Please remember to book your pupil progress meeting as soon as possible.

A reminder that applications for Primary 1 enrolment for August 2026 will close at midnight on 15th March.

Parent/carer Rights Respecting School Feedback – As part of our upcoming Gold accreditation visit [20 March] Unicef requests comments from parents/carers about the impact of Tayport Primary being a Rights Respecting school.  We would appreciate any feedback – thank you in advance from Mrs Tweed and the Global Champion MAD group.  Click here to share your thoughts.

Dates for your diary up until Easter break:

• Friday 20th February – House Games -Benchball Bonanza Event – everyone can take part and earn points for their house.  Normal school clothes.
• Tuesday 24th February – 9:30 – 10:15 am – Reading Café 3 – hosted by the Global Champions.  Invitations issued.
• Thursday 26th February – Scholastic Book Fair arrives in school.
• Tuesday 3rd March – 3:30 – 6pm – Pupil Progress Meetings
• Thursday 5th March :
  • World Book Day organised by the Reading Council MAD group – details to follow this week.
  • Glee Choir competes at the Caird Hall, Dundee, from 4 pm.
• Monday 9th March – 6pm – P7 Rotary Quiz at Leuchars PS.
• Tuesday 10th March – Tempest Individual Photos
• Wednesday 18th March – 3:30 – 6pm – Pupil Progress Meetings.
• Friday 20th March :
  • 9:30 – 12:30 pm – Gold Rights Respecting School accreditation visit.
  • Comic Relief organised by the Health Hub MAD group – details to follow.
• Monday 23rd March – P5-7 – Scottish Opera Workshop and performance to parents – details to follow.
• Wednesday 25th – Friday 27th March – P7 Residential at Belmont.
• Thursday 2 April, 3pm, last day of term 3.

March Pupil Progress Meetings – invitations to book online will be issued by email this week.

Dates up to mid-term:

• 2-5 February – Scottish Book Trust Reading Week click for more info.
• 9 February – MAD group meeting.
• 10 February – Safer Internet Day –click here for parent/carer information.
• 11 February – Inservice day 4 – school closed to pupils
• 12 & 13 February – mid-term holiday – school closed to pupils & staff.

No weekly update next week due to pupils being in school for only two days.

Have your say: Fife Council’s Parentwise survey is now open 

Dear Parent/Carer

Fife Council’s Parentwise survey is open until Friday 27 February 2026. This is your chance to share feedback about your child/children’s overall educational experience. 

The first few questions ask about the sector, school, and stage of your child or children. These are the only mandatory questions. The survey is completely anonymous, and no questions will be asked about protected characteristics. 

If you’ve more than one child, you can complete one survey for all children, or a separate survey for each. Either one parent/carer or more can complete the survey.  

 Please take time to complete Parentwise. Your feedback is important and will help shape our improvement planning. Thank you in advance for sharing your views. 

 Education Directorate – Parentwise 2026 – Fill in form 

Scottish Performances – We were all impressed with the quality and effort, from P1-P7, when delivering their Scottish poems last week.  The week finished on a high with Primary 3 and Primary 4 performing a variety of songs, dances and their poems to their families – they were fan-dabi-dozi!  Click here to see more.

Reminder – Fife Nursery places for 2026-27 are open until 30 January – click here to apply. 

P1 School places for August 2026 are open from now until 15 March.  Please apply early –  click here to apply.

Burns Day special lunch – Thursday 22nd January – pre-order if possible:

Parent/Carer Focus Group – We are still seeking a few more volunteers for our Parent/Carer focus group on Wednesday 28th January .    The learning partnership involves other Head Teachers and the Education Manager participating in quality assurance activities throughout the day with staff, pupils and parents\carers.  We would be delighted if any of our parents/carers could volunteer to be part of this group to share your experience of our school.  The meeting would be for approximately 30 minutes.  If you can help please complete the following short form: click here.

Fife Nursery places for 2026-27 are open until 30 January – click here to apply. 

P1 School places for August 2026 are open from now until 15 March.  Please apply early –  click here to apply.

Gym Kit reminder – girls should wear t-shirts not vests or cropped tops – thank you.

You can access information around the planned learning in each class here: class pages link.  You will then select your child’s class and enter the password for the page.

Parent/Carer Focus Group – On Wednesday 28th January our annual learning partnership meeting will take place.  This involves other Head Teachers and the Education Manager participating in quality assurance activities throughout the day with staff, pupils and parents\carers.  We would be delighted if any of our parents/carers could volunteer to be part of this group to share your experience of our school.  The meeting would be for approximately 30 minutes.  If you can help please complete the following short form: click here.

Wishing all our families a happy new year and a very successful 2026!  We have a long and busy term of learning ahead (13 weeks!).   Our whole school Scots Poetry focus will kick off this week alongside our interdisciplinary learning theme of “Peace and Conflict”.  Each class’s learning overviews will be shared with you next week.

