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Change to School / ELC lunch Thursday 2nd June for Jubilee celebration picnic.
Change to School / ELC lunch Thursday 2nd June for Jubilee celebration picnic.
On Thursday the choices for school lunch will be Orange Option - Regular school picnic and Green Option - Vegetarian school picnic. Please discuss these choices with your child.
Just a reminder that everyone can come to school wearing something yellow tomorrow and bring a donation in support of Highland Hospice.
Update from Scottish Government regarding Universal Free School Meals
We have been informed that the provision of Universal Free School Meals for pupils in Primary 6 & Primary 7 originally planned for August 2022 has been put on hold.
We will keep you updated as soon as we have further information.
Welcome to the Launch of our Lochardil Safer Schools App! Please peruse all of the information in Mrs Kellacher's letter below, giving you all of the details of this wonderful app and how it will help all of our pupils and their families to remain safe in this ever changing digital world! There is a short video presentation all about the app, within a link attached to the letter.
Download the Safer Schools App to your Android or iOS device today using the Parent QR Code and Login or the Parent QR Code and Login displayed below!
Highland Hospice Wear Yellow Day - Friday 27th May 2022
Highland Hospice Wear Yellow Day - Friday 27th May 2022
All pupils in ELC to P7 are invited to wear something yellow to school on Friday 27th May 2022. All we ask in return is a donation for Highland Hospice.
Thank you in advance for your support of this local charity.
Cycling, Road Safety & The Highway Code
Cycling, Road Safety & The Highway Code
We are grateful to a local resident who has raised a concern about the safety of children and parents/carers when cycling (and that of pedestrians) to and from school.
The Highway Code has recently been updated and our attention has been drawn in particular to Rule 67. (see below).
We are delighted that so many of you are using this mode of transport as both the environmentally friendly and healthy options for travelling, but please remember to stay safe at all times and to be a courteous and safe road user.
From:Department for Transport Published 1 October 2015 Updated:25 March 2022
"Rule 67
You should
look all around to make sure it is safe before moving away from the kerb, when pulling out to overtake or to pass stationary vehicles, or when turning at junctions or stopping.
take care when passing parked vehicles, leaving enough room (a door’s width or 1 metre) to avoid being hit if a car door is opened, and watch out for pedestrians stepping into your path."
Royal Messy Church at CCC - Saturday 4th June.
Royal Messy Church at CCC - Saturday 4th June.
Please use the link below to book for this event.
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Information for the match tonight.
Information for the match tonight.
Inverness Caley Thistle FC match ticket request form for pupils is now closed.
We are delighted we have a large group of supporters going along to the match tonight with their parents/carers to cheer the team on. Huge thank you to Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC Community Trust for organising and gifting the tickets to us.
For adults still to purchase tickets to go along with their child, tickets will be available to buy up until the game starts tonight and are available from the ticket office at the stadium. Lochardil Primary have an area in the North Stand Section F and this is where all our child tickets have been allocated across a few rows. When buying, try to get an adult ticket for this area/section also. This does mean our children may not sit in the exact seat number their ticket says in order to allow parents/carers and children to sit together. So as long as we are all within this area the seats are all for us.
I will also be sitting in our Lochardil section tonight and look forward to seeing everyone there. So if there are any queries over where to sit etc. I can help.
Remember to display our school values at all times!
Also, we are proud to have shared messages of good luck and support for the team as part of our ongoing school and club partnership work. The children were over the moon to see and hear they have been well received.
Thanks
Audrey Kellacher
Fabulous Opportunity - Free child ticket for ICTFC V St Johnstone on Friday Evening.
Fabulous Opportunity - Free child ticket for ICTFC V St Johnstone on Friday Evening.
Would you like to take up this fantastic offer to support one of our community partners ICTFC?
Would you like to take up this fantastic offer to support one of our community partners ICTFC?
Please complete link below to be in with a chance of a free child ticket with a paying adult for Friday's match by noon, 19.05.22.
Please complete link below to be in with a chance of a free child ticket with a paying adult for Friday's match by noon, 19.05.22.
Parent Council Reminder - Tonight 18.05.22
Parent Council Reminder - Tonight 18.05.22
We are pleased to invite you to tonight's parent council meeting either virtually or in reality. The meeting we take place in the school hall or via the link shared on the google classroom from 7pm - 8.30pm. Look forward to seeing you in person or online.
SCHOOL PICNIC LUNCH - THURSDAY 2ND JUNE 2022
SCHOOL PICNIC LUNCH - THURSDAY 2ND JUNE 2022
Could you please take a moment to complete this short google form to help our canteen staff to get an indication of numbers of pupils who will be requesting a School Picnic Lunch on Thursday 2nd June 2022.
Please note that the Picnic Lunch will be the only school option for lunch on this day, and all dietary requirement will continue to be met. If you do not wish to order a school picnic lunch, you will need to bring in a packed lunch on this day.
Please complete the google form below for your child. If you have more than one child in Lochardil, you will need to complete this form again, for each separate child.
We thank you in advance for your cooperating and support, as always.
Next Session Uniform Orders
Next Session Uniform Orders
Please look out for uniform order forms coming home in your child's bag this week. Please complete and return any requests to school by Monday 16th May 2022 with exact money or cheque payment.
Letter to Parent /Carers from Jason Leitch
Letter to Parent /Carers from Jason Leitch
Letter to Parents and Carers from Jason Leitch National Clinical Director - April 2022.pdf
Parent Council Meeting 18th May
Parent Council Meeting 18th May
Our next parent council meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th May at Lochardil Primary School in the Staff Room. We are delighted that the meetings can now be held in person and are looking in to ways we can also stream the meeting to Google Meet as an alternative for those who can't make it in person. Watch this space!!
