From Tuesday 22^nd April 2025 we are introducing a new Cashless Catering system in your child’s school.

Catering Services recognised that it was time to update their cashless payment system. They researched and engaged with companies to find a system that is straightforward and easy for you to use. They have also ensured that the system utilises the latest technology available.

The new ordering system will therefore make the process quicker for your child at lunchtime and by ordering in advance will help Catering Services reach climate change targets by reducing food waste.

All meals will be ordered by parents through ParentPay, using your existing Parentpay login.

The system will be easy to use. You will log in to ParentPay and select school meals. Then all you have to do is check the menus, select a meal for your child, then they collect it at lunchtime as normal.

ParentPay knows if your child qualifies for a free school meal so you can order with the knowledge that no payment is required. If your child pays for their school meal, you will have to make payment within 2 hours of the meal being ordered.

Meals must be ordered by 8am and can be ordered up to three weeks in advance.

You will be able to make your first meal bookings on ParentPay on the evening of Friday 11^th April.

The link below will take you to an instructional video on how to book school meals.

PARENTPAY – HOW TO BOOK A MEAL

Additional allergen and dietary information:

The new system will also have improved allergy and dietary management, so you can be confident that special dietary requirements are observed. Make sure this information is up to date by contacting your school.

If you have provided current dietary information for your child, this will be updated on the new system and will block any meal choices that contain approved allergens.

The system is also a useful information tool for parents and carers in displaying allergen information linked to each online menu item this includes all information for pupils following religious and lifestyle diets.

Please find the slides from the launch. These will support in using the online platform at home.

NRPS Rocket Phonics Launch

 Please see below posters containing information about Stewarton Tennis Club.  Thank you.

We are aware that some of you are having difficulty with the new online reading books loading. We have been in touch with Boost Learning and they have recommended the following.

Boost Learning System requirements

• Supported browsers

  Windows:

   

  • Google Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge

  MacOS:

   

  • Google Chrome
  • Safari

  Please ensure your browser has been updated to the latest version before using Boost. 

Pop-up blockers

Some Boost resources open in a new pop-up window or tab. If you have a pop-up blocker enabled, you will need to allow all pop-ups or add https://boost-learning.com/ to your exceptions list in your browser settings to view them. 

 

• Google Chrome Pop-up Blocker Support
• Safari Pop-up Blocker Support
• Firefox Pop-up Blocker Support 
• Microsoft Edge Pop-up Blocker Support

JavaScript

Boost requires JavaScript to work. It is normally enabled by default, but you can check your browser settings by following the links below to make sure:

 

• Google Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

If parents/children are using any iOS tablets (apple) they need to ensure that the mobile website is enabled. Once parents are on the Boost website they must click on the AA on the menu and request ‘Mobile Website’, there should not be any access issues after that. Please note, sometimes it needs to be enabled several times, unfortunately Apple has not given us an easy solution for this issue.

If anyone continues to have difficulty accessing books, please get in touch.

Nether Robertland Primary School will be taking part in this years’ Big Walk and Wheel event which starts on Monday 24^th March and runs until Friday 4^th April. We would like to encourage you all to walk, cycle and scoot to school every day, but particularly over the 2 weeks that we are promoting.

Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest walking, scooting and cycling challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in our neighbourhood and discover how these changes benefit our world.

Active travel is a great way to build physical activity into our daily routine. It helps us arrive at school more relaxed and alert, and is great for our mental wellbeing.

Posters will be displayed around the school and our notice board in the gym hall for a reminder of the details.