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Saving bees, By Phil Harris and objects including a motor- bike, spring mattresses and bro- eco clean-ups CASTLEVIEW PRIMARY ken bottles are also a danger to & arts awards PUPIL Karys McNeill is ‘devas- children who may be exploring. tated’ over fire damage to the Mandy added: “I woke up one page 6... woods where her family go for morning and could smell smoke walks. and see fire engines at the wood. Several areas have been set Karys was upset and asked me alight in Craigmillar Castle Park why they were doing this to our CRAIGMILLAR and as summer gets closer there is woods. My son Ross has also GARDEN also a concern that a drier wood been affected by the fires. When will alight more easily if the fires we go for walks he likes to roll COMPETITION cannot be controlled. about but I’ve spotted so much Karys’ mother Mandy McNeill broken glass recently I’ve had to entry form told The Chronicle: “There have stop him.” page 8... been five fires in the last two Karys said: “It’s really sad weeks and although they started because the deer will get fright- as little ones they have gotten big- ened and run away. It’s sad for us ger and bigger. The biggest one as well. Now the woods are horri- SPORT was the area facing the Jubilee ble with big burnt areas. I wish Park. These woods are amazing. people would stop starting fires. Rocks’ stars at You see deer all the time.” Our dog has nowhere to run any Newcraighall The damage has already more and we have to be extra destroyed beautiful woodland careful in the woods now as there Primary which is the natural habitat for a are sharp objects left over after back page... Karys McNeill with one of the trees destroyed by the recent fires vast array of animal and plant life .....continued on page 2 2 The Chronicle...June 2010

The Chronicle is an independent newspaper Help for published by Craigmillar Community Newspaper Limited (CCN Ltd.) for the men abused by partners people of SCOTLAND’S FIRST helpline tionships and can have a severe Portobello/Craigmillar. for male victims of domestic impact on someone’s self-esteem CCN Ltd. is a Private abuse, funded by the Scottish and confidence. It’s utterly unac- Limited Company funded Government, has gone live. ceptable and we are determined to by the Trained advisors are staffing the do everything we can in Scotland Portobello/Craigmillar Men’s Advice Line, providing to break the silence, tackle taboos Fire crews called to more than 500 Neighbourhood practical advice and emotional and support people to get their Partnership Fairer support to men who are abused by lives back on track. bogus calls in a year Scotland Fund. their partners. “Let’s be absolutely clear that Information is also available about men and women can both be vic- CREWS FROM LOTHIAN specialist services that can offer sup- tims and we know that men feel and Borders Fire and Rescue port on legal, housing, child contact under immense pressure to keep up Service attended 501 hoax calls and mental health issues. Over the pretence that everything is ok.” in the period between April 2009 7,000 men in Scotland reported He added: “It’s vital that we and the end of March this year. being abused by a partner last year. make it clear to men that they are Figures show the city of In 14 per cent of cases of domes- not alone and that there is someone Edinburgh is the worst affected The views expressed in tic abuse reported to the police, a standing ready to listen and help.” area within Lothian and Borders. the Chronicle are not male victim reports suffering abuse Also supporting the launch of The latest statistics gathered for necessarily those of the from a female partner. People wor- the service, Stephen Jardine, televi- Hoax Calls Awareness Month accompanied Community Safety Editor or the Board of ried about male friends or family sion presenter, said: “Think of demonstrate the number of mali- Minister Fergus Ewing on a visit Directors. and frontline workers can also call domestic abuse and you think of cious false alarms the service sent to Tollcross Fire Station recently the helpline for advice. men attacking women but there is at least one appliance to. to see the Service’s new digital Editor: A separate arm of the helpline, another side to the problem that However, the number of hoax communication system. He told Sally Fraser called Respect, will provide remains in the shadows. An increas- calls the service’s control opera- the Chronicle: “Hoax calls can Assistant Editor: advice to anyone who is worried ing number of men are also victims tors would deal with during this have very serious consequences - Babs Burnett that their own behaviour is but often they are too ashamed or period is much higher. Thanks to they put lives in danger. Those Reporters: becoming abusive. embarrassed to ask for help.” the call challenging system in callers should remember it could be Lauren Witherspoon Housing and Communities Men’s Advice Line is on 0808 place, the control staff are able to their family or friends in danager.” Phil Harris Minister Alex Neil said: 801 0327 and is open Monday to intervene by challenging whether Community Safety Manager for Eni Majekodunmi “Domestic abuse destroys rela- Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. a caller is genuine and prevent the the Service, David Lockhart said: J. Martyn Rodgers crews’ from going out unnecessar- “These figures are really disap- ily on many occasions. pointing, and every one of them is Fire damage to Castle Park If a control operator believes a a waste of our crews’ time and The Chronicle call to be malicious, the number energy. When they attend a hoax Unit 9A Castlebrae Business Centre, can be traced and passed to police. call, they are often unaware that Peffer Place Hoax calls not only tie up fire there is no life and property in Edinburgh EH16 4BB engines but can also add unneces- danger, and therefore carry out sary phone traffic to the control the same emergency attendance Tel: 0131 661 0791 room – possibly resulting in other as if it was a serious emergency. e-mail: [email protected] callers being delayed in reporting Emergency calls are extremely an emergency. serious, crews leave the fire sta- Printed by: Local Councillor and Convener tion willing to face any situa- Scottish County Press of Lothian and Borders Fire and tion and possibly risk their own Delivered by: Rescue Board, Mike Bridgman safety to save others.” Premier Delivery

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COPY FOR INCLUSION continued from front..... the fires. It’s not nice”. caused fires and are unable to tell IN THE Stacy Schumacher one of the the police because of fear of retri- Countryside Rangers who man- bution or any other reason, ages the park for both people and Crimestoppers is more than happy JULY wildlife, said: “Fires are danger- to receive the information which ous and can sweep through wood- will be sanitised to remove any ISSUE MUST lands and grasslands damaging the details whatsoever of the park and it’s wildlife. The destruc- reporter and will be passed on to REACH US tion they cause also makes the park the most suitable law enforce- less enjoyable for visitors.” ment agency.” Crimestoppers Kate Jackson told If you see anyone lighting a fire, BY: the Chronicle: “When a potential- you can report it to the Rangers on ly serious incident is ongoing, the 0131 447 7145 or by making an TUESDAY best route for calls in undoubtedly emergency call to the fire brigade the use of the 999 system as it can on 999. 15th be responded to immediately. If If you think you may know on the other hand, members of the someone involved in setting the public have information about a fires you can call Crimestoppers’ JUNE 2010 crime - for example; know the anonymously on 0800 555 111 or names of children who have online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org The Chronicle...June 2010 3