Breakfast and Out of School Club 2022-2023
Breakfast and Out of School Club 2022-2023
If you would like to use our Breakfast and/or Out of School Club next session please complete the Google form below by Friday 20th May. Thank you.
REMINDER - School closures
A quick reminder that the school and ELC are closed on Monday 2nd May for the Bank Holiday and again on Thursday 5th May due to the school being used as a polling station.
Please note that on both these days there will be no-one in the school office to answer the telephone. If you need to contact the school for any reason, please email lochardil.primary@highland.gov.uk or leave a voicemail and we will respond when the office is open again.
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Class Group Photographs - Primary 1 to Primary 6
The proofs for the class photos have been emailed today to all the parent/carer main contacts for pupils in Primaries 1 - 6. The email contains a link for placing orders.
All orders should be placed on-line directly to Tempest Photographs. To qualify for free delivery to the school, orders & payment must be made within the next two weeks. Orders placed with Tempest outwith this time will incur a delivery charge.
If you wish to have your order delivered to your home there will also be a delivery charge made.
Primary 7 & ELC group photographs will be available soon.
INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
We are delighted to let you know that the school photographer will be in school on Tuesday 26th April to take individual photographs of all pupils in ELC to Primary 7.
We have also arranged for her to take family group photographs of pupils in Primary 7 with siblings in school and/or ELC on Monday 16th May 2022.
Can you help?
Can you help?
The Lochardil Eco Team are looking for a variety of items to help improve our school grounds and quality of play as part of our Action Plan. It's great to be back around the school without any zones.
Can you help provide any of the following:
Plastic crates, tyres, plastic guttering, tubes, tent(s), benches or seating, balls, goalposts.
We will also be contacting some local businesses to ask for any donations.
Maybe you have connections or sources for some of the above. Please support us to enjoy some fun times together. Thank you.
Reminder - School Photographs
The school photographer will be in school tomorrow, Wednesday 20th April to take class group photographs for P1-P7 and ELC.
Term 4 Menu for ELC
Term 4 Menu for ELC
Please see below menu for ELC children only .
SS22 Early Years 2 option menu - cooks.docxTerm 4 Menu P1 -P7
Term 4 Menu P1 -P7
Please see below the new term lunch menu for P1 -P7.
SS22 Primary 3 choice menu - for cooks.docxCLASS PHOTOGRAPHS REMINDER
A quick reminder for all families that the school photographer is due in to take whole class photographs after the Easter holidays, on Wednesday 20th April. Please note, this will be for class photos only, not individual photographs.
Kidical Mass April 2nd.docxEaster Football Highlife Highland
Easter Football Highlife Highland
See poster attached for information regarding Easter Football at the IRA.
Easter Football poster.doc
Accessing school-age childcare in rural and island areas
Accessing school-age childcare in rural and island areas
Finding the right childcare that’s accessible, affordable and flexible to your family’s needs, can be a huge challenge, particularly in rural and island areas. Scottish Government recognise this issue and have commissioned Snook, a research and service design agency, to help identify and understand the needs of families and support parents/carers and their children to live in a fairer, more equal society.
Please get involved if you are the parent or carer of children aged between 4 and 14 years old and live in one of the following Aberdeenshire; Argyll and Bute; Dumfries and Galloway; Highland; Shetland; or Western Isles/Na h-Eileanan Siar
Help us out by completing a short survey (including the chance to take part in a draw for £40, £20 and £15 shopping vouchers) and/or
Participating in an online or phone interview (we offer a £40 shopping voucher as a thank you for your
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/childcare-yourviews/
Covid Symptoms
With the continued increase of cases throughout the school, we would like to share this useful information about the current main symptoms of Covid from the Facebook Page - Safe Hands, Save Lives. We are aware that many of our parents/carers have already found information on this page very useful and we are grateful to the admins of the group for keeping us all informed.
Please continue to be alert to symptoms with your child, and please remember to report any positive cases to the school office.
Thank you all for your continued efforts to protect our school and community.
Notice of Roadworks Outside School.
Notice of Roadworks Outside School.
We have received notice today that the Highland Council will be undertaking work on the road outside the school entrance on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd March 2022 to fix the dip in the road. They apologise for any disruption caused at drop off and pick up times.
REMINDER - PARENT COUNCIL AGM - TONIGHT 16.3.22
The AGM will be held virtually tonight at 7pm. The link can be found on the google classrooms.
ALL WELCOME
Parent Council AGM 16th March
Parent Council AGM 16th March
Just a wee reminder that the Parent Council AGM will be held tomorrow evening at 7.00pm. Link to follow on Google Classroom. All welcome!
Disney Playmakers Classes
Disney Playmakers Classes
There are a couple of FREE trial sessions of the Disney Playmakers class at Hilton Community Centre for a couple of weeks before the Holidays on a Tuesday (4.00-5.00pm) for 5-8 year old girls. Please see information flyer for more details.
LOCHARDIL PRIMARY PARENT COUNCIL - AGM
The Annual General Meeting for Lochardil Primary Parent Council will be held virtually on Wednesday 16th March at 7pm. The link will be shared on the google classrooms on Wednesday.
All parents/carers of pupils in Lochardil Primary & Early Learning are invited to attend.
