Congratulations to our three P5 pupils Sam, Isaac and Nils who competed in the Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival at Dalkeith Park on Friday 3rd June.http://ssoa.org.uk/2016.html They all did really well and all completed their courses. They were the 8th team in their category of P5/P6 (competing against lots of bigger boys!) Sam was 6th overall in … Continue reading Sam, Isaac and Nils Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival
Category: sport
Sciennes Football – P1 Introductory Sessions
Sciennes Primary School Football Club would like to invite P1 girls and boys who may be interested in joining the Club after the summer to come along to free training taster sessions being run 11th and 18th June 2016 on The Meadows, 9:30-10:30. Children are welcome to join either or both days.To express interest so … Continue reading Sciennes Football – P1 Introductory Sessions
Sports Day 2016
Believe • AchieveWhat a lovely image, shared by parent Fiona Denvir, taken as pupils made their way back to school after a joyful Sports Day in the sunshine in the Meadows on Friday 3rd June.Grateful thanks to our PE Specialist, Mrs Beth Walker, for her expert organisation which ensured all events ran smoothly and a … Continue reading Sports Day 2016
Silver Medals for Archie and Rose at EPSSA P6/7 Interscholastics!
Team Sciennes!On Monday 30th May P6 and P7 pupils took part in the annual Edinburgh Primary Schools (EPSSA) Interscholastics event at Meadowbank. Thank you to Mrs Walker for organising the event and preparing our team so well, and grateful thanks to Mrs Sarah Sheehan and Parent Council Clubs Co-ordinator Tim Pask for escorting and supporting. … Continue reading Silver Medals for Archie and Rose at EPSSA P6/7 Interscholastics!
Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival
Good luck to our three P5 pupils Sam, Isaac and Nils who are competing in the Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival at Dalkeith Park on Friday 3rd June.http://ssoa.org.uk/2016.html
Sports Day Friday 3rd June 9.30am Meadows
P1C – Edinburgh Marathon Festival Runner Zoë
Huge well done to Zoë who ran the children's 1.5k on Saturday!http://www.edinburghmarathon.com
P3 Twins in Edinburgh Marathon 1.5km!
Another amazing weekend of running for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival with several Sciennes parents competing. P3 twins Catie and Andrew took part in the 6-8 yr old 1.5 km race on Saturday with 358 competitors. They were delighted to smash their times from last year with Andrew in 42nd place in a time of 6:55 and … Continue reading P3 Twins in Edinburgh Marathon 1.5km!
CEC Multi Sports Summer Programme
The City of Edinburgh Council Sports Development Team is running a Multi-Sports Holiday Programme in the Summer Holidays. Bookings are being taken now.The programme consists of 4 Multi-Sports Holiday Camps taking place at 3 different venues in the city:- Forrester/St Augustine’s Community Sports Hub (west Edinburgh)- Holyrood High School (east Edinburgh)- Broughton High School Community … Continue reading CEC Multi Sports Summer Programme
P2/3 Winners of Spring Cup!
Sciennes P6/7s and P2/3s with the Spring Cup Winners’ Trophy!
Saturday 14th May 2016, The Meadows, bright sunshine. Thirty girls' football teams from across nine Edinburgh schools competed in the Sciennes Spring Cup.Around 2 hours and 135 goals after the first kick off, in what was an extremely closely fought competition, Sciennes P2/3 and P6/7 teams lifted the trophies for their year groups, with P4/5s … Continue reading Sciennes P6/7s and P2/3s with the Spring Cup Winners’ Trophy!
Sciennes’ P7 Football Team Reach Semi-Finals of Inspectors’ Cup!
Congratulations to Sciennes P7 football team who have reached the semi final stage of the Inspectors' Cup after qualifying from the second round on 11th May with two wins and two draws, conceding zero goals. The semi finals are two weeks from now on 25 May.The squad involved in both rounds so far:Stephen Tiplady (captain)Ewan … Continue reading Sciennes’ P7 Football Team Reach Semi-Finals of Inspectors’ Cup!
P5 Boroughmuir RFC Train With Scotland Rugby Legend Chris Paterson!
The Sciennes P5 Boroughmuir RFC contingent had a fantastic training session with the ex Scotland Rugby legend Chris Paterson followed by a tour of Murrayfield stadium. Grateful thanks to parent Susan Jackson for making this truly fantastic experience for the boys possible and to parent Jack Cadell for the super photo of delighted boys!
Davis Cup and Leon Smith
Swimathon 2016 – The Results
Milenka is British Fencing Champion!
