
St Mary's RC Primary Parents, East London Street, Edinburgh
This is a group for sharing information and news about St Mary's. St Mary's RC Primary Parent Forum Council (PFC) are the parents and carers of current pupils.
This page is intended to share information about upcoming events and fundraisers with the St Mary's RC Primary community. Enquiries pertaining to the school should be directed through the school administration: [email protected]
Operating as usual


π’ *Requests for your opinions from local groups* π’
1οΈβ£ *Old Royal High School restoration project *: Invited your input on plans for the old Royal High School's restoration. It will house the National Centre for Music with surrounding urban gardens. Your anonymous feedback is valuable. π Complete the survey https://forms.office.com/e/cyL66qmHwg
2οΈβ£ *Budget Consultation*: The Council seeks feedback on budget priorities, including education spending. Your participation before July 28th is crucial. Share your views https://www.eis.org.uk/edinburgh/budget2025
3οΈβ£ *Mobile Phone Use in Schools*: Consider the impact of updated guidance prohibiting mobile phones during school hours. Learn more about the proposal. https://petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2106
Your participation matters! π
Petition: Prohibit mobile phone use in Scottish schools Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to update guidance on mobile phones in schools to require all schools to prohibit the use of mobile phones during the school day, including at interval and lunchtime.

πβ¨ A Big Thank You to Our Incredible Community! β¨π
We're overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing support and generosity shown at our recent Bake Sale at St. Mary's Primary School! π From near and far, parents came together, baking and cooking sweet treats that delighted taste buds from many countries. ππ° Your efforts truly made this event a resounding success!
To all the parents who contributed their time, talent, and delicious creations, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your dedication and enthusiasm brought joy to everyone who attended, and your generosity will leave a lasting impact on our school community. π
We're so proud to be part of such a vibrant and caring community. Together, we've shown that when we come together, incredible things happen!
Here's to many more joyful moments shared together. Thank you all for making our Bake Sale a memorable one! πβ¨

π°β¨ Join us for a deliciously fun event at St. Mary's Primary School! π
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When: Friday, May 3rd
π Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
π Where: School Playground
Indulge your sweet tooth and support a great cause! πͺ We're hosting a Bake Sale to raise funds for St. Mary's Primary School, and we need your help to make it a success.
π° Calling all parents: please bring your homemade baked goods from your own country to donate and join us for a delightful afternoon of treats and community bonding.
Let's come together to support our school and ensure a brighter future for our children.
See you there! π

πΌπ§Ή St Mary's Spring Clean is around the Corner! πΌπ§Ή
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Date: Saturday, April 20th
π Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Calling all parents! We need your helping hands for a fun-filled Spring Clean at our school playground! π± Bring the whole family along and let's spruce up our outdoor space together. Please could you bring gardening gloves, trowels, brooms, and dustpans to help with the cleanup efforts?
πͺ Let's make a difference while bonding with our community! Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we work, and feel free to bring along some homemade treats to share. π° It's the perfect opportunity to connect, laugh, and create lasting memories.
β¨ See you there, ready to make our playground shine! Don't forget your gloves and enthusiasm! π§€
Let's make this event a success, together.
PFC MEETING THURSDAY
29th February
@ 7pm
Check email for details

π’ Hey everyone! π
Mark your calendars! π Our next PFC meeting is happening this Thursday, February 29th, from 6:30-7:30pm.
Check your inbox for the Teams meeting details, which will be sent out by the school.
Got something on your mind? π€ Just drop us a message at [email protected] if you've got an agenda item to share.
Here's a sneak peek at what's on the agenda: Headteacher update, PFC ceilidh reflection, funding updates, upcoming events, and a special guest speaker discussing inclusion and diversity. π
Stay tuned for the final agenda, coming your way on the day of the meeting.
Looking forward to seeing many familiar faces there! Thank you from the PFC Leadership team. π

Were you a Brownie? The local Brownies have spaces and are running a Free Taster Session on 21st February. Thereβs something for every girl aged 7-10 at Brownies! π Whether itβs baking, dancing, or even meditating. Get in touch with leader Gillian today to try it out. Wednesday evenings of term time: π[email protected] 07859 015449

π Free Taster Session on 21st February. At Rainbows, weβre learning by doing! From caring for animals to exploring nature, girls aged 4-7years will have lots of fun discovering the world around them! πThere are spaces in your local unit. Get in touch to find out more about your daughter joining the taster session. Wednesday evenings of term time: π[email protected] 07859 015449π

Keep up with St Mary's PFC events and subscribe to our newsletter!
January 2024 PFC Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/eeab180a2e8f/january-2024-pfc-newsletter

π°π Sweeten Your Friday and Support Our School Ceilidh! ππ°
ποΈ Date: This Friday
π Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Join our Bake Sale Extravaganza! π§ Donate baked goodies, buy Ceilidh tickets, and volunteer at the stall. Let's make this Friday a sweet success! ποΈβ¨
https://st-marys-pfc.sumupstore.com/page/family-ceilidh
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9th January 2024

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