Author: portreeprimary

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we approach the end of another busy week at PPS, please see information for your attention below;

WOW Certificates

Just a reminder of our WOW certificate system.  In order to recognise wider achievements by pupils and to share successes outside of school, parents are encouraged to complete a WOW certificate and send these in to school.  Each certificate is shared with the class, 5 house points are awarded and these are then added to pupil profiles.  A template of certificates is attached above but please also feel free to email class teachers with these good news stories!

Family Reading Sessions

These sessions continue today with Primary 1  families invited to join us at 12.15 and Primary 2 families invited next week.

How We Learn Best at PPS

In all classes and through our Pupil Voice Committee, we have been working on reviewing our Teaching and Learning Policy.  A copy of the policy is attached above, in poster format which children are becoming familiar with.

P7 Raasay Trip

Our P7 Raasay trip has now been confirmed as 13^th – 16^th June. The next instalment of £75, payable to Portree Primary School is due next Friday 17^th February.

After School Clubs

Sarah Ross, Active Schools Coordinator, has arranged training for anyone wishing to become a Bikeability Scotland Instructor, on Saturday the 4^th of March at Portree High School from 9am- 5.45pm, with Cycling Scotland. The training will allow participants to run both level 1 and 2 within the school setting.  To become a BSI you should be a competent rider and must be a minimum of 16 years old or 18 where working independently. I would be willing to support any volunteers following the training if required.

In order to book a place then please follow the link below.

https://www.cyclinghub.scot/class-details/7358

The code for the course is: bike23 people will need this to book on the course

Soccer 7’s

Please note a change to the date of the second Soccer 7’s date below.  The first two dates will be run as festival by Active Schools and further information is to follow.

Saturday 25th February – Plockton (Astro) 12-2pm

Saturday 11th March – Portree (Astro)  11-1pm

Saturday 13th May – Kyleakin/Kyle 

Saturday 27th May – Portree (KGV)

Saturday 24th June – Broadford 

Makaton Signs

The Makaton signs for this are good morning, good afternoon, thank you and boy.  Graphics for these are attached above.

Basketball Festivals

Basketball Festival for all P6 and 7 pupils, arranged by Active Schools, will take place in March at Portree High School.  Our P6 class will attend on Tuesday 14^th March and our Primary 7 class on Tuesday 21^st March.  Pupils will require PE kits, water and packed lunches for this event.

Known dates for this term (further dates TBC)

Friday 10^th February                       P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 11^th February                  P5 and under & girls shinty tournaments TBC

Tuesday 14^th February                   Shinty Taster Sessions

Wednesday 15^th February             Youth Speaks @ LAS  Primary 7

Thursday 16^th February                  Jammin Fitness Visit

Friday 17^th February                       P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Monday 20^th February                    Mid term holiday

Tuesday 21^st February                    Mid term holiday

Wednesday 22^nd February            Inset Day

Friday 24^th February                       P7 Community Café

                                                           P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

                                                           Uniform Swap

Thursday 2^nd March                         World Book Day

Friday 3^rd March                              P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Friday 10^th March                            P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 14^th March                         Basketball Festival P6

Wednesday 15^th March                  P1 & P3 Community Café

Friday 17^th March                            Comic Relief

Monday 20^th March                        P3 & P5 Open Afternoon

Tuesday 21^st March                        P1 & P4  Open Afternoon

                                                                World Down Syndrome Day

                                                                Basketball Festival  P7

Thursday 23^rd March                      P2 & P7 Open Afternoon

Friday 24^th March                          P6 Open Morning

                                                           P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 28 & 29^th March              Parents Evening Appointments

As always, please be in touch with any questions you may have.

Regards,

Sara

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please see below, some important bits of information for you your attention this week.

Family Reading Sessions

These sessions continue today with Primary3  families invited to join us at 12.15 and Primary 1 families invited next week.

Changes of dates

Our visit from Jammin’ Fitness will now take place on 16^th February instead of 28^th February

Primary 6 Parents Evening

Parents  appointments for Primary 6 parents will take place through the school day on Friday 10^th February.  Sign up slips should be returned as soon as possible.

