Primary school enrolment

If your child will be five before 28 February 2015 then it’s time to enrol them for school. If your child will be five on or before that date you must register your child to start school during the registration week from 13 January 2014 to 17 January 2014.

The next school session begins on Tuesday 19 August 2014.

What happens if my child is five between 20 August 2014 and 28 February 2015?

These children are eligible to start school on Tuesday 19 August 2014 and you should register your child for primary school. However, nearer to the start of the school year you may wish to delay your child’s entry to school if you think that they are not ready to start. You should discuss this with staff at your child’s nursery who will be able to help you make the best decision for your child. If you decide to delay your child’s entry to primary school you will be able to withdraw your child’s registration form.  It would be appreciated if you could make this decision by 31 May.  Further information on deferred entry is available from all primary schools.

How do I register my child for primary school?

Each school has a defined zone known as a catchment area, and offers places in that school to pupils resident within that area.

You should visit your local catchment area primary school during the January registration week to register your child.  When you register your child you will need to take your child’s birth certificate and also your 2013/2014 Council Tax demand notice and a recent utility bill as proof that you live permanently at your address, as well as completing the registration form. 

Forms are available on the PKC website http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/3105/Primary-school-enrolment and in school.

On Friday 29th of November, parents and members of the local community joined staff and pupils for a Big Book Breakfast to help raise money for Mary’s Meals.

Everyone enjoyed flapjacks or porridge (to remind pupils that some people only get to have one meal  a day) while they spent time reading and sharing their thoughts on their favourite books.

On Tuesday 12th of November, parents came to Abernyte Primary to discuss the progress of their children with teachers at the Parent Contact Evening.  As well as talking with class teachers, parents had the opportunity to view a display of pupil work and new school resources and were encouraged to write feedback on post-its and stick it on the flipchart.  Below are some of the comments made about the school and curriculum:

“What a brilliant report from Eco-schools Scotland.  I hope you’ll be putting that in the local newsletter.”

“Excellent work being done by Primary 7 getting ready to go to high school.”

“Fabulous displays! What a lot of hard work!  Well done all involved!”

“Really lovely to see what fun and varied activities the children do as sometimes we hear very little from them, so thank you for all the hard work, it’s really appreciated.”

“Thank you for looking after our kids and teaching them so well.  Love the activities that you involve them in.”

“It is wonderful to see children learning in a ‘family’ environment, where the children genuinely care about each other and look out for each other.  They understand the importance of their own family and their local community.  They are active in tasks, encouraging to each other and have fun learning in class.  Well done Abernyte on installing the true value of family – something each and every child will be able to take with them wherever they go.”