Latest Parent Information

Dear parents/carers,

I would like to wish you all a happy summer holiday.  Thank you for all of the support you have shown the school this session, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday 19^th August.

Last day Arrangements

The school closes today, Thursday 3^rd July, at 12 noon.  We have been advised that our bus will leave at 11.45am.

The school will gather in the playground just before 11.45am to see off the Primary 7s.  Any P7 parents who wish to see this should gather outside the school gate.

P7 Farewell

We wish our departing P7s all the very best for the future.  They have been a pleasure to have in the school, and I’m sure they will have a bright and positive future ahead of them.

I know for many of our P7 parents who have an only child or a youngest child in the school, that your association with Portree Primary has now come to an end – thank you for supporting the school through the years, I hope your child leaves us with positive memories.

Donation to Alzheimer Scotland

Primary 7 class will be handing over a cheque for £435 to Alzheimer Scotland this morning.  This is money raised from both their Community Café, and their enterprise project (selling toast at Friday breaktime).  Well done P7!

School Meals

Please see message below from Highland Council regarding payment for school meals.  Parents please be aware that we have a large stock of school meal payment envelopes in the school, should you wish to pay for your child’s meal in cash you can use these envelopes to send the cash payment in to school with your child.  Please pick some of these up from the office, or ask your child to pick some up.  If you chose to pay in cash, please ensure that your child’s envelope is clearly labelled with their name, class, and payment amount.

School Meals Payment – Pupils in Primary 6 and 7

Scottish Government legislation provides universal free school meals for all children from P1 to P5, but this has not yet been rolled out to P6 and 7 pupils. Any meals taken by pupils in P6 / 7, who are not entitled to income based free school meals, should be paid for in advance.  The cost of a primary school meal is £2.40 per meal. Information on how to pay for meals can be found here: Pay for school meals | School meals | The Highland Council.

Some children will still be entitled to income based Free School Meals, if you think this may apply to your children, criteria and application can be found Free school meals and assistance with clothing | Free school meals and assistance with clothing | The Highland Council.

School Nursing Service – New Website

Highland’s school nursing service have launched a new website.  This can be found at this link: https://www.highlandschoolnursingservice.co.uk/home

Teaching Arrangements 2025-26

Our teaching arrangements for next session will be:

Class	Teacher
P1/2	Mrs Templeman
P2/3	Mrs Murray (2 ½ days) & Mrs Martin (2 ½ days)
P4	Mrs MacAskill
P5	Mr Murray
P6	Miss Hajar (4 days) and Mr MacLean (1 day)
P7	Miss MacKenzie
Class Contact Reduction (CCR)	Miss Deplano (3 days)
Additional Support Needs (ASN)	Mrs Tyronney (3 days)
Pupil Equity Fund (PEF)	Mrs Beaton (1 day)

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card. 

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

Known Dates for Term 4

Date	Event
Thursday 3rd July	School closes at 12pm for Summer Holiday.

Known Important Dates for Term 1 (2025-26)

Date	Event
Tuesday 19th August	School opens at 9.06am for first day of Term 1.
Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September	School closed for in-service
Wednesday 17th-Friday 19th September	Scholastic Bookfair
Wednesday 24th September	UHI Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) workshops
Monday 29th September	P6 & P7 at Portree High School for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Roadshow from BAE Systems in partnership with Royal Air Force and Royal Navy
Friday 10th October	School closes at 12.45pm for last day of Term 1.  Re-opens Monday 27th October.

Dear parents/carers,

It has been a relatively quiet week in the school after the excitement of transitions last week.  I know teachers have enjoyed having their own classes back as we wind down towards the end of term.

Please see our weekly update below.

Staffing and Teaching Arrangements from August 2025

I am now in a position to be able to confirm our staffing arrangements for next session.  Firstly, I am excited to say that Miss Hajar Moujib will be joining our teaching team as a probationer teacher.  Hajar knows the school well, having worked with our current P6 class as a student teacher between November and March.  We look forward to having Hajar on board.

Unfortunately, Miss Fiona Goss will not be working with us next session.  Fiona had been with us once per week as a Class Contact Reduction (CCR) teacher working with both the P5 and P6 classes on a Friday.  It has been great having Fiona with us this year, and we wish her all the very best in the future.

