Let It End

In the trenches I must wait,

To meet a very likely fate.

Soldiers here are used like bait.

Oh how this world is filled with hate.

“Bang, bang, bang,” guns fire overhead.

Covering the ground with bodies of the dead.

Stinking, squelching mud slows us down,

“Gas!” someone cries, but masks can’t be found.

I need to run or steal a mask,

But this is never an easy task.

“Do you have a mask? there’s none in my bag!”

My heart lurches at the reply, “Guten tag!”

BANG – a gun shot through my heart that I yield

Now I join the dead in Flanders Fields

I’ve served my country, but at what cost?

Hundreds of thousands of lives lost.

I watch the war from the land of the dead

As more violence and fighting and blood is shed.

Please can we put an end to this story?

No more Dulce et Decorum est Pro Patria Mori.

 

Lewis Horton

Craigroyston Community High School

New adult education classes at Craigroyston

Our adult education classes are starting soon with the start date of 23rd September. Most run for 10 weeks and cost around £75 for the standard fee, £37.50 for the retired/ student rate and £15 for people on benefits.

Despite the 25% fee increase, the classes still offer great value and are to a very high standard with an excellent social aspect. Continue reading New adult education classes at Craigroyston

City council wants your help to set it’s budget

When: Wednesday 21 August at 6pm 

Where: Craigroyston Community High School, 67 Pennywell Road

Sign up and join us for a cup of tea, a bite to eat and a chat with people in your area. We want to understand what services you use and value to help us spend and save in the right areas.

Help us shape your city’s budget and register for the session at edinburgh.gov.uk/change

How would you spend £1 billion?  What Council services would you prioritise where you live and citywide? This sounds like a lot of money, but it has to go a long way to meet the needs of our growing population. We want to provide the best services we can with the limited resources we have.

The Council are hosting open sessions where citizens will be invited to take part in group discussions with other people in your area, designed to raise awareness of where the Council invests its resources now.

So, what do you think we can do differently? What services are used and valued by you, your family, your community and fellow Edinburgh residents?

If you are interested in having a cuppa and a bite to eat with people in your area, and giving us your views about the future of Council services, please register using the link below.

Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

How would YOU spend £1 billion?

Local events at West Pilton and Craigroyston

What Council services would you prioritise where you live and city wide?

This sounds like a lot of money, but it has to go a long way to meet the needs of our growing population. So, what can we do differently? What
services are used and valued by you, your family, your community and fellow Edinburgh residents?

Join us for a cuppa to help us plan our services at:

West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
19 West Pilton Grove EH4 4BY
on Tuesday 6 August 2pm to 4pm

Connect Room, Wester Hailes Library
1 Westside Plaza EH14 2ST
on Monday 12 August 6pm to 8pm

Meggetland Sports Complex
4 Meggatland Wynd EH14 1XM
on Wednesday 14 August 6pm to 8pm

Northfield Community Centre
10 Northfield Road EH8 7PP
on Thursday 15 August 2pm to 4pm

Craigroyston Community High School
67 Pennywell Road EH4 4NL
on Wednesday 21 August 6pm to 8pm

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre
11-15 Mordunvale Place EH17 7LB
on Thursday 22 August 6pm to 8pm

North East Neighbourhood Office
101 Niddrie Mains Road EH16 4Ds
on Monday 26 August 2pm to 4pm

Main Council Chamber City Chambers
High Street EH1 1YJ
on Tuesday 27 August 2pm to 4pm

Sign up today or find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/change or call us on 0131 469 5159

Craigroyston Summer Fair’s on Saturday

Saturday 15th June 10am – 3pm

Summer Fair to fundraise for our Tanzania 2020 trip! 🇹🇿

Stalls will include hot food 🌭, face painting 🎨, cake and candy 🍰, tombola 🎟, clothes rail 👗, jewellery💍, henna painting 🖍, nail painting💅🏼, games🥇 etc.

Fun for all the family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Be sure to share the event, come along and bring as many friends as you can! 👍🏼

‘High Expectations and No Excuses’: Craigroyston up for prestigious Schools Award

Craigroyston Community High School has been short-listed in the prestigious Tes (formerly Times Educational Supplement) School Awards. The local school is nominated in the English Teacher or Team of the Year category. Continue reading ‘High Expectations and No Excuses’: Craigroyston up for prestigious Schools Award