17/05/2024
Happy Friday!
We have enjoyed warm weather again this week. It’s getting to that time of year when the weeks fly by.
A huge thank you to Mr Soutar for cutting the grass and tidying up our garden.
Performance ''Stories from different cultures''
Thank you to all families who were able to join us for our performance. We had a lovely afternoon and enjoyed sharing our learning through storytelling. We are very proud of the progression in drama and musical skills that all our children are making this year through our weekly partnership with Eden Court.
Landmark Arrangements
Timing
We will be leaving school at 9am and returning for 3pm.
Lunch/Refreshments
All pupils require a packed lunch and a water bottle for the trip. If you would like to order a packed lunch from the canteen please let class teachers know as soon as possible. Choices of sandwich are cheese or chicken.
Clothing
All pupils should wear school uniform and wear suitable footwear. With the weather being warmer please apply suncream to pupils before school.
Payment
Thank you to everyone who has paid the trip so far. The trip costs £15. We ask that payments are made as soon as possible if you have yet to pay.
Season Passes
If your child has a season pass they will need to bring it to school for the trip. It would be helpful to have this before we go. Could passes be brought in and given to the class teacher before Tuesday 21st May. This is to ensure we are not charged for this place and we are not chasing this on the morning for going.
Shop
Pupils will not get the opportunity to go into the Landmark shops, therefore they do not need money.
School Uniform
We actively promote the sense of belonging to our school by asking that all children wear uniform. If you need any specific items, please be aware that we have some good quality, recycled stock that has been kindly donated.
Bikes and scooters
For safety reasons we expect all children and parents to dismount from bikes and scooters on entry to the school.
Childsmile
This week pupils received fluoride varnish application. Research shows that fluoride varnish is highly effective at reducing tooth decay if it is applied twice a year. Fluoride is a mineral that helps to prevent tooth decay.
School Meals
All primary 1 to 5 children are provided with a school lunch during term-time at no cost to parents.
Free School Meals P1-7
If you meet the income criteria and have a child in P1-P7 you should still apply for free school meals. The Scottish Government provide additional funding to schools based on pupils who are entitled to free school meals.
Your child can get free meals from P1-7 in school if you get:
Universal Credit (where your monthly earned income is not more than £796)
income-based Job Seeker's Allowance
income-based Employment and Support Allowance
support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Your child is also entitled to free school meals if you get:
Child Tax Credit, but not Working Tax Credit, and your income is less than £19,995
both Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit and have an income of up to £9,552
Clothing Grants and Free School meals applications for the school term starting in August 2024, open on 1 July 2024. CLICK TO APPLY
Sun safety
With hot weather, we advise parents to send children in with a hat or cap and apply suncream before coming to school.
Please ensure your child has a water bottle.
Breakfast Club and Out of School Club
If you intend to continue using our childcare services please DO NOT CANCEL DIRECT DEBITS already in place. If you would like to adjust the amount coming off your account please send an email to our central.primary@highland.gov.uk and this will be facilitated accordingly.
Farmness
We have booked a trip to Farmness for ELC pupils on 6th June. The cost of the trip is £9 per child. We ask that payments are made as soon as possible if you have yet to pay.
Dates to remember
23rd May Landmark Trip (P1-P7)
4th June Baillie Cup (P1-4)
6th June Farmness Trip (ELC)
14th June Sports Day pm
24th June Whole School Walk, time to be confirmed
26th June Leavers Assembly
27th June Moving On Ceremony (ELC)
Wishing you a lovely, restful weekend.
Kind regards
Central Team