Brunstane Primary School is located in the East of Edinburgh in Magdalene Drive. We have a lovely school with a large playground. We also have our nursery and Magdalene Community Centre within the school grounds.

Brunstane Primary School is committed to delivering learning opportunities of the highest quality, in a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels happy, confident and valued as an individual.

Aims of our School

* To create a caring and secure environment in which the emotional, social and moral development of the child can be cultivated.

* To provide equality of opportunity.

* To provide a rich stimulating environment for learning.

* To provide a balanced and challenging programme of learning which takes into account individual needs and ability and which encourages each child to achieve their potential.

* To provide a range of opportunities for pupils to develop self-discipline, responsibility and initiative.

* To promote quality relationships and develop values for life.

* To encourage team work and collaboration.

* To promote close home, school and community relationships.

School term dates 2007/2008

Autumn term

Monday 13 August 2007*  -  Staff resume
Tuesday 14 August 2007*  -  Staff only
Wednesday 15 August 2007  - Pupils resume
Monday 17 September 2007  -  Autumn holiday, Schools closed
Tuesday 18 September 2007  -  All resume

Friday 12 October 2007  -  Mid-term, All break
Monday 22 October 2007*  -  Staff resume
Tuesday 23 October 2007  -  Pupils resume
Friday 21 December 2007  -  Term ends

Spring term

Monday 7 January 2008  -  All resume
Friday 8 February 2008  -  Mid-term, All Break
Monday 18 February 2008*  -  Staff resume

Tuesday 19 February 2008 - Pupils resume
Thursday 20 March 2008  -  Term ends

Friday 21 March 2008  -  Good Friday
Monday 24 March 2008  -  Easter Monday

Summer term

Monday 7 April 2008  -  All resume
Monday 21 April 2008  -  Spring Holiday, Schools closed
Monday 5 May 2008  -  May Day, Schools closed
Monday 19 May 2008  -  Victoria Day, Schools closed
Tuesday 20 May 2008*  -  Staff resume
Wednesday 21 May 2008  -  Pupils resume
Friday 27 June 2008  -  Term ends

* Five In-service days for all schools.