May Fair 2012

May 15th, 2012

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our May Fair on Saturday. We had a great day and we will soon be able to tell you how much money was raised. Here are some images from the day.

Games and Crafts with Mr HendersonThe plant stallThe BBQMrs McKenzie on face paintingThe tombolaSumo WrestlingPenalty Shoot-Out gameThe Emergency Services areaScary Face Painting!The Ox-Factor talent showSamuel on the Ukelele

P3 Ancient Egypt Project

May 3rd, 2012

Last term P3 were learning all about Ancient Egypt. At the end of our project we thought it would be nice to invite our parents in to school to teach them what we had learned about the Egyptians.
When our parents came to school we all dressed up. We wore red and green t-shirts and  headdresses, [...]

Sailing and kayaking lessons

May 3rd, 2012

Some of our P5 and 6 pupils have been lucky enough to receive instruction in kayaking and sailing at Craiglockhart Sports Centre. These lessons are funded by a grant from Awards for All.

Parent Council Newsletter May 2012

May 3rd, 2012

The latest edition of Oxgangs Parent Council newsletter.
Oxgangs news 7th Edition

Farewell to Mr McQuarrie

April 25th, 2012

Oxgangs bid a fond farewell to Mr McQuarrie at a special assembly at the end of last term. He will be missed by staff, pupils and parents.

Cross Country

April 11th, 2012

On 19th March, 20 P6 and 7 pupils represented Oxgangs at the annual schools’ Cross Country event. Here are some photos of the athletes in action:

Sport Relief 2012

April 11th, 2012

Well Done to everyone who took part in our Sport Relief event. You raised £337.80!

Learning Journey jotters

March 29th, 2012

Thank you to all parents who gave us feedback on their child’s Learning Journey jotter. Here is a selection of some of the comments:

I think my child is doing well with what he has learnt so far. He always tells me what he has been learning which tells me he is taking an interest.
It’s lovely [...]

Parent Council minutes 6th March 2012

March 29th, 2012

Oxgangs Primary School – Parent Council
Minutes of Meeting
Tuesday 6th March 2012 
Present:
Parent Council Members: Gerald Murphy (GM) – Chair, Alan Watt (AW) – Vice-Chair, Carolyn Hargest (CH), Carol Munro (CM), Rachel Pickett (RP), Gordon Roberts, Alan Fisher (AF) – Secretary
Co-Opted Members: Liz Walshe (LW), Jacqueline Mackenzie (JM), Susan Banks (SB), Ian McQuarrie (IM), Cllr Eric Barry [...]

March Newsletter

March 28th, 2012

Dear Parent/Carer,
It was great to see you all at our recent parent/teacher consultations.  These appointments were very well attended.  Thank you.
The last week of this term has been busy with P2s, P3s and P5s opening up their classrooms to share their learning with parents and the community. We will also be saying our farewell to [...]