Be on time for school, last session, lessons began at 8.55am.

We run a soft start in the school where doors open at 8.55am to allow pupils to go to their classes and get ready for learning.
The end of day bell rings at 3pm, please try to have a known responsible adult in the playground to collect your child at this time.

All Primary 1 pupils will be advised where drop offs will be, this is due to class arrangements.

Currently we have one class entering via the rear door to the toilet corridor and two entering via classroom doors.

           

Room 2- Primary 1a             Rooms 3 & 4 – Primary 1b & Primary 2/1

We will use rainbow marks to ensure spacing, please use these and our arrows to find your way to the new classes for August start day.

At 9.05am, all staff on morning duty will close these doors and entry is then via the front main entrance.

If you are late in the morning or running late at the end of the school day, please inform the main office. This will allow us to let the class teacher, and your child know, and prevent any unnecessary worry.

If your child is going to be absent from school, you must phone the school on the first morning of their absence.

Whatriggs Primary School (01563) 546776

You can then let the Office staff know how long you anticipate your child will not attend school.

If you do not, Mrs. Bradford will contact you or your emergency contacts by phone each day of the absence.

On return to school after an absence, please send a short note to the class teacher to let us know the reason for the absence.

Talk about the school day together. Explain that there are times for play and lunch and also times when work is done.
Reassure your child that you will return to collect them and will hear all about their exciting day when you meet them.
Build up a routine for school days to ensure that all the family stay calm.
Let the teacher know of any allergies, medical or family problems that may be relevant or may hinder your child from settling at school.

Talk about the school day together. Explain that there are times for learning, social play and lunch.
Reassure your child that you will return to collect them and will hear all about their exciting day when you meet them.
Build up a routine for school days to ensure that all the family stay calm.
Let the teacher know of any allergies, medical or family problems that may be relevant or may hinder your child from settling at school.

Ensure that your child has a school tool kit in their bag:

• PE kit – indoor gym shoes and shorts.
• Water – plain drinking water in a suitable container.
• Snack – one item is more than enough to eat at playtimes.
• Lunch – free school meal (all Pr.1s) or packed lunch box. Please note, we are a nut free school so please don’t pack any items containing nuts for snack or lunch. We have children with severe nut allergies. We run a cashless system in our school through a website called Parent Pay. Details, instructions and log-in information will be sent out via letter prior to your child starting.
• We will be taking as many opportunities as possible for outdoor learning, therefore, please make sure you child has suitable clothes for being outside in our Scottish weather.
• Always check your child’s school bag for letters, newsletters etc.