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P3-P6 Taster Afternoon at Edinburgh Academy
Primary 3-6 Taster Afternoon Fri 30 Oct 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM The Edinburgh Academy Junior School, EH3 5PL Ignite a spark for learning Is your child currently in Primary 3 to Primary 6? Come along and experience EA’s exciting specialist lessons. From Science and Art to Sport and Music, our dedicated specialist teachers in the Junior School give children the chance to discover new interests, try something different and enjoy learning in a whole new way. Parents are warmly i


A Reflection from the 90s: Why Second-Generation Families Trust SwimEasy
By Taylor Smith - SwimEasy There is no greater vote of confidence in swimming teaching than generational trust. When a child learns to swim with an instructor, grows into adulthood, and years later brings their own children back to the exact same programme, it proves that the foundation built decades ago was solid, enduring, and transformative. This month, we received a special testimonial from Fraser, an Edinburgh parent whose family journey with SwimEasy spans over twenty-f


Davidson’s Mains: a story of gentle transformation
by Marie-Amélie Viatte Davidson’s Mains Primary : growing, harvesting, and cooking I went back to school. I witnessed a story of gentle transformation emerging. I’d previously visited about 18 months before (read about that here), when that story was only a twinkle in the eyes of school staff. I revisited to witness how that twinkle in the eye of imagination has transformed into a new reality, like a seed sown on fertile ground that comes to germinate. Not all seeds are born


P3-P6 Taster Afternoon at Edinburgh Academy
Primary 3-6 Taster Afternoon Fri 30 Oct 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM The Edinburgh Academy Junior School, EH3 5PL Ignite a spark for learning Is your child currently in Primary 3 to Primary 6? Come along and experience EA’s exciting specialist lessons. From Science and Art to Sport and Music, our dedicated specialist teachers in the Junior School give children the chance to discover new interests, try something different and enjoy learning in a whole new way. Parents are warmly i
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A Reflection from the 90s: Why Second-Generation Families Trust SwimEasy
By Taylor Smith - SwimEasy There is no greater vote of confidence in swimming teaching than generational trust. When a child learns to swim with an instructor, grows into adulthood, and years later brings their own children back to the exact same programme, it proves that the foundation built decades ago was solid, enduring, and transformative. This month, we received a special testimonial from Fraser, an Edinburgh parent whose family journey with SwimEasy spans over twenty-f
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Davidson’s Mains: a story of gentle transformation
by Marie-Amélie Viatte Davidson’s Mains Primary : growing, harvesting, and cooking I went back to school. I witnessed a story of gentle transformation emerging. I’d previously visited about 18 months before (read about that here), when that story was only a twinkle in the eyes of school staff. I revisited to witness how that twinkle in the eye of imagination has transformed into a new reality, like a seed sown on fertile ground that comes to germinate. Not all seeds are born
23 hours ago


Dundee with Kids: 6 Top Destinations
By Laura Vida Dundee Science Centre Based in Scotland? Looking for a staycation that definitely won’t break the bank? Need ideas for half-term or bank holiday days out? Dundee is absolutely packed with indoor and outdoor options for kids. If staying over, nearby Broughty Ferry is a great spot for families with young kids. Accommodation is reasonably priced and there’s a great beach and playground on your doorstep. From here, it’s a short train hop to central Dundee. Here a
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New Scottish Cross-Country Event at Belhaven
Some of Belhaven’s Cross-Country Winners Running and Sport Should Be a ‘Lifelong Companion’ in Education Belhaven Hill School in East Lothian has just welcomed 140 young runners to its first ever annual Belhaven P1-4 Cross-Country event for 4-8-year-olds. It now takes its place as the sister event to the biggest cross-country competition in the annual prep schools’ calendar for 8-13-year-olds – The Belhaven Cross-Country Championships, sponsored by McInroy & Wood. That is n
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New podcast tackles ADHD, autism and mental health
Unmasked with Dr Basra MILLIONS of neurodivergent people and their families across the UK are being put at the heart of a new podcast aiming to challenge misconceptions around ADHD, autism and mental health through real-life experiences and clinical science. Launching on World Mental Health Day on October 10, Unmasked with Dr Basra will bring together people with lived experience, parents, public figures and experts to explore what neurodivergence can mean for families, relat
Oct 5


Instrumental Taster Days at St Mary’s Music School
By St Mary’s Music School Join us for an interactive day of music making. Are you thinking about taking your musical journey to the next level? Come along to St Mary’s Music School for a fully interactive Instrumental Taster Morning! Whether you are considering a Specialist Musical Education for your child, or just looking for more musical experience, this morning is open to young musicians from P4 to S2. This fully interactive morning is a fantastic opportunity to work with
Sep 30


Independent School Open Day - Checklist
Find the perfect fit for your child This checklist is designed to guide your decision-making process when choosing a school for your child. Not all questions will be relevant, but all are designed to help you identify your priorities for your child and your family. There are no ‘correct’ answers. They also serve as a starting point for questions to ask yourself, then pick those to ask during an open day, a private tour with a pupil, or when meeting the head. An open day is a
Sep 30


What if being ready for school wasn’t just about being old enough?
What if being ready for school wasn’t just about being old enough? At Edinburgh Steiner School, formal classroom learning begins at age six. Before then, children learn through movement, outdoor play, storytelling, and hands-on making. Building the language, coordination, and imagination that form the foundation for academic success. Starting formal education later doesn't mean lower expectations. It means meeting children at the right developmental moment. In a fast-paced wo
Sep 30
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