After School Clubs

Coaches hope to take Running Club pupils down to the Nature Walk for upcoming sessions.  Could you please ensure that pupils have shoes that they don’t mind getting muddy.

Sarah Ross, Active Schools Coordinator, has arranged training for anyone wishing to become a Bikeability Scotland Instructor, on Saturday the 4^th of March at Portree High School from 9am- 5.45pm, with Cycling Scotland. The training will allow participants to run both level 1 and 2 within the school setting.  To become a BSI you should be a competent rider and must be a minimum of 16 years old or 18 where working independently. I would be willing to support any volunteers following the training if required.

In order to book a place then please follow the link below.

https://www.cyclinghub.scot/class-details/7358

The code for the course is: bike23 people will need this to book on the course

Soccer 7’s

Please note a change to the date of the second Soccer 7’s date below.  The first two dates will be run as festival by Active Schools and further information is to follow.

Saturday 25th February – Plockton (Astro) 12-2pm

Saturday 11th March – Portree (Astro)  11-1pm

Saturday 13th May – Kyleakin/Kyle 

Saturday 27th May – Portree (KGV)

Saturday 24th June – Broadford 

Makaton Signs

The Makaton signs for this week play, sing, book/story, friend.  Graphics for these signs are shown below.

Shinty Taster Sessions

Ruth Gordon, our new Shinty Officer, will visit the school on Tuesday 7^th February and Tuesday 14^th February to deliver shinty taster sessions to all pupils.  Each class will have a session on one of these dates and should ensure that they have PE kits with them.

Known dates for this term (further dates TBC)

Friday 3^rd February                          P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 4^th February                     P7 and under & P3 and under shinty tournament  – pupils involved have received permission forms

Tuesday 7^th February                      Flouride Varnishing P5-7

Wednesday 8^th February               P1 Health Check (rescheduled from 30.1.23)

Friday 10^th February                       P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 11^th February                  P5 and under & girls shinty tournaments TBC

Wednesday 15^th February            Youth Speaks @ LAS  Primary 7

Friday 17^th February                       P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Monday 20^th February                    Mid term holiday

Tuesday 21^st February                    Mid term holiday

Wednesday 22^nd February            Inset Day

Friday 24^th February                       P7 Community Café

                                                        P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

                                                        Uniform Swap

Tuesday 28^th February                   Jammin Fitness visit – whole school

Thursday 2^nd March                        World Book Day

Friday 3^rd March                              P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Friday 10^th March                            P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Wednesday 15^th March                  P1 & P3 Community Café

Friday 17^th March                            Comic Relief

Monday 20^th March                         P3 & P5 Open Afternoon

Tuesday 21^st March                         P1 & P4  Open Afternoon

                                                         World Down Syndrome Day

Thursday 23^rd March                      P2 & P7 Open Afternoon

Friday 24^th March                           P6 Open Morning

                                                         P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 28 & 29^th March              Parents Evening Appointments

As always, please be in touch with any questions or concerns you may have.

Regards,

Sara

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just a brief update for you this week with a few items to bring to your attention;

Changes of dates

• P1 health checks, originally scheduled for 30^th January have been rescheduled for Wednesday 8^th February
• Flouride varnishing took place for P1-4 and some of P5 this week.  The dental team will visit again on Tuesday 7^th March to complete the varnishing.

Primary 6 Parents Evening

Parents  appointments for Primary 6 parents will take place through the school day on Friday 10^th February.  Sign up slips will be sent home at the start of next week.

School Closure

Further to the letter issued by Nicky Grant last week, the school will be closed to pupils on Tuesday 31^st January due to planned industrial action.

Family Reading Sessions

We had a great turn out for the first of this year’s Family reading sessions last week for Primary 1 families.  These sessions continue today with Primary 2 families invited to join us at 12.15 and Primary 3 families invited next week.

After School Clubs

Shinty and running clubs resumed this week with great attendance.  It is not too late to join either of these clubs and any pupils wishing to start should bring a completed permission form along to their first session.

Makaton Signs

The Makaton signs for this week are finished, lunch, walk and go.  Graphics for these signs are attached below.

