Thank you for taking time to look at Laurieknowe’s website. I hope that the information contained
helps to give you a flavour of how our school operates and the ethos we aim to achieve.
Together we work hard to establish our School Community, parents and carers are a central part
to that. We offer a range of parental engagement activities through the year and are very keen to get
parents actively involved in their children’s learning and the ongoing development of our friendly and
welcoming school.
Any new families would be very welcome to visit to get a feel for our community, have a look around
and meet some of our team. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please
contact our office by email or telephone.

Michelle Rogers
Headteacher

School Information

Laurieknowe is a large Primary School and Nursery in the town of Dumfries. Our Nursery roll is currently 52 and our School roll (Primary 1-7) is currently 268, but we have room to grow so new learners are always more than welcome. Wellbeing and Inclusion are at the heart of our school and we prioritise our apporach to meeting the needs of our learners, families and staff, as such you’ll find Laurieknowe to be a calm, friendly and happy school and nursery.

School Lunches

School lunches are provided by ‘Naturally D&G’. Detailed information, including menus can be found at www.dumgal.gov.uk/schoolmenus

Free School Meals are provided to all children from P1 – P5, in P6 and P7 Free School Meals are provided for those who are entitled. Further details can be found at www.dumgal.gov.uk/schoolmeals

All primary schools are now operating a pre-order system for school lunches for paid and free school meals. Parent / Carer will receive a letter informing them of how to create and set up an account for their child.

Special Dietary Requirements
Facilities Services – Catering provide special dietary requirements for food allergy and intolerances;
medically prescribed diets; or diets for religious or cultural reasons specific meals for children of
different ethnic origin. Simply ask the school for a registration form to allow us to inform the catering
team who will discuss your child’s requirements in full.
For more information contact the Solutions Centre on 01387 271 112 or email
solutionscentre@dumgal.gov.uk to access the Legislation & Nutrition Officer.

School Uniform

Our school uniform consists of white, embroidered polo shirts, bottle green sweatshirts and bottle green
fleeces. Black sweatshirts are worn only by Primary 7 children to mark their seniority in the school. These
can be worn with black/grey/dark school trousers or skirts/pinafores. The wearing of school uniform is
strongly encouraged and our parents support us in this.

You can order uniform directly from the supplier, Coniston via the link Laurieknowe Primary School Bespoke Shop (conistonshop.com)

‘Pre loved’ school uniform is available, please just give the office a call and we’ll be able to provide sweatshirts or cardigans.

All Dumfries and Galloway schools have a dress code which encourages pupils to dress in a way
appropriate to attendance at school. For more information on School Uniform, Dress Code, and
School Clothing Grants visit www.dumgal.gov.uk