Dear Parents/Carers,
Thank you all again for your patience and understanding this week whilst the electrical fault was sorted at the school. As a reminder, email and our Facebook page will always be updated first in terms of school closures. The Highland Council School Closures page is also updated, however, this is handled through a call centre and can take time to upload. The school closures telephone line is also update and this can be reached at 0800 564 2272 PIN 042810
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.
Bus Pupils
From now, all pupils taking the bus are required to show their Young Scot National Entitlement card to the driver each time they board. Please ensure that pupils have their cards with them and if they do not have a card, these should be applied for as soon as possible at https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/1526/public_and_community_transport/120/bus_pass_and_travel_discounts
Changes to Swimming next week
Due to the swimming pool being short staffed next week, they are unable to open before noon on Thursday which means school swimming lessons will not take place that day.
Soccer 7’s
Information and strips for this week’s event in Broadford have been given out to pupils involved.
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
28/05 – Kyleakin – 10.30-1 (Please note this date has changed from the initial date of 18/5)
Information about Head Lice
Head Lice are a common problem in school aged children. They can’t be prevented, but regular checking ensures early detection and treatment if necessary. Parents and carers should check their children’s head once a week during hair washing. You need your usual shampoo, conditioner, and a detection comb – ask your local pharmacist to recommend a suitable one. Remember that you are looking for living moving lice, the only evidence that your child is infected. If you find a living louse, ask your local pharmacist, school nurse, health visitor or GP for advice regarding treatment.
For further information see: http://www.nits.net/bugbusting http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk – search on head lice.
Staffing
I have been appointed to the post of Education Support Officer for the West Area Management Team on an 18 month secondment which will begin as soon as an Acting HT has been appointed to the school, until May 2025. The HT post was advertised earlier this week and I will keep you updated as this develops.
Other Known upcoming dates;
27th and 28th September Fluoride Varnishing
Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th September Inset Days, school closed for pupils
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
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