Known dates for this term (further dates TBC)

Friday 27^th January                          Uniform Swap

                                                            P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 31^st January                      School closed to pupils

Friday 3^rd February                          P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 4^th February                     P7 and under & P3 and under shinty tournament TBC

Tuesday 7^th February                      Flouride Varnishing P5-7

Wednesday 8^th February               P1 Health Check (rescheduled from 30.1.23)

Friday 10^th February                       P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 11^th February                  P5 and under & girls shinty tournaments TBC

Wednesday 15^th February            Youth Speaks @ LAS  Primary 7

Friday 17^th February                       P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Monday 20^th February                    Mid term holiday

Tuesday 21^st February                    Mid term holiday

Wednesday 22^nd February            Inset Day

Friday 24^th February                        P7 Community Café

                                                          P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

                                                          Uniform Swap

Tuesday 28^th February                   Jammin Fitness visit – whole school

Thursday 2^nd March                        World Book Day

Friday 3^rd March                             P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Friday 10^th March                           P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Wednesday 15^th March                  P1 & P3 Community Café

Friday 17^th March                           Comic Relief

Monday 20^th March                        P3 & P5 Open Afternoon

Tuesday 21^st March                        P1 & P4  Open Afternoon

                                                                World Down Syndrome Day

Thursday 23^rd March                      P2 & P7 Open Afternoon

Friday 24^th March                          P6 Open Morning

                                                         P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 28 & 29^th March              Parents Evening Appointments

As always, please get in touch with any questions or concerns.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,

Sara

Dear Parents/Carers,

At the end of a very unusual week of winter disruptions, we wish to thank you all again for your continued understanding.  We don’t underestimate the difficulties that school closures cause and appreciate your patience while we have navigated a difficult week of weather!

Family Reading Sessions

A reminder that Family Reading Sessions begin again today for Primary 1 families at 12.15.  Further dates for infant classes are listed below.  We look forward to seeing you at these sessions, if you are able to attend.

Staffing

Our school Clerical post is currently advertised with a closing date of 23^rd January.  Applications are being accepted through My Job Scotland

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highland-council/jobs/clerical-assistant-2-28hpw-portree-primary-school-312553

The supply list for non-teaching staff is also currently open to applications on My Job Scotland

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highland-council/jobs/non-teaching-casual-posts-west-area-wester-ross-skye-lochaber-248718

After School Shinty Sessions

A reminder that after school shinty sessions have resumed and a timetable for these is below.  Pupils wishing to attend should return their permission forms at their first session.

P1-2      Tuesdays 3.30-4.30pm    PPS School Gym

P3-4       Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm  PPS School Gym

P5-7       Wednesdays 6-7pm       PHS Games Hall

Please also see below, a poster from the Camanachd Association regarding upcoming shinty coaching training for anyone that might be interested.

PPS Running Club

We are very grateful to Scott Templeman, Parent Volunteer, who will be leading a running club for our P5-7 pupils starting next Monday.  The club will run on Mondays from 3.30 – 4.30.  Pupils wishing to take part will require PE kit, warm jacket and water.  Permission forms have been distributed to P5-7 pupils and those wishing to attend should take completed forms along with them to the first session.

Science Skills Roadshow

Our Primary 6 class will visit the Science Skills Roadshow and pop up Newton Room at Portree Community Centre on Wednesday 25^th January from 9.30-2.30.  Primary 7 will attend on Thursday 26^th January.  All P6 and P7 pupils will require packed lunches on these days.

Soccer 7s

We are still in need of volunteers to help coach teams at the upcoming Soccer 7s events as listed below.  Parents will be responsible for the supervision of their children at these events and volunteers will only be acting in the capacity of coaching and encouraging players.  We have a large number of pupils wishing to take part but this is only going to be possible with enough volunteers.  Please get in touch if you are able to help at any of the sessions.  There is no requirement to help at all of them, even just one would be a huge help.

Makaton

Our Makaton words this week are; look, help, get up, again. These were introduced at assembly today and graphics for these signs are below for going over at home.

Please note the updated list of known dates for this term as there have been some additions made this week.  These are highlighted in red.

Known dates for this term (further dates TBC)

Friday 20^th January                         P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 24^th January                     Flouride Varnishing

Treoir (Lost Songs Project) to visit P6 (continuing for 4 weeks)

Wednesday 25^th January               P7 at Science Skills workshop

Thursday 26^th January                    P6 at Science Skills Workshop

Friday 27^th January                          Uniform Swap

                                                           P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Monday 30^th January                      P1 Health Check

Tuesday 31^st January                        Planned Industrial Action – School closed to pupils

Friday 3^rd February                          P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 4^th February                     P7 and under & P3 and under shinty tournament TBC

Friday 10^th February                        P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 11^th February                   P5 and under & girls shinty tournaments TBC

Wednesday 15^th February              Youth Speaks @ LAS  Primary 7

Friday 17^th February                        P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Monday 20^th February                    Mid term holiday

Tuesday 21^st February                    Mid term holiday

Wednesday 22^nd February             Inset Day

Friday 24^th February                        P7 Community Café

                                                            P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

                                                            Uniform Swap

Tuesday 28^th February                    Jammin Fitness visit – whole school

Thursday 2^nd March                          World Book Day

Friday 3^rd March                               P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Friday 10^th March                             P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Wednesday 15^th March                  P1 & P3 Community Café

Friday 17^th March                             Comic Relief

Monday 20^th March                         P3 & P5 Open Afternoon

Tuesday 21^st March                         P1 & P4  Open Afternoon

                                                                 World Down Syndrome Day

Thursday 23^rd March                       P2 & P7 Open Afternoon

Friday 24^th March                            P6 Open Morning

                                                            P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 28 & 29^th March               Parents Evening Appointments

Please get in touch with any questions for queries you may have.

Regards,

Sara

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we end our first week of the new term, I would like to bring a few items of information to your attention and also to give you a draft outline of dates for this coming term.  This is by no means a complete list and dates will be added as further information becomes available.

Family Reading Sessions

We are delighted to be able to offer Family Reading Sessions again this term for Primary 1 – 3.  Further information is included in a letter attached to this email.  We very much look forward to this starting again!

After School Shinty Sessions

From Tuesday 17^th January, we are delighted to be able of offer PPS indoor shinty training for an initial block of sessions up until the February break. We are very grateful to  Mr Iain Murray, who will  run the sessions indicated below. Pupils are taking home permission slips today and we ask that those are completed and taken along to the first session for those wishing to take part.

P1-2      Tuesdays 3.30-4.30pm    PPS School Gym

P3-4       Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm  PPS School Gym

P5-7       Wednesdays 6-7pm       PHS Games Hall

Staffing

As intimated earlier in the week the Clerical post has now been advertised with a closing date of 23^rd January.

Parent Survey Results

Thank you to those of you who were able to complete our parental survey in December.  Attached to this email you will see collated responses and the Action Plans discussed with staff in follow up to the survey.  Please be in touch with any questions you may have about this.

https://portreeprimaryschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/parent-update-of-survey-results-and-action-plan-2022-2023.docx

Soccer 7s

We are still in need of volunteers to help coach teams at the upcoming Soccer 7s events as listed below.  Parents will be responsible for the supervision of their children at these events and volunteers will only be acting in the capacity of coaching and encouraging players.  We have a large number of pupils wishing to take part but this is only going to be possible with enough volunteers.  Please get in touch if you are able to help at any of the sessions.  There is no requirement to help at all of them, even just one would be a huge help.

School Photographs

School photos ordered before Christmas have now arrived and will be sent home with pupils today.  Please have a look in school bags for these.

Makaton

From next week, we will hold our weekly whole school assemblies each Friday morning.  These assemblies involve sharing successes, singing, discussion of current school events etc.  Each week we will continue to focus on 3 Makaton signs as part of our assemblies and these will be shared with parents in our weekly updates.

