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Pedal power for primary pupils
Cycle training We have set ambitious targets for the number of P6 pupils to receive cycle training: 50% by 2013/14 and 100% by 2016/17. Mel Coutts, Active Schools Manager, reports on how we’re doing....
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How Flora Stevenson got active every day
An aerobics class in full swing A new approach to physical education at Flora Stevenson Primary has seen an increase in pupils’ confidence, motivation and self-esteem, as well as physical ability....
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Pupils come on leaps and bounds at Gymfest 2012
For the second year running around 300 gymnasts took part in the city-wide Gymfest 2012, at the Broughton High School Community Sports Hub on Friday 7 December. Participants showcased their talents to...
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Primary School Pedal Power!
Edinburgh primary school P6 pupils are benefiting from Bikeability Scotland which is like the modern day cycling proficiency, with a few differences. It is designed to give children the skills and...
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Future football stars sought to join SFA Performance School
There’s still time to apply for a place on the 2013/14 Scottish FA Performance School programme! The SFA Performance School is a curricular based programme where the pupils all attend Broughton High...
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Children receive memorable visit from Olympian!
Katherine arrives to a warm welcome Active Schools Co-ordinator Lorna Norman describes the recent inspirational visit from four-time Olympian Katherine Grainger. On Wednesday 9 January over 120 pupils...
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Niddrie Mill Primary cook up the ultimate healthy burgers
The judges and winners of Niddrie Mill’s Healthy Burger competition Last year, Niddrie Mill Primary hosted on a competition to turn a popular meal – burger and chips - into a healthy alternative! With...
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New skills making waves for senior pupils
The lessons went swimmingly Portobello High School, Edinburgh Leisure and Active Schools worked together to provide the opportunity for 11 senior pupils to complete a free ‘Level 1 Swim Teaching Award’...
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Getting ready for Wellbeing Week
Mandy Shiel, Getting it Right Implementation Support, tells us about preparations for Wellbeing Week starting next Monday 4 March: I am pleased to announce that in conjunction with the Scottish...
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On the trail of the wellbeing snail
As part of the Scottish Government’s wellbeing week, enthusiastic P5 pupils from Preston Street played the game “On the trail of the wellbeing snail” – and one lucky table had the Children’s Minister...
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Education, Children and Families Committee – 21 May 2013
A report by John Heywood (Departmental Assistant to Cllr Paul Godzik, Convener of Education, Children and Families Committee) following the Committee meeting on 21 May 2013. Further details about each...
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How are we doing on cycle training?
Pupils from Sciennes Primary getting up to speed The City of Edinburgh Council has committed to meet the target of training 100% of P6 pupils to Bikeability level 2 by 2016/17. This challenging target...
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Council invests £125K in swimming for families
A £125,000 investment by the City of Edinburgh Council is set to make swimming more accessible and more affordable for hundreds of young children and families across the Capital. Starting from this...
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What we’ve been doing for Anti-Bullying Week
This week was Anti-Bullying Week, and there has been plenty of activity across the city to help raise awareness of this important subject, exploring ways to prevent and respond to bullying. Diana Dodd,...
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