COMMUNITY IN FOCUS: CARING IN CRAIGMILLAR

By Phil Harris care physically but may have a care staff could be earning a lot mental health issue or show signs more elsewhere but most of them Midge Lamb has been actively of a dementing illness. are local people who want to give involved in the Craigmillar com- “We try and create a nice social something back to the community. munity for 30 years and manages atmosphere without being too We don’t have a high turnover of Caring in Craigmillar (CIC). official. After collecting them in staff either. There are good relation- Formed in April 2002, CIC is the morning they come in and get ships between staff and our mem- another organisation born from a cup of tea or coffee and some bers. The open way CIC is run the work of the Craigmillar toast and on a cold day they get a makes members, feel able to moan Festival Society. bowl of porridge. They do what as much as they can praise things.” Midge told the Chronicle: “Over they like for the rest of the morn- As well as the contracted staff there the years it has evolved from being a ing but many sit and chat because are four who came through the Future lunch club to become a registered it’s often the only time they get to Job Hunt and Midge hopes funds will day care centre. It’s become a lot see their buddies.” become available to hire some of them. services and good caring folk in Care with Fairer Scotland Fund more official than the days when we The atmosphere was certainly CIC members Ella Jarvis, Craigmillar, it’s in their nature.” funding their invaluable just did lunch club facilities.” buzzing, happy and healthy when Margaret Ferrie, Fiona Luke and Midge said: “The care of elderly PhoneLink service. A free service Providing day care for up to 32 we visited and the members were Rena Smith told the Chronicle people is pretty poor nationally. I for residents in the Portobello, people four days a week as well as getting ready for lunch, typically a how much they enjoyed coming: was at a meeting recently about Joppa and Craigmillar having Wednesday evenings dedi- two course meal which is fol- “The staff are excellent, they can’t introducing new services to Neighbourhood Partnership Area cated to a service for adults with lowed, by bingo for some, TV for do enough for us. We have nice Craigmillar and they stopped at allowing people to receive a daily physical and learning difficulties others or listening to one man who meals and Sharon does exercise 65. I wasn’t happy. It’s almost as if friendly call to check everything is and a Monday evening slot for a is an organist. classes and is starting up a Weight they think when someone comes alright. variety of programmes, keeps CIC also provides a Pay Point for Watchers club.” to the age of 65 they’ve done their Midge finished up by saying: Midge and the staff busy. bills. Midge said: “We have a good “We go on lots of outings, they take bit and they’re not able to do “The simple things in life are She explained: “Everyone who relationship with the practice nurse us to markets and on days out to much more. I’m 65 myself and I often the most effective and I comes to us at Caring in at Craigmillar surgery and she places like Arthur’s Seat for walks.” still feel I have years to give to this think that sums up everything that Craigmillar is referred through the comes in and checks blood pressure, “There are arts and crafts too, it’s community” we do here. Nothing’s rocket sci- Referral Resource Group, mainly does blood tests and people who are really very good.” Funding comes from various ence. It’s about people, it’s about by health professionals, the Social registered with the Craigmillar “The Craigmillar community has sources and the day care service is human beings and ensuring every- Work Department and GPs. Some Surgery can get their flu jabs here. been maligned over the years. funded through the city council’s one is treated fairly and they are people don’t need an awful lot of “Our staff, even the qualified There have always been good department of Health and Social all getting a fair kick at the ball.” Funding boost allows mental health service to Link-In to Portobello By Sally Fraser The community mental health worried about a friend or relative service, based at Niddrie Mains can contact Link-In for help on LINK-IN CRAIGMILLAR has Terrace, has operated for many 0131 661 1240 or write to: Link- recently expanded its service to years in the Craigmillar, Bingham, In 65 Niddrie Mains Terrace, include the Portobello area Magdalene, Newcraighall, Edinburgh EH16 4NX. thanks to £54,000 funding from Niddrie, and Lilias added: “We are here to the Portobello & Craigmillar Prestonfield areas and employs help anyone who is experiencing Neighbourhood Partnership’s three members of staff. mental distress. This includes Fairer Scotland Funding. Link-In worker Lilias Morrison, individuals with a broad range of After many years of providing an told the Chronicle: “This funding mental health problems from anx- excellent service to the will allow us to extend existing iety states to schizophrenia but Craigmillar area, the staff contracts and to increase individuals don’t need to have a Neighbourhood Partnership capacity within the core project clinical diagnosis to get a service. wanted to ensure that the whole and to expand our service into We also work with issues such as ward was covered and expanded Portobello. We provide an out- self-harm and sexual abuse. Our services offered a particular reach mental health service and target age range is anyone over the focus on men who may be iso- we target the people who are age of 16. Everyone who is lated from social networks and either unable or who don’t want to referred to us will get a home support, may live alone, may be engage with traditional pyschia- visit, either in their own home or unemployed or on incapacity trist services. somewhere that is suitable and benefit and may also be misus- “People can contact us directly comfortable for them.” ing alcohol; people whose men- by telephone, write into us or Many of the clients referred to tal health issues relate to long- simply contact their GP who can Link-In have less serious mental term unresolved trauma; family refer them. But people can just health problems and the project’s members, particularly women, self-refer. Because we are all aim in these cases is to offer a who are affected by the impris- outreach workers, people combination of help including onment of other family mem- shouldn’t be concerned it they counselling; practical help with bers and people who have expe- get a voicemail message when benefits, housing problems etc; rienced life events such as a they call. Please leave your information/advice recoping with change in family circumstances number and we’ll get back to specific mental health issues and or loss or a job or house which is you as soon as we can.” support in developing coping impacting on their mental health. Alternatively, people who are strategies/problem solving skills. 4 The Chronicle...June 2010

