Missing Items\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We are receiving LOTS of enquiries about missing uniform.\u00a0 Please can you ensure that all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name.\u00a0 This includes jackets and PE shorts.<\/p>\n All children are encouraged to put sweatshirts and cardigans onto their peg or into bags when removing them.\u00a0 However, these are often left lying around cloakrooms and classrooms.\u00a0 Please speak to your child about the importance of looking after their own property and keeping it where it should be.<\/p>\n Class teachers and classroom assistants remind children throughout the day about general housekeeping and looking after their belongings.<\/p>\n If your child does bring an item home that is not theirs, please return it to school as soon as possible and we will return it to the rightful owner.<\/p>\n It is the expectation that all pupils change into indoor shoes that are suitable for PE each day.\u00a0 \u00a0For the majority of pupils this is black plimsoles.\u00a0 Taking on board the feedback from our older pupils last year we adapted this to allow any black soft shoes.\u00a0 We have a number of pupils, particularly at the upper stages, who refuse to change into indoor shoes or do not have indoor shoes.\u00a0 \u00a0Please ensure your child has a change of shoes that are kept in school.<\/p>\n Again, mainly at the upper stages,\u00a0 we have pupils who do not have PE kit on PE days.\u00a0 It is mandatory that pupils participate in 2 hours of physical education per week.\u00a0 We have a high number of pupils missing out because of they do not have shorts\/leggings to change into.<\/p>\n As you may be aware we run attendance checks every 6 weeks.\u00a0 The first attendance letters will be sent next week to those families where attendance rates have dropped below 90%.\u00a0 \u00a0This is 30% of our pupils.\u00a0 Given we have only been back 6 weeks this is alarming.\u00a0 There is a direct impact on your child’s learning when they are absent from school and while we appreciate that illness cannot be helped there are absences that are unreasonable.<\/p>\n When children come to school late they miss out on the most important part of the day.\u00a0 The daily ‘meet and greet’ that teachers have and the outline of the day’s activities.\u00a0 Both of these strategies support children in their wellbeing and give them the security of knowing what will happen in the day.\u00a0 The teacher can provide reassurance for any changes to the normal routine.<\/p>\n If your child requires a softer start to the morning we suggest the breakfast club.\u00a0 This has proved successful in supporting other children who have found the transition from home to school difficult.\u00a0 The breakfast club runs every morning from 8.15am.\u00a0 There is no need to book.\u00a0 \u00a0The cost is 80p per day or if your child is entitled to means tested free school meals there is no charge.<\/p>\n A gentle reminder that the school car park should not be used by parents and carers.\u00a0 If someone different is dropping off or collecting your child please ensure they are also aware of this.<\/p>\n Last week we had another near miss with a pupil almost being struck by a car.\u00a0 Please be considerate of where you are parking.\u00a0 We strongly ask that you do not park on the corners or on the access road.<\/p>\n Thursday 2nd October<\/strong> – P6 to Dumfries House,\u00a0 Parent Workshop – Numeracy session 1 at 2.30pm,\u00a0 after school dance, Parent Council Meeting 6pm, church hall.<\/p>\n Monday 6th October<\/strong> – school photographs, individual, sibling groups and P7 group photo.<\/p>\n Wednesday 8th October<\/strong> – childsmile tooth varnishing<\/p>\n Thursday 9th October<\/strong> – After school Dance<\/p>\n Friday 10th October<\/strong> – After school football<\/p>\n Monday 13th – Monday 20th<\/strong> – October break (pupils return on Tuesday 21st October)<\/p>\n Mrs Sinclair delivered assembly this week with a theme of languages.\u00a0 And while it was European Day of Languages we expanded this to raise awareness of the languages spoken by pupils within our School.\u00a0 \u00a0There are no less than 8 of them across the school.\u00a0 Thank You to the pupils who shared simple greetings with us all.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We also had wider achievements shared with from Sarah, Lia and Jack E.\u00a0 Thank You.<\/p>\n Our Senior Pupil Leadership pupils received their badges.<\/p>\n We’ll publish the Golden Book Awards and House Points tomorrow.<\/p>\n It is with regret that we must issue guidance around the communication with staff.\u00a0 Aggressive communication in any form will not be tolerated.\u00a0 Please note that all incidents of aggressive communication is recorded at a local authority level.\u00a0 \u00a0As in all walks of life there will be decisions that we take that you do not agree with and we welcome suggestions and different ideas.\u00a0 However, being told how to do our jobs, unreasonable requests and judgements being made on competence in an aggressive manner is simply unacceptable.\u00a0 The wellbeing of all in our school community is of paramount importance and that includes all staff.\u00a0 Please be mindful of this.\u00a0 We do not want to find ourselves in a situation where we need to escalate this and close down some of our communication channels.<\/p>\n Ways to contact us :<\/p>\n Absence Reporting – Safer Schools Scotland App, email or message left on phone.\u00a0 If you do not get an answer on the phone please leave a message.\u00a0 There are times of the day when the office is not manned or it is not possible to answer the phone due to meetings or dealing directly with pupils.\u00a0 Someone will get back to you – we ask that you do not repeatedly call expecting an answer.<\/p>\n General Enquires – email or letter<\/p>\n Thank You.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we approach the end of the month it marks 6 weeks since we returned to school we can certainly feel the change in the weather.\u00a0 We are looking forward to Autumn and of course the transition into winter. UNIFORM\u00a0 Missing Items\u00a0 We are receiving LOTS of enquiries about missing uniform.\u00a0 Please can you ensure … Continue reading Friday 26th September 2025<\/span> Indoor shoes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Attendance and late coming\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
School Carpark and Traffic<\/strong><\/h4>\n
UPCOMING EVENTS<\/h4>\n
European Languages Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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