Summer 2026
Meet Your New Classmates Before the Big Day
Starting school is a big moment. Our summer sessions give Primary 1’s the chance to meet their classmates and walk in on the first day with a familiar face.
A play session designed around starting school
Each session is a relaxed, fun play session at Kiltoonies — but with one difference. Every child attending is starting at the same school that August.
Kids play together in our wee town, make new friends, and get comfortable around the faces they’ll see in the playground on day one. Parents get to meet each other too.
Sessions run July and August 2026. Each school has its own dedicated date.
Find your school’s session
Each session is from 3.30pm to 5pm.
| Date | School / Group |
| 29th June | Gartcosh Primary |
| 30th June | Wester Cleddens Primary |
| 1st July | Glenmanor Primary |
| 2nd July | Westfield Primary |
| 6th July | St Patricks Primary |
| 7th July | Clarkston Primary |
| 8th July | St Barbaras Primary |
| 9th July | Cumbernauld Primary |
| 10th July | Auchinloch Primary |
| 13th July | Holy Family Primary |
| 14th July | Balmalloch Primary |
| 15th July | Gartconnor Primary |
| 16th July | Stepps Primary |
| 17th July | Eastfield Primary |
| 20th July | Lairdsland Primary |
| 21st July | Chryston Primary |
| 22nd July | Thomas Muir Primary |
| 23rd July | Baird Memorial |
| 24th July | Holy Cross Primary |
| 27th July | Oxgang Primary |
| 28th July | Lenzie Meadow Primary |
| 29th July | St Josephs Primary |
| 30th July | Craighead Primary |
| 31st July | Millersneuk Primary |
| 3rd Aug | Holy Trinity Primary |
| 4th Aug | St Michaels Primary |
| 5th Aug | Woodlands Primary |
| 6th Aug | Home Education |
| 7th Aug | Kilsyth Primary |
Good to know
Got a question? Here’s what most parents want to know.
How long does each session last?
Each session is from 3.30 pm – 5 pm on the selected dates for each school.
How much does it cost?
– £12.50 per child
– £9.50 sibling entry
– £1.60 per adult
– £9.50 sibling entry
– £1.60 per adult
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, places are limited, so we recommend booking ahead. Book here and pick the date of your school
My child is starting at a school not on the list. Can they still come?
Let us know if you would like to arrange a school meet-up, and we can add it to our list. We need a minimum of 7 children for the session to go ahead.
What should my child wear?
Something comfortable – we ask shoes off in the Play Area – no bare feet please.
When Margo attended the “meet your classmates” event at Kiltoonies before starting school, it was such a genuinely lovely experience for both her and us as parents. Starting school can feel like such a huge step for children, but Clare created an environment that instantly made the kids feel safe, excited, and included.
What stood out most was Clare herself. Her warmth, patience, and obvious affection for the children shines through in everything she does. Clare somehow manages to make every child feel individually seen, valued, and special, and it genuinely felt like she had a personal connection with all of the children there.
Margo came away smiling, confident, and excited for starting school, and I truly believe the event played a huge part in easing those nerves and helping her feel comfortable before such a big milestone.
We’ll always look back very fondly on that experience and would highly recommend Kiltoonies to any parent.
David and Margo, Craighead Primary
Summer 2026
Ready to book your wee one’s spot?
Places fill up fast. Find your school’s date in the schedule above and secure your place today.