Also, it is with great sadness that we will be saying farewell to Mrs Alice MacVicar.  Alice has worked in Portree Primary School for many years as a CCR teacher, delivering art lessons to all classes one day per week.  We will be very sorry to see Alice go, as she has been redeployed to another school.  All the very best Alice.

Finally, all parents should have received an email this week from Mhairi MacDonald (Area Quality Improvement Manager) to confirm that Sara Matheson will not be returning to the school as Head Teacher.  Sara has been appointed permanently to the position of Education Support Officer, a position which she has held on secondment for some time now.  We wish Sara all the best, and look forward to seeing her at our prizegiving assembly next week to bid her farewell.

The permanent Head Teacher position will be advertised in due course, and I look forward to continuing in my role as Acting Head Teacher in the meantime.

Our teaching arrangements for next session will be:

Class	Teacher
P1/2	Mrs Templeman
P2/3	Mrs Murray (2 ½ days) & Mrs Martin (2 ½ days)
P4	Mrs MacAskill
P5	Mr Murray
P6	Miss Hajar (4 days) and Mr MacLean (1 day)
P7	Miss MacKenzie
Class Contact Reduction (CCR)	Miss Deplano (3 days)
Additional Support Needs (ASN)	Mrs Tyronney (3 days)
Pupil Equity Fund (PEF)	Mrs Beaton (1 day)

P7 Sailing

Half of our P7 class attended a sailing taster session yesterday afternoon, and the other half are due to do the same this morning.  This activity always goes down well with pupils and I know this time has been no different. Thank you to the sailing club for putting these sessions on for us.

Computer Club

Please note that there will be no computer club next Tuesday.  I would like to thank Ethan (P6) for all of his hard work in running the club over the past few months, as well as the other P6 helpers; Caleb, Joni, Fred, Marcus, Bobby (and everyone else who helped).  Computer club has been very popular and I hope that we will be able to continue this next session.

Prizegiving and Leaver’s Assembly

Our end of session Prizegiving and Leaver’s Assembly will take place on Wednesday 2^nd July at 9.30-10.30am.  All parents/carers of Primary 7 children are invited to attend.

Invites were sent out this week to parents of those pupils in P1-6 who have been selected as prize winners.

We are looking forward to celebrating the success of our learners and bidding farewell to our P7 class.  Mrs Sara Matheson will be joining us on the day as our guest of honour, and I know the children will be looking forward to seeing her.

Last day Arrangements

Please note that the last day of term is Thursday 3^rd July, and that the school will close at 12 noon that day.

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card. 

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website: https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Known Dates for Term 4

Date	Event
Wednesday 2nd July	Prize Giving and Leavers Assembly 9.30-10.30am.
Thursday 3rd July	School closes at 12pm for Summer Holiday.

Please see our weekly update below.

Transition Days

It was nice to see how well all the children got on yesterday afternoon for their first transition visit.  For many it was a new classroom and new teacher, for some it was a familiar classroom and teacher, with some new faces in the class.  Everyone seemed to get on very well, and I’m sure will be looking forward to more of the same today.

I look forward to welcoming back the P7 class from their High School visit next week.  I’m sure they will have had a great time and will be looking forward to August, but hope they will enjoy their last two weeks at Portree Primary.

Out of School Care Pilot Scheme

Please see poster below from Portree Nursery with information on a new Out of School Care scheme that they will be piloting from August.

Prizegiving and Leaver’s Assembly

Our end of session Prizegiving and Leaver’s Assembly will take place on Wednesday 2^nd July at 9.30-10.30am.  All parents/carers of Primary 7 children are invited to attend.

There will also be invitations sent to the parents/carers of some children in other who have been nominated as a prize winner this year.  These invites are due to go out on Monday 23^rd June.

Parking around the school

A reminder that the school’s designated drop-off and pick-up location is Camanachd Square (near Community Centre/Portree Nursery).  Highland Council have recently designated spaces for school drop-off/pick-up only, and have improved signage at these spaces.  We have a crossing patroller at Home Farm Road to help pupils cross safely.

Parents are asked to be respectful of our neighbours by not using the surrounding streets for dropping children off.  Please also be aware that parking on Blaven Road near the bus stop has caused difficulties for our school bus leaving at the end of the day.  There used to be clearly marked zigzags on the road, however these disappeared after re-surfacing last year and have not yet been replaced.  Please see photo below and ensure this area is kept clear.

Last Day Arrangements

Please note that the last day of term is Thursday 3^rd July, and that the school will close at 12 noon that day.

