Dear Parents/Carers,
What a great week it has been welcoming all of our new and previous pupils back to school! They have all settled back into school routines so well!
There are many bits of information to make you aware of at the start of session;
National Galleries of Scotland
Many of our pupil artwork is currently on exhibit at the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh as part of their “Your Art World” display. The artwork of one of our P3 pupils is being used in the promotion of the exhibit and photos of last year’s P1 class with “Bob” is also available on the National Galleries Facebook page
Attendance
Please remember to inform the school first thing each morning if your child is going to be absent. This can be done by email, either to class teachers directly or to portree.primary@highland.gov.uk We are required to identify the reason for each absence and to follow up on unexplained absences.
Administration of Medications
Permission forms are required for all medications to be taken in school, whether they are administered by staff or pupils themselves. We are only able to have prescription medications administered and unable to administer over the counter medication. These permissions are required to be completed every year. If your child requires medication to be administered in school, please contact the school office for the correct forms.
Parking in and around the school
Just a reminder about parking when dropping off and collecting pupils from school. The school car park and bus lane are not permitted to be used by parent vehicles, unless agreed with the school. The roads around the school, Marsco Place, Glamaig Place etc are not assumed by the Council and should not be used to park when collecting pupils. Please ensure that residents have clear access to their drives. The designated drop off zone for the school is at the Community Centre and works are in progress to increase the capacity here. We appreciate you cooperation in this.
Homework
Our updated Homework Policy is attached to this email for your information. Reading homework will be sent home as this becomes appropriate and no other homework will be issued before 4th September. Details of homework tasks and expectations are included in the homework policy.
Water
Pupils are encouraged to have water bottles with them at all times in school, however, please remember that these she only contain plain water, rather than juices.
School Improvement Plan
Our School Improvement plan this session focuses on three priorities; Literacy, Assessment and Moderation and securing our Green Flag Status. Copies of our School Improvement Plan and Standards and Quality Report are available on our school website.
After School Activities
Our after school activities are beginning to take place. Running Club for P5-7 pupils will begin on Monday 21st August from 3.30 – 4.30 pm and permission forms have been distributed to pupils who have expressed an interest. After School instrumental lessons for all ages begin again on Tuesday 22nd August from 3.30 – 4.30 pm with Nan Cleghorn at the cost of £3 per session. Nan currently has space for new beginners. Any pupils interested should contact Nan directly nancleghorn2@gmail.com
Meet the Teacher
Classrooms will be open on Wednesday 6th September from 3.30 – 4.15pm for parents who wish to view classrooms and meet teaching staff. We look forward to seeing you then!
Termly Overviews
In addition to letters which will be coming home from teachers with information about class routines etc, we will also be issuing termly overviews each term to provide parents with some information about curricular focus etc in each class. These will be issued by mid September.
Soccer 7’s
Soccer 7s begin again this term with the first event in Kyleakin on Saturday 9th September at 10.30am. Permission forms have been given out to interested pupils and must be returned by Monday 21st August in order to confirm our numbers with the organisers. Unfortunately late entries will not be possible. As always we are looking for parent volunteers to coach teams on the day. The supervision and transportation of all participants is parental responsibility which means coaches are just encouraging and organising the teams rather than supervising participants. If you are able to help, please indicate this on the permission form or contact me directly.
Further Soccer 7’s dates (TBC)
23/09 – Portree (Astro) – 10.30-1 – Run by Sarah Ross/Active Schools
11/11 – Plockton (Astro) – 10.30-1
2024
10/02 – Portree (Astro) – 10.30-1
02/03 – Plockton (Astro) – 10.30-1 – Run by Danny/Active Schools
27/04 – Portree (Venue TBC) – 10.30-1
25/05 – Kyleakin – 10.30-1
Other Known upcoming dates;
Wednesday 30th August Blythswood Shoebox Visit – Whole School 1.30pm
Monday 4th September PoppyScotland Bud Visits at PHS P4-7 classes
6,7,27 and 28th September Flouride Varnishing
Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th September Inset Days
Friday 29th September Active Schools Choreography Competition
Week of November 20th Open Sessions – Class by Class
Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th December Parents Night Appointments
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions or concerns you may have.
Regards,
Sara
portreeprimaryschool.com 