in a dance competition squad and won a gold medal! Well done Willow!
Bacary Davis (P4a) has won the ‘Player of the Week’ award for the past two weeks in a row at his football club, Spartans. Well done Bacary!
House Team
This week we announced our new House Team in assembly. The team were picked after elections were held in assembly and in class. Here are the House Team for 2026-2027-
