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Latest Information from Midlothian Council

Schools will remain closed after the Easter Break and we do not know when they will reopen.  Look out for information regarding Distance Learning starting on 20th April.  Here is latest communication from Fiona Robertson, our Executive Director of Education.…

SCHOOL CLOSURES – KEEPING YOUR CHILD HEALTHY

As you all know there is more to school life than academic learning.  Here are some pointers for looking after your child’s physical, emotional and mental health during this period of school closures. PARADYKES HUB HWB April 2020

PARADYKES HUB

While the schools are closed you can still contact St Mary’s via the Paradykes Hub or directly on the school email address stmarys_ps@midlothian.gov.uk Paradykes Hub letter (2)

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST HELPLINE

If you think you need some help and advice for your child from the Psychological Services team – check the details below for contact information. EPS Helpline (1)

FREE SCHOOL MEALS – UPDATE

Midlothian Council have now set up a BACS payment for all Secondary pupils S1-S6 entitled to FSM, households where there are Secondary age children and younger siblings will receive payments for all children. However families with children only in Primary…

MUSIC FEES REFUND

Dear Parent / Carer, Given the uncertainty caused by the ongoing Coronavirus situation the Council has decided to refund all instrumental music instruction payments already made for Block 3 (Easter – June 2020), this will include direct debits made on…

HAPPY EASTER

By now we should have been set up in our new school and looking forward to welcoming you all through the doors of our beautiful new St Mary’s on 20th April.  Of course we now know this is not going…

DISTANCE LEARNING OVER EASTER HOLIDAY

Dear Parents and Carers I am sure you are now beginning to get used to supporting your child(ren) with their online learning and hope you are enjoying this.  Please be aware that there will be no online learning set for…

Social Story to Support Nursery

Here is a social story for you to share with your nursery aged child to support them in their understanding of why they must stay at home.  Click read more to see  Staying Home – Nursery