Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach the end of another busy week at PPS, please see information for your attention below;
WOW Certificates
Just a reminder of our WOW certificate system. In order to recognise wider achievements by pupils and to share successes outside of school, parents are encouraged to complete a WOW certificate and send these in to school. Each certificate is shared with the class, 5 house points are awarded and these are then added to pupil profiles. A template of certificates is attached above but please also feel free to email class teachers with these good news stories!
Family Reading Sessions
These sessions continue today with Primary 1 families invited to join us at 12.15 and Primary 2 families invited next week.
How We Learn Best at PPS
In all classes and through our Pupil Voice Committee, we have been working on reviewing our Teaching and Learning Policy. A copy of the policy is attached above, in poster format which children are becoming familiar with.
P7 Raasay Trip
Our P7 Raasay trip has now been confirmed as 13th – 16th June. The next instalment of £75, payable to Portree Primary School is due next Friday 17th February.
After School Clubs
Sarah Ross, Active Schools Coordinator, has arranged training for anyone wishing to become a Bikeability Scotland Instructor, on Saturday the 4th of March at Portree High School from 9am- 5.45pm, with Cycling Scotland. The training will allow participants to run both level 1 and 2 within the school setting. To become a BSI you should be a competent rider and must be a minimum of 16 years old or 18 where working independently. I would be willing to support any volunteers following the training if required.
In order to book a place then please follow the link below.
https://www.cyclinghub.scot/class-details/7358
The code for the course is: bike23 people will need this to book on the course
Soccer 7’s
Please note a change to the date of the second Soccer 7’s date below. The first two dates will be run as festival by Active Schools and further information is to follow.
Saturday 25th February – Plockton (Astro) 12-2pm
Saturday 11th March – Portree (Astro) 11-1pm
Saturday 13th May – Kyleakin/Kyle
Saturday 27th May – Portree (KGV)
Saturday 24th June – Broadford
Makaton Signs
The Makaton signs for this are good morning, good afternoon, thank you and boy. Graphics for these are attached above.
Basketball Festivals
Basketball Festival for all P6 and 7 pupils, arranged by Active Schools, will take place in March at Portree High School. Our P6 class will attend on Tuesday 14th March and our Primary 7 class on Tuesday 21st March. Pupils will require PE kits, water and packed lunches for this event.
Known dates for this term (further dates TBC)
Friday 10th February P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm
Saturday 11th February P5 and under & girls shinty tournaments TBC
Tuesday 14th February Shinty Taster Sessions
Wednesday 15th February Youth Speaks @ LAS Primary 7
Thursday 16th February Jammin Fitness Visit
Friday 17th February P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm
Monday 20th February Mid term holiday
Tuesday 21st February Mid term holiday
Wednesday 22nd February Inset Day
Friday 24th February P7 Community Café
P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm
Uniform Swap
Thursday 2nd March World Book Day
Friday 3rd March P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm
Friday 10th March P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm
Tuesday 14th March Basketball Festival P6
Wednesday 15th March P1 & P3 Community Café
Friday 17th March Comic Relief
Monday 20th March P3 & P5 Open Afternoon
Tuesday 21st March P1 & P4 Open Afternoon
World Down Syndrome Day
Basketball Festival P7
Thursday 23rd March P2 & P7 Open Afternoon
Friday 24th March P6 Open Morning
P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm
Tuesday 28 & 29th March Parents Evening Appointments
As always, please be in touch with any questions you may have.
Regards,
Sara
portreeprimaryschool.com 