Thursday 17th March - Change to Lunch Menu Options
Thursday 17th March - Change to Lunch Menu Options
At the request of some of our Breakfast Club children, our cooks in the canteen have arranged an Irish menu for St Patrick's Day on Thursday! Please see attached image. Irish stew will be Orange, Vegetarian option will be green and the blue option of the sandwich is the same for ordering on Thursday.
ELC will have the option of both versions, meat or vegetarian.
This will replace the regular menu that day.
Para Multi Sports Club poster - Culloden March 2022.docRights Respecting Schools Outright Campaign
Rights Respecting Schools Outright Campaign
Children and Young People's Mental Health
Children and Young People's Mental Health
We have completed another whole school initiative linked with mental health and wellbeing. We are sharing our learning with our school community and campaigning for our requests to be actioned by the Scottish Government.
Dear Ms Haughey,
We are contacting you as we conclude our work on UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Outright Campaign. The theme for the campaign has been children’s mental health.
Each class has been involved in developing our understanding of who and what helps us with our mental health, our UNCRC rights and what influences our mental health.
We would be delighted if you could use your position as Minister for Children and Young People, to raise awareness of the need to support mental health and wellbeing for children. We have an understanding of the United Nations Rights of the Child and recognise that these articles are now part of part of the law in Scotland.
We wish to speak out and speak up for those children and young people who may need some extra input and support to ensure positive outcomes for their mental health. We know that you can make a difference to so many.
We have created a Powerpoint summary of our learning. We linked the Outright Campaign with Safer Internet Day and Children’s Mental Health Week.
We have shared our work with our school community and appreciate the impact you could make for us with our scope and influence.
Thank you for your support with our campaign.
Kind regards
UNIKIDS team
Outright Campaign Children’s Mental Health Feb 2022.pptx
Parent Council AGM
Parent Council AGM
This year's AGM will take place virtually in 2 weeks on Wednesday 16th March. If you have any questions or business to raise please get in touch via the parent council email address or via the Facebook page. Google Meet link will be posted on Classrooms on the 16th. Please join us if you can!
Gaming, Gambling and the Online World- Webinar for Parents and Carers-Thursday, 17th March 6:30pm-8:00pm
This is a 1.5 hour webinar facilitated by the Scottish Gambling Education Hub in partnership with Highland Council.
The session explores the similarities between online gambling and modern video games, and the associated risks to children and young people.
The webinar will also provide information on where parents and carers can get further resources and support.
The presenters are Donna Brunton, Project Officer (Scottish Gambling Education Hub), Robert Quigley, Collaborative Lead & ICTi Learning, Highland Council & Eliz A MacIntosh, Child Protection, Highland Council.
To maximise privacy and security, we require participants to register on Zoom in advance of the meeting. To do so, please follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuc-yoqTwtEtYlZgMIhwD_fSbk2Ez4pj2l
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please have your camera on during the session by clicking on the video icon as the session will have interactive components.
If you are having difficulties joining the meeting, please email Tina, (tina@fastforward.org.uk) who will provide you with assistance.
Our Bookfair has arrived! March 1st – 7th 2022
We are unfortunately unable to open for parents/carers to browse the books this year, but you can still order online. All orders to be received by noon on Monday 7 March 2022.
The following steps will help you select and order books
1. Please choose (without obligation) which book/ books you would like. Books are viewable online The books - Travelling Book Fairs (scholastic.co.uk)
You will need to pay online at https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/travelling-books/pay filling in the school’s name or postcode. (IV2 4LB)
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https://images.scholastic.co.uk/assets/a/38/13/tbf-qr-png-2032654.pdf
When paying online, you will be given a payment reference number.
2. If you are paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to Lochardil Primary School and send to school office, with details of your order.
3. Finally, please email the school (lochardil.primary@highland.gov.uk) stating your child’s name and class and the details of your order.
Your books will be delivered to your child via school bag mail.
Thank you for supporting our School Book Fair which helps to support reading resources through commission earned from your purchases.
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Glee Club Dates
Glee Club Dates
GLEE CLUB - just a reminder, as stated in the original letter, "There will be no Glee club on the following dates due to staff training/development :3rd March, 18th May, 9th June, 16th June."
GLEE CLUB - just a reminder, as stated in the original letter, "There will be no Glee club on the following dates due to staff training/development :3rd March, 18th May, 9th June, 16th June."
No Glee Club this week. It will commence next week Thursday 10th March.
No Glee Club this week. It will commence next week Thursday 10th March.
Reminder for all School & ELC Parents/Carers
School and ELC are closed for the mid term break and in-service day on Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd February.
We hope you all have a lovely break and look forward to welcoming pupils back on Thursday 24th February.
Due to the delivery schedules after the mid term break, there will be an amendment to the menu on Thursday 24th February.
Due to the delivery schedules after the mid term break, there will be an amendment to the menu on Thursday 24th February.
For the school, the menu will be as follows:
Salmon nibbles with potato wedges
Mexican Burrito (V)
Soup and Egg sandwich (V)
And for ELC, the choices will be:
Salmon nibbles and potato wedges
Mexican Burrito (V)
ELC ENROLMENT WEEK REMINDER
ELC ENROLMENT WEEK REMINDER
A reminder for all parents/carers that enrolment for the nursery session commencing August 2022 is next week, Monday 14th February to Friday 18th February. Children should be enrolled at their catchment school nursery.
Again this year, where possible, enrolment forms should be completed online at the Highland Council website. Supporting documents required for online enrolments are a scan or photo of your child’s birth certificate and a current Council Tax bill. Where possible please attach these to the enrolment application. As a capped school Lochardil are only able to accept the Council Tax bill as proof of address.