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It was felt it was important to keep the has to be built somewhere and this area is low The new scheme is set to benefit next community council meeting, wanting school as so much of the old Craigmillar has grade parkland which until fairly recently was up to 5,000 households across the to take part! gone and it is also the last public building built mostly unused except by a few dog walkers country. Eligible households will The fact is, every month I fail because the with Niddrie brick from the local works, which and the occasional match. receive £400 to replace old ineffi- work of the community council is mostly rou- has also been razed. There are other football facilities within easy cient boilers with new energy tine, low level stuff and can involve meetings There are now fears that because of the dete- reach and we understand the periphery of the saving models. that seem to go nowhere. The exception to this rioration in the building due to neglect since it site will be upgraded and be suitable for dog Welcoming the announcement, is planning; the community council now has was closed it may be too expensive to contin- walkers. So, does it not make more sense to go local MSP and Justice Secretary, statutory rights to consultation on major build- ue with the existing plans, and the building for money for improvement to the extensive Kenny MacAskill, said: “I am ing projects in, or directly affecting, their area. may have to be demolished. This is not accept- open space that remains, surely quality matters delighted to hear that the boiler Whether the opinion of the community council able to this community council and we hope it more than quantity both in parkland and our scrappage scheme has com- is taken into account depends not on us but on is unacceptable to the people of Craigmillar. children’s education? menced in May. you. There are always public meetings during The area needed regeneration not obliteration. Hopefully the proposed siting of the school “This new scheme will create the consultation period of any planning appli- We will keep you posted and if, what are at the might also drive another nail or two into the many more energy efficient cation and we urge you to attend if possible or moment only rumours, turn out to be true we coffin of the much hated waste disposal site on homes in Scotland. By replacing you can contact us at the email address below. will be looking for support in a campaign to the other side of the ‘golfie’. Something resi- 5,000 boilers, around 5,600 Still on planning, we have two schools con- save the school. dents bordering on both sites might like to con- tonnes of carbon dioxide will be cerning us at the moment - one that has Moving on now to the school not yet built sider. saved every year. Whatsmore, old reached the end of its working life, the former and not even within our boundaries, the new If you have any comments please email us at: efficient boilers are expensive to Niddrie Mill Primary building and the other Portobello High School is to be built on [email protected] run. This scheme will help to not yet started, the new Portobello High ground used as football pitches at Portobello drive down energy bills - a wel- School. Golf Course and Milton Road. Although it is come measure in these difficult The planning application for the Niddrie Mill outside our boundaries it borders directly on times.” site has just recently been submitted after Magdalene, an area of over 900 houses and Terry Tweed Applicants can apply online or being held up for some time due to flooding many children from Greater Craigmillar attend Secretary CCC phone 0800 512 012 for more information. ...free money...free money... 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Brunstane pupils proudly show off their litter-free playground ’s BIG eco clean-up BRUNSTANE PRIMARY pupils some planted indoors and the oth- and biodiversity. cleaned-up their act last ers in the playground. We’ve also Community centre users will month when the entire been planning a mosaic of a gar- also be involved in art workshops school removed litter from den, with the school name and a and play an important part in the playground. big rainbow across it. It’s being designing and making the mural. Courtney Robertson from P7, told made out of old broken plates for P7 teacher and Eco Co-ordinator, the Chronicle: “We’ve been doing a one of our outside walls.” Mhairi Ritchie explained: “Eco big litter clean-up to keep our play- The school was recently awarded School’s is an international initia- ground tidy. We were out for 20 £4449 from Awards For All tive and we’ve always had an Eco minutes and I was partly responsible Scotland (Big Lottery Fund). The Committee who have been into for some of the younger ones.” aim of the project is to create a Reusing and Recycling as well as Aimee McCaldin, also P7, rich outdoor learning environment Finish Your Food Assemblies, added: “The big clean-up makes a where pupils are able to learn learning composting and growing big difference to the playground. about the importance of caring for vegetables. The whole school is I’m a member of the Eco the planet; tying together Eco involved as much as is feasibly Committee and we’ve been plant- Schools topics including waste possible right from the nursery up to ing vegetables and plants with minimisation, litter management P7. It keeps everything beautiful.” Buzzing with activity

l-r: Heather Henderson, Vicky Lawrie, Katie Lawrie and Sadie Miller CHILDREN AND STAFF from Newcraighall Primary School NIDDRIE MILL PUPIL KATIE the talent show and two others helped create a ‘Nectar Rich’ wild- Lawrie is the winner of the 2010 performed with her. She takes part flower meadow area, around the Faye Milligan Memorial Arts in the Burns competition every Fort Kinnaird Retail Park as part of Award. year and next year will be the last the International Year of Teaching staff chose the primary year she can do that. But general- Biodiversity 2010. six pupil for her acting skills and ly she’s a very expressive, cre- Including native Scottish wild- her performances in a recent ative pupil. She’s very dedicated; flowers, species were specially Poosie Nansie competition. she takes something and learns it chosen to attract bees, butterflies Katie revealed it was her dream inside out for the performance and and other pollinating wildlife to follow in Faye’s footsteps and she doesn’t have any nerves.” and help improve habitats for become a professional actress. Local storyteller and sister of the insects. She told the Chronicle: “I like act- late Faye Milligan, Heather Working in association with ing. I just want to act and be on Henderson presented Katie with Edinburgh & Lothians The group prepare for a morning of hoeing and sowing at The Fort television.” the award. Greenspace Trust (ELGT) this Fort Manager, Liam Smith, Manager of the ELGT said: Proud mum Vicky watched her Heather told the Chronicle that second phase of a project to said: “What we were trying to “Everyone can do something daughter pick up the award and even though it had been five years enrich biodiversity at the Fort achieve was firstly to work with to help create habitats for bees was delighted at her achievement since her family started the award led the Trust and Fort Kinnaird a local school and secondly to and insects, by planting nectar in acting and let slip Katie was a she still loved being able to hand team to identify an area of land try and encourage biodiversity. rich flower seeds in their gar- ‘bit of a drama queen’! it over. She said: “It was what for the experimental meadow. “We’ve got lots of greenery so den, community centre, school Niddrie Mill head teacher Sadie Faye was all about, she loved the The children helped prepare the it seemed logical to open up our or even window box. It’s great Miller told the Chronicle Katie talent that thrives here in site and scatter the meadow mix biodiversity route. The school to have the chance to do this had excelled in the arts for years Craigmillar. Katie Lawrie is the seeds and took part in a bee- has been great and the kids are on a slightly bigger scale at at school. She said: “She’s very second girl to win the trophy and home making activity, using having a good time, just like the Fort Kinnaird and we hope to creative in her story writing, has even though Katie didn’t know plant pots and natural materials first phase. We’re going to work work with more businesses on great ideas, and a great sense of my sister, Katie’s mum told me to create a home for bees and with the school again and see this kind of project in the what language means.” she knew and remembers Faye insects which could be taken what else we can come up with. future.” Mrs Miller went on to say Katie well. I especially love the home to decorate and place in We’ve suggested some commu- The Trust has wildflower had taken on the leading role in teacher’s response when they also their own gardens. In the first nity vegetable patches.” seeds available to give away the school’s leaving play before realise the school receives a £200 phase last year, the same groups He added: “The ELGT have (while stocks last) - please con- Niddrie Mill moved into the cheque to put towards anything to collaborated to plant daffodils, been keen to be involved, as has tact Liz Stewart on 0131 445 Moffat campus. She added: “She do with arts. It’s good to keep bluebells and wild garlic - now the school.” 4025 or email [email protected] also wrote her own wee play for Faye’s memory alive.” appearing around the site. Liz Stewart, Fundraising for your free pack. The Chronicle...June 2010 7

