The Beech class teacher this year is Peter Verrecchia. Watch this space for updates from Beech class throughout the year!

February 2026

It’s been a busy past few months, with Beech class taking full advantage of the festive fun in the run up to Christmas. There was lots of time to get together and celebrate with friends. Everyone was making sure they were on Santa’s good list, apart from Cheeky Elf, who always seemed to get up to some sort of mischief. The Christmas lunch was a great time for everyone to get together.

We started the year with a bang – celebrating the New Year countdown in style. Beech class created their own Edinburgh Street party for a wall display outside of the classroom, piper and fireworks included. The celebrations didn’t stop there, and we threw ourselves into remembering Burns and the Scots language. It gave us a great chance to learn some new words, as well as display some tartan.

December 2025

Over the past few weeks, Beech class have been enjoying going on many adventures out in the local community. The whole class have had great times engaging with the Holyrood Challenge – learning more about Halloween and trick or treat. There have been great trips on the buses, we went to Jupiter Art Land for some cultural engagement with outdoor physical sculptures and on local trips to Crammond and Lauriston Castle. Everyone has loved connecting with nature and the different smells and noises that we have encountered while out and about. Some pupils have also been ice skating at Murrayfield – staff and pupils loved speeding across the ice!!!

September 2025

Making to most of the lovely weather we have been having over the past few weeks, Beech class have taken every opportunity to be “at one with nature”. Whether it is tidying up the woods for the school community to enjoy, or just spending quality time with their peers, the class have given it their all. They have enjoyed exhilarating and engaging stories in the wildlife area as well as searching for items during a recent scavenger hunt. Everyone has enjoyed their time outdoors and the freedom to explore their environment.