All 3 year old children and any 4yr old children who are taking or considering an advantage year must be re-enrolled for the new session.
Please return also return a preference of hours form, which should also be completed and returned to the school office next week. (Please do not return the form if your child is not enrolling for Lochardil ELC next session - your catchment nursery will contact you separately.)
Any questions or queries please contact the school office.
BOOK FAIR: Coming Soon!
BOOK FAIR: Coming Soon!
Tuesday 2nd - Monday 7th March
Tuesday 2nd - Monday 7th March
To coincide with World Book Day (Thursday 3 March) we have organised a Book Fair. Orders will be taken online. More details and catalogue to follow.
Thursday 10th February 2022.
P5/6 & P6 pupils - Bikeability has been cancelled today due to the icy conditions.
DRESS DOWN DAY Friday 11 February
DRESS DOWN DAY Friday 11 February
Dress to Express
Dress to Express
We are celebrating Children's Mental Health Week in lots of ways this week at school. We would love everyone to come to school on Friday 11th February dressed in a way which reflects something that makes you happy or just using clothing as a way to express yourself. It might be wearing your favourite colour, your favourite shoes or an outfit that brings you positive memories. There are no donations required.
We are also using this week and month to focus on the UNCRC Articles which help us to speak about our mental health.
UNCRC Article 2 No discrimination
UNCRC Article 3 Best interests of the child
UNCRC Article 12 Respect for children's views
UNCRC Article 13 Sharing thoughts freely
UNCRC Article 24 Good health, water, food, environment
INCRC Article 28, 29 Right to education
Please support us with our fun dress down day on Friday. We can all express what helps us to feel great!
Parent Council Meeting 2.2.22
Parent Council Meeting 2.2.22
Meeting minutes, headteacher report and financial report have all been posted on the Lochardil Parents section of the website. Thank you to all who attended.
Parent Appointment Feedback Survey
Parent Appointment Feedback Survey
Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our virtual parent/carer appointments last week. We are delighted we managed to engage with so many of you in order to keep you up to date with your child's progress at school.
We would like to take this opportunity to gather your feedback about our school and our virtual appointments.
Please feel free to complete the online form below, by Friday 11th February to share your views.
Parent Council Meeting.
Parent Council Meeting.
Our next parent council meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday 2nd February 2022 at 7pm. Meet link will be shared on the google classrooms on Wednesday. All welcome to attend.
Primary 1 School Online Enrolment week. Monday 31st January to Friday 4th February 2022.
Primary 1 School Online Enrolment week. Monday 31st January to Friday 4th February 2022.
Please see detail below for enrolment for P1 for session 2022/2023 starting in August 2022. If your child will be five years of age on or before 28 February 2023, then it's time to enrol them for Primary 1.
Enrolment 2022-23 Poster (EN) (1).pdfUpdate to Lunch Menu Options
Update to Lunch Menu Options
Please note that the lunch options being offered to the children will return to a full normal menu. The menu will begin on Monday 31st January 2022, which is week 2. Please see menus below for Early Years and Primary 1-7 respectively.
Parent appointments - Wed 26th & Thu 27th January 2022.
Guidance for how to access your online appointment is below.
Video Call Information for Parents.pdfSS21_Early_Years_2_Option_Menu___new_dates.pdfSS21_Primary_3_Choice_Menu_new_dates (1).pdfParent Appointments in ELC
Parent Appointments in ELC
Please see the attached letter from Mrs Kellacher complete with some guidance notes to help you access the online booking system to arrange a parent appointment with your child's key worker in ELC. Appointments will be available to book from 8am on Monday 31st January until 8pm on Friday 4th February. If the time slots available are not suitable, please get in touch with your child's key worker to arrange a more appropriate time.
Online Parent-ELC Appointments Letter February 2022.pdfVideo Call Information for Parents (1).pdfOnline form for new school at Ness Castle and Ness-side
Further to the post last week regarding the new school at Ness Castle and Ness-side, information and the on line survey form is now also available on the Highland Council Facebook page (link below)
click here to access the facebook link
Forever in Our Hearts
Forever in Our Hearts
Sarah Adams, one of our much loved former pupils, and pupil at the Inverness Royal Academy, sadly passed away on the 8th January 2022. A celebration of Sarah's life was held this afternoon in the Kingsmills Hotel.
Our love, thoughts and condolences are with Sarah's family and friends during this time. She will forever be a part of our Lochardil family as we reflect on how lucky we were to have had her as part of our lives. Shine bright little one! xx
Donations in memory of Sarah are going towards Abbie's Sparkle Foundation https://abbiessparklefoundation.org/donate/
Teach Your Monster: Number Skills App
Teach Your Monster: Number Skills App
Some exciting news! I know a lot of our Lochardil families thoroughly enjoy the 'Teach Your Monster to Read' app, so there is now a new app called 'Teach Your Monster: Number Skills' which has just launched! It is free to play on the computer and it is free to download on ios devices for a limited time!! We hope you jump at the chance to download it as it looks just as good and engaging as 'Teacher your Monster to Read' and will help support your child's mathematical learning in a fun way at home!
New School at Ness Castle - Letter update and online survey
Please see the letter below from Fiona Shearer, Area Education & Learning Manger (South) regarding the new primary school at Ness Castle. There is a link to an online survey within the letter. If you cannot access the link, please contact the school office and we will arrange a paper copy for you.
