Primary 1 Transition for August 2025
We have created a dedicated page for parents and carers of children who are due to start school in Primary One in August 202. Please visit regularly for updates.
Teddy Bear Picnic for new p1 August 2025
Joining our p1 class in August? Then this is for you.
P1 learners for August 2025 are invited to a Teddy Bear’s Picnic at 9-10am on Thursday 12 June at Roseburn Primary School. Families will have an opportunity to meet other parents and Mrs Borrowman, informally, over a cup of tea or coffee, and a cake, and the children will meet their prospective classmates and teacher at the picnic.
Welcome to Our P1 Class – Teddy Bear’s Picnic Invitation!
🐻 Starting P1 in August 2025? Then this is for you!
We are delighted to invite our new P1 learners to a Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Roseburn Primary School on:
📅 Thursday 12 June ⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
This special event is an opportunity for children to: ✨ Meet their new classmates and teacher in a fun and relaxed setting ✨ Enjoy a picnic with their favourite teddy bear or cuddly toy ✨ Begin settling into their new learning environment
Families are warmly invited to join us for a cup of tea, coffee, and cake, while also getting the chance to meet other parents and chat informally with Mrs Borrowman.
We look forward to welcoming you and making this first step into P1 a memorable and enjoyable experience
Roseburn Transition Timeline Dates
Thursday 12 June: 2025: Teddy Bear’s Picnic 9-10am
Wednesday 18 June 2025: Welcome Meeting
We are hosting two events on Wednesday 18 June 25, one for your child to meet their class teacher and classmates, and the other to share some useful information about starting school at Roseburn. Information packs will also be available to collect and a copy of the PowerPoint will be shared.
Please get in touch if you have any questions: admin@roseburn.edin.sch.uk
Wednesday 18 June: Family lunch 11.30am-12pm
Please note the children’s lunch is free but we are required to charge £4.20 per adult.
If you have any questions, please use the link below to raise your question, and we will share this as a FAQ. https://forms.office.com/r/3u0zScDXVg
We look forward to meeting you in due course and hope you find this page helpful.
Information about Primary 1 at Roseburn Primary
We are looking forward to welcoming all new P1 pupils to Roseburn Primary School in session 2025/ 26.
Please have a look at the following information and documents for about Transition from Nursery to Primary One this year.
Transition
The Transition Project
The book that is the focus for the transition project this year is “The Everywhere Bear” by Julia Donaldson. Please look out for information by email, and on the school website for details of activities related to the project. The Everywhere Bear transition project is designed to support children moving from nursery to Primary 1 in Edinburgh schools. It helps ease the transition by creating shared experiences across different early years settings, ensuring that all children engage with the same story and activities before starting school.
How it Works:
📖 Story-Based Learning: Each P1 class has its own ‘Everywhere Bear’, a class bear that helps children explore their new school environment and build connections. 🎭 Creative Play & Exploration: Activities encourage storytelling, imaginative play, and discussions about feelings, friendships, and change. 🌍 Community & Familiarity: By engaging with the same book and themes, children feel a sense of shared experience when they start school, making the transition smoother.
A Welcome Pack will be available at the Welcome Meeting with information about school and P1 classes. We will share additional information by email.
To support P1 Transition we are creating a FAQ re starting school inp1 at Roseburn. Please use the form link if you have any questions. https://forms.office.com/r/3u0zScDXVg
General information on transition from Nursery to Primary One is available on the following websites:
Parent Zone Scotland Transitions
Primary 1 Registration for August 2025
If you live in the City of Edinburgh Council area you must register your child for P1 when registration opens in November 2024.
If your child’s date of birth is between 1 March 2020 and 28 February 2021 they are due to start primary school in August 2025.
If you live outside the catchment area of your preferred school you need to make a placing request. You will only receive a place if one is available.
Parents/Carers will receive a P1 Enrolment letter from Edinburgh Council telling them which schools are their catchment schools, based on the address we have on our systems for you. The letter will inform you what your catchment ND (non-denominational) school is and your catchment RC (Roman Catholic) school.
In Edinburgh, all Early Years settings and primary schools are working together on a joint literacy project organised by The City of Edinburgh Council Early Years Team. This means that no matter what nursery they are enrolled in, or what primary school they move into, all children will be familiar with the same story and will have a shared experience.
Primary Schools Open Day – Wednesday 30th October 2024
All Edinburgh Primary Schools are open on Wednesday 30 October 24.
You are encouraged to visit your child’s catchment school on this date.
Roseburn Primary School will be hosting tours of the school by our House Captains, supported by the HT Mrs Borrowman at 9.30am and 1.30pm on this date.
There is no need to book, please just make your way to the school office at these times.
Process for P1 registration
- P1 registration is completed online
- P1 registration is open from Monday 28 October until Friday 15th November. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/school-places/start-primary-school/1
- You can upload photos/scans of the during this process: birth certificate, 2 proofs of address if they are not liable for council tax and baptismal certificate for RC schools
- Only once you have clicked submit have you actually applied.
Non-catchment applications
- Non catchment applications can be made separately via the council’s website.
- You can also make one placing request for a school in a different catchment area.
- Placing request applications open in November 2024
- Start primary school – The City of Edinburgh Council
Deferrals
- For information about deferrals and the process please go to: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/nurseries-childcare/defer-entry-p1/1
- ELC will support parents and carers in coming to an informed decision about deferring entry to primary school. They will meet with you to discuss any concerns and can arrange visits to your catchment school so you can find out about the experiences P1 would offer your child. You can then speak with the school about how you can work together to support your child in making this important transition.
- When you apply to defer entry to P1, you are agreeing that you don’t need a place in P1 until August 2026. When your application is approved, your child’s P1 place is withdrawn.
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