Holy Rood Easter holidays Youth and prove a challenge Philanthropy for youngsters initiative

OVER THE COURSE OF EIGHT weeks every fifth year pupil in Holy Rood High School became a philanthropist as they took part in the Youth and l-r: Taylor Brogan and Shannon Donoghue Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). The mission of this course is to promote a sense of responsibility, Showbiz beckons respect and a commitment to building compassionate commu- for St Francis pupils nities. It provides pupils with an opportunity to learn about philan- TWO LUCKY ST FRANCIS Taylor and Shannon both have thropy as well as a genuine expe- Primary School pupils have ambitions of future careers in rience to directly assist a charity been selected to take part in showbusiness. The Chronicle in their community. ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at the spoke to the girls before open- In small teams, pupils were Edinburgh Playhouse. ing night. Taylor explained that given the task of analysing the Taylor Brogan, P6 and Shannon she was looking forward to social needs of the local commu- Donoghue, P5 won the roles as ‘entertaining people’, whilst nity and identifying what they ‘sewer children’ after X Factor Shannon revealed that she was considered to be the most press- style auditions. mostly ‘excited but a little bit ing issue. After completing their Head Teacher Margaret Duff is nervous’. research, they chose a local, grass proud of her pupils’ achievement. Shannon’s mum Michelle said roots charity that they wanted to She told the Chronicle: “We’re she was looking forward to seeing NEARLY 80 YOUNGSTERS for Communities fund. Two of the represent. Pupils went out into the absolutely thrilled to have two of her daughter at the Edinburgh from local primary schools took mentors gained their NICAS community to find out about the our pupils performing in ‘Chitty Playhouse. “I’m going to be really part in the Craigmillar Youth indoor climbing award and one work of the charities, to see where Chitty Bang Bang’. It raises our proud seeing her on a big stage. Challenge (CYC) Easter pro- star Kayak award as well as com- they were based and to meet with expectations and shows that chil- It’s the chance of a lifetime that gramme. pleting their Youth Achievement those involved. dren, when given the proper sup- not everybody gets and I think This year’s challenge offered a Awards and used these new skills The teams were then in compe- port, can be anything they want to she’ll love it.”, she said. wide range of exciting activities during the CYC to ensure the tition with each other to secure a be. We, as a school, are going ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ runs including power boating, archery, young people taking part all had a grant, provided by The Wood together to go and see them per- from the18th May - 5th June 2010 indoor and outdoor climbing, great time. Family Trust, for their chosen form in the production.” at the Edinburgh Playhouse. kayaking, golf, pond dipping, One mentor told the Chronicle: charity. They had to give a pres- country parks and culminated in a “Voluntary work is awesome; it’s entation on the work of their BBQ at Dalkeith Country Park. varied and makes you feel really charity and a member of the Partnership agency staff, volun- good.” school’s Senior Leadership Team ST. FRANCIS PRIMARY teers, a student and youth mentors Another said: “I have learnt lots, had the difficult task of selecting all helped to make the programme like being patient and it has helped one team to go through to the SCHOOL EVENTS run smoothly and be great fun for me gain more confidence, now I final. the participants. can communicate better with The six teams of finalists had PC Scott Sands from Lothian groups of children.” only one more step to go. They P4-7 School Show Borders Police joined the chal- Other trust funds and a grant each had to convince the panel of in the gym hall lenge along with new youth men- received from the Lottery 2014 judges, made up of Lorraine Monday 14th June afternoon performance tors from Castlebrae Community programme helped fund the pro- Legrix, our Head Teacher, and Tuesday 15th June evening performance High School, Shannon Nolan, gramme and Radio Forth ensured pupil and parent council represen- Laura Ford and Dionne Whitney that everyone went home with a Times tbc (t: 0131 621 6600 for details) tatives that their charity was most who gave up a week of their huge Easter egg. deserving of the grant. It was not Easter holidays to volunteer with The CYC hopes to be running a an easy decision to make. ‘Goodbye Coffee Morning’ the CYC as well as established summer programme during the The YPI winners for Holy Rood Friday 25th June – 9.30 -11.00am in the school youth mentor Shanna Creelie. school holidays. If you would like High School proudly presented a The Youth Mentors trained in to help out with the programme, Coffee morning for all past and present parents to say cheque for £3000 to the represen- mentoring skills and outdoor edu- offer admin support or help the tatives from East Lothian Young their goodbyes to Mrs Duff, who is retiring cation skills over the last two CYC with fundraising, please call Carers a charity which provides This will be organised by the Parent Council terms, supported by the Cashback Liz or Sandra on 0131 652 1557. support and opportunities for car- ers aged between five and 24 P7 Leavers’ Mass years. Lewis Dick, a fifth year student Tuesday 29th June –9.30am in the school from the winning team said, “I was ecstatic at winning. It took a Mrs Duff’s Retiral Mass lot of hard work but it was worth Wednesday 30th June – 2.00pm in the school it to be able to help people our own age who help other people all of the time.” Leavers’ Assembly Lesley Hind Thursday 1st July 11.00am in the school RE Teacher Holy Rood High School 8 The Chronicle...June 2010 ‘Oscars’ at the Filmhouse

