Dear Parents/Carers,
There are a few new items as well as some reminders for your information this week;
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
Community Café
Each class in the school look forward to hosting a Community Café over the course of the year and we are pleased to let you know that our first Community Café, hosted by Primary 4, will take place on Friday 6th October at 11am, followed by a Community Café hosted by P1-3 on Friday 2nd November. Further information to follow.
Kid Experts
We are excited to continue our work with Radio Skye, featuring interviews with “Kid Experts” and hosted by our very own Joni as part of her kids broadcast. Permission forms will be given out today to interested pupils and these should be completed and returned to the school, even if once has been filled out previously to ensure we have an updated list of pupils keen to participate.
Canteen Staff
There are currently several vacancies within the catering department of the council which is having an effect on the provision of school meals. Please see a list of the current vacancies below. Anyone interested in any of these positions should contact Kevin Fraser, Catering Services Officer, directly on 07769 880364 or 01349 781121, email kevin.fraser@highland.gov.uk
Cook 4 at Portree High School, 32.50 hours per week
Area Cook 3 based at Portree High School, 25 hours per week (2 posts available)
Area Cook 3 based at Plockton High School, 25 hours per week
Cook 1 at Portree High School, 25 hours per week (Fixed Term until June 2024)
Cook 1 at Broadford Primary. 21.50 hours per week (Fixed Term until June 2024)
Cook 1 at Edinbane Primary, 11 hours per week – this post is due to be advertised shortly.
Cook 1 at Portree Primary, 22 hours per week – this post is due to be advertised shortly.
Soccer 7’s
The next Soccer 7’s event of this session will take place in Portree next Saturday 23rd September. Permission forms have been given out to interested pupils in P4-7 and should be returned by Monday at the latest.
Dates for Future Soccer 7’s events
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)
Flu Immunisation
The School Nursing team will visit the school on 19th September to collect any permission forms for immunisations. If all outstanding permission forms could please be returned to the school by then.
Makaton Sign of the Week
From Monday, we will be introducing our Makaton Sign of the Week to all classes. This term we will focus on question words and next week’s sign will be “who”
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.
Other Known upcoming dates;
Friday 29th September Active Schools Choreography Competition
Friday 6th October P4 Community Café
Friday 2nd November P1-3 Community Café
Week of November 20th Open Sessions – Class by Class
Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th December Parents Night Appointments
Tuesday 12th December Christmas Concert (TBC)
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