Anti-bullying Fortnight learning – our Digital Leaders have used “Book Creator” software to summarise some of the great learning during our focus on using our “power for good” and standing up to bullying: click here.

17th December – Christmas Parties – we are delighted that the Larick Centre has kindly offered to be the venue and provide snacks for our P3-7 parties again this year.  Funds allocated for Christmas activities by the Parent Council are being used to pay for a disco, as well as the P1 and P2 parties (which will happen on 17th December too).  We require parent/carer helpers to support classes safely walking to and from the Larick Centre on the 17th December.  Due to changes in the PVG system volunteers will not be able to stay with classes during the parties.  Christmas Cheer – the Parish Church is requesting some parent/carer helpers on Friday 19th December to support Christmas Cheer from 9am. If you are able to help with either or both please complete the following form: click here.

Please remember to pre-order the Christmas lunch (Wednesday 10th December) ASAP.

Countdown to Christmas reminders: Countdown to Christmas 2025 issue 1

Church notes to go in letter to parents

Auld Kirk Carol Concert details:

St Andrews Day Special Lunch Menu Reminder – Thursday 27th November.  Order via I-Pay in advance if possible.

The Christmas Countdown – we are still finalising a few details however the dates are set as follows: click here.

The Parish Church will support our Christmas Cheer on Friday 19th December and they have issued important health and safety information regarding our visit: click here.

Anti-Bullying Learning – please visit our dedicated anti-bullying section of our website to see some of the learning to date: click here.

Toy Drive Appeal for Donation of Gifts – A final shout out for donations to the NE Fife Toydrive:  click here to view.

Pupil Progress Meetings Reminder– Teacher appointments are for 10 minutes, a bell will ring to support us in running on time.  Please give yourself time to look at your child’s work before your appointment.

Active Travel Team – continue to promote “Don’t park here!”: click here.

Transforming Learning Year 1 – as we move closer to the roll out of 1:1 devices for our P6 and P7 pupils here is a link to the information session for parent/carers delivered last week: click here.

Toy Drive Appeal for Donation of Gifts – At the end of last week the Global Champions MAD group made an appeal for gifts for the NE Fife Toydrive: click here to view.

Pupil Progress Meetings – Teacher appointments are for 10 minutes, a bell will ring to support us in running on time.  Please give yourself time to look at your child’s work before your appointment.

Friday 21 November – P1-3 Book Bag Gifting – 2:15 pm Reading for Pleasure input by Clare Fulton, Scottish Book Trust, followed by 2:30 pm – Book bag gifting in classrooms.

Children in Need – thank you for your generosity – we raised an amazing £210 from our dress-down day on Thursday 13th November.

Throughout term 1, and as part of our #operation_kindness_yr2, all classes were involved in discussing, agreeing and then setting  boundaries for different places and times in our school.  As a Rights Respecting School, article 12 & 13, children have the right to be listened to and express their opinions, guided the final posters.  We have further work to do around actioning these boundaries but we are sure you will agree that we are off to a great start!

These are now printed and laminated and on display around the school and outside:

The Active Travel Team are running a Fife schools campaign “Don’t Park Here” to reduce congestion around the gate.

Hello everyone,

Following our MAD (Making A Difference) Group meeting on Tuesday we made a short video to ask the Tayport community to support families in NE Fife this Christmas.

Thank you, from all the children in the Global Champion MAD group

Self-referrals to receive gifts this Christmas from the Toydrive are open and can only be processed before 30 November.  Please complete the following form, ASAP, in confidence: Toydrive Self-Referral Form.  

Anti-bullying Fortnight – Odd Socks Day is launching our anti-bullying fortnight focus – Power for Good today!  Here is a short clip to support discussions at home about this important learning: click here.

Bikeability – We said a final farewell to Mrs Holmes last week at her last Bikeability session.  Since retiring, Mrs Holmes has volunteered for over four years and has taught hundreds of children how to travel safely on their bikes around Tayport.  Thank you Mrs Holmes and David.  We hope to secure a new  Bikeability trainer in the new year.

Toydrive – Self-referrals to receive gifts this Christmas from the Toydrive are open.  Please complete the following form, ASAP, in confidence: Toydrive Self-Referral Form.

Toydrive Gifts –  Following MAD groups tomorrow the Global Champions MAD group will share a request for gift donations to the Toydrive – we are a drop-off point.

Panto payments – please pay as soon as possible as our invoices for the show and buses have been issued.  However, if you have any concerns around paying please let us know, we have received donations of an extra ticket, from our generous families.

Book your pupil progress meeting – a reminder email on how to do this will be sent out today,

Last week we shared Term 2 Learning Overviews – Please follow this link. to view planned whole school and class learning for this term.  Your child’s class teacher’s email address can also be found on the Overview.  Once you select your child’s class you should enter the page password.  We have received feedback from less than 5 families on the usefulness of the Learning Overview.  If you have a moment please share your views: click here.

Tayport Primary School Remembrance Wreath – Primary 7 proudly  represented our school this morning when they visited Tayport’s War Memorial and respectfully laid our poppy wreath.  We will remember.