Ryan Boswell with mum Sarah Jane next to Bear-dog Artistic cluster By Babs Burnett dents at Castlebrae, so we hope they will continue to show their THE CASTLEBRAE Cluster work at ARTSPACE.” Art Exhibition took place at Ryan Boswell, who attends An expectant crowd gathers outside the Filmhouse on ‘Oscar’ day ARTSPACE recently, showcas- Greeengables, had a picture By Babs Burnett projects that we’ve done in the great project and it’s really great ing works of art from schools, included in the exhibition. He LOCAL SCHOOLCHILDREN area with schools and several to see all the kids excited to see nurseries and family centres in said: “I made the picture by draw- got a taste of glamour on the red youth groups, working towards a their films on the big screen.” the local area. ing it on paper. It’s a bear-dog!” carpet as they attended their day when we can have an anima- Principal teacher at Niddrie Mill, During the exhibition, ten spe- Ryan’s mum, Sarah Jane Watt, very own ‘Oscar’ ceremony at tion festival. I contacted the Jennifer Goodall, who teaches P5 cially selected works from each told the Chronicle she was the Filmhouse recently and saw Filmhouse and, happily they were and whose class picked up two location were on display in the delighted to see her son’s work animations they created shown agreeable. awards, said: “After all the hard John Maxwell Gallery. included and that she was on the big screen. “We have five schools from the work and effort from all the Mike Greenlaw, Craigmillar impressed by other works on dis- The event, which was organised area coming down today to see schools to produce such super ani- Community Arts Co-ordinator, play. She added: “In the rest of the by Craigmillar Arts and their work on the big screen. mations, I was tremendously told the Chronicle that ART- exhibition, there is some really Environment Project marked the Veronica and I made the films proud of our achievement in tak- SPACE were delighted to host the good work, I like doing art myself, end of a period of work in which with the kids - it is though, largely ing home two of the awards. I exhibition. He said: “It is the sec- so I am really interested in it.” pupils from five local schools, all their own ideas and they go would like to thank Mark and ond time we have done [the Lauren Irvine from Greengables working in groups with Mark Carr from very small half-hour ses- Veronica for all their input in mak- Cluster exhibition]. The work that Family Centre, who helped organise and Veronica Lussier from the sions to eight week sessions of ing this such a positive experience is on show is a great variety of the event, said: “”I think all the art- project, created 47 short animated maybe an hour a piece.” for all the pupils involved.” stuff - and it shows the dedication works are brilliant, it’s really amazing.” films. He continued: “I think this is From the winning P5 group who of the teachers and the talent that Attending the opening of the The children involved, teachers inspirational for the children, created an animation called Girl in the children have. exhibition, local MSP Kenny and guests watched the completed especially doing things like this the Pond, Harry Gormley said “We are looking forward to hav- MacAskill, said: “This is a fantas- animations before ‘Oscars’ were where they leave the area and they had not expected to win the ing the children exhibit, after even tic event - it’s wonderful work by presented to the winning groups. actually go and see the work as an award and classmate Jack this time as they grow up and the kids, and some adults, and I At the event, Mark Carr, Co- end product - especially if their Jenkinson said he was glad to become adults, for years to come. think it is a credit to ARTSPACE ordinator of the Craigmillar Arts expectations are raised in this have been in the winning group. They have started now, some as who are putting it on. It’s a great and Environment Project, told the fashion where it is somewhere as Freja Raiker, also from P5, added: young as three or four from the day and hopefully everyone who Chronicle: “This [event] is run- good as the Filmhouse.” “I felt really proud - it was like nurseries, up to some adult stu- can will come along and see it.” ning on from individual animation Veronica added: “It’s a really winning at the Oscars.”

Craigmillar THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR Garden THE FOLLOWING:

Competition Beautiful gardens award: 3 prizes of £50 vouchers. Local gardens considered by the judges to be the best in the area. The 2010 Craigmillar Garden Competition has been organised by the Gardens of interest award: 3 prizes of £30 vouchers for Craigmillar Arts & Environment Project noteworthy gardens in the area. Judging for the competition will take place during the Craigmillar Festival NAME: Fortnight between 3rd-17th July. ENTRY FORM ENTRY ADDRESS: CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: TELEPHONE NO: 26TH JUNE 2010 Please send/hand in entry forms to: The Craigmillar Arts Centre, 58 Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS or to The Chronicle, Unit 9a, Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh EH16 4BB The Chronicle...June 2010 9 edinburgh tales, Local artwork a collaborative wanted! By J. Martyn Rodgers CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY for the Craigmillar Arts, aiming to set Arts have announced an open up real and lasting partnerships meanings. This book’s audience call for local artwork for an between artists, venues and national may be left uncertain as to the independently curated exhibi- and international audiences. Legacy effect, the emotion and the expec- tion to be held at ARTSPACE of Learning is funded by the Scottish tations of this cast depending on this month. Government. their familiarity with the land and The Legacy of Learning exhibi- The closing date for submissions its people. Who are these people tion will take place from the 18th is Wednesday 9th June at 4pm. and do we really care in light of to 24th June 2010. CCA are seek- Each individual may submit up to the gritty realistic style of their ing mixed media submissions for six pieces. distinct scenarios, an acquired consideration by a panel that will For further details on the exhibi- taste if you like that sort of stuff. include local and city-based arts tion, or advice on submissions, Unfortunately, it is a bit of an practitioners, curators and venue please contact Louise Williams, A History of over-worked linguistic or market- managers. Audience Development Worker, ing tool, emphasised by the notes Legacy of Learning aims to on 0131 659 4759 or by email to from authors. showcase the talent of the area, audience@craigmillarcommu- Christianity EDINBURGH TALES, A col- This book contains 12 short sto- and to engage a wider audience nityarts.org.uk laborative is a recently pub- ries written in varying degrees of By J. Martyn Rodgers lished popular fiction book with colloquial Scots that have distant a difference. echoes and faint resemblances of DIARMAID MacCulloch’s A A dozen bite-sized chunks of the more famous classics from the Artistic Impressions History of Christianity is out Scottish short story experience in likes of Kafka and Kerouac. this month on DVD. a limited edition paperback of 200 Stories to look out for are ‘A It is an acclaimed BBC TV copies. Laundrette’ and ‘Oldies’ that may series of six programmes written Works that are written in a fash- mean a lot more than they say and presented by a suitably quali- ionable genre telling of the ups about this distinct culture. A little fied Professor of History of the and downs of local lads written in less deference and a little more Church at St Cross College their own distinct style. originality may take this literary Oxford. He provides the narrative The debut authors are university lesson and develop it into the pos- commentary to the edited docu- literature students, Dean James, sibility of a first novel but it mentary footage. Delivered in a Ross MacDiarmid and Sirajur requires project development to style that is both scholarly and Rahman choosing to write very fully represent these types of char- well educated. much in the vernacular with prose acters in contemporary Scotland. The Professor’s timeline begins pastiches of Kelman, Welsh. The Chronicle has a copy ‘edin- with the writing of the New Those with a more historical burgh tales, a collaborative’ to Testament and moves on to the approach to Scots literature may give away. Email your name, Romans interest in the new reli- see hints of McIlvanney, Warner address and ‘book’ to: gion. The following episodes and even Scott and Burns. What [email protected] or explain how these ideas have all these books have in common is post details to the usual address developed over the centuries the use of Scots or a phonetic (see page 2) Robert Watson finds himself in an old school photo towards the second millennium Scottish version of the English by portraying some of the vari- language. By Phil Harris ing people together again. eties of Christianity that exist A use of literary style to heighten Craigmillar reunified if you will. alongside other religions in an the authenticity of the characters Craigmillar Community Arts “Part of it is the communication increasingly secular world. especially the Scots form of talka- (CCA) is having a recruitment angle. We appeal to old and The episodes are filmed tive expressions containing unex- drive to help continue the good young. These events bring in across the world telling of the pected word choices and abstract work they do bringing art to the classes from the local schools and growth and development of area. some brought their pals back in western Christianity from th Being a member has its bene- the evening.” many famous and significant 46 Craigmillar Festival 3rd July 2010 fits too and a nominal member- Robert Watson used to live in religious sites. Stalls and Car Boot Sale ship fee of £2 will mean that not Craigmillar and during a visit to Any person interested in the his- Invitation to all groups and individuals to take a stall or car boot at the only will you get a 10% dis- the recent ‘Who are You, Where tory and practice of Christianity Festival’s opening Fun Day. Lots of attractions during the day including count off show ticket prices but are You?’ exhibition found his will value the details of the vari- pony rides, bouncy castle, live music, judo demonstration and the Harley also a 20% discount on booking picture amongst the photos of ous meetings of fathers, bishops Davidson Bikers. A chance to make money for your group or for yourself. the Artscentre for social events. Niddrie Marischal High School. and scholars of the church and the Venue: Niddrie Mains Terrace – next to The Venchie You also get invited to the He told the Chronicle: “Exhibitions rd various debates, disagreements Date: Saturday 3 July 2010 Time: 12 noon – 4pm Annual General Meeting which like this bring back a lot of memo- and divisions that result in the Cost: There are two rates, community group or local individual £10 is usually held in November and ries for people, don’t they?” various denominations and and commercial organisation £15 will be kept up to date with It’s this type of spirit, involve- beliefs in existence today. Carnival Parade future developments. But, most ment and support which the CCA The Chronicle has two copies to Calling all children and young people – make your own fancy dress importantly, you’re welcome to wants to see more of. give away courtesy of 2entertain. costume and join in the Festival Parade – on a Carnival theme. join any of the CCA’s three cre- From shows to exhibitions they Email your name and address and ative groups where you can help have brought art to the heart of the Prizes awarded for the best home made fancy dress costume. The parade ‘History of Christianity DVD’ to: will be lead by Edinburgh Samba band Pulse in the Place from The Hays input into what art projects community and it is their hope to [email protected] or Community Business Centre along Niddrie Mains Road down Harewood would benefit the community get faces new and old signing up post to: The Chronicle, History of Drive to Niddrie Mains Terrace most. to become members. Christianity DVD, Unit 9a, Gathering point: The Hays Community Business Centre, Saturday CCA Vice Chair, Johnni Stanton, Further information about member- Castlebrae Business Centre, 3rd July, 12 noon arrival at Niddrie Mains Terrace expected at 12.30pm said: “Half of this is networking ship can be obtained from Mike Peffer Place, Edinburgh EH16 Contact: Mike Greenlaw or Leanne Wicksted at Craigmillar Community and bringing back old faces. Greenlaw, Craigmillar Community 4BB. Closing date Tuesday 15th Arts on 0131 659 4759 to book your place or for more information People meet who haven’t seen Arts, ARTSPACE, 11 Harewood June 2010. each other in years. We’re bring- Road, Edinburgh EH16 4NT. 10 The Chronicle...June 2010 ADVERTISEMENT New MP talks to the Chronicle

By Sally Fraser Sheila Gilmore MP ONE OF SHEILA GILMORE’S first acts as the new MP for Edinburgh East was to come and chat to the Chronicle. Sheila took the local seat with a majority of 8133 votes. She told the Chronicle: ”At the count on election night I had a fair idea that it was looking good, but it wasn’t until the end that I realised how good it was. I certainly hadn’t expected to increase the majority, especially because I was taking over from - someone who is so respect- ed and has done such a lot of hard work for the area for over 40 years.” Sheila and her team are working hard to ensure that local people who wish to raise constituency issues with her will have the opportunity of attending surgeries. She said: “The geography of the constituency is so different to the past. In terms of my availability to constituents we’re now look- ing at finding a main administrative office thought would be important issues for the where messages, emails etc., can be taken. local area. She said: “One of the most In the meantime, if people need to make important things in the coming year will be contact they can go along to the Portobello to work a lot with the voluntary and third office. I’m also arranging my local surger- sector groups across the whole area who ies and will be advertising these.” are struggling. We’ve seen a reduction in It’s been a busy few weeks for Sheila as services, services like the Instep project, she gets used to the travelling and the new and these projets are an important part of surroundings. She explained: “I went down what makes the community. Many services to London for an induction and it was a bit in this area, especially caring services, peo- like going back to school. Some of ple absolutely rely on.” Labour’s 2005 intake organised a session The regeneration of Craigmillar was also for us newcomers and it was a bit like when something that Sheila thought needed to be the 2nd years come and speak to the new looked at very seriously. She continued: “I 1st years! But it was a great help.” think we need to look at different ways of With the new coalition government in structuring the regeneration. It looked like place, a very different parliament to what an okay model when PARC was set up but we have been used to has been up-and-run- we’re now in a completely different eco- ning for several weeks and Sheila has now nomic climate and property climate. We taken her seat on the opposition benches in need the new town centre, not only for the Westminster. She said: “ I don’t have a par- local area but for the city in general this ticular issue with coalition government. I will be important for the economy. do think we’re going to have a lot to learn “You need to have somewhere that, not if we are going to move into electoral only is good to look at but also, has good reform. In other countries there are transi- facilities. The new school will be crucial in tional periods where the coalition is put this, as a school can be the centre around together and people have time to talk. I which a community revolves. The intention think there was a lot of pressure put on, was also to have the new library close by especially by the media to get something in and you then add on the facilities for people place very quickly I think the lesson here to come and do classes and it all becomes a may be to spend a little more time reaching much more interesting place to live.” an agreement.” The Chronicle wishes Sheila all the best in Sheila then went on to say what she her new role. ADVERTISE WITH THE CHRONICLE GREAT RATES & DISCOUNTS FOR BLOCK BOOKINGS tel: 0131 661 0791 email: [email protected] The Chronicle...June 2010 11

