Taobh na Pàirce is Edinburgh’s Gaelic School and has a busy community of parents at school and online. Our families participate in the school’s local community, Edinburgh’s wider Gaelic community as well as national Gaelic events.
Classlist
Classlist is a social network for schools. It allows parents to create a digital community and share information, resources and events. This is especially useful for Taobh na Pàirce – 1/3 of our families send their children to school by bus and do not have regular face to face contact with other parents. Contact us to get set up with an account.
Parent Groups
Our parent interest groups are listed below. They all have a group page on Classlist. Join! They’ll be happy to hear from you and you can keep up to date on the things that interest you. Have an idea for a group of your own? Gaelic conversation? Baking? Feel free to set one up.
Active Travel & Road Safety
This group has been set up to share thoughts on initiatives for better road safety in the environs of the school and to draft and implement an Active Travel Plan.
Anti-Bullying, Anti-Racism and Equalities Group
This group has been set up to bring together families at TnP, to recognise and celebrate what we are as individuals and the strengths we each bring to our community as a whole. Working with the school, members of this group have an opportunity to influence policy change from the ground up.
ASL & ASN Group
This group has been created to provide a discussion and ideas space for families with additional support for learning and additional support needs.
ECO Group
The Eco Group works in tandem with the work the pupils are doing on all things eco, promoting sustainability and green thinking in school life and at home.
Events and Fundraising
One of the main aims of the Parent Council is to raise funds to support the school is its extracurricular activities, additional learning resources, school trips etc…
Parents organise a range of events throughout the year, including Summer & Christmas Fairs, Cinema Night, Halloween Disco, Ceilidhs and Concerts. Many heads are better than some when it comes to ideas and this group fosters and focuses them.
There are also a number of fundraising initiatives in place:
The fundraising lottery is a fun and effective way to raise money for our school. Each ticket enters you into two draws every week – a guaranteed cash prize for one of our supporters, plus a jackpot prize draw for £25,000. For more information or to sign up, go to:
https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/bun-sgoil-taobh-na-pàirce
Do your shopping via Easyfundraising. It is one of the easiest ways to make money for the school as you shop. Log on at: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/bunsgoiltaobhnapirce/
Many heads are better than a few and all ideas are welcome!
If you have an idea for an event or you’d like to get involved with fundraising, email tnpfundraising@gmail.com
Gaelic Ambassadors
Coming soon…
Gaelic Language Learners
Join this group on Classlist to find out about classes and other resources for adults learning to speak Gaelic.
Gardening Group
This group works on developing the playground space and garden for the enjoyment and education of the children. They welcome new helpers to the group/ and donations of plants etc. They generally meet on Friday mornings. If you would like further information, write to tnpgardening@gmail.com or find and join the group on Classlist.
Mental Health & Well-being Group
This group is for parents who’d like to support the school in ensuring good mental health and well-being for our pupils.
In this group, parents share ideas and explore initiatives and strategies that could help the school deliver a successful mental health plan.
Smartphone Group
All are welcome to join this group to support each other with managing our children’s access to smartphones and social media.
Wraparound Group (and afterschool care)
The Wraparound Group brings all of those who want to keep up to date with and support wraparound care together. The group currently meets twice a year and everything is very informal and relaxed.
The Wraparound Group is actively looking for new members and anyone interested should find and join the group on Classlist.
Gaelic Groups & Clubs in Edinburgh
Parent & Toddler
Conversation
Cearcall Còmhraidh
Canan is cèic
Cabadaich agus deoch
Cofaidh is cabadaich
Gaelic cafe at Taobh na Pàirce
Music
Edinburgh Gaelic Choir
Lothian Gaelic Choir
Fèis Dhùn Èideann
Bothan Dhùn Èideann Gaelic nightclub
Highland Society of Edinburgh
Church
Gaelic Sunday Service at Greyfriars Kirk.