During the holidays Mrs Deacon and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby girl.  Miss Sangster has now taken up post as full-time P5/6 class teacher.

Please ensure children attend school with a coat every day.  We try to go outside at break and lunch daily regardless of the weather.

Dates for your diary up to mid-term:

• 9 January – P7 Substance Use input from Barnardos.
• 12 January – Homework starts.  MAD groups meeting.  P6 trip to the Rhynd.
• 19 & 26 January & 2 February – Community Library visits (3 classes per date).
• 21 January – 5 – 5:30 pm – P7 Belmont Information Session/ Q&A @ school.
• 23 January – 2:00 pm – P3 & P4 Scottish Afternoon presentation to families.  Full details will be emailed to P3 & P4 families shortly.
• 28 January – all day – Tayport Primary School learning partnership.  More information to follow.
• 2-5 February – Scottish Book Trust Reading Week click for more info.
• 9 February – MAD group meeting.
• 10 February – Safer Internet Day
• 11 February – Inservice day 4 – school closed to pupils
• 12 & 13 February – mid-term holiday – school closed to pupils & staff.

Thank you to our Tayport Primary School parents – I received a lovely card, on Wednesday this week, from a member of the Tayport community  who unfortunately had fallen when attending the Auld Kirk Carol Concert a few weeks ago.  Mrs Kinnear was overwhelmed by the kindness of the parents from our school who helped her that she wanted to show her appreciation by generously giving a  donation to our school fund.

With best wishes to all our families for a happy and safe Christmas holiday from all the staff at Tayport Primary School.

School reopens on Monday 5th January at 9am.

Wormit Primary School headteacher kindly shared with us a list of available supports for families over the Christmas period: Support this Christmas

Our special On TRACK to a bright future certificates for term 2 were awarded to:

Class learning showcases – what a busy term of rich learning we have had.  Follow this link and then select your child’s class.  We will resend the class page passwords today, so you can access this easily.

Byre Theatre Panto Visits: Tuesday 16th  – P1. P2, P3 and P7 and then Thursday 18th – P4, P5 and P6:

All children must be on time on their panto trip date as the bus cannot wait for late comers.  Children should wear school uniform [no gym clothes].  All children will receive a drink and sweet treat, no other snacks/drinks will be taken.  We anticipate being back at school between 12:30 – 12:45 pm.

Christmas Parties – Wednesday 17th December:

All children can attend school in party clothes however they will still need proper shoes and a winter coat for going outside at break and lunchtime.  P3-7 pupils footwear must be suitable for walking to and from the Larick Centre.

Primary 1 and Primary 2s will have a party in school from 11:15-12:15 pm.

Primary 3 and Primary 4s: Disco Party at the Larick Centre

11:10 am – All P3 (including those P3s in P2/3) and P4 pupils leave Tayport Primary and walk to Larick Centre

11:30 – 12:30 pm – P3 and P4 disco, party and snack

12:30 pm – P3 and P4 classes depart the Larick Centre back to school.

Lunch arrangements on Wednesday 17 December:

• All P5, P6 and P7 – 12:15pm – 1pm 
• All P1 and P2 pupils – 12:35 – 1:20 pm – usual lunch arrangements.
• All P3 and P4 pupils – 12:45 – 1:30 pm –lunch time

Primary 5, Primary 6 and Primary 7s: Disco Party at the Larick Centre

1:10 pm– All P5, P6 and P7 pupils leave Tayport Primary and walk to Larick Centre

1:30 – 2:30 pm – P5, P6 & P7 disco, party and snack

2:30 pm – Depart Larick Centre back to school for 3pm finish.

Christmas Cheer at Tayport Parish Church – Friday 19th December at 9:30am

Just a reminder that space is limited this year and we request that only one visitor attends per family – please be aware that there still might not be enough space for everyone.  Visitors will gain access to the church just after 9am.  If a visitor has a disability, and finds queuing difficult, please let the stewards know at the main entrance.  Thank you to the parent/carers who have volunteered to help with this.

Trim Trail – we are awaiting a quote to repair the Trim Trail.

P6 and P7 I-Pad deployment is scheduled for Thursday 11 December.

Countdown to Christmas reminders: Countdown to Christmas 2025 issue 1

Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 10th December should be pre-ordered.  This is also our Christmas accessory/ jumper day!

Auld Kirk Carol Concert details for this evening (Monday 8th):

Please remember if you are planning to attend our Christmas Cheer on Friday 19th December the church has limited capacity, due to storm damage, so we are requesting one visitor  per family.  Seating will be allocated on a first come basis from 9am and there will not be an offer of standing behind pews.

Church notes to go in letter to parents

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: