Welcome to the information page for all of the parents and carers of children joining Gullane Primary School in August 2022. This blog will be updated with key information throughout April, May and June.
Key Transition Dates
3rd May - “Preparing for P1” video posted on Transition Blog
31st May or 1st June - Visit infant playground for playtime (current GPS nursery children)
6th June - Virtual tour of Primary 1 presented by the current P1s posted on Transition blog
6th June or 8th June - Nursery and P1 Assembly
6th June or 8th June - Visit infant playground after assembly with current P1s
14th June - Meet the Teacher
14th June - Parent/Carer P1 Information Talk – 5pm - Gullane PS
How to find out more about life at Gullane Primary School via our school blog and twitter
Keep up to date with all of the latest information and news at Gullane Primary School via our school blog or via twitter @GullanePs
What does a Primary 1 classroom look like at Gullane Primary School?
A typical P1 classroom
Shared play area
P1 cloakroom area
Meet the Senior Leadership Team at Gullane Primary School
Head Teacher
Depute Head Teacher
(Nursery - P2)
Principal Teacher
Best Start School Age Grant
The Best Start Grant School Age Payment is a £250 payment made around the time a child normally starts Primary 1.
It is open to people who get tax credits or certain benefits and are a parent or carer of a child born between 1 March 2016 and 28 February 2017.
People are encouraged to apply online athttps://www.mygov.scot/best-start-grant-best-start-foods or by calling 0800 182 2222
If eligible you can also apply for Scottish Child Payment and other Best Start Grant payments at the same time.
Preparing for Primary 1 Talk
Here is a presentation full of information for parents/carers about how best to support your child as they move into Primary 1 and how we will be supporting your child here at Gullane Primary School.
Tour of Primary 1
Nursery Transition Assembly
All of our new Primary 1 children are invited to attend a transition assembly this week either on Monday or Wednesday. Here is a copy of the transition assembly.
Meet the Teachers
Mrs Cooper - P1 (Mon - Thur) Mrs MacIver - P1 (Fri) Mrs Grainger - P1/2
Primary 1 Handbook
All parents/carers will receive a printed copy of the mini handbook either at the P1 talk or else via the nursery.
All About Primary 1 Talk
Meet Our Parent Partnership
Further information about our Parent Partnership and the Parent Teacher Association can be found on our school blog.