Remembrance Assembly will be held on Wednesday 11th November at 10.45am.
The Assembly will be led by EP3/4, with all 3 Gaidhlig classes and EP1/2 singing.
All Welcome.
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September Achievers
We were delighted that so many children received an achiever’s award at a recent assembly. These certificates were given out for a wide range of things. Well done to all our September achievers.
Mixed Primary Uni-Hoc competition.
October Holidays
We would like to wish all pupils, parents, families and staff a happy holiday. School will reopen for teachers on Tuesday 20th October and for pupils on Thursday 22nd October. We would like to pass on our best wishes to any pupils competing at the National Mod competitions in Oban.
Here is a selection of some of our Local Mod prize-winners from June. More to follow.
Allie Macleod came 2nd in recitation age 5-6 learners.
Togail a’ bhuntata.
Chuir G6/7 buntata agus thog sinn iad. Rinn sinn sugh buntata leotha. bha e blasta! Chord e ri Mrs Matheson agus Mrs Macrae cuideachd.
Thank you
The Macmillan Coffee Morning held on Friday 25th September was a great success raising over £700 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated baking, entered ‘The Great Bake Off’ and helped to organise the day.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Pupil Council will be hosting this year’s Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September.
The morning will start at 10am with an assembly led by Rev. MacLeod.
The Coffee Morning will then run between 10.30am and 11.30am.
Judging of The Great Back Bake Off will take place at approximately 11.30am.
Pupil dress down day – wear it green to support Macmillan (£1 donation)
All welcome
School Photos
Malcolm Macleod Photography will be in Back School tomorrow to take individual, family and class photos. Children should wear school uniform. Photos will begin at 8.30am with the Nursery and families with older children.
News – Head Teacher
It was confirmed today that our Head Teacher, Mr Donald Macleod is being seconded to the role of Senior Education Officer for a period of four months until the end of December 2015 with effect from Monday 7th September. During this period, Mr Macleod will not have management responsibility for Sgoil a’ Bhac or Sgoil Araich Loch a Tuath.
Miss Donna Macdonald has been appointed as Acting Head Teacher for both Sgoil a’ Bhac and Tolsta School as well as their associated nurseries. A replacement teacher will be assigned in due course to work with Mrs Matheson in taking teaching responsibility for G6-7.
In his role as Senior Education Officer, Donald Macleod will continue to support the school during his secondment period and will work with Miss Macdonald to ensure a smooth transition during this time.
Attached below is a letter to parents from the Director of Education and Children’s Services explaining this staffing change.
Director’s Letter – BCL36109 Back and Tolsta Parents 04.09.15
Letter to G6-7 Parents – DM085 04.09.15 (G6-7 Only)
Well Done Aimee!
Aimee from EP6 was recently awarded a prize for an art competition organised by NHS Western Isles. Our pupils attended a special drama about the risks and dangers of smoking and then designed anti-smoking posters, which were then entered into the competition. Aimee was commended for communicating a clear message and creating a quality design.
She is pictured above receiving her certificate and prize from Mr Macleod and Jeanne Mackay from NHS Western Isles. Also pictured is another prize-winner from Stornoway Primary.