Craigmillar Youth News This month Castleview Community Centreʼs children and youth clubs show readers what they have been getting up to over the CYN past couple of weeks.

Stay and Play Success! SINCE STARTING AS A Youth Work Organiser at Castleview Community Nicky Lyall Centre (Sandy’s Boys Club), I am happy to report that the number of local young people and children attending the vari- ous youth clubs has increased. The management committee have also added value to services by ensuring that activities are free and the centre provides healthy eating options to the participants. The young people are always keen to give feedback and are not shy in voicing their opinions. Taking into account both young people and family member’s feedback, activities at the clubs are now geared to what they have asked for and, within rea- I, along with the children, young people son, this is what they get! and staff would like to thank all the projects High levels of participants keep coming who have been involved and I look forward back each week to the different clubs. to continuing this partnership over the next With the Management Committee assist- few months, especially with the up coming ing the clubs and the East Community summer programme which will have lots of Learning and Development team supply- exciting activities for all the family. ing the staff, a host of partnership oppor- tunities have also played a big part in the Nicky Lyall Family fun: Mum Bronwin enjoys arts and crafts with sons John Andrew and Dylan turnaround at Castleview. Youth Work Organiser

WE HELD A ‘STAY AND PLAY’ day and little brother at the club and they got to for parents to come along and get play with my friends, it was fun!” Opening Times involved in fun activities with the Mum Bronwin also enjoyed the chance to Monday: P1-P3 3-5pm staff and children. spend time with her kids at Castlview As well as arts and crafts where we made Community Centre. Tuesday: P4-P7 3-5pm our own sand and fun games such as skit- She said: “I thought the family day was Wednesday: P1-P3 3-5pm tles, pool and duck duck goose, we all great. I was able to join in and see what enjoyed tucking into a delicous snack. my son does at the club. I would love to Friday: P4-P7 4.30 - 6.30pm and OAH S1-S6 7 - 9pm John Andrew, who attends the P1-P3 club attend more days like these. Well done to For more information contact Castleview on 0131 661 4064 said: “It was good to play with my mum the staff.”

“Before I came to the club today I was sad, but being here has cheered me up.” Dale Harrison Arts and Crafts Hair and Beauty “There is always arts and crafts, but every week itʼs “I really like my something different.” hair with curls in Kelly Dodds it. My mum and friends said it was really nice.” TJ Johnstone Active Lifestyle “I liked when Ringo from Craigmillar Boxing Club did a training session with us. I now know how to do proper “I like when we try out different stretches. It was sports each week instead of the usual hard but good.” football. We try , volleyball, Alisha Newlands tennis, rugby, group challenges and its all good fun.” Tait Hanratty 12 The Chronicle...June 2010

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THE FUTURE OF BRIDGEND FARMHOUSE HAVE YOUR SAY OpenOpen PublicPublic MeetingMeeting

Tuesday, June 8th 5pm - 6.30pm

41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6JF (by the community allotments)

Your ideas are valuable to input into the development of a locally driven, community resource, that could be of great benefit to this community and local area. Please come to an open public meeting to share views and plans of what could happen with Bridgend Farmhouse.

Bridgend Farmhouse is a council owned property located between Inch Park and Craigmillar Castle Park, near to many local community services and organisations, but it has been abandoned for a number of years. It is in urgent need of regeneraton and development to both maintain its heritage, and potentially develop it as a local community resource.

This is a great opportunity, and you have the chance to help shape the future development of a community run project that could be of direct service to the people and community groups in this area.

A brief presentation including an explanation of the current condition of the building will take place before an open discussion.

All Welcome If you require further information please email: [email protected] or phone Will Golding on 07949230245 Refreshments will be provided