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card. 

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website: https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Known Dates for Term 4

Date	Event
Wednesday 18th-Friday 20th June	P7 at High School for transition days.
Thursday 19th (afternoon) and Friday 20th June	School transitions – pupils spending time in new classes.
Wednesday 2nd July	Prize Giving and Leavers Assembly 9.30-10.30am.
Thursday 3rd July	School closes at 12pm for Summer Holiday.

Dear parents/carers,

Please our weekly update below.

Feedback Request

Thank you to those who have provided feedback on our school improvement plan, it has been nice to read the positive comments and the ideas for improvements.

I will keep the survey open until next week.  See information below from last week’s update.

We are currently evaluating our School Improvement Plan, and planning next steps for session 2025-26.  I would very much appreciate your feedback on this year’s plan, as well as your comments on what you think we are doing well, and what we could be doing better.

Could you please complete the survey at this link: https://forms.office.com/e/7h0072Q7H5

This should only take around 5 minutes to complete.

Open Afternoon

Thank you to everyone who made it in for our open afternoon yesterday.  The children really value the opportunity to show and speak to parents about their profiles and their work.

No Shinty Coaching Tuesday 17^th June

Please note that due to the Fingal Centre closing early on Monday and Tuesday next week, there will be no shinty coaching session on Tuesday.

Transition Days

Next week will be exciting as our P7 class will be visiting Portree High School from Wednesday to Friday.  P7 parents should have received a letter from PHS to outline what their child should do on those days.  Please let us know if you have not received this.

We will be holding our own in school transition days on Thursday 19^th (afternoon) and Friday 20^th June.  This will give all children a chance to sample their expected new class for next session.  We do not have any confirmation of staffing for next session, however the table below shows which class and teacher your child will have for transition days.

Class	New Class	Teacher
Younger half of current P1	P1/2	Mrs Templeman
Older half of current P1	P2/3	Mrs Martin
Current P2	P2/3	Mrs Martin
All Current P3s	P4	Mrs MacAskill
Current P4	P5	Mr Murray
Current P5	P6	Mr MacLean
Current P6	P7	Miss MacKenzie

Prizegiving and Leaver’s Assembly

Our end of session Prizegiving and Leaver’s Assembly will take place on Wednesday 2^nd July at 9.30-10.30am.  All parents/carers of Primary 7 children are invited to attend.

There will also be invitations sent to the parents/carers of some children in other who have been nominated as a prize winner this year.  These invites are due to go out on Monday 23^rd June.

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card. 

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website: https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Known Dates for Term 4

Date	Event
Wednesday 18th-Friday 20th June	P7 at High School for transition days.
Thursday 19th (afternoon) and Friday 20th June	School transitions – pupils spending time in new classes.
Wednesday 2nd July	Prize Giving and Leavers Assembly 9.30-10.30am.
Thursday 3rd July	School closes at 12pm for Summer Holiday.

Dear parents/carers,

Please our weekly update below.

Feedback Request

We are currently evaluating our School Improvement Plan, and planning next steps for session 2025-26.  I would very much appreciate your feedback on this year’s plan, as well as your comments on what you think we are doing well, and what we could be doing better.

Could you please complete the survey at this link: https://forms.office.com/e/7h0072Q7H5

This should only take around 5 minutes to complete.

Soccer 7s/Football Festival – Cancelled

Please note that the planned Soccer 7s/Football Festival event due to take place tomorrow has been cancelled due to low numbers.  See a message below from organiser:

Unfortunately we have had to postpone Saturdays football festival.  We only had 40 booked on across all ages (9, 15 and 16) were the numbers which are all at least half the required number to run a festival at each group.

I am aware many might have turned up on the day but with volunteers and set-up required we needed to be certain it would go ahead.  It highlights the importance of using our booking system as this also registers folk and has emergency contact info and medical which are required (turning up on the day doesn’t allow this).

Hopefully we can run this again in the near future as I am very keen to have festivals which are inclusive to all- if anyone ever has issues booking please reach out to Sarah or myself.

Thanks again to those who supported it and apologies its cancelled (I have my own little man very disappointed in missing his first festival).

Kind Regards,

Danny

Daniel Steele
Active Schools Co-Ordinator

Class Photos

A reminder that class photos are available to view and purchase online using the details sent home with your child.

