On Thursday 14th March the Sgoil Araich preschoolers visited the airport. They got to see around the airport and they went to see the fire department. In fact, they were so interested they spent most of their time finding out about all the jobs that they do. When they were finished of their busy morning they enjoyed their snack with the fire brigade. 
Please use our handbook to find out more about our school. You will be able to gain access to it through the link below:
Our New School Library!
As part of World Book Day our new school library was launched. All the classes were given an opportunity to visit and “check-out” a book to read at home. We are beginning a journey to reignite our love of reading.
Ruby and Leah were awarded a book token at Assembly because their suggestions were chosen to form the name of our library. The library is now known as ‘The Cosy Reading Forest’.
We were inspected in September 2018. You will find the letter published by Education Scotland below.
Using the link below you will be able to access the CNES policies:
https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/policies-procedures-and-guidelines/policy-documents/
Using the link below you will be able to view CNES policies relating to Early Years:
The role of the Parent Council is to:
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.
Parent Council Office Bearers
| POSITION | NAME |
| Chairperson | Marion Finlayson |
| Secretary | Marina Macleod |
| Treasurer | Isla MacDiarmid |
| Staff Representative | Jessie Murray (Nursery)
Carol Ann Maclean (HT) Karina Mackay (PT) |
To contact the Parent Council:
– Contact via school office or school email address, tongschool@gnes.net
– Or you can contact the Chairperson directly via email marion@finlayson24.fsnet.co.uk
Nursery places are now available for session 2019/2020 for children who:
Eligibility for early learning and childcare throughout the year is as follows:
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.
ENROLMENT FORM 2019-20 – 2 YR OLDS
ENROLMENT FORM 2019-20 – 3-4 Yr Olds
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.
