We hope that you all had a lovely break over Christmas and New Year and are now settled back into routines.
There are just a few items to remind you of this week and an initial list of dates for this term, included in this week’s newsletter.
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 p.m. 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 p.m. dismissal is only for pupils who are travelling on the bus that day.
In the event of school closures that require children to be sent home, we must hold an up to date list of who is to be dismissed on the bus.
After School Activities
Activities run by Active Schools will start back this week, including a P5-7 shinty session run between Active School and Skye Camanachd. Further information was shared on our Facebook page this week and pupils interested in taking part should register online.
Skyedance Timetables have also been published for this term and have been shared on our Facebook page.
Nan’s band have resumed this week and there is still space for more to join. Please get in touch if you require further details.
Mrs Irene Deplano will run a 4 week block of after school basketball sessions for P6 & P7 pupils starting Thursday 25th January from 3.30 – 4.30pm in the gym. Interested pupils will be given permission forms next week. Due to a limited number of participants, permission forms will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
It is hoped that a new block of Disney Playmakers Football for P1-3 girls will be offered following the February break.
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.
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)
Known Dates for this term
Friday 12th January Whole School Film Event
Saturday 20th January P7 and Under and P3 indoor shinty tournament (TBC)
Thursday 25th January Jammin Fitness visit – whole school session
Saturday 3rd February P5 and under girls indoor shinty tournament (TBC)
Tuesday 6th February Evening Parent Workshop with David Rex “Food, Mood and Behaviour”
19th and 20th February Mid Term Holiday
Wednesday 21st February In service Day
Monday 26th February Science Skills Workshop – Primary 6
Tuesday 27th February Science Skills Workshop – Primary 7
Friday 1st March Whole School Open morning 11.15am
19th and 20th March Parents Night Appointments
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