The school receives a commission for photos sold which goes towards our school fund for things like playground equipment, trips, etc.

Pupil Reports

You should have received your child’s end of year report this week.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading each report and seeing how much excellent progress our learners have made.  Please celebrate your child’s success with them and speak to them about any areas of improvement which their teacher has suggested. 

If you have any comments to make on your child’s report then please complete the parent comment sheet which came with it.

Open Afternoon

I would like to invite families to an Open Afternoon on Thursday 12^th June at 2.30pm.  The purpose of this event is to give you a chance to review your child’s profile with them.  You will also be able to see your child’s writing and numeracy jotters.  All other jotters will be coming home at the end of session for you to review with your child then.

P7 Raasay Trip

The school has been a bit quieter than usual this week with most P7s away for their trip on Raasay.  We’ve missed the important roles that P7s take on around the school such as prefects and playground organisers.

I know the group have had a brilliant time on Raasay, and I look forward to hearing all about it on Monday. 

Parents should collect their child from Sconser today at 1.50pm.

Trophies Return

Could I ask that if your child received a trophy at prizegiving last year that these are returned to the school over the next few weeks?

If you would like to get the trophy engraved with your child’s name, I would recommend either SharpEngraving (Kensaleyre) or Misty Isle Makes (Portree).

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card. 

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website: https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Known Dates for Term 4

Date	Event
Tuesday 3rd-Friday 6th June	P7 Raasay Trip.
Thursday 12th June	Open Afternoon at 2.30pm
Wednesday 18th-Friday 20th June	P7 at High School for transition days.
Thursday 19th (afternoon) and Friday 20th June	School transitions – pupils spending time in new classes.
Wednesday 2nd July	Prize Giving and Leavers Assembly
Thursday 3rd July	School closes at 12pm for Summer Holiday.

Please our weekly update below.  A reminder that the school is closed on Monday next week for staff in-service day.

Skye Week Gala Day Parade Saturday 31^st May

Pupils should wear their school jumper and arrive at the Gathering Hall by 12.15pm. where they will be met by Mr MacLean.

Our school will be involved in the parade for the Skye Week Gala Day on Saturday 31^st May.  The parade will depart the Royal Bank of Scotland at 12.30pm and will walk to the Community Centre.  All of our pupils are invited to join the parade.  Parents, could you please complete this 30 second online form if your child will be joining the parade: https://forms.office.com/e/LFU9DkeR70

Photographer

The school photographer was in on Wednesday to take class photos.  Your child should have brought home a sheet with details on how to view proofs and purchase online.  These should be available online from this afternoon.  If you have not received the information on how to view and purchase photographs then please let us know.

Pupil Reports

All pupils will be issued with their end of year report on Tuesday 3^rd June.  I would encourage you to speak to your child about their report and celebrate their successes.  Along with their report, your child will have their Learner’s Statement – which is all about their own views of their learning.  There is also a parental comment sheet which you may use to note your views, please return this to the school in your child’s homework diary.

Soccer 7s

The next soccer 7s event will take place in Kyleakin on Saturday 7^th June.  This is a football festival style event, so we do not send our own teams.  Children interested in attending should sign-up through Highlife Highland – see details below.  Please note that there will be events for ages 4 and up.

High Life Highland Activities

ACT002920
Skye & Lochalsh Soccer 7s Event (N4-P7)
Kyleakin Community Hall, Kyleakin

A day of Football for all. Nursery (4 year olds +) up to P7 are invited to come along and be put in teams on the day for a football festival.

Pitches will be set out for different ages- N4-P1/2 together, 1 hr session

P3/4/ together- 1.5 hr session

Then P5/6/7- 2hr session

(there will be flexibility to move children between age groups where they are more comfortable)

Kind Regards,

Danny

Daniel Steele
Active Schools Co-Ordinator

High Life Highland

Plockton High School

IV52 8TU

T: 07788387486

E: daniel.steele@highlifehighland.com

P2 Swimming ‘Taster’ sessions

Children in Primary 2 will be invited to take part in some swimming taster sessions on the following three Thursdays:

• 5^th June
• 12^th June
• 19^th June

P2 pupils should remember to bring their swim kit those days.

P7 Raasay Trip

Wishing the P7 class all the best for their residential trip to Raasay, which begins on Tuesday next week – I’m sure they will all have a great time.  Pupils should be dropped off at Sconser by 9am on Tuesday morning, and will return on Friday at 1.50pm.