VIEW FROM VOICE FROM WESTMINSTER THE

Many thanks to those that supported me hustings during the campaign when the at the election on May 6th. It is now my Lib Dem and Tory candidates were It was a pleasure to attend the latest photog- a coalition with the Lib Dems, SNP and oth- job as the MP for Edinburgh East to repay expressing very different views on the raphy exhibition at ARTSPACE last month. It ers to keep the Tories out. That could have this trust and represent residents from economy, Trident and many other things, was fitting that it was used as an opportunity been done and much pain might have been across the constituency, not just those it does seem an odd alliance. to pay tribute to Gavin Strang, stepping down avoided. But we now find ourselves with a that voted Labour. after 40 years as MP. That is a significant Tory Government in coalition with the Lib Time will tell but the early talk of cuts period of service both locally and at Dems and we need to prepare. One of my first tasks was to set up a tem- and more cuts does not bode well. Westminster. Whilst many MPs were Thankfully, unlike the dark days of the ‘80s, porary constituency office – if you need besmirched by scandals he never was. He we at least have both a Scottish Parliament help please phone 0131 667 8538 – and Closer to home my priorities for served Craigmillar with diligence and digni- and Government. The powers of the hold a round of advice surgeries – my Craigmillar are to push the council to do ty. It was highly appropriate that the commu- Parliament may be restricted but they do pro- notice should be in the paper. more about a number of issues - anti- nity record their thanks and wish him all the vide some bulwark to the Tories. There is social behaviour, building a new very best. control north of the Border on many key pol- When I arrived to see constituents at the Castlebrae High School, and to complet- Sheila Gilmore is the new MP and I con- icy areas such as education, health and jus- Castleview Community Centre, I had just ing the regeneration of the area. gratulate her on her victory. Obviously, my tice. However, it’s the lack of financial pow- got back from my first week in own personal allegiances lay elsewhere. ers and the cuts that the Tories will impose Westminster. Like my hardworking and I’m also determined to get out and about However, I have no doubt she will strive to that are most worrying. respected predecessor Gavin Strang, I’ll in the constituency over the next few emulate Gavin and I look forward to working You can rest assured that the Scottish be required to work at the House of months. with her for the good of the community. Government will stand up for Scotland Commons from Monday afternoon to The result of the Election wasn’t a surprise against a Tory Government not elected by Thursday evening for roughly 35 weeks Please let my office know about any local given the polls but it was a blow to see a Tory Scotland. However, it’s clearer than ever per year. It’s an inspiring place but it was meetings or events going on and I or a Government returned. No one in Scotland before that the Scottish Parliament needs still a relief to see a few kent faces from member of my team will come along. and certainly not in Craigmillar can forget, more powers to protect us from them. home (Scotland) to show me around. let alone forgive, the Thatcher years. That’s no doubt why the Tories got a 100 seat major- So we have a Tory-Lib Dem coalition Sheila Gilmore MP ity in England and only one seat in Scotland. Kenny MacAskill MSP running the UK. Having done several Edinburgh East It’s a tragedy that Labour refused to join in Edinburgh East & Musselburgh The Chronicle...June 2010 15 ...sport...sport...sport...sport...sport...sport... Friday Night Streetsport Special SPORTS ACTIVITIES WILL TAKE place on the streets of Craigmillar and Portobello throughout the summer. Streetsport sees Café K, Community Learning and Development, Kids in the Street (KITS) and Edinburgh Leisure’s Open All Hours, team up to deliver a vari- ety of activities on Friday nights. Emma Kyles, from the Jack Kane Centre told the Chronicle: “We’re going to be run- ning football and Frisbee sessions at Portobello beach. We’re going to be in Castlerock car park at the Hays doing dance sessions and we’re going to be at Craigmillar Park and Hunters Hall Park. “There’s different types of activities; Scottish Rugby will be involved doing Kevin Finlay rugby sessions, and we’re going to finish off with a big sports day to celebrate all the different sports that participants have been KITS BACK FOR SUMMER involved in.” All events will be free and there are no KITS’ MOBILE SPORTS PITCH has from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. summer programme. During this time we restrictions on age. The dates and times of been back out on the streets recently, and Kevin Finlay who runs KITS told the will be out on more nights and visiting each session will be promoted at the will continue to be out and about Chronicle that he was preparing for a more areas within the community.” Summer Bash taking place at the Jack Kane throughout the summer. busier time ahead as the weather gets bet- Details of KITS’ summer programmme on the 2nd of July. KITS has returned to Hunters Hall on ter. will be available through If you wish to get involved telephone Tuedsays, Craigmillar Library on He said: “KITS will continue to be out fun.stufftodo.org.uk and kidinthestreet.org, Emma Kyles at the Jack Kane Centre on Wednesdays and Cleekim field on on various nights right up until the as well as the Jack Kane Community 0131 657 1595 for more information. Thursdays with all sessions running Summer holidays when we will begin our Centre’s Summerbash on the 2nd July. 16 The Chronicle...June 2010 ...sport...sport...sport...sport...sport...sport... ROCKS RETURN TO NEWCRAIGHALL

By Lauren Witherspoon

GLASGOW ROCKS BASKETBALL PLAYERS returned to Newcraighall Primary School to present the Jump2It winners trophy last month. As reported in May’s Chronicle, Newcraighall’s makeshift P7 team clinched victory over primary at ’s in April. Jessie Sapp, of the Rocks, presented Head Teacher Jan Paterson with the winner’s tro- phy and a commemorative poster of the vic- tory signed by the Glasgow Rocks. The whole school gathered for the presentation and were treated to a showing of the spe- cially made DVD of the tournament final. Originally from New York, Jessie Sapp played for his university, Georgetown, before making the move to Glasgow to play in the British Basketball League. He explained to the Chronicle that is important basketball is promoted in Scottish primary schools and since coming to the UK, he had seen some talented young basketball play- ers. He said: “The main sport over here is football so when you get kids that are inter- ested in basketball and you get the profes- The Glasgow Rocks players with the 2010 Jump4It winners at Newcraighall Primary School sional basketball players from the Scotland even be around us or just come to our a dominant sport over here, they kind of shy Jack Henderson told the Chronicle: team to come out and be a part of this thing games, when you give back that’s an even away from it, but I think we are changing “There is a team at Portobello that I’m right here, and get up close and personal better feeling. that slowly but surely.” hoping to get into and hope that I can keep with the kids and know that they enjoy it, “When I first came the kids were okay but Jack Henderson and Jack Spence who improving from there.” we enjoy it as well. then things started moving along with better both played in the tournament revealed they Jack Spence explained it was meeting the “Its always good to put a smile on the kids talent. There’s probably a lot of kids who do are planning to carry on playing basketball professionals that inspired him to take up faces, just to see how happy they are, just to want to play basketball but, because it’s not when they move on to high school this year. the sport. He said: “I have enjoyed taking part and getting into the final four and then Left: Kenny MacAskill ‘high-fives’ Dylan winning it. It was a great experience Black of Newcraighall. Below: Jack Spence [meeting professionals] and maybe I could and Jack Henderson proudly show off their take their place one day.” trophy on the day Two pupils who have taken those first steps are Dylan Black and Adam Stoddart, who have been chosen to play in an Edinburgh Elite Squad on the back of the school’s success in basketball. Speaking to the Chronicle after the presentation, Mrs Paterson said she was proud of all the players that took part and cited the close- knit community ethos of the school for Newcraighall’s achievements in sport. She also said that the small class sizes at the school were effective in encouraging team-work. She added: “There’s also the commitment of parents who encourage and support their children. Anything you ask them to do, the parents are right behind you and that’s important as well. We have got noth- ing much in the way of facilities, we have got nothing much in the way of equipment but we do give, and always have given, PE a high profile. The children get two hours PE every week and do all sorts of sports. We think it’s really important they get as much exercise as possible.”

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