17.01.22 - Parent Online Booking System - Opens at 6pm
17.01.22 - Parent Online Booking System - Opens at 6pm
Just a quick reminder that the Parents Online Booking System goes live at 6pm this evening in order for you to schedule an appointment with your child's class teacher.
If you are having difficulties using the system, there is a video recording that was posted on the school blog and google classrooms last Thursday, that you could view to assist you. If you still require assistance then please feel free to contact the school.
Primary 1 enrolment for Session 2022-2023
Enrolment for children commencing Primary 1 in August 2022 is Monday 31st January - Friday 4th February 2022. Again this year, enrolment forms should be completed on line by following the link below.
https://www.highland.gov.uk/enrol
Please remember to attach a copy of your child's birth certificate and proof of address (council tax bill) as we are unable to progress your application without these. If you are unable to upload these documents please contact the school office.
Parents Online Booking System - Demonstration Video
Parents Online Booking System - Demonstration Video
A recording has been taken of the Parents Online Booking System during the google meet that took place this evening. If you were unable to attend and you wish to have some extra guidance when using the system to book your child's appointment, then please feel free to watch the recording attached to this post and hit download.
If you are still having issues in accessing and using the system to make an appointment, then please do not hesitate to contact the school for further assistance.
Parent Online Booking System Demo.mp413th January 2022 - Optional Google Meet to share the Online Booking System
Further to the information letter sent by Mrs Kellacher on Monday; which you can view in the blog posts below. This is just a quick reminder that there is an optional google meet this evening at 7pm for anyone who would like to see how the online parent system works. The google meet will show you how to log onto the system and how to book your appointment. Please use the google meet link below should you wish to attend.
Parent Council Meeting 2.2.22
Parent Council Meeting 2.2.22
The next parent council meeting will be held virtually on 2nd February. Link to Google Meet will be posted in due course. Please do join us if you can!
10th January 2022 - Online Parent Booking System Information Letter
10th January 2022 - Online Parent Booking System Information Letter
Further to our previous post last week, regarding our online parent appointments, please see the attached letter from Mrs Kellacher complete with some guidance notes to help you access the online booking system. Appointments will be available to book from 6pm on Monday 17th January until 6pm on Sunday 23rd January.
Online Parent-Teacher Appointments Letter January 2022.pdfVideo Call Information for Parents.pdfOnline Parent Appointments.
Online Parent Appointments.
Reminder online parent appointments will be on the 26th and 27th January 2022. Appointments will be available to book from 6pm on Monday 17th January until 6pm on Sunday 23rd January. An information letter will be shared next week.
Message from OJ Sports.
Message from OJ Sports.
Lochardil OJ SPORTS 🎉
Happy new year from the OJ Sports Team!
🔵 P1-3 3:00-4:00
Picked up from class to get ready in canteen.
🔴 P4-7 4:00-5:00
We're back to our regular operating hours as well as picking the P1-3 children up directly from class at the end of the school day (extra hour for working parents 🙌🏻🎉)
New members are welcome but spaces in each class are limited. Once you've registered on the form below your place is confirmed and your child will be added to my register.
https://forms.gle/TqHTyAJACduZbMVD8
PLEASE NOTE THE BELOW GUIDANCE:
🔴 Children will now be collected from their class at the end of the school day
🔵 They'll be taken to the canteen to get ready but it makes things much faster if they have their sports kit under their uniform if possible
⚪ NO parents are allowed inside school grounds AT ANY POINT
🔴 Children MUST be collected and dropped off at the main gate closest to the reception Please walk in where possible or park in nearby designated parking areas used for school drop offs (not teacher car park)
🔵 Any child in the P1-3 class not attending for any reason MUST notify me before the session starts
🔵 Attendees can only be LOCHARDIL PUPILS
Please tell all your friends or tag, like, share etc as the classes were previously very popular when held within the school.
Thanks
OJ
info@ojsports.club
07841 636360
Welcome back blog post ( sorry did not up load yesterday).
Welcome back blog post ( sorry did not up load yesterday).
Blog post 06.01.22.docxPlease can you help!
We are looking for a jacket that has gone missing from our P6 cloakroom.
We believe that someone may have picked it up and taken it home is error.
It is a black jacket and the hood is lined with leopard print coloured fur.
Thank you very much!
OJ Sports Cancelled this afternoon!
OJ Sports Cancelled this afternoon!
Please note that OJ Sports is cancelled today after school. OJ Sports have emailed all parents and carers to inform of the cancellation, so this is a reminder for those who have not managed to see the correspondence.
Changes to Lunch Menu Options
Changes to Lunch Menu Options
Just a quick update on a couple of changes of Hot meal option with the holidays coming up, then again at the start of next term.
This Wednesday 22nd December 2021, the Hot option will be sausages and chips instead of steak pie.
Thursday 6th January 2022 the hot option will be Fish and chips instead of Chicken fried rice.
Free School Meals Update
Free School Meals Update
From August 2021 , the universal provision of free school meals for all children in P1 - P3 was extended to include P4 children, this will extend to P5 as from January 2022 when pupils return from the Christmas break.
Virtual Open Day - 17.12.2021
Virtual Open Day - 17.12.2021
Wow! We are almost at the end of term 2 already. Only 8 sleeps left until Christmas Day. Today we are hosting another Virtual open day. Please have a look on your child's Google Classroom and Class Blogs as every class has an extra special video to share with you. Also check out some of what they have up been up to this term.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support. We would be thankful if you could take a moment to answer two questions on today's exit poll. Simply click on the links below.