Davis Cup at Meadows 4th May 10am-4pm
Edinburgh Leisure is excited to be hosting the Davis Cup Trophy at the Meadows on 4 May 2016. Between 10:00am and 4:00pm anyone can come and see, and take their photo with the trophy close up.You'll also have the opportunity to take part in tennis tasters and fun tennis activities at this special event arranged … Continue reading Davis Cup at Meadows 4th May 10am-4pm
Angus and his Dad Win Family Doubles Tennis Challenge
Congratulations to P3 pupil Angus and his dad Alastair who were overall winners at a Family Doubles Tennis Challenge on Sunday 24th April at at the Meadows courts. The event was part of a British Tennis UK wide initiative supported by Quorn. Well done to all the Sciennes children who took part. Angus and his … Continue reading Angus and his Dad Win Family Doubles Tennis Challenge
Everything you wanted to know about Swimathon but were afraid to ask
For many parents with children in the upper school Swimathon is no big deal. We’ve been doing it for years. But for parents and pupils who are new to Sciennes, there can be a lot of mysteries surrounding Swimathon, how it happens and what’s expected of pupils and parents alike. Wonder no more! Our aim … Continue reading Everything you wanted to know about Swimathon but were afraid to ask
P5 Boroughmuir RFC Cup Winners!
Members of the Boroughmuir RFC's P5 team are pictured above lifting the cup at their home tournament after beating Edinburgh Academy in the final.Fraser Cadell and Caspar Ward (both in photograph) and Joseph Robertson were in the winning team and Henry Millar and Matthew Jackson were also playing for other Boroughmuir teams that day. Thank you … Continue reading P5 Boroughmuir RFC Cup Winners!
Runaway Success at Lothian Schools Cross Country!
Superb success for our amazing P6 and P7 Dream Team Cross Country runners who were rewarded for their commitment with many medals and trophies at the end of year Award Ceremony on 23rd March. Thank you to all the pupils who have taken part and to their families for escorting, supporting and encouraging. Many thanks … Continue reading Runaway Success at Lothian Schools Cross Country!
Parent Council Support for Swim and Cycle Aims
For many years it has been our ambition to ensure that each of our children can cycle and swim by the end of P7. Funding for cycling and swimming initiatives was again approved this year, so we wish to thank our Parent Council, Chair Kristel Torokoff, Vice Chair Tanya Boughtflower and the wider school community … Continue reading Parent Council Support for Swim and Cycle Aims
Medals Galore at EPSSA Swim and Dive Gala!
Gold, Gold, Bronze, Bronze!Today at the annual EPSSA Swimming and Diving Gala held at the Royal Commonwealth Pool on Wednesday 23rd March our pupils had outstanding success! First place in the Breastroke meant a Gold medal each for Holly, Rose, Calum and Esther. Anna, Toby, Joanne and David won their heat then came Third to … Continue reading Medals Galore at EPSSA Swim and Dive Gala!
Sciennes Swimathon 2016
SCIENNES SWIMATHON 2016Monday 25 April – Thursday 28 April 2016Back by popular demand, the most anticipated event of the pupil calendar! At the request of the children themselves we plan to hold another Swimathon this year to raise funds to benefit ALL children at Sciennes.The Swimathon has been great fun in the past and we … Continue reading Sciennes Swimathon 2016
SSAA Cross Country 23rd April
Please note that today is the last day to inform school of P6/7 interest in competing in the Scottish Schools Athletics Association's Primary Cross Country annual event at Kirkcaldy High School on 23rd April. School is funding participation fees.Email lucy.gallagher@sciennes.edin.sch.uk if anyone else wishes to take part.Thank you. P6 GirlsLaraErinOliviaEllen GMillieP6 BoysCaiSamRobertDavid P7 GirlsRoseHollySusannahScottish Schools … Continue reading SSAA Cross Country 23rd April
Lothian Schools Cross Country 24th March
Our pupils continue to have great success in the Lothian Schools Cross Country events which have been taking place throughout the year. Grateful thanks to families who have provided sterling support and encouragement, transporting and supervising pupils at these events. Participation in our Active Schools Lunchtime Running Club is also having a very positive impact … Continue reading Lothian Schools Cross Country 24th March
EPSSA Cross Country at Inverleith Park
Well done to our 20 P6 and P7 pupils who competed in the sunshine at the Edinburgh Final of the EPSSA Cross Country event at Inverleith Park on Monday 14th March. Congratulations to medal winners Rose (5th) and Holly (7th) in the P7 Girls' race. Thank you to all the families who came along to … Continue reading EPSSA Cross Country at Inverleith Park
Lothian Schools Cross Country
Our pupils have had great success in the Lothian Schools Cross Country events which have been taking place throughout the year. Grateful thanks to families who have provided sterling support and encouragement, transporting and supervising pupils at these events. Participation in our Active Schools Lunchtime Running Club is also having a very positive impact on … Continue reading Lothian Schools Cross Country
EPSSA Cross Country Inverleith Park Monday 14th March 11am-12pm
Very well done to all 40 of our P6/7 pupils who ran in the EPSSA Meadows Cross Country event on Monday 29th February. The top five Sciennes runners in each race P6 Girls, P6 Boys, P7 Girls and P7 Boys have been invited to compete in the EPSSA Final at Inverleith Park on Monday 14th … Continue reading EPSSA Cross Country Inverleith Park Monday 14th March 11am-12pm
You must be logged in to post a comment.