Each session ends with the children being served a hot, healthy meal and an opportunity to enjoy some social time with their peers. In West Pilton, Forthview Primary School has a particularly strong relationship with the festivals, being involved in 8 programmes and with over 1,400 pupil engagements since 2018.

The project started in autumn 2019 with each school hosting the ground-breaking immersive theatre production ‘The Lost Lending Library’, which uses drama to support attainment in literacy. It is within areas of the city with the lowest attendance at festivals that there is the highest participation in school programmes: a great step toward an Edinburgh where everyone regardless of background has the opportunity to make the most of the festivals.

https://t.co/YxQUscFt3D @twyfordschool. Douglas Samuel of The Spartans Community Football Academy said, “We are delighted to be working in association with The SFP Trust on this project which will see The Academy welcome 20 local schoolchildren over the next 12 weeks.

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“Over the course of the project I have engaged in discussions with a wide range of professionals in the arts, experienced theatre that I would never have thought to go see myself and discussed how I would use these shows with my pupils ….what has taken me by surprise is the camaraderie I have experienced. school re-opens on monday 7th september 2020 for years 1-6. the nursery & reception classes will enter school on a staggered basis - please check your emails for your child's start dates. The new report finds that Edinburgh’s festivals have reached more than 90% of schools across the city through wide ranging activity which takes place both during and out with live festival time. These cover regular longstanding education programmes as well as new projects, through which festivals have supported learning in areas including music, drama, visual arts, science, technology, film and many more. Respect - Through respecting themselves and other people as valued members of the community. please see below for start & drop off times. Mike Irving, Head Teacher, Leith Academy said: “In 2019/20 there is an ever greater need to look creatively and collaboratively at our curriculum.

The Edinburgh International Festival has partnered with Leith Academy for a three-year residency, opening up a series of unique cultural opportunities for pupils. Positivity - We aim to encourage all children to believe in their ability to succeed and achieve there goals. In West Pilton, Forthview Primary School has a particularly strong relationship with the festivals, being involved in 8 programmes and with over 1,400 pupil engagements since 2018. Our site uses cookies to keep track of how often you visit our site, previous purchases and to deliver content specific to your interests. Login to Google Classroom to access the weekly learning activities set by each year group teacher (Nursery- Year 6). We have high aspirations for all of our pupils and aim to instill a love of learning, which they can carry with them through their lives. Our work with the Edinburgh International Festival helps us harness the skills of creativity, teamwork, problem solving and communication daily. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARRANGEMENTS COULD CHANGE AT ANY TIME AT SHORT NOTICE, Year Group                  Drop Off                CollectionYear 6                           8:40am                   3:15pmYear 5                           8:45am                   3:20pmYear 4                           8:50am                   3:25pmYear 3                           8:55am                   3:30pmYear 2                           8:55am                   3:30pmYear 1                           8:50am                   3:25pmReception                     8:45am                   3:20pmNursery                         9:00am                  12:00pm. In Leith, Leith Academy have a long standing relationship with many festivals, regularly participating in programmes such as the Book Festival’s Bailie Gifford programme, the Science Festival’s Career Hive and the Film Festival’s Media Days workshops. Click here to access Children's Guide to Coronavirus. I hope this project runs for many years to come and I urge as many teachers as possible to experience this.”. Success - We encourage all children to achieve the highest standards in all that they do. As well as directly working with pupils, the festivals also work with teachers on continuing professional development opportunities.

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Support for familiesFurther government support is available for families struggling as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19). The school regularly attend performances at the Children’s Festival, and the Book Festival’s Bailie Gifford programme. I never thought for a second that it would give me so much more.