On Friday the 26th of January we met an archaeologist that was talking about what was under the ground about 5000 years ago. After that we went across the road and we saw a pile of circular stones which was a Bronze Age burial chamber and the archaeologist said that this is where ancient people would put the remains of dead people and their ashes. He was also talking about how old the Callanish stones were.
By Josh P7
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s policy is that pupils attending schools within the Western Isles shall wear school uniform. We support that policy and encourage Sgoil Bhreascleit pupils to wear their school uniform. On the days that pupils have PE they may wear dark jogging trousers, dark shorts, a school polo shirt and gym shoes. It is important that parents label their children’s clothing so that any items can be returned immediately. As the weather can be wet and windy, all children should bring a jacket to school. Sweatshirts, pullovers, cardigans, ties and fleeces can be purchased through the school.
Based on parental income, some families may be eligible for a clothing grant from the Education Authority. Application forms, which must be submitted annually, are available from the school office or Education and Children’s Services Department.
PE KIT
On the days that pupils have PE they may wear dark jogging trousers, dark shorts, a school polo shirt and gym shoes. It is important that parents label their children’s clothing.
Pupils will have PE on different days and each class teacher will inform you when the P.E. kit is required.
Parents wishing to enrol their children are welcome to visit the school. They should telephone the school to arrange a time for their visit. Parents of children who are 5 years old before the end of the following February may enrol them for entry into primary one in August. Enrolment week is advertised in the Stornoway Gazette and we also display notices in the Sgoil Araich, the local newsletter and in the Community Centre.
Parents should come to school to complete an enrolment form and bring the child’s birth certificate. Enrolment forms are available at the school office.
Parents wishing to apply for a place at a school other than the local primary school should apply in writing to:
Louise Smith, Principal Officer Administration & Staffing
Education and Children’s Services Dept, Sandwick Road
Stornoway, HS1 2BW
(Indicating the name of the school that they wish their child to attend.)
Standards and Quality and Improvement Plan (SQIP)
The Scottish Government recommended this year that all schools combine the two documents—Standards and Quality Report and the School Improvement Plan—into one document.
The purpose of the annual SQIP is to report on the main achievements over the last school year and to bring about further improvement to the learning experiences and achievements of pupils. Improvement planning involves identifying what is good about a school, deciding how good a school can be and identifying the best way forward.
Sgoil Bhreascleit publishes the report which identifies strengths and areas for improvement in June of each year. The report forms the basis of the Improvement Plan.
We value the contribution that parents and the wider community make to the life of the school and include them in any self evaluation processes that then inform and/or support our improvement plan.
The plan is made available to all parents.
School policies are listed below. Please contact the school office if you wish to view any of the policies.
Local authority policies may be viewed at:
Eco-Schools Scotland
The Eco-Schools Scotland programme is made up of a set of Seven Elements that are used to plan action on environmental issues and that form the criteria for the Green Flag Award. Our Eco Committee is pupil-led and involves the whole school and wider community.
The Role of the Pupil Council
Pupil Council:
Pupil council meet every fortnight to discuss the ideas, decide on the most effective ways to change and improve the school and then talk to the people who can help to make it happen.
Pupil council regularly share news and information about new initiatives and the important things which are achieved.
Together we can help Sgoil Bhreascleit to continue to grow and succeed.
Sgoil Bhreascleit Council Constitution
Pupil council needs a constitution because it will:
• Provide everyone with a clear statement of purpose
• Set out the rules and procedures to make sure Pupil Council runs effectively and successfully
• Provide clear guidelines for anyone joining pupil council
Purpose:
1. To allow the children at Sgoil Bhreascleit to have a voice
2. To help the school and community be a better place
3. To help to improve learning in the school
4. To raise funds for the school
Members:
Pupil council will be made up of representatives from Primary 1-7.
Each class has at least one representative who attends meetings and gives feedback.
Each house team will be given an opportunity to be a member of the pupil council for a term.
Elections:
Elections will be run without prejudice or discrimination.
Any class member is entitled to run for Chair Person of the committee and the decision in each class will be made by a secret ballot.
Officers:
Once elected on to Pupil Council as board members, children will be able to apply for specific job roles within the organisation.
These are as follows:
• Chair person
• Vice Chair Person
• Secretary
These roles will be elected for each new committee.
Job roles and responsibilities will be shared with all Pupil Council members at the beginning of of each term.
Curricular Areas:
Literacy & English
Numeracy & Mathematics
Health & Well-being
Social Studies
Expressive Arts
RME
Modern Languages
Science
Technologies
Principles of Curricular Design:
Challenge & Enjoyment
Breadth
Progression
Depth
Personalisation & choice
Coherence
Relevance
In all curricular areas, experiences and outcomes describe content and suggest methodology. The experiences and outcomes are organised in levels to ensure progression.
| EARLY | Pre-school and P1, or later for some. |
| FIRST | To the end of P4, but earlier later for some. |
| SECOND | To the end of P7, but earlier or later for some. |
| THIRD | In S1-S3 but earlier for some |
| FOURTH | Broadly equates to Standard Grade Int 1 |
| SENIOR | In S4-S6 but earlier for some |
Gryffindor – 233
Ravenclaw – 334
Slytherin – 318