Date Reminders:

• 12 November – P6 Internet Safety Talk – PC Emma Fisher
• 12 November – 5 – 5:30 pm – P6 & P7 Transforming Learning Parent/Carer Presentation on Teams – reminder email with details coming out today.
• 10 – 21 November – P1-7 Anti-bullying focus fortnight
• Thursday 13 November – Dress down for Children in Need. As part of our journey to being a Gold Rights Respecting School the children would like to ask that everyone makes a small donation to dress down on this date.
• Friday 14 November – Inservice Day 3. School closed to pupils.
• Thursday 20 November or Tuesday 25 November – Pupil progress meeting on either of these dates.
• Friday 21 November – 2:15 – 2:55 pm –  P1-3 Book Bag Gifting Ceremony in classes. Please sign up ASAP if you plan to attend.

Pantomime Visit – a reminder was sent on Friday regarding payment of our whole school visit to the Panto.  Thank you for the extra payments from families to support others.

Toydrive – Last week we launched our campaign as a NE Fife Toydrive drop off point.  Please see last week’s update for details.  If you wish to make a self-referral to receive gifts from the Toydrive, please complete the following form, in confidence: Toydrive Self-Referral Form.

Term 2 Learning Overviews – Please follow this link. to view planned whole school and class learning for this term.  Your child’s class teacher’s email address can also be found on the Overview.  Once you select your child’s class you should enter the page password.  We are keen to receive your feedback on the usefulness of the Learning Overview: click here.

Pupil Progress Meeting Booking System – You will receive an email today with a link to book one meeting per pupil on either 20th or 25th November.  Please book promptly and allow time before your appointment to view children’s learning and at least 20 minutes between a sibling’s appointment (if applicable).

A warm welcome back following the October break.

Thank you to those families who provided feedback on our school in September.  Please refer to our stakeholder feedback section of the website for a summary of key feedback and next steps: click here.

Each year we are a drop-off point for gifts for the North East Fife’s Christmas Toy Drive.  Here is all the information regarding donations.  We will open referrals to receive gifts in the coming weeks:  Toy Drive Poster (1) and FAQ 2025

Dates for your diary:  Please refer to our school calendar for the annual overview: click here.

• Friday 7 November – House Games – Archery – will be run by the 6 House Captains. This is an opportunity for everyone to earn extra house points and try a new sport.  Usual school uniform should be worn.
• Monday 10 November – Odd Socks Day launches our Anti-Bullying focus fortnight “Power for Good”. Everyone should wear their oddest odd socks to celebrate that it is great to be different and yourself!
• 12 November – P6 Internet Safety Talk – PC Emma Fisher
• 12 November – 5 – 5:30 pm – P6 & P7 Transforming Learning Parent/Carer Presentation on Teams. More information to follow.
• 10 – 21 November – P1-7 Anti-bullying focus fortnight
• Thursday 13 November – Dress down for Children in Need. As part of our journey to being a Gold Rights Respecting School the children would like to ask that everyone makes a small donation to dress down on this date.
• Friday 14 November – Inservice Day 3. School closed to pupils.
• Thursday 20 November or Tuesday 25 November – more information will be emailed regarding booking one pupil progress meeting on either of these dates.
• Friday 21 November – P1-3 Book Bag Gifting Ceremony in classes. An email will be sent with further details.
• Countdown to Christmas will follow mid-November.

Out of School Club information: click here.

We are delighted to share each class’s learning showcase for the term.  Follow this link and enter the class page password to view: click here.

Thank you to the many visitors to classes over the past few weeks – you made our world languages focus extra special.

Parent Council – sadly a new committee was not appointed at last week’s AGM.  The Parent Council has many important roles in a primary school.  It provides a discussion forum for school improvements, supports fund raising, and the running of school events.  Going forward not having a Parent Council will have an impact on our school calendar.  There is a small window of time in which if you would like to save the Parent Council and get involved you should email: tayportpcsecretary@gmail.com.

Book gift – As part of our gold reading school accreditation we will be gifting all pupils a book this Friday – children will be able to choose from a wide selection.

Transforming Learning – please visit the updated section on our website for more information on our digital journey: click here.

We are very proud of one of our P4 pupils who has written a wonderful book all about his superpower: being gluten free!

Parent Council AGM – today (Monday 29th) at 6pm here at school.  Everyone welcome!

Larick Centre what’s on this October.

Term 1 learning showcases will be shared on our website next Monday.

Friday 10th October 3pm school closes for October break and reopens on Monday 27th October at 9am.

Dress down in a country of your choice – Friday 26th September – This date is “European Day of Language”, however we are keen to celebrate languages of the world.  Children and adults can wear an outfit of their choice linked to any country  on Friday.   National football or rugby (or whatever sport) tops could be worn or even a spot of tartan.

Mobile\Smart devices – phones and watches – thank you for your support with this.  Here is a reminder of our rules around smart devices: click here

Data Capture Forms must be returned – these are vital to ensure your contact details and preferences are updated annually.  To date we have only received around half of the expected returns.

Anxiety Support – the following online anxiety management resource is for parents of children age 8-11 year who might be feeling anxious: click here.

Reminder – Parent Council AGM, Monday 29th September, 6pm, here at school.