A big thanks to all who volunteered and to Midlothian Council who have already cleared the paths, our snow clearing efforts are no longer needed. Thanks again

Mr Roe and Midlothian Council have been out clearing paths and the car park, great work!! It would be great if the two paths in the pictures could also be cleared to get everyone back into school safely on Monday. If anyone has a shovel and some muscle to spare, please meet at Woodburn PS tomorrow at 11.30am. Thank you!

Due to the ongoing severe weather and the Met Office amber warning that will be in place tomorrow morning, all schools and nurseries in Midlothian will remain closed on Friday, 2 March. We hope to open as normal on Monday. Please continue to check the website for further updates.

All schools and nurseries will remain CLOSED tomorrow Thursday 1st March due to weather conditions.

Stuck for something to do – try one of these snow related ideas!

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As you know your school has been allocated funding to reduce the Cost of the School day. We have been working with the children to identify the various costs incurred with attending school, from getting dressed in the morning, eating at school and getting involved in activities after school. We have been lucky enough to secure training from the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) that is aimed at parents/guardians and teaching staff. The training will cover how to identify where costs are affecting low income families and simple actions Parent Councils and schools could take to help poverty-proof the school day. The CPAG have provided a really handy toolkit which will give you a bit more information: Cost of the School Day Toolkit<http://www.cpag.org.uk/sites/default/files/National%20Parent%20Council%20Toolkit.pdf>

There are 2 free training sessions planned (same content at both sessions), Monday 19th February, 6-8pm at Dalkeith Arts Centre and Wednesday 21st February, 6-8pm at Mayfield Library. Everyone is welcome at either of the sessions but we would encourage you to book a place so we have an idea of numbers:

Dalkeith Monday – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cost-of-the-school-day-training-dalkeith-tickets-42898751320

Mayfield – Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-cost-of-the-school-day-training-mayfield-tickets-42898771380

Any questions please get in touch – thanks, Catherine.

Catherine Duns | Communities Officer | T. 0131 270 5769 |

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