| The school provides education and specialist support to 85 pupils, most of whom have a diagnosis of austistic spectrum disorder. The library was made possible thanks to a £32,000 donation from Wooden Spoon Scottish Regional Committee. Books for the library have been donated by school parents and further donations are being sought.
Following the official opening by Ian Rankin and Gavin Hastings on the 28th of June, Joyce Falconer, who plays Roisin from the tanning salon in River City, ran drama workshops for school pupils as part of the opening celebrations. Aileen Paterson, author of the famous Maisie of Morningside books, performed storytelling sessions. There were also poetry recitals from several of the pupils.
Kaimes Special School Association, which received Wooden Spoon’s £32,000 donation, was set up in 1997 to support and enhance the provision made by the Authority to meet the needs of pupils in Kaimes. Pupils attend from across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
|