BSL Sign Along 2021
BSL Sign Along 2021
Merry Christmas from all of us at Lochardil Primary
Merry Christmas from all of us at Lochardil Primary
Keep My Friend Learning 16.12.21
Keep My Friend Learning 16.12.21
After completing our work on the "Keep My Friend Learning Campaign" in Term 4 last session, we were ready to share it with our local MP. Our aim was to highlight the need for children to continue their right to education (UNCRC Article 28) despite the challenging issues of poverty, gender equality and the pandemic. However, due to a range of factors, we had not been able to that at the time.
We were delighted to meet Mr Drew Hendry this afternoon, to showcase some of our campaign poems, posters, letters and videos from last session. He was very understanding of the issues we raised and encouraged us to keep having a voice for others. He recommended we develop our work by sending him a petition which he could include as part of a presentation he would make in Parliament in due course.
We wish to thank Mr Hendry for his time, interest and support of the school and his enthusiasm for our "Keep My Friend Learning" Campaign.
Collect Our Packets 14.12.21
Collect Our Packets 14.12.21
We were delighted to deliver a few of our crisp packet blankets to the Inverness Foodstuff at Ness Bank Church yesterday. Pam Urquhart welcomed us and has offered to have some of our blankets available to anyone who may in need of them. We appreciate the extra support given to us by some community volunteers to help turn our blankets into Biffy Bags using waste plastic. We have collected hundreds and hundreds of empty packets which we used to make over 15 blankets with. This project has helped to raise our awareness of the potential to turn our waste into something positive. Thank you for all the donations of packets.
Broomiform
Broomiform
Thank you to all our families who ordered some of our Lost Property recently. We received 34 orders. We also set up a "Help Yourself Stall" at the school gate last Wednesday and we managed to pass on a few other items. We continue to ask parents and carers to label all clothing and property taken to school. Please contact the school if you wish to claim any of these jackets.
Letter from Nicky Grant (ECO)
Letter from Nicky Grant (ECO)
Please see attached letter from Nicky Grant. Apologies we only received this today.
21 12 09 Parent Letter.pdfCHANGE TO LUNCH MENU FOR MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER
CHANGE TO LUNCH MENU FOR MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER
We have received information from our ladies in the canteen that there is a slight change to the diner options on Monday, due to a mix up in the deliveries sent out. The options for Monday 6th December will now be as follows:
School
Chicken fillet bites, Cheese or Egg sandwich
ELC
Salmon Nibbles or Cheese sandwich
Parking around the school
Unfortunately this week we received a complaint regarding inconsiderate parking in our school vicinity. As a school community we recognise the challenges faced during drop off and pick up times at the school, and continue to actively work on improvements in this area with our pupils, staff and community members to ensure our Lochardil area is safe for all. We promote active travel where possible, and are very grateful to everyone for usually being mindful when having to drive and park.
However, a recent incident involving use of ‘abusive and inappropriate language’ from one of our users was reported to the police as a result, so we are asking that everyone is a responsible driver and adheres to the Highway Code i.e. no parking across driveways, avoid obstructing the main passing of traffic on the road, and use of any marked parking bays appropriately for quick drop off and pick up with no idling, so this does not affect the accessibility of customers using the local shops.
Please remember we do have disabled bays within the school staff carpark for eligible users, and also have school permits, for users that require short term support if required. If this is needed contact our school office for assistance.
Over the years, we have built up a very good relationship with the local community and appreciate their support. Please respect this and be courteous at all times. Most importantly we must keep all our children safe in and around the school campus, and thank you for being a safe road user. We are all positive role models for our children at all times.
Many thanks
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - All parents/carers
With winter upon us and the risk of spreading viruses, coughs & colds etc on the rise, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the measures to take if someone in the household is required to go for a PCR test.
The following is taken from the most recent Highland Council Position Statement issued to schools:-
Any adult or child who develops symptoms of Covid-19 (high temperature, new continuous cough or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste) must self-isolate immediately in line with NHS guidance. People living in the same household, for example any siblings, must also isolate while awaiting the outcome of the test result.
Any adult or child who tests positive using a Lateral Flow Device (LFD) must self-isolate immediately and book a PCR test within 48 hours to confirm the result. People living in the same household, for example any siblings, must also isolate while awaiting the outcome of the test result.
When reporting absences, parents/carers are asked to mention if their child is going for/awaiting a PCR result and to notify the school of the result when received. This also applies when leaving a message on the automated absence line.
We appreciate everyone’s support and the continued reinforcing of the importance of hand washing & sanitising and the wearing of face coverings by adults on the school premises.
Mrs A Kellacher
Head Teacher
Lochardil Primary Trek to the North Pole!
Lochardil Primary Trek to the North Pole!
The JRSO team and parent council at Lochardil Primary School have an exciting active challenge for you this term! In the weeks leading up to Christmas we want to challenge our pupils, families and staff to clock up the miles and “walk” all the way to the North Pole! This a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the positive impact that an active school run can have on our health and wellbeing, while also ensuring that we are doing our best to look after and care for our environment.
What do you need to do?
We are asking all of our Lochardil Families to take the opportunity to walk or cycle to and from school this term, whilst also recording the number miles of your journey takes. Recording your journey miles could be achieved using a step counter app on a mobile device or using Google Maps to determine how many miles your journey will be.
We are also looking to use our journey to the North Pole event to raise money for our school fund so we can invest in some new and exciting resources to support our fantastic learning at Lochardil Primary. Therefore, we would ask that pupils seek sponsorship in order to support their 2247-mile walk to the North Pole. Every little helps and each penny we can raise will make a huge difference towards exciting resources and equipment for our school!
