1. Welcome To St. Catherine’s R.C. Primary School Edinburgh

2. We are a Green Flag School ! 20102012

3. We Keep Healthy & Safe !

4. City Of Edinburgh – Fair Trade School Of The Year 2011 & 2012

5. We our proud of our link with our local Parish of St. Catherine’s Of Alexandria. Father Mike Fallon is our Parish Priest & Sister Mary Steedman is our Parish Sister We our proud of our link with our local Parish of St. Catherine’s Of Alexandria. Father Mike Fallon is our Parish Priest & Sister Mary Steedman is our Parish Sister

6. St. Catherine’s is proud of its identity within the community and we encourage all of our children to promote this by wearing a school uniform. It would be greatly appreciated if all parents and carers could ensure their child wears school uniform. We suggest…. A Green or White Polo Shirt A Green Sweatshirt / Cardigan Green / Grey / Black Jogging Trousers Suitable School Trousers or a School Skirt Indoor Shoes / Gym Rubbers A School Bag The school office can order a wide range of our school clothing for you. Please ask for an order form.

7. AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS ALL OUR AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS ARE FREE! THE SCHOOL OFFICE CAN GIVE YOU DETAILS ON HOW TO ENROL YOUR CHILD.

8. Lorraine Clarke The Place 2 Be is a registered charity working inside ten Edinburgh City schools to improve the emotional well-being of children, their families and our whole school community. OUR PLACE 2 BE SCHOOL PROJECT MANAGER IS: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Place 2 Think Place 4 Parents Place 2 Talk

9. The Parent Council is made up of parents and carers of children at our school. It is elected to represent you, the parents and carers of all of the children in our school. Current Parent Council Members: Clerk: Mrs. S. Whelan Vice Clerk: Mrs. A. Winters Chairperson: Mrs. S. Routledge Vice Chair: Mrs. S. Ross Treasurer: Mrs. N. Martin School Staff Representative: Mrs. Moodley Mr. S. Oduru Mrs. S. Moore Ms. R. Varughese Ms. F. Clark Ms. B. Rodrigues Mr. A. Boyne Ms. L. O’Neill Co - Opted Members Father M. Fallon & Sister M. Steedman You can e-mail the Parent Council on: Parent.Council@st-catherines.edin.sch.uk

10. Do be gentle- Do not hurt anybody Do be kind and helpful - Do not hurt people’s feelings Do work hard - Do not waste your or other people’s time Do look after property - Do not waste or damage things Do listen to people - Do not interrupt Do be honest - Do not cover up the truth

11. We are always looking for volunteers and helpers. Ask to see one of the school management team for more information on how you can volunteer to help in our school.

12. The school has a wide range of policies and information which you can access. Contact the school by: e-mail: admin@st-catherines.edin.sch.uk Phone: 0131 – 664 – 4257 Fax: 0131 – 672 – 2919 Or visit the school office to make an appointment. Contact the school by: e-mail: admin@st-catherines.edin.sch.uk Phone: 0131 – 664 – 4257 Fax: 0131 – 672 – 2919 Or visit the school office to make an appointment.

13. Do you want to know more? Try our school website. It has lots more news, contact details and school policies for you to look at or download. www.st-catherines.edin.sch.uk