Encourage links between the school, parents, pupils, preschool groups and the wider community
Report back to the Parent Forum (all parents are members of the Parent Forum).
Parents/Carers are encouraged to volunteer or put themselves forward to be chosen as representatives of the Parent Council. The Parent Council meets at least once a school term. All meetings are open and parents are welcome to attend.
Nursery places are now available for session 2019/2020 for children who:
are 4 years of age and are not currently registered with a nursery
will be 3 years of age between 1 March 2019 and 28 February 2020
will be 2 years of age between 1 March 2019 and 28 February 2020 and whose parent(s)/carer(s) are in receipt of certain qualifying benefits
Eligibility for early learning and childcare throughout the year is as follows:
From the Autumn Term (Aug – Dec) – children born between 1 March and 31 August
From the Spring Term (Jan – March) – children born between 1 September and 31 December
From the Summer Term (April – June) – children born between 1 January and 28 February
To register your child for their free nursery place come in and meet us as soon as possible, with your child’s Birth Certificate, and complete an enrolment form.
When a place has been allocated for your child you will be given/sent a Care Plan and Profile pack to complete. We will then arrange a time for you to come in so you can meet your child’s key worker, review your Care Plan and allow your child a settling in session.
Each year the school publishes a Standards and Quality Report which highlights the school’s major achievements in the previous year. Previously this was a separate document to the School Improvement Plan. However these have now been amalgamated into the Standards and Qualities Improvement plan (SQIP) which is available on our school website.
The School Improvement Plan section details the improvement agenda for the school on an annual basis. All projects which are included in the improvement plan are shared with the Parent Council. The Head Teacher also updates the Parent Council on progress with specific projects throughout the session.
The table below outlines our current plan with respect to the School’s Improvement Agenda.
2018/19
· Developing Moderation, Assessment and Quality Assurance
· Raising attainment in Literacy and Numeracy
· Improving Health and Wellbeing experiences
· Developing Early Years experiences and play-based learning
Following a joint HMIe and Care Inspectorate inspection in September 2018 we are developing the school through a two year action plan as we address the requirements/recommendations given to us.
We are currently devising a simple curriculum map to show you what/how we learn in Tong School from P1 to P7. Once this is ready we will share it with you.
Our Curriculum Rationale: In Tong Primary School and Sgoil Àraich we develop happy and confident learners through our creative, challenging and flexible curriculum. A rich, meaningful, positive and bilingual environment will be nurtured through partnerships with parents and the wider community. Learners will be enriched by their local culture and heritage in preparation for life and work in an ever-changing society.
Our Aims:
Have learning that is exciting and meaningful and builds our skills so we are ready for the challenges life may bring us.
Have learning that is developmentally appropriate and makes the best use of ICT to make it relevant and enjoyable.
Be creative and curious in learning and learn how to be independent, confident and adaptable so we have the skills for life and work.
Work in teams and be able to lead different parts of school life and learning.
Help our community and have our community help us.
Care and use our local environment.
Be cared for, with respect, no matter who you are.
Celebrate our cultural identity, Gaelic language and how different we all are.
We also have a Uniform Swap-shop. There is no cost for nearly-new second hand uniform but we request donations of old uniform that is still in good condition. If you wish, you may make a small donation to school funds.
CLOTHING GRANTS All parents in receipt of Child Tax Credit or Income Support are eligible for a clothing grant from the Education Authority to ensure that their children are able to make full use of educational provision. Parents on low incomes may also make an application for a clothing grant. The link for the clothing grant is found below:
Alternatively application forms for clothing grants are available from the:
Education, Skills and Children’s Services Department
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Sandwick Road
Stornoway
Telephone 01851 822763
Preferably enrolment forms should be completed in school to allow our School Assistant to ensure all forms are fully completed and information is accurate. You are required to bring your child(ren)’s birth certificate with you when enrolling into the school. We will keep a copy in your child’s PPR.
When you enrol your child you will be issued with the following documents:
Enrolment Form for Session 2019/20
How we use information about you
Photographing or Filming Pupils on School Premises
Uniform Ordering Information Letter
GME information Sheet
You can find a copy of the enrolment form for 2019/2020 below.
There are many ways in which you can support your child through their Gaelic Medium Education. Reading books are available in audio form online. Some useful websites are:
