Category Archives: Parent Information: News

Mandarin Classes at the Zoo with the Confucius Institute

‘Zoo Fun with Mandarin’ level one mini course – The first of the Confucius Institute’s after school family Mandarin classes. This is a 4 week course held on Wednesday afternoons at 4.30-5.30 for families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It is suitable for 8 years to adult. You will be learning Mandarin while also learning about our animals and RZSS projects. To benefit from the course, attendance at all four sessions is advised. 14th Nov, 21st Nov, 28th Nov and 5th Dec. (These will continue into 2019 and we will offer on different days – this is just our first session and only available Wednesdays at present)

To find out more or book any of the above, please contactsrobb@rzss.org.uk or 07963 070654. 

Dads Rock Halloween Party

Halloween is Coming!

On Sat the 27th of Oct, we’re holding our Halloween Party, and we’d love to see you there. There will be games, food, music and a raffle to win some food hampers (kindly donated by Tesco Hermiston Gait) and of course we’d love to see you in your fancy dress! The party is free and open to all the family, you can sign up for free tickets here: Boo!

Fun Football Sessions

The City of Edinburgh Council’s fun football programmes will be starting soon, delivered in conjunction with the Scottish Football Association.

Both the Joelle Murray and Player Development Centres take place at Forrester / St Augustine’s Community Sports Hub on a Friday afternoon and are perfect for players of all abilities and experience. All sessions are delivered by Scottish FA-qualified coaches focusing on skill development, fun and small-sided matches.

Also attached are details of our Saturday morning ‘Mini Kickers’ programme for 3-5 year olds

For those interested in finding out more information please visit https://www.joininedinburgh.org/sports/sports-development

Support and Information Sessions for Parents and Carers – Caring for a Young Person with Emotional Wellbeing or Mental Health Issues

Support and Information Session for parents and carers – Caring for a Young Person with Emotional Wellbeing or Mental Health Issues will be held on Wednesday 24th October 2018, 6.30-8.30pm Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith, EH6 8JL.

Click here for more information.

Hearts Introduce Tynecastle Play The Game Centre

Tynecastle Play the Game Centre, in partnership with Tynecastle High School and Edinburgh Active Schools, is a brand new football session for P6-S2 students on Friday afternoons.

Play the Game

The centre offers youngsters the opportunity to participate in games–based activity and matches from 1:00-2:00pm on the Community Pitch at Tynecastle Park and Tynecastle High School.

For more information and to book your place visit The Tynecastle Play the Game Centre ticket page here.