Trophies Return

Could I ask that if your child received a trophy at prizegiving last year that these are returned to the school over the next few weeks?

If you would like to get the trophy engraved with your child’s name, I would recommend either SharpEngraving (Kensaleyre) or Misty Isle Makes (Portree).

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card. 

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website: https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Known Dates for Term 4

Date	Event
Saturday 31st May	Skye Week Gala Parade 12.30pm
Monday 2nd June	School closed for in-service day.
Tuesday 3rd-Friday 6th June	P7 Raasay Trip.
Thursday 12th June	Open Afternoon at 2.30pm
Wednesday 18th-Friday 20th June	P7 at High School for transition days.
Thursday 19th (afternoon) and Friday 20th June	School transitions – pupils spending time in new classes.
Wednesday 2nd July	Prize Giving and Leavers Assembly
Thursday 3rd July	School closes at 12pm for Summer Holiday.

It was great to see everyone back after the Easter break, settled in to classes and ready for learning.  We’re looking forward to a busy and fun Term 4.

Please see our weekly update below.

Soccer 7s

Please note that the next Soccer 7s event will take place on Saturday 3^rd May in Portree.  This is a change of venue as it was originally meant to be in Kyleakin.  Consent forms have gone home to interested pupils.  Parents may complete the consent form on paper on online at this link: https://forms.office.com/e/f4MbHZSB3u. Completed consents must be received by Tuesday 29^th April as this is my deadline for submitting teams.

P3/4 and P5 School Trip

The Primary 3/4 and 5 classes are gearing up for their school trip next week to the Storr and the Museum of Island Life.  This will take place on Wednesday 30^th April, consent forms have gone home with pupils and must be returned by Tuesday 29^th April.

Cross Country P4-7

We will be holding our school cross country event on Tuesday 29^th April at 1.45pm.  Parents are very welcome to come and watch the event at the King George.  Pupils in P4-7 will be competing in the event, and younger children will be there to cheer them on.

The best runners at our school event will qualify for the Skye Schools Cross Country Championships which is due to take place on Wednesday 7^th May.

RSHP (Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood)

This term children in P5-7 will be learning about the topic of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) in their classes.  Parents are invited to visit the school on Wednesday 7^th May at 3pm if they wish to view the learning resources which will be used and to ask any questions they may have.

Shinty Coaching

Please note that shinty coaching will resume next Tuesday 29^th April at the High School.  This will be at 6pm-7pm (not a 5pm start as indicated in last update) and will be outdoors.  A reminder that shin pads should be worn by players and they should bring their own stick if they have one.

Computer Club

Computer club continues to take place at 3.30-4.30pm on Tuesdays.  All welcome.

After School Football Training

We expect to be offering after school football training in the coming weeks.  This is not finalised yet, but we are expecting to have:

Wednesday at 3.45-4.30pm (P4-7 boys and girls football)

Thursday at 3.45-4.30pm (P4-7 girls only football).

We will be unlikely to have these up-and-running next week, but I will confirm when they are due to start.

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card. 

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website: https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Known Dates for Term 4

Date	Event
Tuesday 22nd April	Start of Term 4.
Tuesday 29th April	School Cross Country.  1.45pm at King George.
Wednesday 30th April	P3/4 and P5 School trip.
Thursday 1st May	Childsmile Fluoride Varnishing 1.
Saturday 3rd May	Soccer 7s in Portree. 11.30am.
Monday 5th May	School closed for May Day holiday.
Wednesday 7th May	Skye Schools Cross Country Championship.
Wednesday 7th May	Childsmile Fluoride Varnishing 2.
Thursday 8th May	Childsmile Fluoride Varnishing 3.
Friday 23rd May	Sports Day at 10am
Monday 2nd June	School closed for in-service day.
Tuesday 3rd-Friday 6th June	P7 Raasay Trip.
Wednesday 11th June	School Picnic
Thursday 12th June	Open Afternoon at 2.30pm
Wednesday 18th-Friday 20th June	P7 at High Scholl for transition days.
Thursday 19th (afternoon) and Friday 20th June	School transitions – pupils spending time in new classes.
Wednesday 2nd July	Prize Giving and Leavers Assembly
Thursday 3rd July	School closes at 12pm for Summer Holiday.