All forms and monies to be returned to the school by Monday the 20th of December. You should have received a sponsor form home with your child/children this week.
We also ask that you take photos of you taking on this challenge . These can be saved in the Parent Council google Drive or they can added to this assignment post using the add or create button. We hope to make this into a lovely video that we can share with you just before we break up for Christmas!
Happy Trekking!
Miss Munro :)
Just a little reminder that you can turn your everyday online shopping into FREE donations that raise money to support our Parent Council continue to help make our school a fabulous place.
Just a little reminder that you can turn your everyday online shopping into FREE donations that raise money to support our Parent Council continue to help make our school a fabulous place.
How does it work?
How does it work?
Easy fundraising turns your everyday online shopping into free donations for our school. How? Just start your online shopping first at easyfundraising, then shop as normal. The retailers will then make a small donation to say “thank you”.
Easy fundraising turns your everyday online shopping into free donations for our school. How? Just start your online shopping first at easyfundraising, then shop as normal. The retailers will then make a small donation to say “thank you”.
Please consider using our link to help raise finds for our school if you are shopping online. All support is greatly appreciated.
Please consider using our link to help raise finds for our school if you are shopping online. All support is greatly appreciated.
Highlife Highland Christmas Crafts & Sports
Highlife Highland Christmas Crafts & Sports
See attached poster.
Chrsitmas Crafts and sports 2021.pdfP1 and ELC Enrolment 2022/2023 Dates Confirmed.
P1 and ELC Enrolment 2022/2023 Dates Confirmed.
Enrolment for P1 session commencing August 2022 will be Monday 31st January 2022 to Friday 4th February 2022 and ELC enrolment is Monday 14th February 2022 to Friday 18th February 2022. Enrolments will be online and further detail will be released.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL HEALTH TEAM
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL HEALTH TEAM
Pupil Flu vaccination catch up clinic - Thursday 25th November - CANCELLED
We have just received this message from School Health.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the flu clinic has been cancelled for tomorrow at the Highland Council car park behind Eden Court Theatre. If you have an appointment to bring your child along then please do not attend as there will be no staff.
Lochardil C.O.P. (Collect Our Packets)
Lochardil C.O.P. (Collect Our Packets)
We have been delighted with the response to our COP project. We are now bringing it to a close for the moment, as we catch up with some more processing of washing and ironing a huge amount of empty packets.
We are hoping to donate a few of our blankets to one local charity and will be able to send some away to other charities too.
We appreciate the help of some friends in our community who have created "Biffy bags" using our packets and waste plastic. These are like huge sleeping bags and will provide some extra protection and warmth.
TESCO are now collecting "soft plastics" and all crisp packets can now be donated there for recycling.
Thank you for collecting and donating your empty packets.
Lost Property 26.11.21
Lost Property 26.11.21
Do these items belong to your child? Please contact the school if you wish to claim them. Thank you
Do these items belong to your child? Please contact the school if you wish to claim them. Thank you
School Calendar for Parents/Carers
For your information an updated school calendar is below.
Please remember to check the school blog & class blogs regularly for other updates and information.
Broomiform - deliveries on their way!
Broomiform - deliveries on their way!
Thank you for the first batch of orders. We have managed to meet everyone's requests so far. We do not have many cardigans with a Lochardil logo left , but have shared what we have with you anyway. There are limited stocks of polo shirts now in smaller sizes.
Thank you for supporting us with this event.
Orders all set to go home via School bag mail.
Parent Council Christmas Fundraiser
Parent Council Christmas Fundraiser
Document (2)north pole.docxP6 & P7 pupils
Unfortunately there will be no after school netball tomorrow Friday 19th November.
Broomiform
Broomiform
We all have a name - let’s use it!
Each term the House Captains run a whole school event. For Term 2, the Broom House Captains want to raise awareness and solve the issue of Lost Property.
Broomiform
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13ShfoIBd_4pDaJoJscXGWU-hs6zgGprL_yicof1ILfo/edit?usp=sharing
AIM
To reduce our Lost Property
To help families take more responsibility for their items
To make Lochardil Primary more sustainable
We are launching Broomiform at assembly this week. Please use the attached order form to receive FREE items of school uniform. (good condition and laundered!)
Thank you for supporting our "loved again", recycling event.
Children in Need
Children in Need
This Friday 19th November we will be raising money for BBC Children in Need. Children are invited to bring a donation and to wear yellow or dress down. There will be some fun activities to join in with during the day.
Parent Council Meeting Tomorrow Wednesday 17.11.21 at 7pm.
Parent Council Meeting Tomorrow Wednesday 17.11.21 at 7pm.
Just a reminder that the next Parent Council meeting is tomorrow evening at 7.00pm. Agenda is attached. Link to the Google Meet will be posted on the children's Google Classrooms tomorrow. Hope to see you there!
PC Agenda 17.11.21.docxNetball Cancelled - 12.01.21
Netball Cancelled - 12.01.21
Unfortunately the after school netball for P6 & P7 pupils has been cancelled on Friday 12th November.
Unfortunately the after school netball for P6 & P7 pupils has been cancelled on Friday 12th November.
Remembrance Day 11/11/21
Remembrance Day 11/11/21
This week at both home and in school we have been talking about the significance of Remembrance Day and just what it means. Today some of our classes have been drawing their own Poppies and learning about what each different coloured Poppy signifies. Some of our older children have also been doing some work around the poem "In Flanders Fields".
