Dochgarroch

Welcome to our wonderful school nestled near Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal.

At Dochgarroch our Vision is to Dream, Believe, Achieve….together. Our Values underpin our ethos, we want our children, staff and parents to be are Happy, Hard Working, Respectful and Inclusive.

There is a current roll of 14 pupils. The stages range from P1 to P7 and are accommodated in one classroom, taught by two teaching staff. The classes vary across the week with maths, reading, writing and PE taught in P1-7 . The other subjects e.g. expressive arts/ topic work being taught also.

School day for pupils:

P1-3 Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 3.00pm and Friday 9.00am – 12.15pm

P4-7 Monday – Thursday 9.00am to 3.30pm and Friday 9.00pm – 12.15pm

A Early Learning and Childcare Unit for 3-4 year old children has been in operation since August 1999 offering five sessions and presently accommodating at the moment 14 children, our nursery now offers 30 hours funded childcare.

ELC day hours:

Monday to Thursday 8:45am – 3.30pm and Friday 9:00am-12pm

The school is a focal point of an otherwise scattered community and endeavours to promote a sense of belonging and play an important part in the wider community. Opportunities are often made to involve others in the community and to allow children to access learning both indoors and outdoors.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

At Dochgarroch we always look smart and wear our school uniform. Our school jumpers/polo shirts are blue with our school logo on them. You can wear black or grey trousers or also wear a blue checked dress or pinafore.

If you would like to purchase school uniform then go to Gilmour Sports in Inverness. Gilmore Sports - 01463 222022, Harbour Road Inverness

How do I enrol my child?

Enrolment dates for new P1 pupils are advertised in the local press and are usually in January/February. Parents are welcome to contact the school at anytime during the session to visit and enrol children in other age groups. ELC enrolments take place three times during the session to accommodate children turning three. Parents should note there is no automatic right to a place in Dochgarroch P1, even if your child has attended Dochgarroch ELC.