Red Nose Day

I am delighted to say that our Red Nose Day fundraising efforts raised an incredible total of over £1700 – what an absolutely fantastic effort by everyone involved!

A very well done in particular to the P3/4 class who worked so hard to prepare the fundraising events.

Tigh na Drochaid Visit

P3/4 class visited Tigh Na Drochaid this week to perform a dance routine.  It was great to hear how well they did, and to see their hard work in Skyedance lessons paying off.  Well done everyone!

Science Workshops

We were visited by Lucy Downie from UHI this Wednesday for some science workshops.  P1 class tried their hand at coding a robot called ‘Botley’.  P2/3 and P3/4 classes learned the science of their senses, and P6 had the chance to code some ‘Sphero’ devices.  These sessions were very much enjoyed by pupils, and a valuable science learning experience.

Lucy will be visiting again next week to give the P5s a chance at coding, and to re-visit some classes.

P7 Easter Coffee Morning Event and Extravaganza

The Primary 7 class will be hosting an Easter Coffee Morning event next Wednesday 2^nd April from 10.30-11.30am.  Everyone is welcome, and donations will go to Alzheimer’s Scotland.  We look forward to seeing you there!

In the afternoon, P7 will run an Easter extravaganza, where pupils can buy some baking, participate in an Easter Scavenger Hunt, craft table and competitions.  

They are also going to run a best Easter bonnet or decorated egg competition, which will be displayed during the Coffee Morning.

Easter Service – Last day of term

Please note that our school will attend an Easter Service on Friday 4^th April at Shepherd’s Way Church.  The service will be at 10am – all welcome to attend.

If you would prefer that your child does not attend, please let the school office know so that alternative arrangements can be made.  For further information on Scottish Government guidance on Religious Observance in schools, please see this link: https://www.gov.scot/publications/curriculum-for-excellence-religious-observance/

Parent Council Easter Fun Day

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card.  This rule has not previously been enforced, but Stagecoach will be enforcing this after the Easter Holidays.

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website: https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Key Dates for Term 3

Date	Event
Tuesday 1st April	P1 and P2/3 School Trip to Armadale
Wednesday 2nd April	P6 School Trip to Culloden
Wednesday 2nd April	P7 Easter Coffee Morning 10.30-11.30am Easter Extravaganza (afternoon)
Wednesday 2nd April	P3/4 and P5 School Trip to North Skye (tbc) *Rescheduled – expected to be Wednesday 30th April*
Friday 4th April	Last day of Term 3 (school re-opens Tuesday 22nd April) Easter Service at Shepherd’s Way Church – 10am
Saturday 12th April	Easter Fun Day 10am-1pm

It’s been a lovely week in the school with children taking advantage of the nice weather.

Please see this week’s update below.

Important – Pupils taking bus

Our school transport provider Stagecoach has asked me to share the following information with you:

Pupils who take the bus to school but who are not eligible for free school transport must be in possession of their Young Scot/National Entitlement card.  This rule has not previously been enforced, but Stagecoach will be enforcing this after the Easter Holidays.

If you are unsure about whether your child is entitled to free school transport, you can check eligibility at this link: https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/878/schools/12/school_transport or be in touch with the school and we’ll let you know.

If your child does not have a Young Scot/National Entitlement card you can apply for one at this link: https://young.scot/get-informed/young-persons-free-bus-travel/

Open Afternoon

Thank you to everyone who made it in to school on Wednesday afternoon for our Open Afternoon.  I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to see your child’s work and the fantastic progress they have been making with their learning.

Parents’ Evening

A final reminder that Parents’ Evening will take place next week on Tuesday 25^th March/Wednesday 26^th March.  Please book an appointment using our online booking system at https://parents-booking.co.uk/

If you have any problems making a booking, then please let me know.

Red Nose Day

Thank you for all of your contributions towards Red Nose Day.  The fundraising activities which took place yesterday were enjoyed by all, and lots of money was raised.

Today we are really looking forward to our whole school sponsored walk to Scorrybreac.

A very well done to everyone in P3/4 class who have worked so hard over the past few weeks organising our school’s fundraising.  They have done an incredible job!

School Trips – Update

Consent forms have gone home to children in P1-3 and P6 for their school trips taking place in less than two weeks.  Please return these by the deadline noted on the letter.

Please note that I did not mention spending money on the letter for P1-3.  Children may bring some spending money for the gift shop, but I would ask that this is a maximum of £10.

