FAQs

Below, we’ve compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you quickly find answers to common queries. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please get in touch with our school office — we’re always happy to help. 📞 0131 665 3119

1. What are the school opening and closing times? (and lunchtimes)

Nursery- Drop off times are 8.15am-8.30am, 8.45am-9am

               Collection times are 3.15pm-3.30pm, 4.15-4.30pm, 5pm onwards

If you arrive out with these times please press the buzzer (you may have to wait slightly longer, however if no answer go to the school office).

P1 & P2 - School begins at 9am-10.30am

Break 10.30am-10.45am, class resumes 10.45am-12.15am                

Lunch 12.15-1pm, class resumes 1pm-2.50pm end of day

P3-P7- School begins at 8.50am-10.30am

Break 10.30am-10.45am, class resumes 10.45am-12.15am                

Lunch 12.15-1pm, class resumes 1pm-3.15pm end of day

2. Where do I find the school session dates?

Term dates follow East Lothian Council’s school calendar.
  You can find them here:
  🔗 East Lothian School Term Dates 2025-26

3. How do I order school uniforms?

Stoneyhill uniforms can be ordered through Gannon Sports.
  🔗 [gannonsports.co.uk]

Nursery jumpers, school ties or school badges can be purchased directly from the school office.

4. What is the school uniform guidance?

• Green or purple sweatshirt with school badge 

• Green, purple or white polo shirt (with or without school badge)

• Black trousers or Skirt 

5. How do I pay for trips/milk/meals?

Parents use East Lothian’s online payment system 🔗 - Schoolpay/Ipay

Trip details will be sent home with your child giving you full details including any payments needed.  

Milk letters are sent home termly to offer parents to pay for milk for the next term.  You will also have the opportunity to pay for the whole year at the beginning of term 1.

You can view the meals available to your child each day on the ipay system, where you can also make selections and process payments (P1-5 receive free meals P6 and P7 children will require a payment)

Please phone the school office if you would like further information on making payments.  

6. How do I report an absence?

Absences should be reported through the school office at:
  📞 0131 665 3119
There is an option to press to leave a message via voicemail system.

7. How long should my child stay off school after being sick?

If your child has vomiting and/or diarrhoea, they should be kept off school until 48 hours after their symptoms have completely stopped. This means 48 hours since the last episode of sickness or diarrhoea, and they should also be well enough to return.

This guidance comes from Public Health Scotland’s national advice on infection control in children and young people settings.

8. How do I change my contact details or address?

Contact the school office by email:
  📧 admin@stoneyhill.elcschool.org.uk  

9. How do I notify the school of new allergies or medical information?

 
Parents should come to the school office and ask for a medication form and complete it. 

10. Can my child bring their mobile phone? How is it stored?

Children can bring their phone if necessary, this is handed into class teacher at the beginning of the day. Phones are put into a box and this is taken to the school office and secured for the day. They will be handed back out, on the end of day bell. 

11. Where can I see the school’s event calendar?

Stoneyhill has an online calendar:
  🔗 School Calendar 

Our weekly newsletter also has up and coming dates.🔗 Weekly Newsletters 

12. How do I contact/speak to my child’s teacher?

The most suitable time to chat with a teacher is at the end of the day, after all of their class has been dismissed.
If you require a longer discussion then please contact the office to make an appointment. 

 General contact via the school office:
  📧 admin@stoneyhill.elcschool.org.uk, 📞 0131 665 3119
  Please do not contact teacher's directly via email. They are not desk based and therefore will not have access to emails regularly.

13. What is the school’s communication policy?

There are various ways in which we may communicate with you, these include the following:

• Weekly newsletters (on the website) 🔗 Weekly Newsletter 

• Google Classroom

• Group call (text/email)

14. How do I enrol my child in the Nursery / School?

Enrolment follows East Lothian Council’s school admissions process. Please apply via ELC’s website or contact the Stoneyhill office for guidance.  

🔗- School Enrolment

🔗- Nursery Enrolment

15. What do I do if my child can’t log in to Google Classroom?

• Ask the class teacher at collection time. 

• Email the school office  📧  admin@stoneyhill.elcschool.org.uk

16. What is the school’s homework policy?

All classes will receive regular homework. This will vary depending on the classes needs. Some classes will have jotters and worksheets where as other will be shared on Google Classroom. If you are uncertain please speak with the class teacher at the end of the day or call the school office. 📞 0131 665 3119

17. How do I support or get more involved with the school?

• Join the Parent Council, please see further contact info on their website page🔗 Parent Council 

• Join the Parental Engagement Group 

• Volunteer during events such as class trips (PVG required)

• Volunteer during school to support learning (PVG required)

To do any of the three above, please call the school office to request 📞 0131 665 3119

 18. What are regular Stoneyhill events?

Each year we have various different events that run and are well attended. These include, Easter Bonnet Parade, The Summer Fayre, The Pumpkin Parade and The Santa Run. Please find details below for what to expect.

• The Easter Bonnet Parade

To celebrate Easter, our pupils are all welcome to decorate/create an Easter Bonnet. They then wear it and parade around our local community. This take place in the form of a 'walking bus' that begins at Whitehill Bus stop collecting any pupils and families on the way. We walk round past the COP and end in the school grounds. Our JRSOs then judge the bonnets and award prizes!

• Summer Fayre

Stoneyhill's Summer Fayre is always a huge hit! The parent council plan relentlessly to make this a fantastic event for our children and families. You can expect food, fun, music and even animals. All funds are donated to the school.

• The Pumpkin Parade

To celebrate Halloween all children are invited to decorate a pumpkin and join us on the 'Pumpkin Parade'. This takes place in the form of a 'walking bus' that begins at Whitehill Bus stop collecting any pupils and families on the way. We walk round past the COP and end in the school grounds. Our JRSOs then judge the pumpkins and award prizes!

• The Santa Run

Our active parent council organise an annual Santa Run for our children and families to enjoy. Each class is given a time slot in which their teacher will bring them outside to run/walk around the grounds. Parents are welcome to watch and ae encouraged to join in. Children are allowed to wear Christmas jumpers/accessories and the aim is have some fun! Afterwards, families are invited into the dining hall for drinks, a bake sale and toy swap. Although as all Stoenyhill bake sales go...if you are not fast you are last! Our excellent parent's bakes sell super quick!

• Coffee Mornings

Our SLT (Senior Leadership Team) orgnaise regular, end of term coffee mornings for our children and families. You are welcome into the gym hall for a free tea/coffee/drink. These take place on the last day before the end of each term (roughly). They begin before the end of the school day and run on after the end of day bell, this means you can bring your child along afterwards too. It's a great chance to chat to other parents and SLT.