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Pitteuchar West Primary School school has been awarded Gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.

UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights. The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school. Gold is the highest accolade given by UNICEF UK and shows a deep and thorough commitment to children’s rights at all levels of school life. There are over 600 schools across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales that have received Gold.

“We are proud to announce that the school is to receive the Gold Award from UNICEF UK. This means a lot to the school community, particularly those who met with the assessors and proudly shared the learning, efforts and impact on putting children’s rights at the heart of our curriculum and ethos.”

The Award recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of a school’s planning, policies and practice. A Rights Respecting School is a community where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted.

The UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools initiative is aimed at schools across the UK, including those in an early years setting. Currently, it works with nearly 5,000 primary schools, secondary schools, schools for children and young people with special educational needs and pupil referral units across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Schools have reported a positive impact on pupil behaviour, relationships and well-being by enhancing pupils’ self-esteem, leading to less truancy and bullying, better learning and improved academic standards.

All families, pupils and friends are welcome to join Mr Flynn and Mrs Cameron  to complete their 30 Munros in 30 days challenge. The final Munro is Mount Keen.  The meeting point is Glen Esk Invermark car park at 10am.

Free School Meals – Primary 6 & 7 Pupils

Free school meals have been extended to pupils in Primary 6 and 7 whose parent/guardian receives Scottish Child Payment for them.

If you receive a Scottish Child Payment for a child in primary 6 or 7 and don’t already receive free school meals for them, you can apply online at www.fife.gov.uk/schoolbenefits.  Please upload evidence of your current Scottish Child Payment award along with your application.  This should be an official letter from Social Security Scotland confirming your award.

FAQ’s

When does entitlement begin?

Monday 3^rd March 2025

When does entitlement end?

Thursday 3^rd July 2025

Do I need to re-apply each year?

Yes, a new application is required each academic year as long as the scheme continues.

When does the scheme end?

The end date is not known, but the expectation is that it will cease when the Scottish Government secure funding to extend universal free school meal entitlement to include all P6 & P7 pupils.

What evidence do I need to provide?

You must provide your most recent Social Security Scotland letter confirming that you receive Scottish Child Payment specifically for the P6/P7 child/children you are applying for.

How will I be notified if my application is successful?

If you are entitled to Free School Meals, we will notify your child’s school.  If we require further information to support your application, we will contact you.  If you are not entitled to receive Free School Meals, we will notify you of this by email or post.

We aim to process your application within 5 working days of receiving it.  If you require an update on your application, you can contact us:

• Online: Contact Council Tax Enquiries online or
• Tel: 03451 55 11 55

How will you get in touch if you require additional information/evidence from me?

We will telephone you, email you from benctax@fife.gov.uk or write to you.

How will my child’s school be notified?

When we approve free school meals the school is automatically notified.

Will my P6/P7 be entitled to free milk?

No, pupils awarded free school meals under this scheme are not entitled to free milk.

Will I receive school holiday meal payments for my P6/P7?

No, pupils awarded free school meals under this scheme are not entitled to school holiday meal payments.

ELCC applications

Fife Council are currently taking applications for nursery places for 2025/26.

To find out more, and to apply online, go to: www.fife.gov.uk/earlyyears

Due to the red weather warning for high winds, schools and colleges are closed tomorrow.  Buses and trains services are cancelled so it is a day to stay safe and warm at home.

Learning can be found on the class section of this website as well as in emails to your parents.

Please don’t worry if you can’t manage this.