Weekly Update 15th December

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With just a week to go before the Christmas holidays, we are gradually getting through all of the festive events. Please see this week’s update below with information about remaining Christmas dates;

Christmas Concert

Many thanks to all who attended our concert on Tuesday evening.  We were very proud of all of our pupils for their performances!  We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did!.

Dance Festivals

All pupils in P5-7  will be taking part in Dance Festivals at Portree High School, organised by Active Schools, next week. The festivals run from approximately 10.30am until noon.  Pupils will walk to the High School and will return in time for normal lunches.  Pupils are encouraged to wear Christmas party clothes or festive accessories for this event.

P5 & P6 Dance Festival  Monday 18th December

P7 Dance Festival Tuesday 19th December

Pupils Travelling by Bus

With a growing number of pupils taking the bus, could you please ensure that you let your child’s class teacher know directly when this is the case, in order that they are dismissed on time.  Bus pupils leave class at 3.25 each day to catch the bus, however, recently there have been pupils running late as staff have not been aware that they are taking the bus.  Equally, the 3.25 dismissal is only for pupils who are travelling on the bus that day.

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/bugbustinghttp://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk – search on head lice.

Makaton Sign of the Week

The Makaton sign for this week is “holiday” and the graphic for this is attached below.

          Holiday

Soccer 7’s

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)

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 Parties

Our Christmas parties take place for all pupils next week.  Parties will involve Christmas games and party food.  We are hopeful that Santa may be able to stop by our P1-3 party!  Pupils are welcome to wear their party clothes to school on the day of their party.

Christmas Disco

The Parent Council will be hosting a Christmas Disco on Thursday 21st December from 6-7.30pm for all pupils, here at the school.  This will be to raise funds for the Parent Council, who generously pay for Christmas parties, parcels, school trips, leavers hoodies etc.  Parent helpers will be required for this event and this is a great way to support the work of the Council.  Anyone who is able to help should contact Sarah Kalaher, Parent Council Chair.

Christmas Service

Our Christmas Service is scheduled to take place on Friday 22nd December at 10am.  The service will take place at the new Shepherd’s Way Church and will be led by Rev Donnie G MacDonald.  All are welcome to join us at the service.

Other Known upcoming dates;

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)

                                                                                 Festive Walk

                                                                                Christmas Disco 6-7.30pm

Friday 22nd December                                             Christmas Service  10am

                                                                               Shepherd’s Way Church

                                                                               Last Day of Term

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