Known dates for this term (further dates TBC)

Monday 16^th of January                 Feis visits to P5 (continuing for 5 weeks)

Tuesday 17and 24^th  January       Flouride Varnishing

Friday 20^th January                          P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 24^th January                      Treoir (Lost Songs Project) to visit P6 (continuing for 4 weeks)

Wednesday 25^th January               P6 at Science Skills workshop

Thursday 26^th January                    P7 at Science Skills Workshop

Friday 27^th January                          Uniform Swap

                                                                P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Monday 30^th January                      P1 Health Check

Friday 3^rd February                          P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 4^th February                     P7 and under & P3 and under shinty tournament TBC

Friday 10^th February                        P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Saturday 11^th February                  P5 and under & girls shinty tournaments TBC

Friday 17^th February                        P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Monday 20^th February                    Mid term holiday

Tuesday 21^st February                    Mid term holiday

Wednesday 22^nd February            Inset Day

Friday 24^th February                        P7 Community Café

                                                         P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

                                                         Uniform Swap

Tuesday 28^th February                   Jammin Fitness visit – whole school

Friday 3^rd March                               P1 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Friday 10^th March                             P2 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Wednesday 15^th March                  P1 & P3 Community Café

Friday 17^th March                           Comic Relief

Monday 20^th March                         P3 & P5 Open Afternoon

Tuesday 21^st March                         P1 & P4  Open Afternoon

Thursday 23^rd March                       P2 & P7 Open Afternoon

Friday 24^th March                             P6 Open Morning

                                                          P3 Family Reading session 12.15pm

Tuesday 28 & 29^th March              Parents Evening Appointments

Dear Parents/Carers,

 After a very busy few weeks at the school, there are just a few things to make you aware of before the holidays.

 School Photographs

The school photographer has been in touch this morning to apologise that photos have not yet arrived as he had intended.  Due to delivery delays, he only received them back from the lab late last night and was unable to get orders posted out in time.  They will be with us at the start of term.

 Staffing

One of our long standing canteen staff, Lesley, finishes today after several years at PPS.  We wish her well and thank her for her time with us.

 The catering department are recruiting to the role, which would be on a relief basis, pending the advertisement of the post.  The post for Cook 1 is 18 hours per week and anyone interested is asked ot contact Kevin Fraser on 01349781121.

We also continue to await the advertisement of our clerical post.

 Parent Survey

Many thanks to those of you who have completed the Parent Survey issued last week.  The survey will be open until tomorrow when responses will be collated.  A summary of results will be shared and will inform our school improvement plan moving forward. Your views are essential in this and we appreciate your time in completing this.  A link to the survey can be found at the bottom of the email.

 All of us at Portree Primary would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.  We look forward to seeing you all on the 9^th of January.

Regards,

Sara

Dear Parents and Carers,

It is hard to believe we are coming to the end of the term already!  As we approach the final week, there are just a few updates to bring to your attention.

Soccer 7s Tournament

The last set of fixtures for the Soccer 7s Tournament are scheduled to take place this Saturday 1^st October at the KGV.  Strips have been issued to players and they should arrive at the KGV at 10am for a 10.30am start.  In addition to their PPS strips, all players should wear football boots, shin guards and they should also take a water bottle with them.  A huge thank you to all the parent coaches for their support throughout the tournament this year, we would not be able to enter teams in this event with you.

Hockey Festival

Active Schools will be hosting a Hockey Festival at the High School on Tuesday 4^th October for P6 and P7 pupils.  More information has been shared with parents of the pupils involved this morning.

Staffing

Today is the last day we have Annette and Beth in the school canteen.  We are very sorry to see them go and cannot thank them enough for all the delicious meals they have prepared for pupils and staff during their time with us.  From Monday a new team of staff will join us.  We wish to extend a warm welcome to Zoe Cross, Rebecca Ritson and Anne MacArthur, we look forward to having them as part of our school.

Jess MacLennan will be taking a careers break and Morag Murray will teach the P2 class full time from the start of the new term.  We are very sorry to see Jess go but we wish her well for her break and look forward to welcoming her back to our school in the future.

Wear it Pink

A reminder that pupils can choose to wear pink to school next Friday 7^th October and we will be collecting donations for the charity Breast Cancer Now that day.

October Break

The school will close at 12.45pm next Friday 7^th October for the October break.  Pupils and staff will return on Monday 24^th October.

Have a lovely weekend,

Iain

Dear Parents and Carers,

Soccer 7s

The final Soccer 7s Tournament of the year is scheduled to take place next Saturday, 1^st October.  Strips will be issued to pupils next week.  Parent volunteers are required to coach the teams on the day, parents who are able to help with this should get in touch with the school, any help parents can provide with this is really appreciated.

