Parents/Carers' Zone

Mrs Mather

June 2025: winner of the Big Book Basket

The winner of the Big Book Basket was Mrs Mather: happy parent of a P7 and soon-to-be S1 pupil starting school in August.

The basket was filled by the Reading Leaders after a fundraiser and shared as a free raffle during the P7 parents' evening on 12 June.

Mrs Mather said she is delighted with all the treats to enjoy and share with the family!

12 June: P7 Parents' Evening

Thanks to three of our Reading Leaders for their time at the P7 parents' evening

They talked about our Reading Schools' Gold Award Journey; about the impact - and fun - of reading and shared the tickets for our book basket.

Evie in S6, Bethan in S6 and Lewis in S2 with P7 parents

The Book Basket winning ticket will be shared during the Reading Leaders' meeting.

Plugged into EA Reading Podcast

Listen to our Podcast series: Plugged into EA which is available to listen to and enjoy.

All episodes are available to listen to here.

Staff and pupils get us into the summer mood!

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We now have a brand new library in our school reception area for all families. The books include a wide range of topics for all ages, as well as fiction and graphic novels.

Please pop in for a look a browse and borrow a book to take home. Read what your child likes to read and read what you want to read too.

Moray Public Libraries - free ebooks, books, newspapers and magazines

Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks free from your local public library using the BorrowBox app.

November: Taste It at EA Family Event

· All were invited to our FREE family event.
· Try our food and taste a book.
· Move your tea to EA!
· Find out more about life in Elgin Academy.

June 2024: new posters were created by the Reading Leaders. These were on display during the P7 parents' evening on 13 June

25 January: NEW family and community lending library

30 November: Alan Bissett author event for parents and community

Comments from parents

So important to have these events and conversations in school.

Thank you so much coming into school and the way you delivered these sessions to my child.

Comment from local councillor

It was great to hear Alan Bissett’s talk about his book “Lads: A Guide to Respect and Consent”.

A very important talk, particularly during the #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence.

Thanks to @LibraryatEA for organising!

Comment from parents

I'm going home to talk to my son about today's event.

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Little film from or parental event with Alan Bissett

Thanks to our Home Economics department for this film.

Reading Recommendations on display in Elgin Public Library and shared with our local community.

"Great stuff! We are looking forward to having it up on display. Thanks to everyone involved": Moray Libraries staff.

27 April: Mrs Toonen and two of the Reading Leaders, Holly and Bethan, talked to the Parent Council about Reading Schools.

They shared the work of all in school to achieve Silver accreditation and the plans ahead for the Gold award.

The Parent Council was very supportive and we are looking forward to future collaborations.

Moray Public Libraries for You

Every Child a Member

When the birth of a child is registered in Moray, the parent is given the child’s library card. This scheme is called Every Child a Library Member and ensures that no one is missed out. All you need to do is bring the card along to your local library to be activated and then your child can access everything in the public libraries.

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