It’s been lovely to see the sun again this week – we’ve managed to get many of our pupils outside for a bit of extra outdoor learning and play. Making the most of the weather while we can!
Please find below a short update after a short school week.
Scholastic Bookfair
Pupils have enjoyed visiting the bookfair in school this week. The bookfair will be open until this afternoon. You are most welcome to attend and browse/buy with your child at 12.45pm today.
We have had some titles go out of stock. These have been ordered and are due to arrive next week – we will pass these on to pupils as soon as possible. If your child has paid and not received their book it is because it is on order.
Dyslexia Masterclass for Parents
Dyslexia Scotland will be running a Masterclass for parents/carers of children with dyslexia on Thursday 26th September 6 – 7.30pm at Portree High School. This is a free event, delivered by Sharon Hall of Dyslexia Scotland. It looks at what we know about dyslexia and what parents might see at home, also some of the barriers that can be experienced inside the classroom. Sharon discusses the processes to identify dyslexia in schools and looks at support at home, giving tips and ideas of things that can help.
Please see poster at the end of this update for more information.
School Photos
Please note an error in last week’s update which had school photos listed in the key dates section on the wrong date. School photos will take place on Wednesday 9th October.
Parking Around the School
Parents and carers are reminded that the pick-up/drop-off point for pupils is in the car park at the Community Centre/Portree Nursery, not directly outside the school. We have a crossing patroller in place on Home Farm Road to help children cross safely.
At the moment there is a large amount of traffic in the areas around the school at the start and end of the day, and this has safety implications for children crossing roads, etc.
I would ask also that you keep in mind neighbours of the school. The road surfaces at Glamaig and Marsco Place are maintained by residents, not Highland Council, so any wear and tear or damage must be dealt with by homeowners. As a school community we absolutely should not be contributing to extra wear on these roads. I know also that some residents have noticed school traffic using private driveways to turn their vehicles – again this is not acceptable.
Thank you for your understanding and co-operation with this.
Key Dates for this term
| Date | Event |
| Thursday 26th September | Dyslexia Masterclass for parents at Portree High School. 6.30pm. |
| Tuesday 1st October | Visit from Andy McKechnie ‘Readers are Leaders’ workshops. |
| Saturday 5th October | Soccer 7s festival 2. Venue and time tbc. |
| Wednesday 9th October | School Photos |
| Friday 11th October | Last Day of Term 1. School closed from 14th October, re-opening Monday 28th October. |
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