Meet The Teacher

Parents are warmly invited to visit classrooms after school next Wednesday, 28^th September, to meet class teachers.

Uniform Swap

This year we plan to establish a uniform swap at the school.  The first swap will take place next Friday 30^th September at 12.15pm in Room 1 and it is hoped this will continue on the last Friday of each month.  For parents who are not familiar with this, the idea is that used uniform, in good condition, can be swapped for uniform in a larger size, reducing the cost to parents and reducing waste.  We would encourage all parents to consider this option before purchasing new uniforms. Parents who do not have items to swap, can purchase uniform for a donation to the school fund of 50p per item.   

Wear It Pink

Our fundraiser for this term is Wear It Pink Day in aid of Breast Cancer Now.  We will be holding a ‘Wear it Pink Day’ at the school on Friday 7^th October.  Pupils can choose to wear something pink to school that day and we will be collecting donations for Breast Cancer Now.

Bus Route

Thank you to all the parents who provided feedback in connection with the extended bus route to the bus stop at the Dental Surgery.  This new route will begin after the October break.  Further details will be shared with parents at the end of this term. 

The free bus travel bus pass for 5-22 year olds can be obtained by completing an application form which is available by following this link :

https://freebus.scot/

Makaton

The Makaton Signs of the Week for next week are home, school, wash hands and toilet

Have a lovely weekend,

Iain

Dear Parents and Carers,

A brief update for you this week.  As it has been a shorter week, we have less information to share with you.

Bank Holiday

Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, it has been decided that all schools in Highland will be closed on Monday 19^th September.  The school will re-open again on Tuesday 20^th September at 9am.

After School Shinty – Monday 19^th September

Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, The Highland Council is observing the period of national mourning which has now commenced and will last until the end of the day of the State Funeral. As a mark of respect during the period of mourning, after school shinty has been cancelled this Monday 19^th September.

Parent Council AGM

The Parent Council are a vital part of the successful running of our school and all parents are encouraged to consider taking part in this. The Annual General Meeting of the Parent Council will take place on Wednesday 21^st September at 6.30, here at the school.

Makaton

As part of our whole school initiative to learn Makaton, we will continue to practice four different signs each week. The Makaton signs of the week for next week will be no/don’t, yes, work and teacher.

Have a lovely weekend.

Iain

We have enjoyed another busy week at Portree Primary School this week and there are a few updates to share with you.

New Bus Route

We are continuing to look at ways to reduce the congestion around the school at the beginning and end of the school day. We recently contacted Stagecoach to discuss the possibility of extending the bus route to include an extra stop and they have very kindly agreed. The new extended route will include the bus stop at the top of Woodpark Road, near the Dental Surgery.  Stagecoach have asked us to give them an indication of how many pupils are likely to use the bus to ensure they provide a bus with enough seats for everyone.  Please see below a link to further information and a short questionnaire for parents to complete.  Your input is very much appreciated and we would encourage parents to consider this option for travel to and from the school.

https://forms.gle/z6wCJFVZ1Yj7QqZM9

WOW Certificates

Please continue to notify us of all of the many achievements being made outside of school no matter how small.  If they are important to pupils, they are important to us.  Each of these is recorded on a WOW certificate and 5 house points given out.  As many out of school activities resume, we love to hear what everyone is up to!

Dathes Diner

The P7 enterprise was a great success on Wednesday.  The P7 class provided toast for many of our pupils at breaktime and they plan to do this each week this term.

Childsmile

Childsmile forms have been issued to pupils this week, can all forms please be returned to class teachers or the school office by Friday 16^th September.

PE kit and Football Strips

Just a reminder that with the exception of National Strips, Football colours are not to be worn in school.  We appreciate that pupils are keen to wear these but thank you for your understanding that these are not permitted during the school day for PE etc.  We are still asking that pupils come to school in their kit on PE days but also remind parents that school jumpers must still be worn.

Water Bottles

It remains essential that all pupils have a water bottle with them each day.  Please note that only water is to be consumed in classrooms throughout the day.  While juice is permitted at lunch and snack time, bottles in class should contain water only.

In Service Days

The school will be closed to pupils on Monday 12^th and Tuesday 13^th September for staff in service days.

Have a lovely weekend,

Iain