• P1-3 trip to Armadale Castle/Gardens/Museum on Tuesday 1^st April
• P6 trip to Culloden Battlefield on Wednesday 2^nd April

• P3/4 and P5 trip to North Skye (Storr and Museum of Island Life) is now confirmed and will take place on Wednesday 30^th April.  Consent and information for this will follow soon.

Gaelic Drama Workshops

We were delighted to welcome Artair Donald to the school this week to deliver Gaelic drama workshops to pupils in P4-7.  Pupils had a lovely time practicing their Gaelic in a fun and active way.  Mòran taing Artair!

P7 Community Café

The Primary 7 class will be hosting a Community Café on Wednesday 2^nd April from 10.30-11.30am.  All money raised will be for Alzheimer’s Scotland. 

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website:

https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at:

https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Key Dates for Term 3

Date	Event
Friday 21st March	Red Nose Day
Tuesday 25th March and Wednesday 26th March	Parents’ Evenings P1, P2, P3, P4, P6, P7
Tuesday 25th March	Basketball Festival P6 – 10.30am-2.30pm
Thursday 27th March	P1 and P7 Dental Screening
Tuesday 1st April	P1 and P2/3 School Trip to Armadale
Wednesday 2nd April	P6 School Trip to Culloden
Wednesday 2nd April	P7 Community Café 10.30am
Wednesday 2nd April	P3/4 and P5 School Trip to North Skye (tbc) *Rescheduled – expected to be Wednesday 30th April*
Friday 4th April	Last day of Term 3 (school re-opens Tuesday 22nd April)

Open Afternoon

All parents are invited to join us in school next Wednesday 19^th March at 2.30pm for our Open Afternoon.  This is an opportunity for you to view your child’s classwork and their pupil profile.  We look forward to seeing you then!

Parents’ Evening

A reminder that parents’ evening will take place on Tuesday 25^th March/Wednesday 26^th March (or Thursday 20^th March for P5s).  Please book an appointment using our online booking system at https://parents-booking.co.uk/

If you have any problems making a booking, then please let me know.

Red Nose Day

We are very much looking forward to our Red Nose Day activities next week.  On Thursday 20^th all classes will be able to take part in a variety of fundraising activities, then on Friday 21^st we will invite all children to wear red.  We will also be going for a whole school sponsored walk that day.

Please see the letter attached for full details on everything that is going on next week.

School Trips

We are busy making preparations for our upcoming school trips.  There have been some date adjustments to our initial plans, but at the moment we are looking at the following:

• P1-3 trip to Armadale Castle/Gardens/Museum on Tuesday 1^st April
• P6 trip to Culloden Battlefield on Wednesday 2^nd April
• P3/4 and P5 trip to North Skye (Storr and Museum of Island Life) is unlikely to take place before Easter holidays.  We are now looking at this visit taking place on Wednesday 30^th April (still tbc)
• P7 have their Raasay trip to look forward to later in the year, and will likely have another excursion near the end of term 4.

Parent information and consent forms will be coming out to you with full details soon.

School Uniform Offer

One of our school uniform providers Andrew Hyde, currently have 10% off across their website: https://ahyde.co.uk/collections/portree-primary.  

Use code: AHUNIFORM10 at checkout.

Mountain Warehouse Discount Code

20% off for our school community at Mountain Warehouse until June 2025.

If you would like to take advantage of this, the promo code is: CC202473.  This can be used at: https://www.mountainwarehouse.com

Key Dates for Term 3

Date	Event
Tuesday 18th March	Gaelic Drama sessions for P4-7
Wednesday 19th March	Balfour Beatty ‘Big School Visit’ – Engineering sessions for P5
Wednesday 19th March	Parent Open Afternoon 2.30pm
Friday 21st March	Red Nose Day
Tuesday 25th March and Wednesday 26th March	Parents’ Evenings P1, P2, P3, P4, P6, P7
Tuesday 25th March	Basketball Festival P6 – 10.30am-2.30pm
Thursday 27th March	P1 and P7 Dental Screening
Tuesday 1st April	P1 and P2/3 School Trip to Armadale
Wednesday 2nd April	P6 School Trip to Culloden
Wednesday 2nd April	P3/4 and P5 School Trip to North Skye (tbc) *Rescheduled – expected to be Wednesday 30th April*
Friday 4th April	Last day of Term 3 (school re-opens Tuesday 22nd April)