Dear Parents/Carers,
Please see updates and new information included in this week’s newsletter below;
Remembrance Sunday
Portree Primary will take part in the Remembrance Parade this Sunday in Somerled Square. Leah Murphy, Zoe Channon, Isla MacLeod and Ben Swinnerton will represent the school at this event with Brooke Cardiff, laying our wreath. The parade and service take place at 10.45 in the Square and will also be broadcast on Radio Skye.
Running Club
Running club dates for this term will be 13th November, 27th November, 4th December and 18th December. These sessions take place from 3.30 – 4.30 and are open for pupils in P4-7.
Singing Club
Singing Club for P3-7 pupils will take place on Thursday 16th November and Thursday23rd November from 3.30 – 4.15pm. We are always happy for more to join! We have been asked to take part in this years Christmas Light switch on in Portree Square and the group will be preparing for that event which is to take place on Saturday 25th November from 5.15 until 5.45.
P1-3 Games Club
Together with Active Schools, we are hoping to run an after school games club for our P1-3 pupils for an initial 4 week block before Christmas. In order to do this, we require parent helpers who would be happy to help out on a rota basis. Sarah Ross, Active Schools Coordinator, is planning a training session for interested parents which will take place on 15th November from 4-6pm. Any interested parents should contact Sarah Ross directly so that we ensure we have enough numbers to run the training session and the pupil sessions.
Playmakers Football for P1-3 girls
The Disney Princess themed football sessions for P1-3 girls continues on Thursdays at 3.30. These sessions take place in the school gym straight after school until 4.15 and are by Sarah Ross of Active Schools and Mrs Martin, our P2/3 Teacher. There is space for more to join. Please get in touch if you require an additional permission forms.
Open Sessions
Open Sessions for this term will take place on a class by class basis during the week of 20th November. Families with children in different classes can attend separate events or can view other pupils work at one event, whichever is most suitable. Children can be dismissed with parents/carers following their visit. The dates and times for open sessions are;
Monday 20th November 2.30pm P5 and P2/3
Tuesday 21st November 2.30pm P6
Wednesday 22nd November 2.30pm P4 and P1/2
Friday 24th November 11.45am P7
Parents Appointments
Parents Evening appointments will take place on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th December with some additional daytime slots available on Friday 1st December for our large P7 class and Monday 4th December for our large P5 class. Further information will be provided in the coming weeks.
Jenny MacKenzie Shinty Tournament
This indoor tournament takes place in Kyleakin Village Hall tonight for our P7 and under team. Pupils involved are to meet Mr Murray at the Hall for 3.45pm. Mr Murray will have strips and sticks. Players should take their shin guards, trainers, water and snacks.
Soccer 7’s
The next Soccer 7’s event takes place tomorrow in Plockton. Further information and strips have been given out to pupils taking part. Many thanks to Ross Hill, Alasdair Campbell and Ovidu Bercea for coaching our teams!
Future Soccer 7s events will take place on;
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)
Makaton Sign of the Week
This week’s sound is “which”
Date for your diary
David Rex of Health Promoting Schools is going to offer a virtual parent workshop, Food, Mood and Behaviour, on Tuesday 6th February in the evening. Anyone who has attended this workshop in the past has been very inspired by Dave’s presentation and we are very grateful that he is able to offer this to our school. Further details to follow.
Christmas Events
Several dates for Christmas events have been added to the list below. Further information about these will be issued as it becomes available.
Other Known upcoming dates;
Friday 10th November P1-3 Family Reading Session
Sunday 12th November Remembrance Sunday Parade
Tuesday November 14th P1 Vision Screening
Wednesday 15th November Games Club Training session for P1-3 parents
Friday 17th November Children In Need
Monday 20th November P5 and P2/3 open afternoon 2.30pm
Tuesday 21st November P6 open afternoon 2.30pm
Wednesday 22nd November P4 and P2 open afternoon 2.30pm
Friday 24th November P7 Open Morning 11.45am
Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th December Parents Night Appointments
Thursday 7th December Christmas Jumper Day
Concert Rehearsals at PHS
Monday 11th December Concert Rehearsals at PHS
Tuesday 12th December Christmas Concert
Monday 18th December P5 and P6 Dance Festival at PHS
Tuesday 19th December P7 Dance Festival at PHS
P1/2/3 Christmas Party (pm)
Wednesday 20th December P4/5 Christmas Party (pm)
Thursday 21st December P6/7 Christmas Party (pm)
Friday 22nd December Christmas Service and Festive Walk TBC
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