ELC & P1-7 Parents & Carers
Please check your email for a message and letter from Mrs Kellacher.
09.11.21 ELC & P1-P7 Parents & carers
Please check your email for a message from Mrs Kellacher
SCHOOL CLOSED TO ALL TODAY MONDAY 8TH NOVEMBER.
SCHOOL CLOSED TO ALL TODAY MONDAY 8TH NOVEMBER.
Unfortunately school is closed to everyone today due to rising positive Covid-19 case numbers and staff shortages associated with such. We will update you throughout the day on the evolving situation.
I am so sorry for such short notice and any inconvenience caused. The children can continue to engage with their learning through their Google classrooms during this time and we will provide further information later today regarding our plans for the rest of this week.
Thank you as always for your ongoing understanding and support during such challenging times.
Thanks
Audrey Kellacher
Poppy Appeal 2021.
Poppy Appeal 2021.
We will have poppies available from the school office from Monday 8th - Thursday 11th next week. Should your child wish to make a donation they can let the class teacher know and they will be passed on. Suggested donation £1. Many thanks for your support.
P1 School Nurse Letters
P1 School Nurse Letters
There are a number of children still to return the above envelope. Please return as soon as possible as these are collected by the nurse.
Blythswood Shoebox Appeal
There is still time to donate gifts or filled shoeboxes for this years Blythswood Shoebox Appeal.
Primary 6 would be very grateful for any donations by Monday 8th November.
Please find attached the checklist and a presentation made by P6!
If you are unable to print out the checklist, please just let us know. We will give you a printed copy.
https://blythswood.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Shoebox-Checklist-2021.pdf
Thank you for helping to make this Christmas special for those in need.
School Lunch Menu
School Lunch Menu
See menu below to discuss lunch choices with your child each day.
Lochardil Autumn Winter Menu.docxParent Council Meeting
Parent Council Meeting
The next parent council meeting is to take place on Wednesday 17th November 2021 at 7pm via the google classroom. The link will be posted on the classroom on the 16th November 2021. All parents and carers are welcome to join online.
Dress up or Down Day on Friday 29th October 2021
Dress up or Down Day on Friday 29th October 2021
This Friday, 29th October 2021, all children can dress down, or dress up in fancy dress, as we will not be able to host a Halloween party in the evening, like we have done in previous years. It would be wonderful if children could manage to donate £1 for school fund and if they can, also bring an item of food or beauty/toiletry product to donate to our Community Hampers, which was extremely successful last year.
Lochardil Primary Parent Council Halloween Hunt.
Lochardil Primary Parent Council Halloween Hunt.
Lochardil Primary Parent Council Halloween Hunt.pdfP1 Nurse Questionnaire
P1 Nurse Questionnaire
Please ensure that the white envelope that came home with you child is returned by tomorrow 27.10.21. Thanks in advance.
CCC Good News Club Re-starting
CCC Good News Club Re-starting
Blythswood Shoebox Appeal 2021!
The Blythswood Shoebox Appeal is back!
We would be very grateful for any gift donations or filled shoeboxes to help make this Christmas extra special for those in need. The checklist for items to include can be found by clicking on the following link:
https://blythswood.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Shoebox-Checklist-2021.pdf
Please can we have all donations and filled shoeboxes handed into school by Monday November 8th
Please ensure that your shoebox and lid are wrapped separately and secured with a rubber band.
Please print out the checklist and attach it to the box lid securely with sellotape. If you have any problems printing out the checklist, please just let us know and we can give you one.
For more information, please visit
https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
Thank you for making this Christmas a very extra special one!
Change to this weeks school lunch menu.
Due to unforeseen circumstances there has to be a slight change to this weeks hot meal option.
Wednesday - Burger, Thursday - Steak Pie and Friday will be Chicken Curry.
Please discuss this with your child. Thanks for your support with this matter.
New School Year Information Update
New School Year Information Update
After such a fabulous summer holiday we are all ready and excited to welcome all our children and families back to school tomorrow and looking forward to our new session 2021-2022 ahead!
We have a couple of changes that have occured over the summer including –
P3B are now lucky to have Miss Rachel Sutherland as their class teacher for the year;
P3/4 will still have Miss Lisa Graham as their class teacher until 1st September then a new teacher will be appointed to the class. This is such an exciting next chapter for Miss Graham as she moves on, however she will be greatly missed and we look forward to her popping back to visit when she’s back in the Highlands. This post has been advertised and the closing date set for 23rd August so we will share further information as we have it.
Miss Chloe MacDonald (P6/5 class teacher & Principal Teacher) & Miss Jenny Scotson (P7B) will be supporting work relating to COP26 education development in Highland, as well as being class teachers. Ms Emma Donsophon will be covering their classes for a short time each week this term and next and details will be shared through class overviews.
We also welcome Jackie Gardiner to our team for this session on a Wednesday and every alternate Thursday covering our Principal Teacher management time so she will also be working with P1, P6/5, and P7A.
We are now ready to welcome back our fabulous Lochardilites in the morning! Polite reminder, all Covid mitigations remain in place as our previous session, so please leave your children at the gate and do come in to the playground with them. They should all know where they are going and if not there will be members of staff in the playground ready to help.
So… enjoy the last few hours of the holidays, pack the school bag, set the alarm, and get a good night sleep all ready for the fun that lies ahead tomorrow as we embark on our new school year journey 2021-2022!
Mrs A Kellacher
Welcome back to another school year everyone! We hope you are all recharged and refreshed after your lovely Summer holidays and are ready for another year of wonderful learning at Lochardil!
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