Blindwells Primary School marks 100 pupil days with community celebration

Blindwells Primary School has marked its first major milestone since opening in August, celebrating 100 pupil days with a vibrant, community‑centred event that brought together learners, families, partners and local organisations.

Kindness, respect, and celebration

The day opened with a Bike Breakfast, delivered in partnership with the Outdoor Learning Team and Cycle Scotland. Families gathered for a healthy breakfast while pupils’ bikes received safety checks - an activity that set the tone for a day rooted in wellbeing, connection and active learning. From Early Learning and Childcare to Primary 7, pupils demonstrated the school’s core values of kindness, respect and celebration as they welcomed visitors and took part in activities.

A wide range of community partners joined the festivities. Local Firefighters and Community Police Officers offered pupils an insight into their roles and responsibilities, sparking conversations about safety and citizenship. I&H Brown provided an opportunity for children to explore the site vehicles involved in building the Blindwells development, linking learning to the evolving local landscape.

Activity and creativity

Physical activity and creativity were integrated throughout the day. Pupils took part in dance workshops with Sarah Huguet from HB Arts, tried martial arts, developed teamwork and motor skills with Active Schools and enjoyed their first rugby taster session with Preston Lodge RFC.

The Pennypit Family and Learning Centre added additional fun and surprises with alpacas, a disco, party games and prizes - a highlight for many pupils. And, as with any good celebration, a special cake brought everyone together.

Strong sense of community

Since opening, Blindwells Primary has welcomed children from more than 19 different schools and numerous nurseries. The school’s vision - to be a place where everyone belongs, every voice matters and every moment counts - was clearly reflected throughout the day. Pupils engaged confidently with visitors, asked thoughtful questions and embraced new experiences, from learning how to join the emergency services to discovering how to care for alpacas.

Feedback from the day captured the enthusiasm and pride felt across the school community. Pupils shared comments such as:

“This has been the best day at Blindwells!”

“I love Blindwells!”

“We are a great big team – how lucky are we!”

Visitors praised the children’s respect, confidence and curiosity, while staff reflected on the joy of seeing learners so animated and engaged:

“It was wonderful to see how animated and engaged our learners were throughout the day in the range of activities.”

“There was something for everyone.”

“Children felt included and supported to be involved.”

Headteacher, Gemma-Rose Lansdown said:  "The celebration not only marked 100 pupil days but also highlighted the strong sense of community already forming around Blindwells Primary. With such a positive start, we look forward to many more milestones as we continue to grow at the heart of this new and developing community."